The other day I made a smoothie with cooked lentils. Which was so tasty, I promise. It got me wondering what other sweet treat breakfasts I could make with a humble lentil. Lentils are packed with protein and fibre. Plus …
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Bone Broth Hot Chocolate – Easter Edition
Easter isn’t Easter without chocolate! Therefore I decided to share my version of a healthier hot chocolate this year. Chocolate is packed with nutrients. Then add bone broth to it and it becomes a powerhouse of goodness. Bone broth not …
Harissa Spice Scotch Eggs (Easter Edition)
Scotch eggs are a very versatile food. They can be eaten with a large meal like lunch or dinner. Plus a scotch egg could be part of breakfast too. They also make a delicious snack or lunch box filler. As …
Roast Chili Chickpeas
Nowadays a buzz word seems to be protein. Social media platforms seems to be advertising protein in very article, video or short. Until recently I hadn’t considered that chickpeas were a brilliant source of protein. They have 21 gram per …
Spiced Turkey Meatballs with Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes (Video version)
Slightly spicy meals are normally very well received in our house. We love a mildly spicy dinner and I really enjoy using spices to add extra flavour. In recent years I have discovered spices and herbs can also be beneficial …
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Garlic and Rosemary Chickpea Bread
Since giving up bread I’ve enjoyed finding alternatives to eat. In the past I would never have thought chickpeas would make a delicious alternative to a loaf. The humble chickpea has rudely awoken my tastes buds to a whole new …
Flat Oven Baked Mince Beef Salad
My husband Howard, son Ted and I love a burger. I think we could eat a burger most evenings. When I saw this flat mince beef recipe on a YouTube short I knew I had to try it. It looked …
Edemame Bean and Pea Pesto Dip (Video Version)
My husband Howard and son Ted hate peas. Please don’t worry I didn’t try and hide it from them in this pesto dip. I made this dip for myself. I love peas. Also I have recently discovered edamame beans too. …
Banana and Raisin Lentil Muffins
The other day I made a smoothie with cooked lentils. Which was so tasty, I promise. It got me wondering what other sweet treat breakfasts I could make with a humble lentil. Lentils are packed with protein and fibre. Plus …
Cannellini Bean Dip with Sage Roasted Vegetables
A few years ago I made a variety of hummus’ that my son Ted and I loved to eat. Then, as with most foods, I stopped making it. Recently I have been rediscovering dips but this time I’m not making …
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