Category Archives: Dinner

North African Tagine with Cauliflower ‘Couscous’

I dry roasted my pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds at the start of this dish, then promptly nibbled at them as they were so tasty causing me to have to roast some more whilst the vegetables were cooking !!   … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Chips (and chicken)

Sometimes I want to make something very quick and simple; and there is nothing easier than popping a chicken in the oven to roast (I usually cover it in herbs) and serving it with some sweet potato chips and whatever … Continue reading

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Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles

Looking for a recipe to use up the remains of a roast chicken, I came across this salad in the book The Art of Eating Well by Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley. I adjusted it slightly to suit the ingredients I … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

I love Brussel sprouts, steamed or even raw in salads but when I saw the recipe for roasted sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey,  I knew I had to try them asap.  I wasn’t disappointed as they were fantastic and … Continue reading

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Thai Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)

I knew I had an extremely busy time on the day I wanted to try this new dish so I prepared it all the night before. I browned the meat and made the sauce and put it all in the … Continue reading

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Chickpea, Zoodle and Pine Nut Pesto Salad

Having a sort-out one afternoon, I decided to use up various bits and bobs I had and turn them into our evening meal.   I had recently seen a delicious recipe on The Juicy Health Company using chickpeas which prompted … Continue reading

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Chicken and Orange Curry

I don’t use a slow cooker very often but once in a while I get an urge for my favourite Chicken and Orange Curry which really suits this method of cooking. I have no idea where the recipe comes from … Continue reading

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Italian Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

This is a very convenient recipe to half make-up in advance and then it only takes a minute or two to put it together in a slow-cooker on the day you want to eat it. I made my meatballs the … Continue reading

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King Prawn Curry

I am a great admirer of Dale Pinnock and have tried many of his recipes.   In his first major cookbook, The Medicinal Chef, he presents his unique approach to cooking and health and this recipe is his Immune-boosting King Prawn … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Chicken and Lentil Stew

Another recipe I have recently made using my slow-cooker is this Ethiopian Chicken and Lentil Stew. A very hearty and medium-spicy stew which would probably serve at least six people, but  I like to have left-overs to pop in my … Continue reading

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