Category Archives: Breakfast

Superfood Bread

Since we found out that my husband is gluten intolerant, I now make various breads and keep plenty of stock in the freezer for him;  usually in packs of two slices.  Almond Bread and Courgette Bread were the first two … Continue reading

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“Cranachan” Smoothie Bowl

This is a healthy version of the traditional Scottish dessert Cranachan; a decadent combination of whipped cream, raspberries, toasted oats, honey and whisky.  Originally a dessert, it could also be served up as a refreshing breakfast but probably best not … Continue reading

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Blackberry Chia Breakfast Pudding

This wonderfully creamy breakfast pudding was made with the plump and juicy blackberries we collected in a friend’s field on the Isle of Wight last month.  We spent a couple of pleasant hours picking the juicy fruits and trying not … Continue reading

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Green Juice

What I love about juicing is that you don’t really have to follow a particular recipe;  just grab what’s available in your fridge and kitchen and off you go. When I started juicing I did read up on the juicing … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Muffins with Chilli, Cheese and Seeds

I love waking up in the morning to find a new recipe in my inbox and one that I can’t wait to make.  This Sweet Potato Muffin recipe really tickled my taste buds and I couldn’t wait to get down … Continue reading

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Courgette (Zucchini) Bread

Along with Almond Bread, this Courgette Bread is regularly made in our kitchen as my husband has become intolerant to wheat and dislikes the gluten-free variety on sale in the supermarkets.   I tend to double the recipe and cook two … Continue reading

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Iranian Lentils, Peppers and Egg

I was browsing through some blogs whilst my husband was at his Cardiac Workout and saw the recipe for Iranian Lentils, Peppers and Egg by Zero Sugar Diet which I instantly knew would be a hit with hubby when he … Continue reading

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Porridge

My husband, being a full-blooded Scot, loves his porridge made with water, salt and so thick the spoon can stand up in it.  Recently however, I persuaded him to try it made differently; loosely based on Deliciously Ella‘s Creamy Coconut … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Groat Bircher

A new take on the classic oat Bircher muesli.  This dish is an overnight dish which can be finished quickly in the morning. INGREDIENTS: 60g buckwheat groats (activated – see note #1) 2 – 3 tablespoons of your favourite seeds … Continue reading

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Banana Pancakes

Probably one of the easiest recipes out, yet one of the most tasty and also one of my favourite breakfasts or brunch. All you need are two eggs and one banana in a glass bowl.  The riper the banana, the … Continue reading

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