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Brown Lentil & Tomato Soup

        Brown Lentil & Tomato Soup   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins   I like hearty thick stew like soups, and this is my new favourite! If you prefer your soup more liquid simply add more stock to suit. Recipe type: Soup Serves: 6 servings Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 leek (pale part only), thinly sliced 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 300g green or brown lentils, rinsed, drained 2 Litre vegetable stock (homemade/best quality you can get) 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can cannellini beans,…

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Curried Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Curried Carrot and Red Lentil Soup   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins   Packed with beta-carotenes, vitamin K and protein this bowl of goodness if filling and nourishing not to mention delicious. Mop it up with a slice of sourdough or naan. Recipe type: Soup Serves: 8 people Ingredients 1 red onion 1 celery stick 1 thumb-sized portion of fresh ginger 2 tsp heaped cumin seeds 2 heaped tsp curry powder 1 kg organic carrots, peeled and sliced 200g red lentils 750ml good-quality or homemade stock 3 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp fresh coriander, to serve, optional Instructions Melt the coconut…

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Leggera Superfood Salad

    Leggera Superfood Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   My daughters persuaded me to dine in a popular pizzeria chain recently, I opted for their ‘healthy option salad’. I could not have been more pleasantly surprised at what I received! A plate of rainbow loveliness, fresh, brimming with goodness and genuinely delicious, even my daughters thought so! I quickly noted the ingredients and eh voila here is my version. Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Italian Serves: 1 or 6 persons Ingredients NB The quantities in brackets are for a 6 person serving 1 good handful (1 bag)salad leaves 1 good handful (1 small…

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Carrot & Coriander Soup

Carrot & Coriander Soup   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   I love the vibrant colour of this soup it gives me energy just looking at it! Recipe type: Soup Serves: 6 bowls Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, sliced 450g/1lb carrots, sliced 1 tsp ground coriander 1.2 litresl/2 pints vegetable stock zest of 1 large orange large bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions and the carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften. Stir in the ground coriander and season well….

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SALADS

Leggera Superfood Salad

    Leggera Superfood Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   My daughters persuaded me to dine in a popular pizzeria chain recently, I opted for their ‘healthy option salad’. I could not have been more pleasantly surprised at what I received! A plate of rainbow loveliness, fresh, brimming with goodness and genuinely delicious, even my daughters thought so! I quickly noted the ingredients and eh voila here is my version. Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Italian Serves: 1 or 6 persons Ingredients NB The quantities in brackets are for a 6 person serving 1 good handful (1 bag)salad leaves 1 good handful (1 small…

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Tomato Salad

  Tomato Salad   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   This is a real all round salad. In Summer it complements barbecues, light pasta dishes and fish, whilst in the winter it add a little punch of colour and garlicky kick to a heart lasagna or spaghetti bolognese (see my recipes) Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 1 punnet organic cherry/vine tomatoes (choose the best you can and pick different colours and varieties to add interest) 4-5 large organic garlic cloves, sliced thinly handful of torn basil leaves 5 tbs extra virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions combine all the ingredients…

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Beetroot & Apple Salad

    Beetroot & Apple Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   You will love this simple salad! It looks gorgeous goes with anything and tastes divine. Enough said. Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Swedish Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients 1 jar pickled beetroot, cut into 1cm pieces 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into 1cm pieces 2 tbs H 2 tbs homemade/really good quality bought mayonnaise 2 tbs creme fraiche Sea salt, freshly ground pepper Squeeze of lemon Instructions mix the beetroot and apple pieces together, careful not to mush the beetroot Add the other ingredients, stir and taste Add a little more seasoning…

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Supersized Salad

    4.0 from 1 reviews Supersized Salad   Save Print Prep time 35 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 20 mins   The inspiration for this came from Sir Jamie Oliver’s Superfood Salad, I have put my own twist on it. Try for large family gatherings ideal all year round you can serve the quinoa and roasted veg hot if you prefer. Author: Jamie Oliver Recipe type: Salad Serves: 8-10 people Ingredients 1 large packet of organic dark green/red salad leaves 700g sweet potatoes, leave the skin on cut lengthways into 8-10 slives 3 red onions, peeled and cut into 6 segments 2 tsp dried chilli…

