I haven’t quite given up on spring as yet but I sure am still making the cold weather type food that warms the soul! Soups, casseroles, stews, hot pots, pies and other cold-comfort dishes have all seen a return to my recipe repertoire this last week or two – and here’s the latest addition. An[Read More]
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Speedy Smoky Chorizo ‘Paella’ BBB17
‘Paella’ on Bariatric Portion Plate (details here) with Bariatric Portion Control Cutlery (details here) OK so this isn’t an authentic or traditional paella but it’s flavoursome, speedy and as bariatric-friendly as I can make it. I have used a sachet of 7 grain mix by Seeds of Change (with long-grain brown rice, barley,[Read More]
Stuffed Mediterranean Vegetables
Just recently I have seen a whole host of recipes for stuffed vegetables and it reminded me just how useful they can be for a mid-week or weekend meal. You can use almost any vegetable of your choice that’s suitable for stuffing in this recipe – try peppers/capsicums, baby squash, marrow or pumpkin or[Read More]
Carbohydrates. Friend or Foe?
GUEST POST: We know that a healthy, balanced diet is the key to a healthy body, but it can be tough knowing exactly which foods are the healthiest for us, with the constant barrage of new studies and research branding certain foods as either hero or villain when it comes to our health.
Satay Chicken in Lettuce Cups
I adore satay chicken and have in the past devoured more than my fair share of skewers both at home and also from carts from far-flung places like Thailand. Sometimes I find the chicken a little dry and chewy and hard to digest so this recipe solves that dilemma. It’s cooked chicken (I prefer