Every now and again I try a recipe re-vamp (to make it bariatric friendly) and it blows me away. This is one! I love aubergine/eggplant parmigiana – that classic northern Italian dish, made with vegetables, tomato sauce and cheese layered in a dish to make a wonderful bake. In a restaurant
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An Easy Weekend Warmer
Every Friday I try to plan an easy dish that I can cook over the weekend. It’s always a busy time since we frequently have a sports event to attend, some household and garden chores to deal with, and friends to see. Ensuring that I have the makings of a speedy and nourishing meal[Read More]
Crafty ‘Cupcake’ Lasagne
Who loves lasagne? Who fancies a few bite-sized mouthfuls after WLS? Yes? Well then here’s a new bariatric treat for you – mini cupcake-sized lasagne with all the taste of the former indulgent type but made lighter and more digestible with the crafty use of wonton wrappers (often called spring roll wrappers) instead of[Read More]
Bramley Apple Week
This week is Bramley Apple Week (3rd-9th February 2013) so I have been experimenting with some of my favourite recipes with the addition of apple. We have meatballs every month and I flavour them with herbs, spices and other seasonings according to the weather, what is in season and what tickles the tastebuds on that[Read More]
Bramley Apple Week
This week is Bramley Apple Week (3rd-9th February 2013) so I have been experimenting with some of my favourite recipes with the addition of apple. We have meatballs every month and I flavour them with herbs, spices and other seasonings according to the weather, what is in season and what tickles the tastebuds on that[Read More]