I am not hugely romantic when it comes to Valentine’s Day so am happy to forego the red roses and heart-shaped gestures. But I’m not a killjoy either and will enjoy a celebratory meal with my husband whether it be breakfast, lunch or supper – or even all three! We rarely go out on Valentine’s[Read More]
Recipes
Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chop: The Bariatric Cookery Solo Dining Club Recipe 5
I often buy a family pack of boneless pork loin chops and pop them in the freezer knowing they will make a great and speedy meal for the family – but a solitary chop also makes a fantastic meal for one if dining alone. I also notice that there are frequently yellow-sticker offers on a[Read More]
Chicken and Courgetti/Zucchini ‘Heat-Me-Up’ Lunch Bowl: The Bariatric Cookery Lunch Box Club Idea 8
It’s hard to make the case for February – save to say it’s thankfully a miserly short month. Here in the UK it’s still cold, the days are brief and lacking much sun, and Spring seems an age away. But we still have to trundle into work and often equipped with little save a cold[Read More]
Vegan Aloo Gobi Traybake
In this vegan recipe (hello all those doing Veganuary!), the classic flavours of aloo gobi have been reinvented as a tasty tray bake. It’s fuss-free and ready in about 40 minutes, and can have some chicken added (hello me!) if you really don’t want to miss out on the meat. It’s the perfect quick[Read More]
Bashed Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives & Capers: The Bariatric Cookery Solo Dining Club Recipe 4
I know how hard it can be to find the enthusiasm to cook a meal from scratch for just yourself, and how monotonous the same meal can be if you cook a meal for two or four that is then on ‘repeat’ for the week. I hope to try and convert some of you (via[Read More]