With Valentine’s Day coming up, this is a wonderful recipe to have for breakfast. It also includes fried bread which can be a lovely treat. The recipe is adapted from http://www.goodhousekeeping.com Recipe is for 1 serving, obviously double it up for two! Ingredients. 1. 2 teaspoons mayonnaise 2. 1 slice of bread 3. 1 teaspoon…

Warm salads are one of the joys of winter and this works really well as a substantial main course or is great served with roast chicken. The recipe is adapted from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cookbook Serves 4. Ingredients. 1. 450 grams butternut squash, seeded and peeled (you can buy ready-prepared butternut squash if this is easier.) 2. 2…

This is a delicious recipe for a light version of a chicken pie made using filo pastry. The sauce is also simple to make as it only has three ingredients: flour, creme fraiche and mushrooms. Mushrooms are high in protein and also help to prevent heart disease. They also contain soluble fibre which aids in…

This extremely simple tomato and lentil soup is easy to make and the lentils help to thicken it as well as giving it a rich flavour. Adding lentils to your diet can help to lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels and blood glucose levels. They are also a good source of protein so a very…

These cheese biscuits are extremely simple to make as they only have 3 ingredients. They can be enjoyed on their own as a light snack or with cheese on, whatever you prefer. This recipe comes curtesy of my Grandma, so thank you for the inspiration! Makes 20 biscuits. Ingredients. 1. 85 grams plain flour 2….

This healthy vegetable curry is a fantastic recipe to make as we begin the new year, because it contains a wide variety of vegetables that help to boost the immune system. It’s also a good way to use up any vegetables you have left over from Christmas, cooked or uncooked . The recipe is adapted…

This healthy and nutritious festive nut roast can be served alongside your main meal on Christmas Day, or is just as enjoyable on its own. It also contains spinach and carrots which add to the rich nutty flavour. The recipe is adapted from http://www.nealshealthymeals.com Makes 2 nut roasts. Ingredients. 1. Cooking oil spray 2. 350…

This delicious no-bake chocolate cheesecake is the perfect pudding to indulge in after your Christmas lunch or is ideal for any celebration . I actually made it as a birthday cake for my sister. It takes less than an hour to make so is very easy. The recipe is adapted from http://www.bbcgoodfood.com Cuts into 10-12…

This recipe for shepherd’s pie is a fantastic meal to have at this time of year because it can be a great warming comfort food. The addition of lentils gives it a different texture and is a good way to enjoy the pie with less meat. Lentils are an excellent source of fibre and protein,…

This delicious healthy banana split can be made in 10 minutes, and is perfect for livening up breakfast or to have as a dessert. It is topped with greek yoghurt, berries, granola and runny peanut butter for drizzling. Bananas are a fantastic source of potassium, fibre and vitamins B6 and B12. The recipe is adapted…