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FISH

Thai Tuna Burgers

    Thai Tuna Burgers   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 8 mins Total time 33 mins   Gorgeous,healthy, protein rich dish which won’t leave you hungry. I have this just with the salad but you could serve alongside a dish of rice noodles drizzled with the dipping sauce for larger meals. Recipe type: Mains Cuisine: Thai Serves: 4 burgers Ingredients For the burgers:- 1 lb. fresh sushi-grade tuna fillet (or best quality you can get) 2 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander ½.red onion or 3 spring onions, finely chopped 2 Tbs. mayonnaise 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely minced ½ tsp. minced fresh hot…

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King Prawn & Butternut Squash Thai Curry

  King Prawn & Butternut Squash Thai Curry   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 55 mins   I love this Nigel Slater Recipe. A few tweaks here and there, have transformed his original recipe for noodle soup into a moorish Thai curry. If you fancy the noodle soup just add a small jug of vegetable stock to the curry and add a couple of handfuls of cooked rice noodles. Author: Nigel Slater Recipe type: Mains Cuisine: Thai Serves: 6 people Ingredients 1 good knob fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1-2 red chillies, seeds removed (optional), roughly chopped 1-2 stalks lemongrass, tough…

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Fishcakes

        Save Print Ingredients 600g white fish fillets 2 spring onions, chopped 2 eggs 100ml single cream 2 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped ½ lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons potato flour 30g butter vegetable oil, for frying dill sprigs, to garnish Instructions chop the fish fillets finely with a very sharp knife. Put in a mixing bowl with the spring onions, eggs, cream, herbs and lemon juice and fold together gently. Add the potato flour, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper and fold again. Heat the butter and vegetable oil together in a large frying pan. Meanwhile, shape the fish mixture…

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Oriental Salmon

    Oriental Salmon   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins   Sometimes you just want the saltiness and full bodies of oriental flavouring. This dish does all that but without the addition of soy sauce. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Chinese Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 Wild Salmon Fillets (skin on) Marinade: 2 tablespoons organic tamari soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoons xylitol 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 lime juice & zest Honey & Ginger Glaze 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon organic tamari…

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CHICKEN

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Chicken katsu curry

    Chicken katsu curry   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 55 mins   A wagamamas special one of my daughter’s is mildly obsessed by. Having googled the recipe I realised with a few tweaks here and there it was a well balanced, nutritional meal, just don’t go mad on the sauce! It scored top marks from said daughter, though she wasn’t prepared to commit to whose dish she preferred the most! Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Japanese Serves: 6 people Ingredients 100g unrefined flour, seasoned with lots of sea salt and pepper 1 free-range egg, beaten lightly 200g Japanese panko breadcrumbs 6 boneless…

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Jerk Chicken & Coconut Rice

        Jerk Chicken & Coconut Rice   Save Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins   A little bit of heat to warm up a simple chicken dish. Feel free to add a red chilli to the blender if you like things a little spicier also works well with fish and pork chops Recipe type: Mains Cuisine: Caribbean Serves: 6 people Ingredients For the Jerk Chicken: 1 tbsp allspice berries. 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp dried chilli flakes. 1 tbsp xylitol/stevia 2 tbsp raw honey A handful of fresh coriander 4 garlic cloves, 3cm piece of fresh ginger,…

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Chicken Korma

    Chicken Korma   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins   Perfect blend of indian spices creates an authentic taking korma without the need to use preservative filled off the shelf curry pastes. You can easily substitute the chicken for vegetables. Author: Jo Pratt Recipe type: Mains Cuisine: Indian Serves: 4 people Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 whole cloves 4 cardamom pods, crushed 4 skinless, boneless free range chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 3 garlic cloves, crushed 4 cm/1½in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground allspice 1½…

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Beef

Meatballs

      Meatballs   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 45 mins   These are a staple in our family they freeze really well so I make them in a big batch and freeze half. Author: Jamie Oliver Recipe type: Main Serves: 8-10 people Ingredients For the meatballs: 4 garlic cloves (2 finely sliced, 2 crushed) ? Olive oil 2 x 400g tinned cherry tomatoes 500g beef mince 500g pork mince 2 eggs, beaten 2 handfuls of pine nuts, toasted 4 tbsp chopped parsley 5 tbsp grated parmesan, plus extra, to serve 50g stale bread, soaked in warm water 1kg spaghetti Basil, to…

