Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed some good times with your loved ones. We had a lovely Christmas and I'm just a little bit sad that my girl has gone back to school today :( The house is strangely quiet! I really don't like it. … [Read more...] about Kale and Quinoa Salad
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
It wouldn't be Christmas without a Brussels sprout so, today I have a Christmas side of Brussels sprouts, maple roasted, with cranberries, toasted pecans and a hint of orange. I think we have all moved on from badly boiled sprouts by now, and roasting sprouts … [Read more...] about Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
Roast Vegetable Salad with Grilled Halloumi
So here we are mid December, can you hear me scream? Yep I am one of those people who leaves it all to the last week, what can I say I like living on the edge! ;-) Anyway, food. So today I have a warm seasonal salad for you. I know this time of year all the … [Read more...] about Roast Vegetable Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Baked Apples
So I promised you some treats, and here you go, these baked apples are really tasty and make for a nice healthy dessert. Filled with Christmas spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and sweet pecans, crunchy walnuts and pumpkin seeds mixed in a little brown sugar and topped … [Read more...] about Baked Apples
Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Stir Fry
So I'm kicking off this week with a super healthy stir fry, this Brussels sprout and quinoa stir fry is a simple recipe but tastes great. If you have read some of my previous posts you may know that I like Brussels sprouts, but I stand alone, no one else in my … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Stir Fry
Mushroom Tart
This one goes out to all the mushroom lovers ;-) People who love mushrooms are the best people don't you think? I love mushrooms and this mushroom tart is one of the best things I know, it actually makes me happy. Hey, it's the simple things right? This … [Read more...] about Mushroom Tart
Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup
This roasted carrot and fennel soup is bursting with flavor, it is a soup I make over and over again and never get tired of. Roasting the vegetables brings out a subtle sweetness from the carrots and fennel, add that with the gentle flavor of thyme and then … [Read more...] about Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup
Celeriac, Pear & Stilton Salad with Pecans
I love winter warmers, soups, casseroles and all the comfort food that happens this time of the year but I also love a good winter salad. This celeriac, pear and stilton salad is the kind of salad that will take you through winter. Creamy Stilton cheese, sweet … [Read more...] about Celeriac, Pear & Stilton Salad with Pecans
Spiced Pumpkin & Lentil Soup
Pumpkin season is here! Woo hoo!! This spiced pumpkin and lentil soup will keep you nice and warm before you head out trick or treating ;-) This recipe makes enough soup to feed a crowd, what can I saw we picked a big one! So if you are hosting a Halloween … [Read more...] about Spiced Pumpkin & Lentil Soup
Spicy Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Omelette
Omelettes have to be the perfect stress free meal. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and ready in a flash, hey, what's not to love? They can be filled with whatever you have in the fridge or very simply with just herbs. They can be a lifesaver when you just … [Read more...] about Spicy Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Omelette
