Wellness Recipes
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Breakfast Recipes
Cherry-Almond Parfait
Oat Layer: 20g chia seeds 10g sunflower seeds 30g ground almonds 40g oats 1
Autumn Breakfast Crumble
Well this one happened by accident, honestly! We were in Thackthwaite - there was a
Essential Green Smoothies
Clients do sometimes look at me in horror when I tell them how many portions
Overnight Oats
This variation of a class Bircher's muesli packs in some extra protein from the chia
Cashew & Coconut Yoghurt
When I was growing up we had a yoghurt maker and I quickly took on
Cranberry Cranachan
You guys already know I'm not that big on dessert, unless, that is, I can
Apple & Ginger Purée
For a few years I've been making this purée with carrots, but when Nik arrived
Sweet Potato Fool
This recipe uses cooked sweet potato. Maybe you have some left over from dinner but
Warming Ayurvedic Brews
Winter's got a sting in its tale this week and I’ve felt the need for
Breakfast “to go” Bars
Breakfast is my number one priority meal of the day and I won't miss it,
Carrot & Cranberry Granola
Squeezing more vegetables into your diet is easier if you eat them at every meal.
Chia & Coconut Breakfast Pots
Preparing a batch of these simple breakfast pots when you have a couple of minutes
Chestnut & Chia Pudding
Chestnuts are lower in fat than other nuts but contain high levels of starchy carbohydrate,
Festive Chia with Figs
Star-anise and cinnamon transform a simple chia pudding into a festive treat. 1 dsp. tahini
Cashew Nut Porridge
40g oats 10g ground cashew nuts 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds 170 - 200ml almond or
Beetroot “Black-Forest”
For me, this is a real "have your cake and eat it" recipe. Indulgent, creamy-richness,
Blueberry Cream
Here's a new breakfast bowl recipe that I've rapidly become quite addicted to. Berry fruits
Soup Recipes
“Cure-all” Soup
Trust me, this is so good! I watched Nigella "melt" anchovies into a pasta sauce
Carrot & White Bean Soup
This is one of my go-to favourites for the winter months; it's a super-cinch to
Smoked Fish Chowder
My Dad used to eulogise Boston clam chowder – great cook though he was he
Chilli & Ginger Soup
I love green soups but I never follow a recipe - normally they simply contain
Smoky Pumpkin Soup
All the beach-ball size pumpkins arriving in the shops these past few weeks is a
Parsnip, Apple & Ginger Soup
500g parsnip, peeled & cut into chunks 25g butter or coconut oil 2 large apples,
Roasted Tomato Soup
1 red onion, peeled & quartered 1-2 tbsps. olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled 9
Beetroot and Pumpkin Soup
1 red onion, finely diced 1 tbsp. olive oil 750g diced pumpkin 2 beetroots, peeled
Salad Recipes
Black Fig & Chicory Salad
How much I love black figs but to me they are so much more than
Puy Lentil & Quinoa Tabbouleh
Who wants to cook, when the weather turns warmer, but the alternative doesn't need to
Greek Salad
The ubiquitous Greek Salad - I detest raw onions so I always order without, even
Insalata con Bocconcini
I’m mainly dairy intolerant but I’ve discovered (pretty much by accident) that I’m okay with
Summer Greens Salad
I’m known for eating salads in the middle of winter, even after a day ice-climbing
Asparagus, Pistachio & Capers
I adore asparagus but this week I went a little crazy - I kept succumbing
Rhubarb & Red Cabbage Salad
May is the month for Rhubarb, don’t you know?! And I was gifted some this
Courgette & Fennel Carpaccio
Rosemary is one of my favourite herbs; it's pungent aroma instantly transports me to the
Orange & Mint Salad
I first made this salad in January for one of the lunch dishes at my
Pear & Roquefort Entrée
I don't normally post recipes that include dairy products as they don't like me! But
Pea Hummus
Here is a delicious alternative to hummus; it is Paleo friendly as it uses garden
Super-Charge Salad!
