Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Spicy Stuffed Courgettes

I love this recipe as the filling can be made in advance and kept in the fridge until needed.  It is then quite simple to prepare the courgettes and pop them in the oven half an hour before you want … Continue reading

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Raspberry, Strawberry and Coconut Cake

Served with a little coconut cream or natural yoghurt, this cake would make an excellent dessert.  Alternatively, a slice is perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack.   My grandchildren couldn’t get enough of it when I served it … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

I have often mentioned that my husband is addicted to soup.   So much so, that I sometimes have trouble keeping up with a supply, especially during the summer months when I am often found on the Isle of Wight.  I … Continue reading

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Mango, Sesame and Avocado Quinoa

This beautiful salad could be a meal in itself but I decided to try it with some left-over shredded beef which I had made the day before. Instead of pitta bread,  I served my beef on some toasted flaxseed focaccia … Continue reading

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Shredded Beef with Tzatziki

When my sons were young, we spent many a happy holiday on various Greek Islands and I came to love Greek food, especially Tzatziki so when I spotted this recipe in one of my books I wanted to try it … Continue reading

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Sweet and Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes

I love this time of year when tomatoes are ripening on the vine.  There is nothing so tasty as eating a tomato freshly picked, still warm from the sun.  Although tomatoes are available all year around, I especially like them … Continue reading

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Kale and Cabbage Salad

A simple yet tasty salad which I served with chicken strips and cauliflower steaks the first evening. I had enough left-over for the following day so I sprinkled a tablespoon of my frozen lemon granules over it, and WOW did … Continue reading

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Watermelon Sashimi

It’s true what they say, sometimes the best things in life are free! My daughter-in-law gave me a lovely ripe watermelon when she left after joining us for a holiday on the Isle of Wight. A couple of days later, … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Burger on Flaxseed Focaccia

Being gluten-intolerant, my husband has to avoid most ready-made burgers so I decided to quickly knock up a batch to keep in the freezer for him. I turned a few slices of gluten-free bread into breadcrumbs and dried them in … Continue reading

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Baked Avocado Fries

I saw this recipe disappear down my newsfeed on Facebook one hot summer’s evening just as my husband and I fancied something to nibble on.  I even had an opened bottle of Sriracha in the fridge so set about quickly … Continue reading

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