This lime yoghurt flan is a light, zesty twist on a classic dessert, perfect for when you want something creamy, tangy and naturally sweetened. It’s made with simple, wholefood ingredients like yoghurt, eggs, honey and lime, and it delivers a gorgeous balance of freshness and richness. Whether you serve it chilled on a warm day…
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Orange Chia Pudding
This orange chia pudding is such a refreshing and nourishing make-ahead breakfast or snack. It’s naturally creamy from yoghurt and chia seeds, lightly sweetened, and lifted with the brightness of fresh orange. Perfect for busy mornings or when you want something that feels like a treat but is actually really good for you. Health benefits…
Double Chocolate Cookies (grain-free)
These double chocolate cookies are rich, fudgy and completely grain-free, making them the perfect treat when you want something indulgent but still nourishing. Made with almond meal, cacao and dark chocolate, they’re simple to whip up and are naturally sweetened with maple or rice malt syrup. Whether you enjoy them soft and chewy or bake…
Basic Chia Pudding Recipe (3 Ingredients)
I’m often asked what I eat before exercising, and truthfully, this basic chia pudding recipe has become my go-to. Since entering midlife, I’ve found that fasted workouts just don’t serve me anymore. Within about 30 minutes of waking, I’ll have a small bowl of this – it’s gentle on the tummy, rich in fibre, and…
High Protein Baked Pancake
If you’re sick of eggs and craving a sweet brekkie but still want to hit your protein goals, this high protein baked pancake is the perfect way to start your day. It’s soft, golden, and slightly puffed, with just the right balance of sweetness and texture. Unlike traditional pancakes that require standing at the stove…
Matcha White Choc Chip Biscuits
These matcha white choc chip biscuits are a delicious twist on a classic cookie. With a crisp outside and burst of white chocolate, they’re perfect for green tea lovers and anyone after a delicious sweet treat without too much sugar. The earthy matcha pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the creamy white chocolate, and they…
Quick, Easy Caramel Sauce (dairy-free)
This luscious Coconut Caramel Sauce is a delicious, dairy-free alternative to traditional caramel. Made with just three simple ingredients, it’s rich, silky, and the perfect finishing touch for your favourite sweet treats. Health benefits Using rice malt syrup or maple syrup as a sweetener avoids refined sugar (and fructose), while coconut milk adds healthy fats…
Healthy Chocolate Crackles
This healthy chocolate crackle recipe is a nutritious twist on the classic childhood treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut oil, cacao, and puffed grains, they deliver a rich chocolate flavour —without any refined sugar or processed fats. Health benefits Unlike traditional chocolate crackles made with hydrogenated trans fat (copha) and refined sugar, this version…
High Protein Omelette
This high-protein omelette is a quick and delicious way to start your day with 32 grams of protein in just five minutes. Packed with eggs, cottage cheese, and parmesan, it’s light yet satisfying, and the optional hemp seeds give it an extra protein boost. Whether you enjoy it as is or pair it with smoked…
Savoury Quinoa Breakfast Bake
This savoury quinoa breakfast bake is a protein-rich, satisfying way to start your day – though sometimes I have it for lunch or dinner too. Combining cooked quinoa, eggs, cottage cheese, and your favourite veggies, it’s a wholesome meal that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep. With approximately 30g of protein per serve,…
Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops are a deliciously simple and tasty recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal prep and beautiful flavours, these chops are guaranteed to impress. The longer you marinade them the more tender and juicy the meat. These can be served alongside a fresh salad or steamed veggies, so…
Steak with Chimichurri
This Steak with Chimichurri is inspired by a dish I loved at an Argentinian restaurant in Bordeux. Skirt steak is a really economical way to eat steak. Skirt steak is also called flank steak or even butcher’s cut, as it’s said that butchers keep this cut to themselves. I find it a lot more economical…
Peanut Chicken Curry
This peanut chicken curry is a rich and creamy dish with the perfect balance of flavours – nutty peanut butter, fragrant spices and a hint of freshness from lime. It’s a great meal for busy weeknights when you’re craving something wholesome and comforting, and it’s super versatile to suit different dietary needs. As well as…
Pistachio Yoghurt Kulfi (4 ingredients)
This Pistachio Yoghurt Kulfi is a refreshing, creamy frozen treat with only four ingredients: Greek yogurt, pistachios, cardamom, and maple syrup. Quick to make and perfect for hot days, this healthy, low sugar Indian-inspired dessert is a deliciously nutty way to cool off! Health benefits Greek yogurt offers a protein-packed base, while pistachios add healthy…
Pumpkin Tuna Pasta Bake
This pumpkin tuna pasta bake is a delicious, nourishing meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Roasted pumpkin and red onion are blended into a creamy sauce, combined with tuna, pasta, and kale, then baked until golden and bubbling. It’s a family-friendly dish that’s simple to make and full of comforting flavours. Health benefits This dish…
French Salmon Tartare
French salmon tartare is a light and elegant dish that combines sashimi-grade salmon with creamy homemade mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and a touch of zesty lemon. Perfect for entertaining as a starter, appetizer or as a light meal, this recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare and bursting with deliciously fresh ingredients. We were lucky enough to…
Caponata
Caponata is a classic Sicilian dish that brings together the rich flavours of eggplant, olives, and capers in a savoury sauce. It’s the perfect Mediterranean side dish or vegetarian main that’s bursting with flavour and nutrients. Whether served alongside grilled meats, fish, or as a topping for crusty sourdough, this is a really versatile side…
Healthy Lime Tart
This Healthy Lime Tart is a personal favourite of mine – it has a tart and fragrant creamy lime filling with a hint of sugar, in a crisp pastry shell. I use rice malt sugar to keep this fructose friendly and the sweetener quite neutral. I love a more ‘tart’ lime tart, so add extra…
Greek Fish
This Greek Fish is an easy to make, one pot recipe and a really tasty way to enjoy fish. Best of all it’s prep to plate in under 30 minutes! You simply make a tomatoey sauce with onion, garlic, carrot, olives and cannellini beans then add the fish of your choice. Once the fish is…
Simple Healthy Custard
This low sugar, Simple Healthy Custard is a faithful friend in the kitchen. If you want a special touch to a dessert, this is great to have on the side to give that creamy, luxurious finish. I also love custard to lift up a slightly old cake or to cover up a baking mishap (it…
Lamb Shank Stew
This Lamb Shank Stew is another easy, one pot wonder with a really quick prep time. Lamb shanks are not only delicious, they are incredibly beneficial as the slow cooking releases gelatinous goodness that is so healing to the gut and body. With these lamb shanks is a rich, flavoursome combination of tomatoes, wine, vegetables…
Asian Sticky Pulled Beef Brisket
This slow cooked Asian Sticky Pulled Beef Brisket is an easy to make, budget friendly meal that is perfect to make ahead. The brisket is cooked to become tender and falling apart, then juices removed and a sticky sauce stirred through to give an awesome, bold flavour of sweetened soy and ginger. The slaw can…
Panang Curry Paste
If you’re after a Thai Curry that’s not a Red or Green curry, this Panang Curry Paste is your best option! Full of aromatics, umami, peanuts, a touch of sweetness…this is the base paste to prepare for the Panang Fish Curry and Beef Rib Curry. This freezes nicely – I like to freeze in small…
Olive Tapenade
Olive tapenade is a Mediterranean staple that’s incredibly easy to make and packed with rich, salty goodness. Whether you prefer the mild creaminess of green olives or the bold intensity of black olives, this tapenade adds a delicious punch to everything from charcuterie boards to pasta dishes. Made in minutes with a food processor or…