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Beef Hotpot

Beef Hotpot   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 1 hour 45 mins Total time 2 hours 15 mins   A classic Lancashire Hotpot but the lamb is replaced with good quality tender chuck steak. A perfect winter Sunday lunch, serve as is or with a loaf of fresh bread and a jar of pickled red cabbage. Author: Marcus Wareing Recipe type: Main Cuisine: English Serves: 6 Ingredients 1.5kg (3lb 5oz) chuck steak, diced About 150g (5½ oz) plain white flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, for coating Olive oil, for frying 1 organic onion, finely sliced 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 garlic clove, finely sliced…

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Ragu

              Ragu   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 2 hours Total time 2 hours 30 mins   Serves: 8-10 portions Ingredients RAGU 1 carrot trimmed and peeled 1 celery stick trimmed 1 onion peeled 25g butter 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp fresh oregano/marjoram leaves (use 3 bay leaves if unavailable) 800g minced beef 150ml organic milk 150ml red wine (or 11/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce) 400g passata 2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes (optional) sea salt 425-00ml organic beef stock (feel free to use chicken or veg stock if you’d prefer) Instructions Start by making the ragu. Chop the celery, carrot and…

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Swedish Meatballs

        Swedish Meatballs   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour   Well I am having a little thing at the moment with Swedish food. It follows a visit to a local Swedish restaurant where everything we ate was not only delicious but healthy! Lots of unusual flavour combinations, ingredients etc I hope you’ll enjoy both the novelty of cooking these recipes as much as eating them. Author: Elise: SimpyRecipes.com Recipe type: Mains Cuisine: Swedish Serves: 30 meatballs Ingredients Meatballs: 2 Tbsp organic butter 1 large yellow or white onion, peeled, grated ⅔ cup milk 4-5 slices of bread, crusts…

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ACCOMPANIMENTS

Pesto

  Pesto   Save Print A really quick recipe for a healthy, versatile Italian classic. Not only does this work well folded through pasta, rice, quinoa etc I use it to marinade fish, chicken and to add to a whole multitude of salads and salad dressings Recipe type: Sauce/Dressing Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 2 organic garlic cloves sea salt freshly ground black pepper 100g fresh basil, including the stalks 50g pine nuts , very lightly toasted 50g Parmesan cheese , freshly grated 50ml extra virgin olive oil Instructions Place all the ingredients into a food processor combine briefly until you have a coarse paste, add more virgin olive oil if it…

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Keralan pumpkin stir fry

    Keralan pumpkin stir fry   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins   Thorans are Indian stir-fries, dry vegetable curries, from Kerala. Because pumpkin/squash takes a while to cook, this recipe uses water, but will end up dry. The beauty of a stir fry is that the ingredients cook quickly and retain most of their nutrient value, just be prepared and have all ingredients ready and measured out before you start cooking. Author: Diana Henry Recipe type: Curry Cuisine: Indian Serves: 4 servings Ingredients 750g pumpkin or squash 8 shallots (or 1 onion), peeled 1½ tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp black…

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Mozzarella & Roasted Pepper Crostini

    Mozzarella & Roasted Pepper Crostini   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins   For me a canapé has to be quick,easy and packed with flavour. This one comes courtesy of my lovely friend Vic, who effortlessly put them together during a wine tasting evening. Now if your heart desires you can make all the aspects of this recipe as shown below or for when time is of the essence or you get unexpected visitors try the cheats method, both taste wonderful! Recipe type: Canape Serves: 20 Ingredients 1 mini baguette (you can use a norma sized baguette, your…

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Salsa

    Salsa   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   I make this all the time to accompany my fajitas (see recipe), its also great with grilled fish, adjust the chilli content to suit your taste. You can just whack everything in a food processor if short of time. Recipe type: Accompaniment Serves: 1 large bowl Ingredients 250g/9oz fresh tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 mild chilli, finely chopped bunch coriander, finely chopped salt, to taste lime juice, to taste Instructions Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl Transfer to a serving bowl garnish with coriander and serve. 3.5.3208  

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Chicken katsu curry

    Chicken katsu curry   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 55 mins   A wagamamas special one of my daughter’s is mildly obsessed by. Having googled the recipe I realised with a few tweaks here and there it was a well balanced, nutritional meal, just don’t go mad on the sauce! It scored top marks from said daughter, though she wasn’t prepared to commit to whose dish she preferred the most! Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Japanese Serves: 6 people Ingredients 100g unrefined flour, seasoned with lots of sea salt and pepper 1 free-range egg, beaten lightly 200g Japanese panko breadcrumbs 6 boneless…

