Stews aren’t just for the winter months but can be summery too and don’t have to be cooked for hours in the oven (which is welcome news in some parts of the world – and rumour has it, we, in the UK, have a heatwave coming next week). This one is cooked on the hob[Read More]
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Pick-Me-Up Smoked Haddock and Leek Soup
Those who follow me on social media will know I have been laid low with a bug (and this is so unusual since WLS) so after a few days of fluids only I am ready for something a little more sustaining – but not too heavy. This is a beautifully light and delicious soup I’ve[Read More]
The Tuck Of The Irish!
Feck Sausages with Colcannon and Guinness Gravy on Bariatric Portion Plate St Patrick’s Day is looming and whether you have even the most tenuous link to the Emerald Isle or not it’s a great excuse for a bit of Irish indulgence. In years gone by we’ve made a shamrock kind of smoothie; served[Read More]
A Healthy Chicken Casserole/BBB7
This morning I had a request from Mark for some stew or casserole recipes. Well by coincidence I cooked a healthy chicken casserole over the weekend which would suit him admirably. It’s made with skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets which when cooked[Read More]
Souper Duper!
Here’s a deliciously creamy soup, based on leeks, peas and lettuce, that can be made quickly and easily and is wonderful eaten either hot or cold. It’s ideal for the early Full Fluids stage of eating. The fat is kept low by using quark instead of cream (quark is a virtally fat-free soft cheese). You’ll find[Read More]