Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Strawberry and Chia Jam

Apart from the fact that it is full of refined sugar, I don’t enjoy shop-bought jam as it always seems too sweet.  I made this strawberry jam to try on some gluten-free scones I was making and was delighted to … Continue reading

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Spicy Golden Turmeric Milk

I was working the other weekend (well, more like swanning around taking photographs whilst my friend did all the work selling on her stall) and unfortunately noticed how many people had coughs, colds and sneezes around me. A couple of … Continue reading

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Blood Orange, Avocado and Chicory Chopped Salad (with chicken)

This salad is so delicious it can be served on its own, but to make it more of a meal, add in some protein such as cooked chicken, seeds, nuts or cubed cheese. I added cooked chicken left over from … Continue reading

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Banana and Pecan Muffins

I came across a recipe a while ago for Cashew-Banana Bread but didn’t have the proper ingredients to hand when I was about to make it. I altered the ingredients drastically so renamed it Banana and Pecan Muffins.  Instead of … Continue reading

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Kale, Brussel Sprout, Apple and Pomegranate Salad

Last winter I realised just how tasty brussel sprouts were in a salad.  Even my son, who detests cooked sprouts, really enjoyed a salad I made for Christmas Day using raw brussel sprouts and this one is not too dissimilar … Continue reading

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Chocolate and Hazelnut Tarts

These little tarts are divine. They look and taste absolutely delicious and I found them fairly simple to make, especially as I had a little helper in the kitchen, who was also taster-in-chief. I  had ample ‘pastry’ for 36 mini … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Roast Pork and Apples

I cheated and asked the butcher to slice the pork loin for me as his knives are so much sharper than mine (well, he is my son!!). I was a little unsure as to this recipe and whether the pork … Continue reading

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Breadcrumbs / Gluten Intolerance

I still have a vivid memory of my parents on Christmas Eve, making breadcrumbs for the sage and onion stuffing which was always put into our turkey. Whilst my mum chopped the onions and fresh sage, my dad would take … Continue reading

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Poached Eggs on Spinach, Bacon and Onion

This is a favourite recipe of my husbands for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even supper. It is so quick and easy and I usually have all the ingredients in my kitchen. A quick method of poaching eggs and keeping their … Continue reading

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Sweet and Sticky Salmon and Coconut Rice Bowls

I am not a great lover of salmon and I wouldn’t order it in a restaurant, but when I saw this recipe and read the ingredients, I decided that I really should try this out as I knew my husband … Continue reading

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