This is precisely the time of year when my thoughts and taste-buds turn to something lighter, fresher and with a bit of crunch, especially at lunch time. I am therefore happy to mix and match some deli meats, fish, cheese and veggies with a dip side dish to bring flavour and ‘moisture’ to a meal[Read More]
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Infinitely Versatile and Indispensable Tomato Salsa – Super Simple Recipe 11
If I had to choose an accompaniment that I couldn’t live without, regardless of the weather and all year round, then I could come up with a few – guacamole, best-ever mash with beans, hummous and so on …. but a basic tomato salsa would be head and shoulders above the rest for versatility. I[Read More]
New Year’s Party DIY Crunch Platter
It’s been an unpredictable ‘Twistmas’ (you know, the time between Christmas itself and the New Year). Why? Well illness has played a large part – so many family members down with ailments – some serious, many dispiriting and misery-making, but thankfully recoverable. All I might add means we are looking forward to seeing the end[Read More]
Loaded Cheesy Bacon Dip – Super Simple Recipe 8
Everyone loves a dip – whether it’s for party food, a lunch box addition, a support group offering or legitimate snack. We make them quite often and have a whole repertoire in our archives from bean, avocado and salsa to more unusual beetroot (use the search box to see what’s on offer!). Here is a[Read More]
Beetroot and Butterbean Hummus – Super Simple Recipe 3
My daily musings on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram tell me quite a lot about what the WLS community find challenging after surgery. Alongside the medical issues come the food queries about what to eat at varying stages. Unanimously everyone seems to agree the soft food and pureed stage is the most problematic. It’s easy to[Read More]