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Chettinad Chicken Curry – 1sp

Chettinad Chicken Curry – 1sp

A few years ago the hubbie and I but devoured every episode of Rick Stein’s India cooking show. After the series finished, we picked up the accompanying cookbook and we have made a few bits and pieces from it but I can never seem to 

Crab, Chorizo and Chilli Orzo with Samphire – 11sp

Crab, Chorizo and Chilli Orzo with Samphire – 11sp

Happy 2019 to you all! Whether you are new to Weight Watchers or are simply continuing your wellness journey from last year, January is often the time when many of us jump back onto the health wagon and begin once again ton think consciously about 

Steak, Brown Ale and Blue Stilton Pie

Steak, Brown Ale and Blue Stilton Pie

Much to my family’s disappointment, I’m just not a fan of Shepherd’s or Cottage Pie. Nothing to do with the taste or flavour, I just can’t handle the texture of mince with mashed potato for some reason! Keen to make a nice, wintery and warming meal this weekend, I decided to put a bit of a twist on the regular Cottage pie by replacing the traditional beef mince with some chunky beef stewing steak and turning the whole thing into more of a Steak and Ale pie vibe. The addition of the stilton to the mash is wonderful, it adds a lovely tang to what is a smooth and comforting pie topper. If you aren’t keen on blue cheese, simply leave this out.

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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. 

Spicy Chicken Burgers with Gochujung Chilli Slaw – 4sp

Spicy Chicken Burgers with Gochujung Chilli Slaw – 4sp

Following on with my obsession with all things Korean, I created this recipe after a visit to our local food market where my hubbie indulged in a Korean Fried Chicken Burger. Keen to make my own healthier version, I ditched the deep frying and went 

Tuna with Herby Gremolata and Giant Tomato Cous Cous – 6sp

Tuna with Herby Gremolata and Giant Tomato Cous Cous – 6sp

A good tuna steak is a real treat but not something we often eat in the house so this week, after having a real craving for it, I decided to pull together a new recipe which used this lovely fish with a few other fresh tasting flavours.

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Steamed Pork Buns (Char Sui Bao) – 5sp

Steamed Pork Buns (Char Sui Bao) – 5sp

I’ve had these lovely Chinese steamed buns so many times when I’ve eaten out and I’ve often wondered if I could make them Weight Watchers friendly. After craving them again this week I decided to give it a go and the result was a great 

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos – 12sp

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos – 12sp

A Taquito is something I had never tasted or even heard of before I went visited Mexico and since it has been a whole year since we jetted off, I thought it was time to come up with another recipe inspired by my time there. 

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.

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Malaysian Chicken Satay Stir Fry

Malaysian Chicken Satay Stir Fry

I’m always looking for new ways to jazz up my stir-fries and this Malaysian twist on a stir-fry really delivers. The combination of the curry paste with the peanut gives this quick-and-easy dish a unique and moreish flavour, which you will love devouring! I use