Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

I used to love Lemon Poppy Seed muffins and not long ago I indulged in one whilst we were out.  Apart from finding it oversweet, the lemon flavour was very synthetic and I didn’t enjoy the experience at all,  so … Continue reading

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Pineapple Chutney

When I asked my husband to bring me home a pineapple from the shops to use when making my Hawaiian Turkey Burgers, I imagined a small to medium sized one but I received the biggest pineapple I have ever seen……it … Continue reading

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Hawaiian Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa

My mouth was watering as soon as I saw this recipe and I knew I had to make it as soon as possible, and I wasn’t wrong as it tasted absolutely delectable. My turkey burgers were a little difficult to … Continue reading

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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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Lemons, Lemons, Lemons !!

I use lemons, as I’m sure most people do.    I use loads of lemons and always have plenty in my fruit bowl. Every morning, when I wake up I have the juice of one lemon in a mug of … 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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Black Bean Soup

I find recipes in the strangest places. Apart from the obvious recipe books, reading online blogs, Facebook, Instagram etc., I have found wonderful recipes in my chemist’s shop, doctor’s surgery and even down in my favourite café on the beach … Continue reading

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Strawberry Coffee Smoothie

I woke up on Easter Sunday morning and spotted this smoothie recipe on Facebook and immediately decided to make it for breakfast along with our favourite banana pancakes. Although I had fresh strawberries in the fridge, I included a couple … 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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