After a lovely relaxed Sunday with friends browsing the local farmers market and taking in a few drinks with my girlfriends i woke up suddenly feeling a bit sluggish on Monday morning. I craved the hit of nutrients that can only be delivered in a glass of something green! So i raided the fridge for …
Its not always easy to be organised when you have a busy week. Last week was crazy at work but these lunches saved my day and were easy and quick to prepare… Simply steamed salmon and brocolli with a drizzle of pesto… M&S gluten free poppy seed bread toasted with mashed avocado and tomato and …
Tonights dinner, a spicy veggie packed curry. You could serve this with brown rice or cauliflower rice but i like it just as a bowl of curry to eat with a spoon (messy!) It is sure to warm you up on this very chilly evening! Whatever veggies you have, i like to add courgette to …
Gluten free pastry, so easy and so tasty, like my page for acrecipe share
After a lovely walk in the Peak District today i am treating myself to an ‘incredible hulk’ juice and a few strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. ..
After a long week and a horrible head cold tonight was all about small but tasty morsels! peppers baked with tomatoes and garlic with basil for my fella and anchovies for me 😊. Simply mashed avacado with a touch of lime on rye for me and griddled focaccia for him. A simple but satisfying and …
I hope this is a place where you will find inspiration and share your journey with others and myself. As a passionate cook who enjoys creating new sugar free recipes, I decided to share with likeminded peeps! I gave up sugar after reading a whole host of information on the subject and decided that as …
After not eating meat for a month or so now i was starting to get a craving for something with beef. I adore boeuf bourgignon and so opted for some nice organic shin beef from a local producer. I add fried shallots, bacon and baby mushrooms for the last hour which just takes the flavour … Continue reading
Gorgeous crackers with lots of flavour, thin and crisp and just pefect with homous… 70g seeds processed to a powder 35g mixed seeds 40g rice flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp hobey Sesame seeds Onion seeds 150ml water Preheat oven to fan 160. Line a medium tin with parchment. Put the processed seeds in … Continue reading
its been a bit of juice detox day finished up with some clean veggies…. Totally satisfying and yum Tomato and basil salad… Roast sweet potato with rosemary and garlic… Broad beans in garlic and lemon. X Pesto…mmmmmmm Avacado… Continue reading
starting a cleanse day with this beautiful glass of subshine… 2 oranges 2 carrots Half a yellow pepper Slice of ginger Continue reading
I liked Ella’s article in the telegraph today around eating gluten free but not buying into the whole free from products which are full of rubbish. I personally replace spaghetti with courgetti as its natural, healthy, nutritious, low calorie and provides the same lovely texture. Here is the link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/11597737/Deliciously-Ella-how-to-go-gluten-free-naturally.html Continue reading
Cooked puy lentils (cooled) Cooked chickpeas (cooled) Podded broad beans Spring onions Red pepper Half a deseeded red chilli chopped Dressing of ev olive oil, lemon juice, s&p, balsamic Just toss it all together and keep in the fridge. I would recommend usind dried beans, cooking yourself, in large batches and then freezing. The … Continue reading
Amelia Freer talks about the importance of eating protein with each meal if you want to feel great, feel full, no bloating etc. Many nutritionists talk about food combining to enhance digestive health and therefore overall wellbeing. This fabulous lunch was so satisfying in flavour and left me feeling content. No bloating just feeling good. … Continue reading
Not even to a glamourous farmers market, just nipped into Ches Vegas and was pleasantly surprised by the fab vege’s and fruits on all the stalls. Broad beans on the hob, ready to be podded and tossed into a salad with crispy bacon, garlic and puy lentils… Then a whole big bunch of asparagus for … Continue reading
Because every now and then you need to just relax and catch up, giggle and share a bottle!!!❤️😊 love my mum ❤️ Continue reading
just thought i would mention my new love of kombucha here and mention gokombucha who do gorgeous fermented green teas and deliver promptly. Known for its many health benefits, i personally have it to keep my tummy happy. This brand is lovely and if you pour into a champagne flute im convinced it tastes even … Continue reading
The night before… I soak about 30g oats in a posh tea cup and add enough coconut milk to cover, give it a mix up – pop in the fridge. In the morning… Stir in half a tsp of honey. Put a dollop of yogurt on top. Grate some apple over. Sprinkle on cinnamon. … Continue reading
How to… In a bowl/ dish put in some ev olive oil, lemon juice, bruised garlic and fresh thyme. Heat your griddle high and flash the steak 2 mins either side or as long as you like it, i like it pink! Put the steak in the dish to doak up the juices of lemon … Continue reading
#raw #glutenfree #chocolate #brownies Yummo! 100g almonds 220g medjool dates 2 tbsp raw honey 75g raw cacao 50g chopped pecans Blitz the almonds in a processor, add the dates, honey and cacao and process till it all clods together. Turn out and knead in the pecans. Put into a lined tin and refrigerate for half … Continue reading
I love falafals and haven’t made them in ages so i decided to knock up a batch this afternoon. Just threw the following into a food processor and whizzed up, then formed into little patties. Tin of chickpeas 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 red chilli chopped 1 spring onion 3 cloves … Continue reading
after a long bike ride i was starving and craving something savoury and delicious but super healthy. This gluten free pizza base is similar to a pancake but crispy. Top with anything you fancy… For the socca pizza base… 125g gramflour/ chickpea flour Finely chopped fresh herbs Salt & pepper 400ml water Tomato sauce… Whizz … Continue reading
500g shin beef 1tsp coriander, cumin, fennel seeds 2 tsp paprika Ground black pepper 1 onion, ginger, garlic, 6 cardomon pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds Water, salt and lemon juice Half tin coconut milk Combine the beef and dry spices. Chop the onion, garlic and ginger quite fine. Heat a little ghee … Continue reading
taken from Madeleine Shaw’s new book ‘Get the Glow’ and slightly adapted… The night before Soak about 30g of oats in s jar with some coconut milk. Toast flaked almonds, dessicated coconut and a little coconut oil in a dry pan. Add some cinnamon and set aside for the morning. In the morning … Continue reading
Have been meaning to try a new recipe for an ice cream or lolly now that the weather has turned warm. Driving home i picked up some avacados and settled on Sarah Wilsons recipe using creamed coconut. They are freezing as I write but i had a sneaky taste whilst filling the moulds! Tropical, smooth … Continue reading
I don’t usually eat a deal of meat, but occasdionally i crave my favourite Sri-lankan curry. So tonight i made it and it was a triumph. Today has been a no snacking day which has suited me better overall. Yesterday i nibbled on tiny morsels all day, nuts, seeds etc. After reading more around it … Continue reading
Tonight it was spiralizer time again in this house! Bit of courgetti quickly cooked in the pan with a little pesto run through. Topped with pesto crusted salmon and a side of roasted cherry tomatoes. and a glass or two of prosecco of course! Continue reading
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