Sweet beetroot and tangy goat’s cheese make a satisfying salad when you give them something crisp, something peppery and a dressing with a little sharpness. This version brings together tender cooked beetroot, rocket, cucumber and toasted walnuts, with a mustard and balsamic dressing. The cheese goes on last in soft pieces, so you get distinct …
Warming spices can make a simple pan of vegetables, a bowl of lentils or a fruit pudding feel rounded and inviting. Their appeal comes from aroma as much as heat: cinnamon smells sweet, cumin tastes earthy, and cardamom brings a fragrant lift. Learning when to add them, and how gently to handle them, gives you …
This juice is delicious and refreshing for the this warm weather. It is rich in vitamin C, so important now with the virus pandemic. Vitamin C is a master anti-oxidant, and it is a essential nutrients that the body needs every day. it is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that the body eliminates it every day …
This Italian Cod Potatoes and Olives Stew is absolutely delicious. It is so easy make, and perfect for when you want to treat yourself with a yummy but nutritionally balanced meal. Perfect for the Summer! I have used cod, but this fish stew recipe works with any other white fish. I will show how to …
Cauliflower and Leek Soup is a mellow, savoury lunch that gets its smooth texture from the vegetables themselves. Slowly softened leeks bring sweetness, cauliflower gives the soup body, and a little milk rounds out the flavour. A squeeze of lemon at the end keeps each spoonful fresh without making the soup taste noticeably citrusy. This …
A good school lunch is one your child can open, manage and enjoy in the time available. It does not need elaborate shapes or a different menu every day. Start with familiar foods, add a little variety and pay attention to what actually gets eaten. These healthy lunchbox ideas for children focus on everyday school …
A prawn and vegetable stir-fry with ginger is especially good when the vegetables keep a little bite and the prawns are cooked just until tender. This version pairs juicy prawns with fine strips of carrot, sweet red pepper and mangetout, then finishes them with fresh ginger, lime and a light soy dressing. There is no …
Choosing an oil can feel surprisingly complicated when the shelf offers everything from mild vegetable oil to peppery extra virgin olive oil. For everyday cooking, you can make the decision much simpler: choose an oil rich in unsaturated fats, match its flavour and intended use to your meal, and pour with a little care. You …
This low-sugar olive oil banana bread is moist and delicious. Super simple to make it takes only 10 min to prepare, and it is made with olive oil rather than butter or coconut oil, which makes it perfect and lighter to digest for those like me who cannot digest cooked saturated fats. Great for a …
Couscous is one of the quicker grains to prepare. It takes 5 min to make and it goes with everything: raw vegetables, meats, fish, roasted vegetables, pulses, sauces, and everything in between. This recipe will show you how to make tasty couscous in 5 min. It is perfect for a tasty full meal or a …
