I saw this extra cute mini squash and had to buy it…I just wanted to create something tasty to fill it haha! (Serves 6) 4 Chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (or any other equivalent number combination) with fat trimmed off 1 Large red onion sliced 2 Tomatoes 1tsp.Tomato puree 1/2tsp. Mild olive oil 1tbsp. Smoked … Continue reading
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Spiced baked tofu with lemon pepper couscous
I absolutely love tofu, especially when it’s baked and is crispy on the outside but soft in the middle! This recipe is just an idea of a marinade but there are so many possible options 🙂 Soy and honey is another one of my favourites… (Serves 1) 200g Extra firm tofu 1tsp. Rapeseed oil 1/4tsp. … Continue reading
Creamy avocado basil tuna pasta and courgetti
I tried avocado a long time ago and thought it was …well disgusting but evidently I was too young to appreciate the rich and creamy texture it has! And to be honest until I only conjured up the courage to try tuna on holiday last year in Italy as I have been put off since primary school … Continue reading
Seared black sesame tuna steak with quinoa fried “rice”
This recipe is packed full of lean protein as well as vitamins and minerals. I recently found out black sesame seeds are just the same as your normal white sesame seeds but with the hull left on, which contains high levels of calcium, magnesium and copper. It always puzzles me why we process the nutritional … Continue reading
Broccoli stalk, chicken, chili pasta
It’s officially a crime to throw away broccoli stalk…it’s just so tasty and too nutritious to waste, having the same huge amount of vitamin C and all the rest of the goodness as the florets ! This is a great recipe for using up that stalk, but it’s also great in stir fries. (Serves 2) … Continue reading
Beetroot barsotto with zesty salmon
Barsotto = risotto made using barley instead of rice! Thought I would change it up a bit and substitute rice with barley, which is higher in fibre and gives the risotto a different texture. I used the last of this year’s home grown beetroots for this delicious recipe…if you love beetroots check out my borscht … Continue reading