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October 6, 2015

Avocado brownies

I am hugely sceptical of recipes that claim to be delicious healthy alternative to the fun things in life. I’d rather have a proper cake every now and then and really enjoy it than spend my life eating sad substitutes. That said, I had some spare avocados on Sunday night and I thought meh, I’ll give avocado brownies a whirl....

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April 2, 2015

Spring vegetable orzo

This is one of my new favourite recipes! It’s so fresh and delicious, and it’s really healthy – perfect for spring! It’s a little bit like risotto but it’s got a slightly different texture, and it’s really filling so you don’t need a huge portion. It’s best when topped with lots of parmesan (or a vegetarian alternative) and served with...

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January 15, 2014

Curried lentil soup

Curried lentil – or mulligatawny – soup is my favourite soup ever. I make a huge vat of soup every Sunday night to eat throughout the week and this one is just the best. It’s rich, spicy, and super filling, especially if you serve it with rice, which is traditional. Mulligatawny is usually a chicken soup, but the version on...

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January 21, 2013

Celery (and stilton) soup

I have been making a lot of soups recently, in an effort to be a little better behaved in my eating habits. I’ve taken to making a big batch of soup on Sunday nights and then having that soup for lunch every day at work. This one is nice and filling, and it’s got a gorgeous flavour. If you’re not...

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January 7, 2013

Leek and Potato Soup

This is one of my favourite winter warmers and it’s perfect for January as leeks are in season! The potato makes it very filling and comforting, and it’s dead easy. I make this on Sunday nights and take it to work for lunch all week. It’s particularly nice with a crusty white roll. Makes 6-8 portions You will need: 2...

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September 24, 2012

Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup

Soup season is upon us! I wanted to make a brand new soup for my first soup of the season, and I’ve hit the jackpot. This may well be the BEST soup I’ve ever made. I’ve made roasted tomato soup a few times, and it’s NEVER been this good. It’s rich, smooth, and full of fresh flavour. Best of all,...

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September 4, 2012

Lemon and Tarragon Salmon with Crushed New Potatoes and Summer Veggies

This is one of my favourite salmon recipes because it’s fresh and zingy and REALLY easy. Until recently, I was a bit of a novice when it came to salmon, but I’ve recently been getting a bit more experimental. Lemon and tarragon go really well together and the whole lot together makes for a delicious, nutritious meal. For two people,...

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September 1, 2011

Wine Baked Peaches with Caramelised Ginger

These are absolutely scrum-diddly-umptious and are definitely pretty damn healthy considering they are so yummy. I made these while on holiday in France, mostly because I needed a break from binge-eating cheese and croissants, and party because the peaches in France are totally enormous. They are brilliant served with creme fraiche or fromage frais (the proper stuff, non of this...

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August 23, 2011

Ratatouille Pasta

This super simple but yummy dish is the perfect weeknight meal as it requires minimal effort and is really healthy. It’s really versatile, so feel free to adapt it as you wish. Serves 2 You will need: 300-400g fresh pasta (I use tortellini) (you can use dried but you will need to add extra time in for cooking it) 1...

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