BANANA BREAD GRANOLA
Sweetened with just bananas and a little honey, this granola tastes amazing with yoghurt/kefir and some fresh berries. The nuts and seeds provide lots of lovely fats, protein and fibre alongside the complex carbs from the oats to help keep you feeling fuller for longer.
BAKED EGG LOAF
You can use up any left over veggies you have lying around to make this. I prefer making this in a loaf tin but you can also make them into muffins. Simply divide the mixture into muffin cases instead. A great recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
GINGER ENERGY BALLS
Bring a spicy boost to your day with these delicious Ginger Energy Balls - great for an on-the-go snack.
CELERIAC & BUTTERBEAN SOUP
A simple tasty and nourishing winter dish. The addition of butterbeans adds a little extra fibre and protein to this hearty and warming winter soup. A firm favourite with crusty bread and extra virgin olive oil.
RHUBARB, GINGER & ORANGE COMPOTE
I love the colours in this recipe and it always reminds me of the start of summer. Rhubarb can be quite tart so feel free to add more maple/honey if you like your compotes quite sweet. This could be a great breakfast, dessert or snack addition and feel free to experiment with different flavours or toppings too!
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI WITH TAHINI DRESSING, FETA & TOASTED ALMONDS
This also tastes great with purple sprouting broccoli (currently in season) or any other veg for that matter! I make a large amount of the tahini dressing to use on salads or other veggies throughout the week and it lasts in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
BAKED GRANOLA BARS
I developed this recipe for a client who was looking for a nutritious sweeter snack option and I loved them so much I wanted to share the recipe with you all. Super simple to make and feel free to substitute the nuts, seeds and dried fruit for alternative varieties if you prefer.
APPLE, PEAR AND GINGER COMPOTE
My aunt and uncle dropped round some homegrown apples which I immediately made into a compote with pear and grated ginger to add to my breakfasts. I would recommend keeping the skins on for the extra fibre and feel free to incorporate other fruits/spices for added variety. Some people find fruit easier to digest when cooked and ginger has a wonderfully soothing effect on the digestive system.
CHOCOLATE ORANGE GRANOLA
This makes the flat smell like brownies and is unbelievably moreish. If you like chunky granola, leave to cool completely once cooked without stirring before breaking it up into clusters. It will last a few weeks in an airtight container too.
TOMATO, AVOCADO AND LENTIL SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
Simple and speedy to make, this dish serves 1 as a main or 2 as a side (works perfectly with fish and a green salad). Dried, tinned and pre cooked lentils all work well and feel free to add extra feta, mozzarella, other veggies, toasted nuts and seeds if you wish.
SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES AND THYME
This is incredibly simple to make and leave cooking for a few hours. The addition of pomegranate molasses transforms the tomatoes making them irresistibly sweet and tangy. They work well on toast or as an accompaniment with fish, meat, other grains and pulses etc.
BANANA BREAD
Banana bread appears to be one of the most popular baking choices in lockdown. This recipe isn’t too sweet and has a slightly nutty taste - perfect for breakfast/snacks. I love this toasted with nut butter or yoghurt and fresh berries.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SALSA VERDE
My favourite way to cook cauliflower is roasting with salt, pepper and olive oil. Simple yet effective and don’t forget about the leaves, arguably the tastiest part of the vegetable. They go slightly crispy and taste amazing with the sharpness of the salsa verde.
CARDAMOM GRANOLA
I absolutely love the taste of cardamom and it makes this granola extra special. I like nutty granola but please feel free to add in any other toppings e.g. dried fruits, coconut flakes, spices etc. This will last in an airtight container for weeks.