My journey to a cleaner living life
Until a few years ago the most exciting thing that I used to make with a courgette was to slice in thinly and fry in a little butter. But that’s no longer the case. Courgettes are now the must have vegetable and I have to admit, one of my favourites. Courgettes were once a vegetable … Continue reading How to make and cook courgette spaghetti (aka courgetti)
If you've holiday'd in Greece and not eaten souvlaki (unless you're vegetarian) then you have seriously missed out. But all's not lost, here's a super easy recipe to make this at home. Souvlaki is a Greek staple and can be made from any meat. Essentially its marinated meat, skewered and BBQ'd. I made our souvlaki … Continue reading Quick and easy to make Chicken Souvlaki
So what's happened with gin of late? It's become the on-trend, must-have drink. Having become a recent convert I thought I'd have a go at making some flavoured gin. Gin and I have never been friends. Up until a month ago I had only drunk gin once in my life, way back in my early … Continue reading How to easily make Rhubarb & Elderflower Gin
This is my breakfast of choice right now, I love this. And the best news ... it's healthy and sooooo quick and easy to make. Ingredients Porridge Oats Almond Milk (unsweetened) Frozen raspberries Blueberries (fresh or frozen) Honey Flaked almonds Cinnamon How to make it Take a small saucepan and place on measuring scales. Tare … Continue reading The quickest, healthy, non-dairy oats you can make (probably)
This has fast become one of my favourite vegetable dishes. It's frankly delicious and a great accompaniment to almost any meal. Ingredients (serves 2): 1 or 2 courgettes (whatever you have available) 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or use copped frozen garlic) 1 tsp coconut oil Freshly ground black pepper Method: Use a grater to … Continue reading Stir-fried Courgette and Garlic
This pudding definitely ticks the boxes; chocolate brownie AND avocado! You can find the recipe here courtesy of Lucy Bee Coconut Oil. This brownie is easy to make and just feels that little bit more healthy. It's made without using butter, instead coconut oil and surprise, surprise; contains avocado. All topped off with some pink Himalayan … Continue reading Salted Avocado Brownie
A friend posted this recipe last week after reading my blog '9 ways to 10-a-day'. This vegetarian burger sounded interesting so I thought I would give it a try. I have never eaten a vegetarian burger so wasn't sure what to expect or whether I'd like it. You can pick up the recipe here but here's my take … Continue reading Beetroot and Feta Burgers
Meatballs are a BIG hit at mealtimes in our household. But wherever I buy them from a store, or even the butcher, they never seem to quite match up to those that I make at home. Store bought meatballs are usually too fatty and lack flavour. Here's my recipe for meatballs that certainly gets the seal … Continue reading Mamma’s Homemade Meatballs
Recipe taken from Mary Berry To me Mary Berry is the queen of the kitchen. I trust her recipes 100% and this recipe certainly did not disappoint. The recipe serves 12-15. I was making pudding for 11 and there was plenty left. If you have a food mixer then this recipe is surprisingly easy to … Continue reading The Showcase Pavlova
Recipe taken from http://www.walthamstowefoodies.com. Having never cooked pulled pork before I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the recipe, but oh boy is it easy and well, let's just say the four of us managed to polish off a kilo piece of pork belly in one sitting, both the kids and adults loved it. … Continue reading The Easiest Pulled Pork
