Recipes & Healthy Eating Archives

Chicken Madras with Cauliflower Rice

This recipe creates a madras curry from scratch. There will be a surplus of madras paste, which if kept in a jar will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Mixing the cauliflower in with the rice helps to get an extra portion of vegetable and cut down on the calories. Ingredients: (Serves…

Mushroom Risotto

This creamy mushroom risotto recipe is a comforting, rich, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a night in. Ingredients 50g dried porcini mushrooms 1 vegetable stock cube 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g pack chestnut mushrooms, chopped 300g risotto rice, such as arborio 1 x 175ml glass white wine 25g butter…

Meat Free Burritos

These meat free butternut squash burritos have all the great flavours of Mexican cooking without the saturated fat. Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cubed50g brown rice4 shallots, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed1 red pepper, chopped1 tin kidney beans2 tsp ground cumin½ tsp cayenne pepper60g feta cheese4 tortilla wraps Instructions 1. Roast the butternut…

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024

With around three million people at risk of malnutrition in the UK, Nutrition and Hydration Week (11-17 March) provides the opportunity to highlight the importance of preventing malnutrition and dehydration. Together, nutrition and hydration play a pivotal role in sustaining physical and mental well-being. They impact energy levels, cognitive function, and the body’s ability to…

Quinoa Muffins

Quinoa is a naturally gluten free high protein grain which is now widely available. These muffins are a great low fat alternative to a regular breakfast muffin. Ingredients: (makes 12 muffins) 50g quinoa100g dried cherry mix3 eggs1 large apple, grated2 tbsp sunflower oil50g ground almond25g oatbran50g wholegrain plain flour2 tbsp flax seed (golden linseed)250g quark¾…

Vegetable Chickpea Cakes

These vegetarian cakes are a great alternative to a regular burger, they are packed with vegetables and high in protein and fiber. They can be served as a main or to accompany other dishes. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1 x tin of chickpeas1 x courgette grated1 x large carrot grated1 x onion chopped1 x lemon for zest…

Satay Chicken and Buckwheat Noodles

This dish is quick and easy to prepare. Making your own sauce means that you are not reliant on the limited range of stir fry sauces available in the shops and it gives you greater control of the ingredients. Ingredients (serves 4 – 5) Main 600g chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces200g Sugar snaps300g Buckwheat…

Baked teriyaki salmon

This salmon recipe will go very well with a nice salad, broccoli or brussel sprouts. The slaw also works as a nice appetizer with the salmon and greens. Ingredients – serves 6 For the slaw 50ml Soy sauce18ml Apple cider vinegar150ml Sesame oil8g Grated ginger8g Grated Serrano pepper48g Peanut butter For the dressing 12ml Olive oil250g Carrots,…

Creamy curried carrot and butter bean soup

This tasty creamy soup is the perfect winter warmer and one the whole family can enjoy. Ingredients – Serves 8 to 10 2 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, chopped1 tsp turmeric1 tsp ground ginger1 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp medium curry powder1.25kg carrot, (1kg roughly cut) the rest grated3 x 400g tins butter beans, rinsed and drained1.2l…

Prawn and Pea Thai Green Curry

This Thai green curry does not use coconut milk which makes it lower in saturated fat and energy. It is also great for when you are short of time as it can be prepared in 30 minutes. Ingredients: 400g cooked king prawns 1 large onion 2 yellow peppers 100g frozen peas …