Bacon and Lentil Soup
Bacon is my guilty pleasure!! We all know that processed meat has a bit of a bad rep but eaten very occasionally it won’t…
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Quick Cajun Chicken
These super tasty chicken breasts could not be easier and quicker to make. You can prepare them ahead if you wish or simply throw…
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Gluten and Sugar Free Christmas Cake
I know, I know it’s only November, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your Christmas cake!! At least if you get…
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Turkey Burgers
These are quick, easy, tasty and healthy. What more could you ask for?? I dished mine up with some simple red cabbage coleslaw and…
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Apple Honey Loaf
This is a nice loaf for satisfying hungry kids or to serve if you have guests. It is quite a solid and dry-ish loaf…
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Lamb and Aubergine Moussaka
Oh what joy it brings me when I’m not in the mood for cooking and I find a lovely big portion of this in the back…
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Clean Raspberry and Coconut Truffles
These are a lovely little ‘clean treat’. So quick and easy to make and perfect for those times when you need a little sweet…
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Stupid Easy Chicken Curry
This cheeky little curry is quick, tasty and healthy. Just what you need for a cold autumn day!
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Beetroot Falafel
Finishing off the last of my little run of veggie dishes with a bang!! These little babies are so delicious they were snaffled up…
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Butternut Squash and Spinach Tagine
I’m always a sucker for fruit in a savoury dish and you really don’t miss the meat in this delicious squash tagine – its…
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Simple Stuffed Peppers
These simple stuffed peppers are great as a side to main meal, a perfect partner to salad for lunch or just a great little snack…
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Pinto Bean Chilli
So, I’m sure we’ve all heard the news this week that processed meat (and possibly unprocessed red meat) causes bowel cancer? Well as much as…
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Rice Crispie Squares
Do your kids like those awful sticky, sugary rice crispie squares? Well I don’t blame them, they are pretty tasty but boy are they bad…
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Fanny’s Rough ‘n Ready Chocolate
It’s rough and ready because it really is a throw everything together in flash home-made chocolate and it really doesn’t need to look pretty…
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Crispy Roast Duck
Duck is underused don’t you think? I’m not sure why, it’s tasty, it’s easy to cook and it actually no more expensive than chicken…
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Simple Baked Apple Dessert
This little pudding is so quick and simple, it’s ridiculous. Even the most unadventurous of cooks can master this one and make it look…
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Key Lime Pie
Just because we’re descending into darkness here in the UK doesn’t mean the rest of the world is and some of you might be…
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Chia Porridge Any Way
If you’re looking for an alternative to oats for breakfast, Chia porridge is a super way to go. It’s as easy as porridge to…
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Cherry Crumble
Who can’t live without crumble?? I don’t really tend to cook an after dinner pudding but on a Sunday I make a bit of…
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Leave-in-the-oven Lamb Shanks
As the days are getting colder and the nights are drawing in I love to start turning to casseroles and leave-in-the-oven slow cook dishes….
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Mastering Meal Planning
Do you want to know the secret to healthy eating…? It’s not being an brilliant or creative cook. It’s not having lots of time. It’s…
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Baked Aubergine and Tomato Soup
Having just spent the weekend nursing myself better with this delicious, nutrient packed soup I had to get it posted for anyone else fighting…
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Parsnip Chips
I’m posting this straight after a steak recipe as they go so well together, but actually they are a great side to many dishes. Our…
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Steak with Mustard Leek Sauce
Granted it’s a bit of an indulgence when feeding a family of 5, but steak is so quick and easy to make and it’s always…
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Carrot Cake
Ok so I’m going for an ever so slightly naughty sweet treat here but you know I just think, you gotta have carrot cake…
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Activate Your Nuts!!
Have you heard about the latest craze to ‘activate’ your nuts? Have you any idea what it’s all about? I recently joined this particular…
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Roast Beetroot and Carrot
Well we are pretty proud of our first year as organic veggie farmers (ok, so we have a small ‘patch’) – we actually managed to wield some…
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ABC Coleslaw
Easy as 1-2-3…… I know, corrrrrnnyy!! But seriously, you couldn’t get an easier side dish and if you’ve never tried this combo you must…
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Indian Pot Roast Chicken
Mix a few spices, slice a few spuds, throw it all in a pot and let the oven do it’s magic…… This is not…
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Lamb with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
I love a dish that you can pretty much chuck everything in and you have a whole meal in one bowl (meat, veg, carbs)…
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Mung Dahl
Me and the kids absolutely love this dish. It’s so tasty and warming and comforting and the tasty spices and ingredients are immune boosting…
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Raw Hemp Granola Bars
If you need a healthy snack option to see you through until your next meal these are a great choice.
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Clean Coleslaw
Coleslaw is such a great side to so many meals – salads, BBQs, meat dishes….. But don’t buy nasty shop varieties full of mayonnaise,…
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Almond and Chia Energy Balls
I’m back with more balls!! Balls are so easy to make and usually based around similar ingredients so it’s so easy to mix them…
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Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie
I have already given you the tastiest Shepherd’s Pie ever (click here for recipe) but if you wanted a more traditional version this is…
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Gingerbread Biscuits
Making these makes me feel like there’s nothing you can’t adapt to create a healthier version. The kids love helping with these and cutting…
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Simple Baked Fish
I do love the simplicity of fish. This recipe could not be easier and you can adapt the flavours to your preferred tastes. I…
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Wild Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
If you’re looking for a healthy carb load this could be your ticket. With quinoa’s natural protein content its a perfect balance. I fed myself full…
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Lamb Chops with Chickpea Mash
Does anyone else find lamb chops a bit disappointing? Yeah me too – we have to have plenty to go around as you know we…
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Italian Turkey Steaks with Peppers
This is a really simple, tasty turkey recipe for those days when you need to quickly throw something together. Goes down great with all the whole family….
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Fanny’s Simple Chicken Casserole
I love a chicken casserole. This is my go-to recipe when I’m feeling in need of some nutrients and I can’t be bothered to…
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Beetroot Cupcakes
Wondering how on earth you could possibly get beetroot into kids? Stop wondering!!! These are one sure fire way, especially if you top with…
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Raw Vegan Treat Bar
This tasty dessert comes with thanks from one of my Instagram followers. I tested it out recently when the in-laws were round for dinner and…
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Stuffed Chestnut Mushrooms
I love a good stuffed mushroom, don’t you? They look like you’ve spent ages preparing them but in reality you can throw them together…
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse
This is such a simple, quick, yet delicious dessert. If you haven’t tried an avocado dessert don’t be afraid – you would never know…
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Mexican Nacho Meffins
Initially strange but strangely moreish – I would definitely urge you to try these!
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Celeriac Fish Pie
I may have mentioned before(!!) that I’m not a huge fan of fish, but this dish is so delicious you really don’t need to…
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Chia Chocolates
I love these little chocolates – so easy to make, great as a cute little gift for someone and the perfect number if you’re craving…
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Coconut Chicken Nuggets
If you or your little nippers are partial to a chicken nugget, give these a whirl as a healthy alternative. They are so sweet and…
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Turmeric Coconut Milk
Recently, scientists have started to discover what Indians have know for thousands of years – that Turmeric has fantastic medicinal properties. It appears to…
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