Moroccan Aubergine Stew

Moroccan Aubergine Stew

Aubergines are a vegetable that until quite recently I could take or leave. They were never top of my favourites list until I started making aubergine parmigiana for my son and he couldn’t get enough of it.

Meatball Marinara Sub – 9sp

Meatball Marinara Sub – 9sp

At book club last month we had an Italian themed buffet. I whipped up my Mozzarella, Pepparoni and Pesto Boccones and I suggested my friend bring along some mini Polpette (meatballs) to which she delightfully obliged. After whipping them up in the afternoon, she told 

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup – 2sp

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup – 2sp

I usually associate a warming soup with winter but for lunch prep, a soup is one of the easiest things to wizz up and keep in the fridge or freezer for a quick and easy option. Keen to create a more summery soup, I thought 

Truffled Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pan Fried Thyme Chicken – 11sp 

Truffled Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pan Fried Thyme Chicken – 11sp 

I am often asked to come up with new vegetarian recipes, however being a lover of meat myself, I always seem to veer towards the carnivore in me. I came up with this base risotto recipe for you veggies out there however I had to 

Sweet Potato and Sweetcorn Fritters with Poached Egg

Sweet Potato and Sweetcorn Fritters with Poached Egg

This recipe came about one morning when I had some leftover baked sweet potatoes and sweetcorn from our previous night’s tea. The perfect way to use everything up, this is another breakfast that would be equally lovely as a light lunch or dinner. The addition 

Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Blinis – 1sp

Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Blinis – 1sp

Having had half a packet of blinis left to use, I thought I would throw together another quick and easy canape recipe for over the festive period. This one is just as easy as the last!! Beetroot and goat’s cheese are a classic pairing and, 

Celeriac, Kale and Apple Soup – 1sp

Celeriac, Kale and Apple Soup – 1sp

I was watching Saturday kitchen last weekend and watched as one of the chefs made the most delightful looking salad out of julienne celeriac. My mouth was watering as they plated up the dish and it was at that point that it struck me, I 

Spiced Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup  – 4sp

Spiced Butternut Squash and Coconut Soup  – 4sp

Whenever I go shopping I always buy butternut squash in one form or another. Whether it be pre spiralised, in a lasagne sheet, or in its natural giant form I just like the idea of having a 0sp carb in the house, just in case. 

Coconut Lentil Curry with Seabass

Coconut Lentil Curry with Seabass

I have a slight obsession with lentils. I think they add the most amazing and unique flavour to a dish, always do a great job of filling you up and they are just amazing as a curry base. The recipe below tells you how to 

Nobody Put’s Veg in the Corner – A Goodlife Review

Nobody Put’s Veg in the Corner – A Goodlife Review

(Pre Flex Points) I love cooking from scratch and turning a fridge/cupboard full of ingredients into a new, healthy and delicious tasting meal but like most people, I am often a bit pushed for time when it comes to mid-week dinners.