I’m guilty on occasions of forgetting that there are a good many non-meat great providers of protein but the simple fact is that there are! That’s especially true when you look at foods like lentils, grains and beans. Many WLS patients welcome this because meat-toleration can be tricky, especially in the early days post-op (and[Read More]
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One-For-The-Pot Chicken, Apple and Lentil Casserole
Despite warm weather on the horizon (maybe even a mini heatwave over the Easter weekend!) the evenings are still chilly and we’re still eating warming food from the oven rather than from the barbecue until then. But I have been giving the traditional slow-cooked casserole mix something of a summery lift and boosting the protein[Read More]
Spiced Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Dhal
I’m loving the new season of squash and pumpkin produce and enjoying making my usual soups, smoothies, cakes, puddings and other delicious favourite fayre with these ever-giving and versatile ingredients. Just recently I have also been looking at a few more vegetarian options for my main meals and also some soft or amber stage[Read More]
Glowing Lentil Soup
I always wonder when I make a soup and enjoy it so much, that I don’t make it and others more often. This is so true of the soup you see above – it literally sings with flavour, stores well and is just the ticket now that the days have turned a mite chillier. It[Read More]