Tartare 2 ways

Tuesdays have become “Tartare Tuesdays” in our home. Mainly because it’s the only day I don’t get home early enough to make a cooked meal. Normally when I think of tartare – salmon, avocado and soy sauce come to mind. And for the last few months, that’s exactly what we have been having. Simple –…

Healthy bowl of Lentils, Beauregard Sweet Potato, Roast Onions & Creme Fraiche

I had never been a fan of sweet potato until I discovered Beauregard sweet potatoes with their dark red-orange skin and sweet, orange flesh. They are quickly becoming a staple in our home. This bowl was made with left overs in the fridge, and its neither Greek or Italian in style, but I thought the…

Keep it green and light!

If you are looking for something light for dinner, try this Zucchini, Potato, Celery and Broccoli Soup! My favourite thing about this soup is that its full of chunky vegetables and its a simple, fuss free recipe with no blending needed. A handful of ingredients that taste amazing and fresh! What you need (serves 2): 1 Tbs…

Watermelon, Feta and Basil Salad with lime, honey and chili dressing

A cool refreshing slice of watermelon is the epitome of summer! It’s hard not to love this combination of sweet watermelon and salty feta. For those of you who’ve never tried it – do it now! It’s the perfect high volume (low calorie) treat for summer. Not to mention its hydrating benefits. Other than watermelon…

Go ahead, order that side of potatoes!

Most of us, especially the ones on a low carb diet craze, think of potatoes as being bad, mainly because they have a high carbohydrate content. I must admit I’ve got the biggest weak spot for potato crisps and I’m sure when talking potatoes, you’re thinking of French fries or a baked potato covered in…

Quick Recipe: Lentil Tomato Mustard Salad

Keep it light and hassle-free with this lentil salad! Low in calories and high in nutrition! What you need (4 people): 200g lentils cooked* 1 red onion 3 ripe tomatoes Handful fresh baby spinach 1 avocado For the mustard dressing:  Whisk the following ingredients together: 2 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs Dijon mustard 1 tsp red…

Healthy Calamari Paella

Here’s a quick dinner recipe, that I posted on Instagram, that never made it to my blog. What you need: 1 tbs butter 1 red onion 1/4 cup pine nuts 200g brown wild rice 3 cups veg stock 4 medium tubes of calamari, cut into rings 2 tbs olive oil 1 lemon 4 baby marrows…

Tomato and Goats Cheese Tart

When life seems too overwhelming, I like to cook! There’s definitely something comforting about choosing a handful of ingredients, and slicing and dicing them into something scrumptiously beautiful. And unlike other aspects of life, when the kitchen is a mess, you can just put everything back in its place. So if life seems a bit out…

Hearty Minestrone with Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

Is it cold enough for you? It’s not at all hard to be in a soup mood this week! I wondered if I should post a recipe for minestrone soup, because it just seems so basic. The truth is, there’s actually no set recipe for the ever-popular minestrone soup. It’s simply a hearty Italian soup full…

herbs, herbs, herbs

Lately, most of my weekends have been spent planning for our new home and of course the first outdoors project that I’m super keen to tackle is the herb garden. I’m really excited to get my hands in the soil but even more excited to take a stroll outside, pick some fresh herbs, carefully wash…

Butternut, Pumpkin, Thyme and Parmesan Soup

Following on from last week’s cosy recipe, I’ve decided to stay with the “keep warm” theme, which is fitting since the days are getting colder and the sun is setting earlier. I’m sure you’re all starting to feel that winter chill and after a long day or your afternoon run (in my case – walk),…

Lentil Soup with a twist

It’s officially Autumn and although it is far from cold, I’m looking forward to making lots of heart-warming dishes. Absolutely ready for soups, pies, stews, curries and big warm bowls of pasta, which all take a little bit of extra time and effort, but are totally worth waiting for! The first time I had this dish…