This was a bitsa meal – things needed using up in the fridge and it turned out being rather tasty! A slight phone miscommunication meant that all chillies and peppers were used up in this, but as we enjoy spicy food it wasn’t a bad thing. If you don’t enjoy the burn – feel free…… Continue reading Ginger, Soy and Chilli Beef Stir Fry
Category: Dinner
Chipotle Chicken, Mango Salsa and Sweet Potato Wedges
I made this the other night to rave reviews by the various male members of the household who have been in residence lately. Its pretty quick and easy to make and the freshness of the salsa works really well with the spice and smoke of the chipotle chicken. The salsa keeps ok in the fridge for…… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken, Mango Salsa and Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet Potato, Beetroot and Feta Salad
This works well for lunch or a light dinner, the combo of beetroot, sweet potato and feta works really well with the freshness of mint and crunch of pine nuts. Serves 3 – 4 depending on appetite! 4 x small sweet potatoes Pack of cooked beetroot in vinegar Block of low fat Feta Cheese Handful…… Continue reading Sweet Potato, Beetroot and Feta Salad
Quinoa, Harissa Chicken and Tahini Yoghurt Salad
There are a fair few ingredients for this, but it is quick to prepare and cook, its a great, tasty and fresh summer time dinner. Serves around 4 people and can be kept in the fridge over night and taken to work for lunch. 4 x Chicken Breast Marinade 1 x Lemon juice and zest 2 x…… Continue reading Quinoa, Harissa Chicken and Tahini Yoghurt Salad
Chicken, Fennel and Chorizo Risotto
This was originally going be a more paella based dish – but on examining my food cupboard and fridge I realised that I had no paella rice, prawns or saffron! I did however have all the ingredients below, whilst I’m not sure whether my method is the official way to cook risotto, it worked well enough…… Continue reading Chicken, Fennel and Chorizo Risotto
Chicken, Basil, Tomato and Feta Courgetti
So here’s another fake pasta recipe, using really simple ingredients and best enjoyed al fresco with a glass of cold, white wine or two! This makes enough for 3 portions (two for dinner, one for lunch) to take a portion for lunch the next day – put aside 1 portion of the courgette spiralized without…… Continue reading Chicken, Basil, Tomato and Feta Courgetti
Teriyaki..ish Salmon and Spicy Quinoa
With a holiday in a week or so to sunny Corfu, I’m trying to be a bit stricter with myself in terms of following the FODMAP diet for my IBS so I feel as good as possible when I get on the plane. This is fairly quick to prepare and is enough for 2 people…… Continue reading Teriyaki..ish Salmon and Spicy Quinoa
Sweet Potato Rosti
There seems to be a bit of a breakfast theme this week, I think mostly as I’ve been travelling again to Dubai and when staying in hotels the breakfast tends to get a bit repetitive as there’s a limit to what I can actually eat so I have had many, many omelette in the course…… Continue reading Sweet Potato Rosti
Nearly Carbonara
This recipe uses my trusted spiralizer and is a great light, low-carb alternative to the real deal. It tastes pretty good and as long as the courgette is cooked al dente has a similar texture to pasta. This is a nice light lunch or dinner for the (hopefully) warmer spring months and also a good…… Continue reading Nearly Carbonara
Spicy and Sweet Mango Salsa
This is a really quick and simple salsa that goes really well with chicken, salmon, tuna – its spicy and sweet and also a good hit of veg/fruit for your five a day. Spicy Mango Salsa 1 x Large Ripe Mango Bunch of Spring onions 1 x green chilli 1 x lime 1 x red pepper…… Continue reading Spicy and Sweet Mango Salsa
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