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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Fishy Business, In A Good Way!
Yesterday I returned to my spa for a lazy lunch (and not so lazy swim). On the menu was a cod dish with crushed potatoes and it was utterly divine. It reminded me somewhat of a recipe I developed for my 1st ‘Return to Slender’ cookery and advice book which had a dish that featured[Read More]
A Tantalising Traybake – Chicken ‘Parma-Kiev’ Style
I don’t quite know when I discovered the joys of a traybake but it does seem a long time ago – and they are one of the recipe and meal options I still use post-op to feed myself, my family and friends. I always ensure that there is sufficient protein and veggies in the mix[Read More]
Oh My Goodness! Prawn & Raspberry Salad
At the weekend we were fortunate enough to have tickets to go to a food and produce sale at Heckfield House. It’s only a small affair but the foods on offer are absolutely superb and I came away with some wonderful white currants, seasonal salad (complete with edible flowers), courgettes/zucchini, and the most flavoursome raspberries[Read More]
Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu
I used to buy Chicken Kiev and Chicken Cordon Bleu thinking that they were great convenience foods because they were tricky to prepare. Not so I realise now, and the small amount of time required to make some from scratch is well worth the effort. Not only do you get a hugely superior flavour but[Read More]