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Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Now autumn has come to an end and the cold is seeping in, I thought it would be a good time to make a squash soup recipe. I find that all sorts of squashes

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Filed under: Appetizers, Soups

Tagged with: butternut squash, chilli, cilantro, coconut milk, coconut oil, curry powder, garlic, nutmeg, onion, sour cream, under 250 calories, under 60 minutes, vegetable stock

Sautéed Garlic Calamari

Sautéed Garlic Calamari

I adore calamari, especially when it's been cooked properly and is therefore nice and tender. The purple hues of the calamari make this dish really vibrant

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Filed under: Appetizers

Tagged with: chilli flakes, garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley, squid, Under 20 Minutes, under 500 calories

Sage, Onion and Chestnut Stuffing

Sage, Onion and Chestnut Stuffing

Stuffing is one of my favourite parts of a Christmas dinner and this stuffing recipe is about as Christmassy as it gets. Something about the smell of sage

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Filed under: Side Dishes

Tagged with: breadcrumbs, chestnuts, egg, onion, rosemary, sage, under 500 calories, under 60 minutes, vegetable oil

Christmas Gingerbread Men

Christmas Gingerbread Men

One of my fondest childhood memories is doing the grocery shop with my Mum when I was little. If I was good and helped her collect all of the food, I was

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Filed under: Desserts

Tagged with: baking soda, butter, cinnamon, dark brown sugar, egg, flour, food colouring, ginger, icing sugar, nutmeg, over 60 minutes, treacle, under 250 calories, vanilla extract

Christmas Nut Roast

Christmas Nut Roast

When you don't eat meat Christmas dinner can sometimes be a little difficult, especially if you're having dinner with those who do eat meat. My Mum does

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Filed under: Main Meals

Tagged with: breadcrumbs, butter, carrot, celery, cheddar, chestnuts, egg, garlic, lemon, mixed unsalted nuts, mushroom, onion, over 60 minutes, paprika, parsley, pistachio nuts, rosemary, sage leaves, under 500 calories

Roast Potatoes with Rosemary

Roast Potatoes with Rosemary

Say goodbye to sloppy, soggy potatoes. Say hello to crispy, delicious roast potatoes. Follow our recipe and make your roast dinner complete.

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Filed under: Side Dishes

Tagged with: potato, rosemary, under 250 calories, under 60 minutes, vegetable oil

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts

This roasted brussel sprouts recipe will convince even the most passionate sprout-hater to dig into these delicious seasonal treats.

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Filed under: Side Dishes

Tagged with: brussel sprouts, chestnuts, pistachio nuts, under 40 minutes, under 500 calories, vegetable oil

Smoked Salmon Egg Muffins

Smoked Salmon Egg Muffins

When it comes to breakfast, Matt is unbelievably fussy. He doesn't like eating bread in the mornings and he won't eat anything sweet tasting or unhealthy.

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Filed under: Breakfast

Tagged with: egg, garlic, mushroom, onion, salmon, spinach, Under 30 Minutes, vegetable oil

Roasted Mexican Salsa

Roasted Mexican Salsa

Matt and I live round the corner from an awesome little Mexican restaurant which makes hands-down the best salsa I’ve ever eaten. It’s got a complex smoky

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Filed under: Quick Snacks

Tagged with: cherry tomato, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno chilli, lime, olive oil, onion, serrano chilli, shallot, Under 30 Minutes

Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower and Spinach

Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower and Spinach

I’ve eaten a lot of mac & cheese since Matt and I went to the States and it’s become a serious guilty pleasure of mine. This recipe is a little twist on

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Filed under: Main Meals

Tagged with: breadcrumbs, butter, Cauliflower, cheddar, flour, garlic, milk, over 60 minutes, paprika, parmesan, Pasta, spinach, under 500 calories