In the run up to Christmas this year I’m introducing a lovely Festive Feel-Good e-book to accompany my weight loss programmes. This tasty and seasonal Pumpkin & Ginger Soup recipe is a sample from my e-book for you to try. ENJOY! (serves 4) 1 kg pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and chopped 2 shallots, … Read More
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Healthy chocolate truffle Easter eggs
These eggs are the perfect naughty but healthy snack which you can indulge on but without doing too much damage. Perfect too as a pre exercise snack to boost energy or post exercise snack too promote muscle repair and replenish glycogen levels. If it wasn’t Easter you could just mold them into balls rather than … Read More
Vegan Oat Muffins Recipe
Only 15 mins to make and enough to make 6-8 vegan oat muffins, sorted for the week! Ingredients (Serves 4) 135g oats 110g cooked butternut squash (steamed until soft) 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ginger ¼ tsp nutmeg 35g dried cranberries Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a food processor combine … Read More
Healthy red pepper and tomato soup recipe
Healthy red pepper and tomato soup recipe A warm, nourishing soup is sometimes just what we need – but many supermarket options are packed with hidden additives and sugars. This healthy tomato soup recipe packs a punch thanks to delicious roasted red peppers. The perfect red pepper and tomato soup recipe for those who … Read More
Paleo Granola
Ingredients (approx 12 servings) 140g almonds 125g cashews 35g pumpkin seeds 35g sunflower seeds 35g unsweetened coconut flakes 40g coconut oil 40g raw honey 1tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp sea salt 50g unsweetened dried fruit e.g. goji, blueberries, cherries Method Preheat oven to 140C Place the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut flakes … Read More
Brussels sprouts and chestnut soup
Don’t be put off by the fact that this soup contains sprouts. I’m not particularly keen on sprouts myself but this soup is lovely. Like with all soups the better the stock the tastier the soup and this would be a great post Christmas day soup using stock made from the Turkey bones. If you have Brussels … Read More
Mackerel Pate (dairy free)
This recipe is so easy to make and so tasty. It provides a great source of omega 3 as well as being dairy free. It can be served as a dip, with a salad and is lovely with oatcakes as a snack. Suitable for a detox diet. Ingredients (choose organic where possible)225g smoked mackerel1/2 avocadojuice and rind … Read More
Linseed and almond bread
This makes a wonderfully light bread which is great toasted for breakfast with nut butters and banana. This particular recipe is gluten and grain free . You can play around with the dry ingredients to suit yourself. I have made this bread using different mixtures including Teff and Rice flour and it always works well. Ingredients1 ¼ cups … Read More
Chicken Liver Pate (dairy free)
I came up with this rich and exotic recipe in a quest to create a chicken liver pate which isn’t laden with cream or butter and I’m more than happy with the results here. This recipe contains apple and avocado, its completely dairy free and could be served readily at any dinner party! This is great serves with rustic wholegrain sourdough … Read More
Golden Paste
This amazing Golden Paste is a culinary delight and an absolute must for anyone suffering from an inflammatory condition like arthritis or anyone wanting to super charge their immune function.You can add it to rice while its cooking and its great dissolved in a cup of hot coconut milk for a delicious beverage with amazing health benefits.
Cherry and cashew nut protein balls
These delicious energy balls have no added sugar and are for a post workout repair or a midmorning energy boost! Ingredients100g dried unsweetened cherries 100g Cashew Nuts 2 heaped tablespoon of chia seeds 4 tablespoons of Hemp protein Desiccated coconut for rolling Method 1. Soak the cherries in boiling water, just enough to cover and leave for … Read More
Smoked Salmon and Taramasalata Timbales
This makes a great starter for a dinner party, simply garnish and serve with melba toast (wholegrain of course) or oatcakes. It can also be the basis of a light lunch served with salad. If you are diary free this can be made just with the taramasalata but you will need to be careful with it … Read More