There is a big difference between processed foods and convenience foods. In this week’s podcast I share some ideas for healthy, convenient store cupboard essentials.
Wraps for lunch?
Instead of sandwiches, how about wraps for an easy to eat and portable lunch?
Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
A quick and easy mid-week meal that all the family will enjoy.
Ham and Beetroot Salad
I make this with ham for my hubby and smoked salmon for me! He doesn't really like dressings, but this zingy horseradish one has definitely converted him. Ingredients - makes 2 100g frozen peas 175g beetroot cubed 2 spring onions thinly sliced 2 baby gem lettuce sliced 100g ham 2 tsp yogurt or creme fraiche 2 tsp horseradish sauce Instructions Run the peas under a hot tap for a few minutes, drain and set to one side Divide salad leaves between two bowls and top with the peas and...
Ham and Beetroot Salad
You can layer this salad in a jar to make it more portable, it tastes just as good with beef or chicken.
Lynda’s Chicken, Chorizo & Prawn easy Paella
I created this recipe for my lovely client Lynda, she wanted to wow her family by cooking a paella. This is a really easy version, it can be on the table in 30 minutes, and uses lot of ingredients from the freezer and store cupboard. Ingredients - serves 4 2 tblsp olive oil 2 medium onions chopped 3 medium tomatoes roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 300g basmati rice 1 chicken breast (chopped into smallish cubes) 1/3 ring chorizo (chopped into smallish cubes) 16 (approx) frozen king...
Cashew and Ginger Energy Balls
Sometimes I make something and it is so easy I don’t feel it warrants being written up as a recipe, but then loads of people ask me how to make something and I realise there is merit in even the simplest of recipes. This one needs to be credited to Deliciously Ella, and I find that all her recipes turn out well! Ingredients – makes approx. 20 balls 200g cashew nuts 200g dates (preferably medjool) 2 tsp ground ginger Instructions Remove stones from dates and add all ingredients to...
Granola Bars (no added sugar)
This recipe was created after I challenged a client to bake without added sugar. The bars are lovely and sweet, made with maple syrup and malt extract.
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