I know some folk are not keen on adding fruit to salad but, on the
Harissa Cheese
Dairy free cheese options often taste a bit bland and have either a rubbery or
Candy Beetroot Carpaccio
Raw candy beetroot is just so beautiful, but to make it easy to eat in
Lime, Mint & Cashew Waldorf
This is a far cry from a traditional Waldorf, smothered with mayonnaise, it is a
Perfect Summer Salad
Well it is no secret that I love a good salad whether there's a metre of
Main Course Recipes
Tenderstem & Feta Muffins
When Nik saw me with muffin cases his face lit up. He loves blueberry. Chocolate
Tempeh “Toast”
Recently I've been eating tempeh "toast" with cavolo nero or spinach on repeat! The addition
Smoked Fish Chowder
My Dad used to eulogise Boston clam chowder – great cook though he was he
Tempeh & Mushroom Korma
My first student days were in Manchester, I lived in Rusholme, otherwise known as the
Broccoli & Prawn Stir-Fry
Dank, dreary weather calls for bright, cheerful food BIG on flavour; this is it. I
Puy Lentil & Quinoa Tabbouleh
Who wants to cook, when the weather turns warmer, but the alternative doesn't need to
Tofu “Lasagne”
I have wanted to create a recipe for all the "tofu haters" out there for
Best-ever Cranberry Sauce
My Dad was the one who made the cranberry sauce in our house and he
Roasted Sprouts & Chestnuts
Sprout haters don't base your judgement on Brussel's sprouts that have been boiled to a
Hazelnut Rissoles & Citrus Jus
Back in the day, vegetarian cook books were about as common as rocking horse s**t!
Basic Quinoa Recipe
There's been an explosion of interest in quinoa recently but many people tell me they
Easy Stuffed Peppers
This one really can be rustled up "dans un instant". You'll need the following ingredients
Runner Bean Risotto
Last week one of my "green-fingered" students gave me two enormous bags of runner beans.
Pea Hummus
Here is a delicious alternative to hummus; it is Paleo friendly as it uses garden
Lime and Herb Marinade
A marinade can elevate simple plain foods to flavour packed special treats in just 30
Zesty Walnut Falafels
This recipe offers a grain and legume free Falafel so they are suitable for those who
Sweet Treat Recipes
Autumn Breakfast Crumble
Well this one happened by accident, honestly! We were in Thackthwaite - there was a
Individual Summer Crumbles
Often times people tell me I don't share enough dessert recipes - which is most
Ultimate Fudge Brownies
When the world took to panic-buying toilet-roll I was making sure I had a few
Vegan Layered Cheesecake
Making any cheesecake is always a bit of a process; I always remember my Dad
Cranberry Cranachan
You guys already know I'm not that big on dessert, unless, that is, I can
Baked, Mulled Plums
Thanks to all the miserable weather this week I've found time to create some new
Sweet Potato Fool
This recipe uses cooked sweet potato. Maybe you have some left over from dinner but
Vegan Choc-Chip!
Dairy free ice creams are not hard to come by these days – there's plenty
Kiwi & Avocado Sorbet
I’ve never made sorbet before, or really had any desire to create anything so icy,
Valentine Cashewscake!
This is an updated (and simplified) recipe for a special gluten and dairy free dessert
Breakfast “to go” Bars
Breakfast is my number one priority meal of the day and I won't miss it,
Winter Trifle Verrines
It can be very tricky to find the moderate path that teeters between health-conscious and
Baked Apples with Chocolate!
In my previous post I flagged up the mood boosting benefits of chocolate. It is
Chocolate & Parsnip Cake
A few weeks ago I was in the Lakeland Windermere Cafe. Nik had ordered banana
Strawberries & “Cream”
Strawberries were always a birthday treat for me when I was growing up - well
Ginger “Bounce” Balls
Bounce Energy Balls have become a staple in my rucksack and even chalk bag in