Recipes

Looking for a fruit to help cool down on a hot day? Look no further – watermelon to the rescue! Here’s 3 very simple serving ideas, best served chilled in each case.

Quinoa is regarded as a ‘superfood’ partly because if has plenty of fibre and good quality protein, specially useful in a vegetarian/vegan diet. It is rich in magnesium, and has more calcium per gram than milk. Other vital minerals include maganese, iron and copper.  Magnesium is scarce in many people’s diet. Consuming quinoa regularly could help

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Packed with herby freshness, Tabbouleh is a well-loved Middle Eastern favourite traditionally made with bulgur wheat. But this version comes with a twist – lentils and feta. Lentils give a lovely crunch and boost the nutrient value of the dish, while feta adds salty creaminess. This salad is usually served as a part of the

As a very young child we never got chocolate Easter eggs – our treat was to paint hard-boiled eggs and then munch them down! I’m sure today’s kiddies would be horrified to be faced with a hard-boiled egg instead of Cadbury’s finest! These little Easter egg bombs are a fun take on energy or protein

On the rare occasions I make this dish it reminds me of simpler times and ingredients. The recipe has stayed the same bar a few tweaks throughout my lifetime. Irish stew often appeared on our childhood dinner table, though back then a small amount of meat went a long way, even for nine of us!

When it comes to pancakes I have simple tastes – plain and light is my only request. Despite being 70% wholemeal rye these little gems fit the bill nicely thanks to the creamy ricotta and extra egg yolk. I enjoy them coated in melted butter and a mini- squeeze of lemon. If you want a

These gorgeous little cupcakes should satisfy all your chocky cravings! They are super rich so I recommend just one a day! I’m giving you 3 divine fillings, but one will do fine – just remember to triple the ingredients.

I have to say every time I make this chicken dish at home it gets top marks. Fussy eaters-tick, Gourmet foodies -tick, Hubby-tick, Niece Sarah-tick, God child Lara, tick.I personally really enjoy it with the Cos and Avocado Salad as it is a satisfying yet light meal but it is equally gorgeous with lovely mashed potatoes or new potatoes,

These tasty little toasts are really simple to put together. On this occasion I have just selected a range of store cupboard ingredients – so a super nice cheat snack :-). There is a lovely creamy sharpness to the cottage, so you can eat on its own or top with your favourite topping. I've added