Just recently, while somewhat bed ridden with a stubborn virus (and I don’t do ill), I found myself scrolling and leafing through old recipes that have brought me so much joy over the last 10 years. A family favourite was the Wild Alaska Salmon On Thai Potatoes from my 1st book ‘Return to Slender’[Read More]
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Make Your Own Low-Fat Spray For Cooking After WLS
Old-timers to the website will know that I often suggest a low-fat cooking spray in my recipes for spritzing or spraying cookware or food prior to cooking or baking. I have often in the past used a ready-made spray (like Frylight or Pam) but now often use one that I make myself. Why? well it’s[Read More]
Substitutions For Cream
We’ve been spoiling ourselves today with the last of the summer strawberries from our small fruit garden. This prompted a discussion in the kitchen about our preference in days gone by for full-fat double/heavy cream and sugar as an accompaniment to this summer favourite! How times change
A Super Bowl Full!
I know many of my American friends will be gathering together on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. And alongside many of them will be an estimated 11.2 millions pounds (in weight) of potato crisps/chips! If, like me, you prefer to indulge in a healthier big-game meal or snack then consider a few of the recipes on[Read More]
Currying Favour!
National Curry Week starts this Saturday so it seems like a good time to ease these warming dishes back onto the menu now that chillier weather has also arrived. I have always loved a curry but so many are off the radar for me these days with their high fat content. However, that said,[Read More]