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Omelette

Omelette   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 4 mins Total time 14 mins   Omelettes are so versatile you can literally make them with as many or few ingredients as you like! If you are really keen on egg white omelette you can make this recipe purely with egg whites, I recommend a minimum of 6 to make a decent sized omelette. Recipe type: Main Serves: 1 person Ingredients 4 egg whites 2 egg yolks 50g grated cheese, your preference Sea salt and freshly milled pepper Optional extras:- ½ a small red onion,grated handful of organic spinach leaves Instructions Whisk the egg whites and yolks in a…

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Coconut Chicken Curry

    Coconut Chicken Curry   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 40 mins   A quick, comforting curry perfect Sunday supper! Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Indian Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2cm piece root ginger, grated 750g lean boneless chicken breasts, cut into 4cm pieces 2tsp ground coriander 1 small cinnamon stick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 50g block coconut, grated 150ml coconut milk/cream 150ml good quality/homemade vegetable/chicken stock 2tbsp freshly chopped parsley Instructions Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan, gently fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 5 mins…

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Be My Valentine Cake

      Be My Valentine Cake   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins   Dark chocolate and raspberries are the perfect marriage. I’ve kept this cake light by using a genoise sponge base, try different berries and/or boozy combinations morello cherries and kirsch work really well. Serves: 8-10 slices Ingredients For the Genoise Sponge 15g unsalted butter, melted 2 free range eggs 60g stevia/xylitol 50g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 10g cocoa powder Pinch of sea salt 20ml brandy (optional) For the mousse 175g 70% minimum organic dark chocolate 4 eggs, separated 100g stevia/xylitol (natural sugar substitutes) 3tbs strong coffee…

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Creme Brûlée

      Creme Brûlée   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins   4 simple ingredients, fifteen minutes preparation, 6 fabulous puddings that will win over any dinner guest! Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: French Serves: 6 Ingredients 6 free range egg yolks 500ml double cream 1 vanilla pod 100g stevia/xylitol Instructions preheat oven to 150C/300F/gas mark 3 pour cream into a heavy based pan and scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod into the cream, then add empty pod as well bring the area to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs and stevia/xylitol…

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Decadent Chocolate Roulade

Decadant Chocolate Log   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins   This is one up from a swiss roll and makes a lovely change from making another cake. You can try adding diced strawberries or whole raspberries after you’ve spread the cream for an even more impressive result. Great as a yule log at Christmas. Recipe type: Cakes & Bakes Serves: 10 generous slices Ingredients 8 oz dark plain chocolate (225g) 4 oz caster sugar (110g) 8 size 1 eggs 2 oz good quality cocoa powder (50g) ¾ pint double cream (425 ml) 2 tbsp brandy/cherrry liqueur (optional) 2 tbsp water grated…

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CAKES & BAKES

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

      Chocolate Chip Cookies   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   Cookies as a concept are not that bad for you, its just the copious amounts of unnecessary sugar manufactures and recipes call for that has given them such a bad press. Try this really simple, loved by young and old recipe and use it as a basis for loads of excellent cookie combinations such as apricot and cinnamon, cranberry or orange and hazelnut. Serves: 16 cookies Ingredients Basic cookie dough ingredients: 100g/31/2oz organic butter, at room temperature 1 free range gg 100g stevia, xylitol ½ vanilla essence/extract or…

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Sugar-free Scones

    Sugar-free Scones   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 27 mins   There are certain recipes where you really really really don’t need sugar, and scones is one of them. Clearly if you have a sweet tooth the addition of dried fruit gives you a natural fructose kick, and if you really must a smudge of good quality/homemade conserve will provide all the sweetness you need to make this a super filling, tasty, moorish treat. Recipe type: Cakes & Bakes Serves: 12 scones Ingredients 450g/16oz self raising unrefined flour (i used wholemeal) 100g/4oz chopped apricots (you can used any dried fruit you…

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Be My Valentine Cake

      Be My Valentine Cake   Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins   Dark chocolate and raspberries are the perfect marriage. I’ve kept this cake light by using a genoise sponge base, try different berries and/or boozy combinations morello cherries and kirsch work really well. Serves: 8-10 slices Ingredients For the Genoise Sponge 15g unsalted butter, melted 2 free range eggs 60g stevia/xylitol 50g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 10g cocoa powder Pinch of sea salt 20ml brandy (optional) For the mousse 175g 70% minimum organic dark chocolate 4 eggs, separated 100g stevia/xylitol (natural sugar substitutes) 3tbs strong coffee…

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