During lock-down I have been attempting to lighten up some of our regular family and bariatric recipes to cut down on some the carbs. ‘Some’ of them (especially the simple sugar ones rather than complex ones) have been playing havoc with my regimen and seemingly also sewing up my clothes so that they fit[Read More]
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Rosti-Style Herder’s Pie – A Favourite Recipe Update
My original Herder’s Pie recipe (from my 1st ‘Return to Slender’ cookery book – details here) was probably the most popular one I ever did in the early days. Many WLS patients told me they enjoyed it enormously and their families loved it too. For many it was the first soft food meal after surgery[Read More]
Life Is What You Bake It!
Hanker after a cheeseburger post-op? Well here’s a bake that has all the flavours of one without all the guilt. Wonderful served warm with salad or vegetables, and cold is a bit like a quiche, so great in a lunchbox with a crisp salad side. Go on … try it … life is what you[Read More]
Tasty Taco Soup
The weather here in the UK doesn’t seem to be able to make up its mind! One day is bright and sunny and we think spring has sprung (along with a a little warmth) and the next it is cold and chilly with a persistent sleet-like rain. Today is one of the latter and I[Read More]
Craving Some Crunch?
Perhaps I have had too many soft and sweetish pancakes this week because today I definitely have a craving for something with a crunch and some deep savoury and fiery flavour!