Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Porridge

My husband, being a full-blooded Scot, loves his porridge made with water, salt and so thick the spoon can stand up in it.  Recently however, I persuaded him to try it made differently; loosely based on Deliciously Ella‘s Creamy Coconut … Continue reading

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Courgette stuffed with Balsamic Onions and Goat’s Cheese

A lovely light dish, full of flavour and nutritional value from The Medicinal Chef by Dale Pinnock. I served these courgettes with a spicy carrot mash and wilted spinach but they are also delicious served with a chicken fillet, a … Continue reading

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Beef Stir-Fry with Courgette Noodles

Fast becoming one of my favourite cookbooks, Get the Glow by Madeleine Shaw has some amazing recipes including this Beef Stir-Fry which in my opinion, is more than just delicious – it’s healthy too.   Perfect for my husband as there … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Groat Bircher

A new take on the classic oat Bircher muesli.  This dish is an overnight dish which can be finished quickly in the morning. INGREDIENTS: 60g buckwheat groats (activated – see note #1) 2 – 3 tablespoons of your favourite seeds … Continue reading

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Apple Flapjacks

All my family love these Apple Flapjacks which I have been making regularly for a while now.  Occasionally I add a few sultanas to the mix, or a handful of chopped mixed nuts. Which ever way I make them, there … Continue reading

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Sunshine Chicken and Mango

This is such a lovely sunny dish that it always brings a smile to my face when seeing it.  The delicious flavours of chicken and mango really go well together and the addition of a little honey/mustard dressing adds that … Continue reading

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Banana Pancakes

Probably one of the easiest recipes out, yet one of the most tasty and also one of my favourite breakfasts or brunch. All you need are two eggs and one banana in a glass bowl.  The riper the banana, the … Continue reading

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Tortilla Chips

These Tortilla Chips are fun to make and the taste may be varied by either leaving plain, or adding a sprinkling of topping. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup flax meal 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Place … Continue reading

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Simple Roasted Vegetables served with Salmon

Sometimes, the simplest of meals end up being the most colourful and tasty and they can be put together in a few minutes. One of our favourite dinners is roasted vegetables served with either a piece of salmon or a chicken … Continue reading

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Raw Coconut and Cacao Bites

Last Autumn, Ella (DeliciouslyElla) ran a competition. She had six hampers to award and would choose the winners from photographs posted of her recipes prepared by the contestants. I had made Ella’s Raw Coconut and Cacao Bites for my grand-daughter’s … Continue reading

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