Posts Tagged ‘Recipes & Healthy Eating’
Spinach and Tomato Macaroni Cheese
This Spinach & Tomato Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a creamy, comforting twist on a classic, packed with cheesy goodness, fresh spinach, and juicy tomatoes for a deliciously nutritious upgrade. Ingredients 8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 1 3/4 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon salt,…
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Jerk Chicken and Rice
This jerk chicken with rice and peas recipe brings vibrant Caribbean flavors to your table with its smoky, spiced chicken and fragrant coconut-infused rice. Ingredients 12 chicken thighs 1 lime For the marinade 1 big bunch of spring onions, roughly chopped Thumb-sized piece of ginger, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/2 a small onion 3…
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Cauliflower Bolognese
This roasted cauliflower bolognese is a hearty, vegetable-packed twist on the classic Italian favorite, offering bold flavors and a wholesome touch. Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, finely chopped 3 tbsp plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed 1 pinch each salt and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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