Roasted Red Pepper Soup. Dairy. Egg. Gluten. Free. Roasted red peppers are one of those delightful foods which taste so indulgent but are so healthy for you being low in fat, packed with vitamins such as C, A, and E and also containing folate and magnesium. 🙂 This recipe (if you can resist eating the peppers straight from the pan) is quick and…
Ten Minute DEGF Peacorn Soup Cold? Tired? Hungry? Want to eat something nutritious and yummy in the next ten minutes? That was me yesterday lunchtime and I suddenly had the urge for pea soup! However, my poor freezer only had a handful of peas left and I was really looking forward to soup 🙁 but then I saw the frozen sweetcorn and…
DEGF Warming Winter Lentil Soup This recipe is one that is frequently made in our house and yesterday when I went in the kitchen I could smell the luscious lentils which my husband had decided to cook for lunch :-). This is a very easy recipe and the resulting dish is a nutritious meal packed full of protein, dietary fibre, iron,…
The Power of Pumpkin Seeds: Nutritional Benefits and Delicious Uses Recently, I’ve been looking for easy ways to boost nutrition without complicating my meals. With spring in full swing and lighter eating in focus, I wanted something simple, crunchy, and packed with goodness. That’s why pumpkin seeds have caught my attention! Seeds are small but mighty, offering a fantastic balance…
Easy one-pot meal As the colder weather makes a re-appearance here in the UK, there’s nothing better than something warm and comforting to tuck into. This easy to prepare dish is just the thing for chilly evenings when you need something fuss-free and satisfying. You can make it just like last week’s slow cooker recipe or pop it in the…
Happy New Year! Every January, we find ourselves wondering ‘what happened to the last year’? We reflect on our plans, celebrate our successes, and set new targets and goals. A new year and a new start may make sense, but what if instead of starting over, we simply carried on? What if we view the new year as a continuation…
Caring for a loved one without losing yourself along the way Let’s face it: it’s hard to take care of your own health when you’re already juggling your hectic life. Caring for an ageing loved one – whether that’s a parent, partner, or someone else you hold dear – can feel like running a marathon with no finish line. Your…
Vegetables! The winter months bring a whole host of delicious vegetables, bursting with hearty flavours and endless possibilities. Root vegetables like parsnips, carrots, and turnips take centre stage, while winter greens, leeks, and cabbages offer vibrant pops of nutrition. These vegetables can be used as comfort foods whilst being full of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay…
Bread! Please tell me you’re watching The Great British Bake Off this series? #GBBO! Bread Week is so far my favourite week, and I was most definitely watching! I absolutely love all types of bread, and while I wasn’t too convinced about the ‘buns’ (I think I’d prefer to add my own fillings), that wreath stole the show! I’ll definitely…
Something a bit different today to set you up on your plant-based journey. People often ask me, “What do you eat?” and since I rarely eat the same meal twice, it’s easier for me to give you a list of all the foods that are basics in my pantry. These are the current staples that keep my meals varied, nutritious,…
