Good food without sacrifice
This weekend I made a three course meal and, as we were having pasta for the main course (my lovely Venetian Duck Ragu recipe), I thought to avoid that overfull feeling, starting off with a light but tasty salad would be the way to go. …
This is a great recipe for those evening where you find yourself with limited amounts in your cupboards (just before payday for me usually!!) I always have a bag of frozen prawns in the freezer as they are both low in pro points and very …
The OH loves a nice bacon sandwich at the weekend and there always seems to be a few rashers left over after so this weekend I thought I would whip up something with the left overs. A hearty pasta dish on a Sunday evening always …
Harissa paste is something I always have in the house as its great for adding extra flavour to dishes for virtually no points. This weekend I thought I would try something different so I decided to put together my own version of a Moroccan burger. …
I’ve seen orzo kicking about in the shops for a while now and really fancied giving it a go. After doing a bit of research I came across this Jaime Oliver recipe which looked delicious so I thought before I went ahead with my own …
I love a good pizza and one of my favourite toppings is a lovely little bit of goat’s cheese so when I found out about the ‘hole in the middle’ pizza at Pizza Express for only 14pp I was delighted. Having finished however I was …
Chilli is one of my all-time favourite meals. It is quick and easy but so incredibly tasty and I look forward to it every time we have it. I once assumed chilli would be quite high in calories but portion control is key here, which …
I love a good omelette. Not only is it a great way to use up left overs but its also a really quick and easy lunch to put together, especially if you are trying to avoid bread! Omelettes are so versatile, you can add virtually …
Mussels might seem a bit daunting to make at first but they are actually a great midweek option. They are ridiculously quick to make and at just £3.50 for a 1kg bag they are a cheaper option than chicken or mince. If you omit the …
Usually I think of a stew as a classic winter dish, but this one is so easy and tasty that I like to make it all year round. I often make a big batch at the start of the week and take it for my …