Healthy, low-cost dishes to make you smile
Fennel has a very unique flavour and texture so it is lovely to allow that to shine through in a salad. This is the quickest salad you will ever make but is great with loads of dishes, especially other salads, cheeses and cold cuts or […]
I love a crunchy slaw but sometimes the cabbage base can be overwhelming or, for some people, harder to digest. This Red Cabbage Slaw uses as salting technique for the cabbage which means the cabbage is a little softer and some of the juices have […]
If you are looking for a quick side for a curry or dal, something to dunk in your soup or to go with your meze, flatbreads are your friend. The best thing about them is just how simple they are to throw together. They are […]
I love a fritter as a freeze-ahead meal prep item to use for impromptu dinners, packed lunches, picnics and as a veggie packed side, so these Indian Style Sweet Potato Fritters are a total winner. If you have any random root veg laying around you […]
In some ways these Marmite coated cashews were not my smartest idea…yes they are totally delicious but that also makes them ridiculously moreish! They are so easy to make too, just place 200g of cashews in a frying pan with a teaspoon of Marmite (or […]
Frozen vegetables are brilliant if you’re trying to eat healthy, quickly and on a budget. Which let’s fact it is our January! They’re brilliant way of eating veggies that are out of season but still at their peak, and actually finding them at reasonable price. […]
They are often the most unwelcome guest at the Christmas dinner table, but sprouts get a bad rap as they suffer from being overcooked, badly seasoned and basically unloved when it comes to the festive season. Although many of us only think to boil them, […]
Pumpkins and squashes are still bringing a burst of colour to our tables as we slip into winter. But aside from soups a lot of people ask me how they should use these cheap and plentiful veggies. They are certainly underrated as a side dish […]
There are so many reasons to love this Spinach, Carrot and Coconut Salad. Firstly, it’s actually really easy to throw together with things that you probably already have in your fridge. Secondly, coconut in a salad? I know it sounds weird but trust me it […]
Ok I know a crumble is usually sweet – but it doesn’t have to be that way! This Herby Bean Crumble is a great way of making beans less of a side and more of a main meal. It’s easy to throw together and freeze […]