Rice and broccoli might look a bit boring, but don’t skim past yet! The fibre in rice is an obvious benefit, but did you know that rice, especially organic brown rice, is a good source of the B6 required for promoting weight loss and has some protein too? Rice salads are incredibly versatile, and even…
Pizza immediately gets classified as junk food or fast food, but in truth, a properly, or consciously, made pizza is an exceptionally healthy meal. If wheat is an issue for you, using a heritage grain like spelt can help get around that. Remember those symptoms could be due to a number of factors – see…
Eggs are the ideal breakfast or light lunch choice. As a direct source of acetylcholine, the substance that works as a neurotransmitter in the brain promoting focus and concentration, it’s perfect for a day that needs you to stay sharp mentally. It’s also great for keeping you feeling fuller for longer, and getting a portion…
Early summer veg are a joy, and those first broad beans are among my favourites. Beans are such a healthy food, particularly for women – research has shown that women eating beans and pulses three or more times a week are at least 25% less likely to be diagnosed with a hormonal cancer like breast…
When it comes to healthy comfort food, soup and curry are kings! This is an absolutely gorgeous hybrid of both. Whether it’s the depths of a frosty winter, or a sunny summer’s day, Thai food goes down a treat, bursting with health and flavour. The protein of chicken and the good fats of coconut milk…
There’s a perception that making your own bread is time-consuming, tricky work that can just as easily see you end up with a doorstop as with a fragrant, fluffy loaf. Fear not, though – there are some recipes and ways to make bread that almost guarantee an edible result you can be proud of! To…
Asparagus is one of those very special seasonal veg as the season is so short. For those who try to eat seasonally by buying locally, when Asparagus season hits, it’s to be savoured as much as possible for that brief time. All veg are superfoods in their own way, as we know, and asparagus is…
Print Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 30 Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 900g prepared pumpkin flesh, cut into chunks 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground ginger…
Print Mushroom and Cheese Crustless Quiche Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 20 Cook Time: 35 Total Time: 55 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 150 g mushrooms of choice, sliced butter or rapeseed oil for frying 1/2 tsp salt freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped 1 medium…
Print Balsamic Chicken Salad Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Cook Time: 10 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 500g skinned and boned chicken breasts, diced 300 ml Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 500g firmly packed fresh spinach, chopped a…
Print Avocado and Black Sesame Sprinkle on Sourdough Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 10 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 4 large slices of artisan bread, preferably sourdough, toasted or griddled avocado oil, for drizzling zest and juice of 1 lemon chilli flakes to taste black…
Print Quinoa Powerhouse Salad (hot or cold) Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 25 Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 250g quinoa 250 ml vegetable stock 250 ml carrot juice 1 tsp minced or crushed garlic 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper 1/2 tsp salt…
Print Spiced Giant Cous Cous Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 400 mls of good quality stock, chicken or vegetable 150g puy lentils 2 tbsp rapeseed oil, for frying 1 medium onion, chopped 165g giant couscous 1 tbsp ras el hanout spice blend (or to taste) 150g…
Print Spiced Sweet Potato Soup Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 20 Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into half inch cubes 6 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated or minced 1 onion, chopped 2 tbsp coconut oil stock,…
Print Cannellini Bean Soup Print Recipe Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20 Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 2 cans of chopped tomatoes with herbs 250g cavolo nero, Savoy cabbage or kale 1 can of cannellini beans rapeseed oil extra virgin olive oil seasoning to…
Print Chickpea Fritters Print Recipe An easy lunch or light supper, full of vegetable protein goodness (and batter; let’s not forget batter……) Author: Jane Hutton Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 10 Total Time: 20 Ingredients Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Scale 1x2x3x 2 cans of chickpeas 3–4 large carrots, grated 300g hard feta, chopped…
