I have been experimenting with different kinds of pasta – many higher in protein than traditional wheat pasta and often more digestible. Some are made with pea protein, some use lentils, some other grains and one with A much reduced calorie content made with konjac flour (my version called them zero noodles – not quite[Read More]
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Al Fresco or Indoor Lamb Kofte with Hummus
Just when thoughts of eating al fresco have been buried in some parts of the world (like the UK), in others they are gaining momentum (hello Australia!). So how about a recipe that straddles both scenarios? How about lamb kofte skewers served with a creamy hummus and crunchy roasted chickpeas, a little cucumber and pomegranate[Read More]
One Pot South West Chicken
I think it pays dividends to have one recipe in your armoury that you can put together using some store cupboard and freezer ingredients. Perfect for the time when you haven’t had time to shop that day; funds are running low and the refrigerator is almost bare; and when a short-cut meal (that still enables[Read More]
Satay Chicken
When I posted my Satay Chicken Skewers on social media it got a resounding thumbs up and a request for the recipe – so here it is! I shall be making this again today since the weather is being kind and we are using the bbq quite a bit for outside cooking and[Read More]
Let’s All Shout For S-S-S-Salsa!
At this time of year my diet could become pretty predictable. I do the rounds of grilled/broiled or barbecued meat, fish, poultry, veggies etc in something of a rotation and it works for me. I can prep the food in advance if needs be by putting in a marinade or coating with a rub up[Read More]