Vietnamese Chicken Pho (pronounced “fuh“!) is so easy to make at home, and filled with healthy al dente vegetables and a spicy chilli kick to help keep the January cold and blues at bay. My Step by Step is below but you can really freestyle with any vegetables /spices you have around, or swap the … More *VIETNAMESE STYLE CHICKEN PHO SOUP*
Last night I had the pleasure of going to The Avenue Cookery School in Wandsworth, who host allll types of cooking classes from ski chalet host courses to hen do cooking events! This family run company is perfectly set up in S.W. London with a large bright kitchen, each with individual islands for a totally … More **SALMON STEAKS on a bed of PEARL BARLEY and ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH**
These Organic Chicken Breasts with a Pistachio & Honey Mustard Crumb were such a treat. I served it with beetroot “couscous”, baby tomatoes, pomegranate, and lambs leaf salad. As many colours as I could fit on my plate and full of lycophenes (which have cancer fighting agents and are powerful antioxidants) Just about any nut … More ** PISTACHIO CRUMBED CHICKEN BREASTS **
Last week we made the most delicious traditional Italian tortellini & ravioli from scratch at Mama Anna & Co using stunning free range bright orange egg yolks to give the pasta its fresh yellow colour, and the most authentic of Italian ingredients. Below is a brief recipe for my first fresh pasta attempts. I am … More ** FRESH ITALIAN TORTELLINI **
I absolutely love Chicken Satay but the sauce is so heavy on the calories because of what it traditionally contains (full fat coconut milk, full fat peanut butter, brown sugar, oil etc) that I wanted to make a lighter, but equally as tasty version. I made this sauce using Sukin Peanut flour, which is a … More ** PEANUT CHICKEN DISH with ASIAN SALAD**
Venison and butternut squash bring a luxurious twist to an old faithful of spaghetti and meatballs. Venison is a great alternative to beef mince because it’s much lower in fat but still provides vitamin B and iron. It actually contains less fat than skinless chicken which I found surprising! Plus it tastes delicious with all these … More ** VENISON MEATBALLS & SQUASH SPAGHETTI **
This is a really simple summer salad of delicious Halloumi and colourful Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables. The Grilled Apricot adds a caramel sweetness, and a really easy lemon & olive oil salad dressing drizzled on top is all you need to compliment the natural flavours. Halloumi is a cheese originating from Cyprus that has the perfect … More ** HALLOUMI AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD**
This time of year we can sometimes become so overwhelmed with weight loss fad diets that one forgets the very simplest of rules of nutrition are normally the best way to go. Most research has shown that you can’t go wrong with eating mainly plant-based foods supplemented by organic, seasonal fish. With this in mind, … More **BAKED COD**
I thought this would be a daunting recipe as I am not a frequent home fryer, but it’s actually very easy and worth it for a one off deep fried treat! There is no healthy spin on this recipe so just enjoy but don’t fry too often… everything in moderation. The lemony garlic mayonnaise is … More **CRISPY CALAMARI**
If you’re gluten intolerant, or avoiding unnecessary carbs, these are perfect for you! Delicious Beef Burgers made with all the trimmings : Caramelised Onions, Coleslaw, Tomatoes, Salad and Sweet Potato Chips. Except to avoid those heavy buns, simply pop a large Portobello Mushroom in the Grill for 15 minutes covered with finely chopped garlic. You … More **ORGANIC BLUE CHEESE BURGERS made with MUSHROOMS BAPS**
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