Courgetti, Chicken, Lemon and Parmesan

This is lovely and quick to cook once all the prep is done, its a little bit like a carbonara with chicken. Serves 2 people 2 x chicken breasts 2 x courgette (one per person) Parmesan Tablespoon of Creme Fraiche 2 x Eggs Zest and juice of lemon Fresh basil Bunch of spring onion Garlic…… Continue reading Courgetti, Chicken, Lemon and Parmesan

Almost, nearly Paella

I don’t claim this to be an authentic paella recipe, it tends to evolve depending what’s in my fridge and store cupboard! This is lovely washed down with some cold white wine (you need to use the rest of the bottle up right!), put the pan on the table and let everyone help themselves. Good…… Continue reading Almost, nearly Paella

Chicken, Mozzarella and Courgette Bake

This recipe came about as I needed to just slam something in the oven and didn’t have time to cook what I’d originally planned. It worked out very well considering! Serves 4 Low Fat Mozzarella Ball 2 x Courgette Fresh Basil Bunch Spring Onions Garlic Olive Oil Parmesan Prosciutto 4 x Chicken Breast Passata Sundried…… Continue reading Chicken, Mozzarella and Courgette Bake

Kale Pancakes, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Guacamole and Chipotle Chicken

The notion of kale pancakes was initially treated with suspicion by the male residents but once tried with chicken and the other elements on the plate was deemed to be delicious! This serves 4 people and is based on the following recipe http://sheerluxe.com/2015/05/20/kale-and-coriander-pancakes-slow-roasted-tomatoes-and-avocado-cream Roasted Tomatoes 1 tablespoon of olive oil Salt and Pepper Sprig or two…… Continue reading Kale Pancakes, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Guacamole and Chipotle Chicken

Pomegranate and Lemon Chicken with roasted vegetables and halloumi

Anyone who knows me, will know my love for Halloumi! The saltiness of the cheese goes well with the tartness of the chicken marinade and the sweetness of the roasted vegetables. 2 x Chicken Breast sliced Block of low fat Halloumi Pomegranate Seeds 1 x yellow pepper 1 x green pepper 1 x sweet potato…… Continue reading Pomegranate and Lemon Chicken with roasted vegetables and halloumi

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

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

Almost Thai rice noodle stir fry

Sometimes only noodles will do, especially if they come in spicy, sour, sweet thai-like sauce. This is a really quick dinner, the time is in the chopping and prep, once you start cooking you’re looking at about 10-15 minutes top stir-fry time. The recipe below serves 4, and again you can scale up or down…… Continue reading Almost Thai rice noodle stir fry