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Grilled Butterfish with Tricolour Quinoa

Grilled Butterfish with Tricolour Quinoa

Butterfish is another fish I really enjoyed while in the US. And it's perfectly named, as it has a soft, buttery taste and flaky texture that I really enjoy

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Filed under: Main Meals

Tagged with: black pepper, butterfish, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, over 60 minutes, Quinoa

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I don't think there's anything better than the smell of freshly baked cookies. I love to bake them then when we have guests staying over - it gives the

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Filed under: Desserts, Quick Snacks

Tagged with: brown sugar, butter, egg, flour, oats, raisins, sugar, under 250 calories, Under 30 Minutes

Guacamole Grilled Cheese

Guacamole Grilled Cheese

I make so much guacamole these days, I swear it takes me less than 5 minutes to whip up now. Usually, I'm making a larger batch for something else - whether

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Filed under: Main Meals, Quick Snacks

Tagged with: avocado, cheddar cheese, cilantro, cumin, lime, red onion, sourdough, tomato, under 20, under 750 calories

Focaccia Bread Pizza

Focaccia Bread Pizza

When focaccia bread is made well, its amazing. I love the strong taste of the olive oil mixed into the dough and the gorgeous mix of herbs. In this recipe I

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Filed under: Main Meals

Tagged with: arugula, flour, marinara, mozzarella, mushroom, olive oil, olives, oregano, over 60 minutes, parmesan, rosemary, salt, sun dried tomato, under 1000 calories, water, yeast

Guacamole Cucumber Cups

Guacamole Cucumber Cups

A few months ago I did a carrot hummus filled cucumber cup recipe and this ended up being quite popular with you lovely people! And after making that recipe

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Filed under: Appetizers, Quick Snacks

Tagged with: avocado, chilli pepper, cilantro, cucumber, cumin, lime, red onion, tomato, under 10 minutes

Smoked Salmon Loaded Potato Skins

Smoked Salmon Loaded Potato Skins

I buy smoked salmon pretty regularly because I absolutely love it and it goes in so many different dishes, from brunch meals, salads, appetizers to pasta

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Filed under: Appetizers, Main Meals

Tagged with: creme fraiche, dill, lunch, olive oil, over 60 minutes, potato, salmon, under 500 calories

Tilapia Fish Sticks

Tilapia Fish Sticks

No one will ever convince me that store-bought fish sticks (that's fish fingers to you fellow Brits) can ever compare to the homemade kind. When they're as

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Filed under: Main Meals

Tagged with: breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, eggs, flour, olive oil, paprika, tilapia, Under 20 Minutes, under 750 calories, white fish

Creamy Leek and Potato Soup

Creamy Leek and Potato Soup

There's a rustic simplicity to Leek and Potato soup. Its ingredients are wholesome and filling and there's just something about it that makes me think of

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Filed under: Main Meals, Soups

Tagged with: butter, chives, heavy cream, leek, nutmeg, potato, rosemary, thyme, under 250 calories, under 60 minutes, vegetable stock, white wine

Calamari and Chickpea Salad

Calamari and Chickpea Salad

A few months ago, I made a sauteed calamari recipe that explained how to quickly and easily cook calamari as an appetizer. That recipe seemed pretty

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Filed under: Salads

Tagged with: black pepper, calamari, chickpeas, chilli flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, scallions, tomatoes

Baked Tilapia with Parmesan Crust

Baked Tilapia with Parmesan Crust

Tilapia was a fish that I discovered in the U.S. It's is a fairly lean and firm fish which has a great earthy taste, making it perfect for people who don't

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Filed under: Main Meals

Tagged with: breadcrumbs, lemon, olive oil, paprika, parmesan, parsley, tilapia, under 40 minutes, under 750 calories