Thanks to my new workmate Kate for this lovely apple cake recipe – delicious and perfect for using up my mum’s cooking apples. 225g or 8oz cooking apples – peeled, cored and chopped 225g or 8oz sultanas 150ml or 1/4 pint milk 175g or 6oz brown sugar 350g or 12oz self raising flour 10ml or…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
This is from the fab ‘Leon’ book and is a brilliant side dish for BBQ’s and picnics. Serves 4 as a side 2 heaped tablespoons sultanas 3 large carrots, grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 heaped tablespoon toasted seeds (I use pine nuts, sesame, sunflower and pumpkin) 1 spring onion, finely sliced 1 tablespoon fresh…
Tuk Tuk Salad
This is another favourite of mine from the ‘Leon’ cook book – I have made it so many times this summer and it is great with barbeques and grilled mackerel. As usual I have made some changes to it :0) Serves 6-8 as a side dish 200g brown basmati rice 125g frozen peas, defrosted 100g…
Moroccan Harira
I have just made this for the first time and it was so delicious that I have to put it here immediately! I have adapted it from the wonderful ‘Leon’ cookbook by Allegra McEvedy – more recipes to follow…. Makes enough for 4 to 6 hungry people 130g brown lentils 1 heaped teaspoon vegetable bouillon…
Fruity Bread Pudding
This is a great low fat pudding – really good served with low fat ready-made custard! Just 190 kcals and 0.89g fat. Serves 4 75g or 3oz mixed dried fruit 150ml or 1/4 pint apple juice 115g or 4oz stale brown or white bread diced 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 large banana, sliced 150ml or…
Pasta Nicoise Salad with Smoked Mackerel
This is a great summer dish and of course you can substitute the mackerel for the more traditional tuna if you wish. Mackerel contains omega 3 fats which is so good for you and overall the dish is low in fat and calories. Serves 4 225g or 8oz farfalle pasta (bows) 175g or 6oz green…
Sticky Date Pudding
This pudding is delicious and it is lower in fat and calories than a standard recipe. I’m not going to say that it is 100% angelic – but it is certainly better for you than a full-fat version :0) Serves 6 1 and 1/4 cups pitted dates 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 and 1/2…
Chicken and Spinach Lasagne
This is a delicious and lighter alternative to a beef lasagne – just 424 kcal and 7.2g fat per serving. Simply serve with a salad on the side. Serves 4 250g or 10oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all moisture squeezed out 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 450g or 1lb cooked chicken breast, diced 4 sheets…
Asian Coleslaw
This is great for serving with BBQ’s, cold meats and my chicken kebabs and is low fat and good for you! Add the dressing just before serving as otherwise the vegetables will go a bit soggy. Serves 4 1/4 white cabbage shredded 1/4 chinese cabbage 1 large carrot coarsely grated 1/2 red pepper cut into…
So Easy and Quick Chicken Kebabs
These kebabs are great for BBQ’s or serving as a main course with basmati rice and sweet chilli sauce. I also like serving them with Asian Coleslaw – see next recipe. Serves 4 4 skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 rounded tablespoon curry paste – I always use Pataks Lemon and Coriander Tikka Masala paste 1/4…