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recipes + wellness
How to make really good naan… it’s easier than you think. Homemade naan is soft, fluffy, chewy, freezes well, and doesn’t contain any the unwanted preservatives added to supermarket naan. When making any bread, it is always best to start with a little less flour and add it as needed as flour is different the […]
A simple meal made primarily with chicken, veg and fresh herbs with a splash of wine and my favorite buttery olives thrown in at the end of cooking. Make sure to have plenty of fresh, crusty bread such as a baguette or rustic sour dough for sopping up the sauce.
Creamy Cauliflower Cheddar Soup: lightly spiced with curry powder, this velvety smooth soup is perfect for chasing away the winter chills. Serve it with crispy fried onions, buttered toast or on its own. For the tastiest results, use a good quality curry powder and prefer one with a little heat such as Madras. Curry paste […]
Kung Pao Chicken and Eggplant is bold on flavors, easy to make and very tasty. This Chinese-inspired recipe originally uses Szechuan peppercorns but as I didn’t have any and the Asian store is miles away, I used black peppercorns instead. Equally as delicious. Kung Pao means, although perhaps a little loosely, ‘Palace Guardian’ as this […]
A good source of protein, Green Chili Breakfast Egg Bake is simple to make, perfect for meal prep and traverses the meal genre meaning, although I have named this a breakfast bake, it is equally as good for lunch or dinner served with a salad. It will either feed a small crowd or, serve you […]
Hoisin Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry comes together quickly once the chopping and other prep work is done. Nothing too strenuous and the cooking part takes but mere moments. Once you’ve tried this recipe once, you can then switch up ingredients. I love to use shrimp because they cook so fast, are low in calories and […]
How to make really Creamy Hummus?: Hummus is simple to make but getting it to a smooth and creamy consistency for me is key to a more enjoyable hummus. You can add almost anything to flavor a hummus: roasted red peppers, crushed red chilies, fresh herbs, cheese, spices…Serve the hummus with a plate of fresh […]
Chicken and Peanut Fresh Rice Rolls: Fresh rice rolls – or spring rolls, are easier to make than you might think and, an excellent way to include more veggies in your diet. You need to have the ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start as well as the delicious peanut sauce for dipping. […]
Ham and Cheese Slab Pie: Ham, cheese and a creamy mustard sauce encased in golden puff pastry is perfect served with a simple salad for lunch or cut it into smaller pieces and serve as an easy appetizer or snack. This is also delicious served cold so I will have this for lunch for several […]
Breakfast Potato Waffle with Hot Maple Syrup is the perfect breakfast, brunch or lunch: potato waffle is gluten-free, so no mixing up any waffle batter and combined with a chicken patty and an egg, it will sustain you for hours with over 40g of protein. Top with some sliced avocado for good fats and more […]
This pumpkin brownies recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free and so simple to make. The pumpkin and pure maple syrup help to sweeten the brownie and add to its fudginess. It’s rich enough you only need a small slice with a cup of tea or coffee to satisfy that mid-afternoon sweet craving. Cut the brownie into individual […]
Any stir-fry is a perfect way to easily add more vegetables to a meal. Chicken, Snow Pea & Cashew Stir-Fry is a simple, Cantonese-inspired recipe that uses a handful (or two) of ingredients and has that authentic Chinese take-away flavor we’re so accustomed to enjoying. The trick with a stir-fry is to have all the […]
