I had genuinely hoped that we might have been out of lock-down or quarantine by now – and even though here in the UK things are easing, we still have a few strict measures in place which means some food shopping is still fraught for many. Yesterday saw the opening of some ‘non-essential’ stores in[Read More]
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Go On … Stuff It!
These days any dishes I make in the Bariatric Cookery kitchen have to work hard for their living! It’s often not enough to just be a tasty accompaniment but also frequently need to be stand-alone dishes too. Many of us just don’t have the time to cook from scratch every day and so mix and[Read More]
Fast-Track Veggie Chilli
Try as I might, I can’t avoid the fact that I’m feeling the cold at the moment. I know it’s the beginning of May but I can’t shrug myself out of my cardigan or winter woollies and my fire-side is still a welcome and much visited place of content. Even though I have[Read More]
Make More Of WLS-Friendly Roast Chicken – By Doing Less!
Roast chicken is a staple of the WLS dietary regime but it has its problems. Firstly, it can be a little tough and indigestible unless cooked super-tender. Secondly, a whole bird takes time to cook and when you have a meal to cook and little time it can categorise itself off-limits. Thirdly, it needs[Read More]
Leafy Panzanella
There are days when you just don’t feel like cooking; days when it’s too hot to turn on the oven; and days when you haven’t been shopping and need to use up the remnants of your refrigerator. Yesterday was such a day for me – I arrived home late from a day out; it[Read More]