Red Thai Brothy Rice with Soy, Lime and Ginger Chicken
I have been seeing the broth rice trend all over my socials so had to give my own version a try. I really enjoyed this so will definitely be giving other variations a go, but on this occasion I went for a panfried chicken breast marinated in ginger, lime, garlic, soy and honey and a fragrant, aromatic, spicy, creamy broth with all the flavour of your favourite red thai curry. Served with some brown rice, seared pak choi and tenderstem and extra lime, chiili, coriander and spring onions, this was such a nice quick and healthy midweek dinner.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Pistachio Feta Pesto
A healthy classic roasted red pepper and tomato soup with a vibrant, punchy, pistachio pesto. Best served with a big chink of warm sourdough on the side to mop up all the deliciousness.
Prawn, Pistachio Feta Pesto and Pea Pasta
A quick and easy midweek dinner which you can switch up with any protein or your choice, or keep completely veggie and add more greens. The pesto recipe is a nice change from the usual pine nut parmesan classic version.
Panfried Salmon with Smoky Hazelnut Romesco
The best smoky romesco sauce which can be served as a dip for any crudités, or any protein of your choice. I really like the sweet smokiness paired with a lovely piece of panfried oily fish like salmon. Served with crispy thyme potatoes, green veg and plenty of lemon, this is a quick and healthy midweek meal.
Guinness, Coffee and Chocolate Brownies with Tahini Salted Caramel
Rich, decadent and perfectly balanced with sweetness from chocolate, bitterness from guinness, nuttiness from tahini and saltiness from crunchy sea salt flakes - these are grownup brownies with a difference.
Cannellini Bean & Crispy Halloumi Pomegranate Salad
A refreshing salad full of flavour and texture. It’s all about tasting the dressing with this one and making sure the halloumi is golden, crispy and a little bit sticky. A great side of light dinner or lunch.
Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa, Rice & Beans
A recipe to bring some Caribbean sunshine to your tastebuds. Succulent, caramelised, sticky chicken with a zingy sweet salsa and some rice and beans as the perfect traditional accompaniment - Caribbean food at its best. This would be great on the bbq in the summer, and now the sun is starting to shine, why not give this a go. It’s also full of goodness and fibre.
Apricot, Cranberry & Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding with Rhubarb Orange Compote
Rhubarb season + Easter coming up = time to make my indulgent brioche bread and butter pudding with rhubarb compote. I love bread and butter pudding. Proper good-old fashioned comfort food. Nothing fancy, but just deliciously easy and it has to be super gooey and soft in the middle and beautifully crunchy on top. This is a lovely easter recipe which you can use with any leftover Easter egg chocolate (no I don’t know what that is either) or just any chocolate you have in the cupboard. The staler the brioche, the better and this compote is sooooo good to top your breakfast or serve with any pudding of your choice.
Sriracha, Soy and Lime Tofu with Stirfried Cauliflower Rice
I know I have said this before, but this method of cooking tofu turned me from a hater to a lover. It’s the only way I like to have tofu now and works so well with this veg packed stir-fried cauliflower rice.
Smoky Beef Chilli Sweet Potatoes
This recipe has all the flavours you crave from a Mexican meal, minus the unhealthier parts. Its great for leftovers and a really delicious and easy way to get some of your 5 a day. The smoky beef chilli goes so well with the sweetness of the sweet potato, while cooling sour cream and salty cheese add more layers of flavour. This is great for batch cooking and a healthy comforting recipe everyone will love. I’ve included recipes for my guacamole, tomato salsa, and homemade garlic paprika tortillas which also work really well with this recipe.
Speedy Prawn Pad Thai
A quick midweek dinner I turn to time and time again inspired by Emily the Nutritionist. This is a great one for leftovers the following day and is one of those salads that doesn’t go sad and soggy but actually benefits from the noodles soaking up all the delicious dressing. You also could switch out the prawns for any other protein that you like and use any veggies you’ve got hanging about. Full recipe below.
Pistachio Cardamom Fig Cake with Sweetened Yoghurt and Spiced Fig Syrup
This cake has some of my all time favourite ingredients. Namely pistachios which I love in every form. You can switch out the fruit for whatever is in season, rhubarb would be delicious at this time of year. Definitely a showstopper of a dessert which also freezes really well, and although the ingredients can be expensive to make, it is so so worth it and an impressive finale to any dinner party.
Red Thai Satay Chickpeas with Panfried Halibut and Coconut Crumb
An easy weeknight dinner which is full of flavour and plenty of goodness. Great as a veggie recipe if the chickpeas are served with some flatbreads/naan/sourdough to mop up all the deliciousness, or can be topped with any protein of your choice. Have to say it was pretty yummy with some panfried chunky pieces of halibut. One to save for your weekly rotation for sure.
Pan-Fried Salmon with Salsa Verde, Green Bean Bulgur Wheat and Almonds
An easy, healthy recipe full of omega-3 and easy to whip up on a weeknight. Also makes great leftovers.
Black Pudding and Pork Sausage Rolls with Homemade Brown Sauce
You cannot beat a sausage roll. And with added black pudding, these are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Served with a homemade brown sauce, these would be ideal served at party, as a hearty midweek dinner for the family or packed up for a picnic.
Golden Glow Turmeric Dal with Spiced Roast Cauliflower and Squash
A nourishing recipe which will help you glow from the inside out. Perfect for boosting immunity at this time of year, while helping you hit your fibre goals and get your 5 a day in. It’s also completely delicious too.
Apple, Plum and Juniper Tart Tatin with Stem Ginger and Cardamom Custard
A delicious, in-season dessert which is guaranteed to impress at any dinner party.
Roast Brussel Sprout, Tuna & Brown Rice Fridge-Raid Salad with Dijon Honey Dressing
Everyone is looking for healthy, high protein, meal prep recipes this time of year. And I am a big fan of any recipe that lets me use up any veggies in the fridge. You could switch out the tuna for any other kind of protein - chicken, tofu, totally up to you. A simple honey, mustard and garlic dressing ties everything together and ensures this is a tasty salad you will actually look forward to eat.
Orange, Fennel & Pine Nut Porchetta with Saffron Risotto, Gremolata and Charred Tenderstem with Crispy Bacon Crumb
I know we are all on a health kick at this time of year, but it is Sunday so it only seemed right to post a roast dinner-of-sorts-recipe. I’ve had lots of requests for this recipe since I first teased it on my page a few months ago. For me, it’s the perfect dinner party dish which always impresses guests and appears to have taken much longer than it has. Crispy pork crackling with soft, succulent meat stuffed with orange, fennel, pine nuts, chilli and garlic served with a rich, creamy and buttery saffron risotto and some crunchy, charred tenderstem topped with a salty, crispy, bacon crumb. Heaven.
Sicilian Pasta Caponata
I had a sad looking aubergine in my fridge the other day so decided to make my version of the traditional Sicilian dish - caponata. I had this many times when we were on holiday there last summer and its the perfect mix of sweet and sour flavours. Sweetness from tomatoes, raisins and a hint of dark chocolate, sourness from vinegar and lemon and a salty hit from anchovies and capers. Heaven in a bowl and all using store cupboard ingredients.