Stuffed Mushrooms

Serves 4   1 tsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small onion, very finely chopped 75g/3oz fresh breadcrumbs 2 pineapple rings, chopped 250g/8oz cottage cheese Salt and pepper Grated nutmeg 8 large flat mushrooms, stalks removed     … Read More

Breakfast On The Run Smoothie

Sometimes we are not hungry as soon as we get up or we are in a rush to get out of the door, so this is an all-in-one breakfast that is quick to make and can be taken with you … Read More

Lasagne

Serves 4 125g fresh or packet lasagne 500g/1lb lean minced beef or turkey Red Sauce 1 large onion, chopped finely 25g/1oz mushrooms, chopped finely 1 red pepper, chopped finely 2 carrots, chopped finely 2 celery sticks, chopped finely 425g/14oz tinned … Read More

Waldorf Salad

Serves 1   1 medium red apple, cored and diced 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh or bottled 50g/2oz celery, diced 2 tbsp low-fat yogurt or fat free fromage frais Crisp lettuce leaves 4 walnut halves, crushed Toss the diced apple … Read More

Courgette and Carrot Loaf​​​​​​​

Serves 4   1 small onion 25g/1oz nuts (almonds or other) 125g/4oz courgettes, trimmed and grated 125g/4oz carrots, grated 25g/1oz porridge oats 1 tbsp tomato puree ¼ tsp dried mixed herbs Salt and black pepper   Preheat the oven to … Read More

Gremolata Dressing

This is a great quick and easy way to jazz up some chicken, some fish or even a plate of broccoli or boiled new potatoes, for those days when you want some zing but lack the time or energy to … Read More