Category Archives: Dinner

Roast Beetroot, Squash and Lentil Salad with Goat’s Cheese

Posted on December 10, 2015 by TheRobbInn

Another superb salad from the Thrive on Five book by Nina and Jo Littler. I made a couple of small changes – as I had a sweet potato handy, I used it instead of squash and it worked well.  I … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Orange Soup / Carrot and Butter Bean Soup

Posted on December 5, 2015 by TheRobbInn

One thing my husband and I differ on is our love (or lack of) love for soup.  I enjoy making soup but rarely eat it (or do you drink soup?) whereas my husband would have it for breakfast, lunch and … Continue reading →

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Warm Indian ‘Chana Chaat’ with Pomegranate

Posted on November 27, 2015 by TheRobbInn

This is one of those times where I tend not to keep exactly to the quantities stated in the recipe as I don’t want small bits of vegetable left over, nor half a can of chickpeas.  This recipe is so … Continue reading →

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Duck Breasts with Spiced Blackberry Sauce

Posted on November 22, 2015 by TheRobbInn

I do enjoy serving duck occasionally and I couldn’t wait to try the recipe for this tart, yet sweet sauce which really compliments the meat.  Every autumn, I am found picking blackberries for the freezer and this year there was … Continue reading →

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Beetroot Salad with Seeds

Posted on November 19, 2015 by TheRobbInn

As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew I would love it as beetroot is one of my favourite vegetables.  The aroma of beetroot roasting in the oven is absolute heaven and this little salad looks so tasty and … Continue reading →

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Quick Five-a-Day Curry

Posted on November 18, 2015 by TheRobbInn

My husband spotted this recipe in a magazine our chemist gave to him.  It comes from the book Thrive on Five by Nina and Jo Littler and as I had all the ingredients to hand, I decided to try it … Continue reading →

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Chicken Curry

Posted on November 1, 2015 by TheRobbInn

This was the very first recipe I made after purchasing the cookbook The Medicinal Chef: Healthy Every Day by Dale Pinnock.  Strictly speaking, it is called Cholesterol-busting Chicken Curry as the lentils are very rich in soluble fibre which is … Continue reading →

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Tomato Sauce

Posted on October 31, 2015 by TheRobbInn

I can’t remember the last time I bought a bottle of ketchup, or a jar of sauce for pasta/Bolognese or whatever.  It is so simple to make a delicious, tasty, healthy, free-from- colourings/preservatives etc. sauce that I always have an … Continue reading →

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Slow-Roasted Lamb with Hot Fennel Relish

Posted on October 30, 2015 by TheRobbInn

At first reading, this dish seems like a lot of work, but it really isn’t.   Once the lamb is in the oven there is little to be done until it is cooked.  Just enjoy the superb aroma for a few … Continue reading →

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Roasted Romanesco

Posted on October 28, 2015 by TheRobbInn

I love this vegetable which is slightly crisper and nuttier than the standard cauliflower and often buy it just for its flavour and appearance.  However this recipe turns it into a magnificent dish which livens up even the simplest of … Continue reading →

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