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Spicy Red Cabbage Salad

Spicy Red Cabbage Salad

This Spicy Red Cabbage Salad is a brilliant way to use up leftover vegetables after Christmas. It only takes 10 minutes to throw together too and is a perfect easy side salad for January. Crunchy red cabbage, carrots and red onion are mixed with raisins, toasted...

Butternut Squash, Coconut & Ginger Soup

Butternut Squash, Coconut & Ginger Soup

This Butternut Squash Coconut & Ginger Soup with carlin peas is a vibrant, nourishing dish that works really well now the weather is chillier. It’s also super simple to make. The base of leek, carrots, garlic and fresh ginger is sautéed before simmering with...

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad 

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad 

I’m a firm believer that it’s the dressing that makes or breaks a salad bowl.  This tahini & miso dressing definitely transforms this sweet potato and black bean bowl. It tastes amazing and elevates the whole dish into something pretty special! It’s a...

Roasted Butter Bean Salad

Roasted Butter Bean Salad

This Roasted Butter Bean Salad is the perfect example of a warm autumnal salad. Butter beans are roasted until crispy with paprika and cumin, then mixed with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato. A sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds crunch, and a honey harissa dressing...

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup 

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup 

This creamy sweet potato soup is one I make quite often, and is firmly back on the menu now that autumn is approaching.It’s a great one to make in big batches and freeze for easy lunches. The mustard and cumin seeds add a lovely hint of spice, whilst the almond milk...

Easy Autumn Salad

Easy Autumn Salad

I call this my Easy Autumn Salad, but really you can have it whenever you want!  And you’ll want to have this on repeat! It’s not only delicious, it is super easy to make and great for meal prep too. This salad has some of my favourite ingredients; sweet...

Green Goddess Orzo Salad

Green Goddess Orzo Salad

If you have any fresh herbs lying around in your kitchen and you’re not sure what to do with them, this Green Goddess Orzo Salad is the answer.  The herbs are blended to make a simple green sauce that is served with orzo with a selection of green veggies. It...

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Figs 

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Figs 

This Roasted Beetroot Salad with Figs & Maple Roasted Walnuts is a beautiful dish to add to your dinner table. You get a real sweetness from the roasted beetroots which are roasted in balsamic vinegar and thyme leaves. Adding some maple roasted walnuts...

Italian Wild Rice Soup

Italian Wild Rice Soup

This Italian Wild Rice Soup is such a great Autumn / Winter soup. Full of flavour and texture, it’s a really satisfying one-pot meal that’s easy to make and really filling too. It has the taste and feel of a minestrone but with a mixture of wild, red and basmati rice,...

Watermelon Salad with Feta

Watermelon Salad with Feta

Need an easy late summer salad? This Watermelon Salad with Feta is definitely the one to try.  It takes just minutes to assemble, making it perfect for an easy weekday lunch. However, it’s also fancy enough to bring along to a BBQ or late summer party. The...

Tofu Mango Salad

Tofu Mango Salad

If you don’t think mango should be in a savoury salad, I think I’ll change your mind with this Mango Tofu Salad. It’s really fresh and colourful and full of vibrant flavours. High in protein too, so will keep you full until dinner.  It’s one of those recipes...

Smashed Potato Salad

Smashed Potato Salad

I’ve said it before, but I think traditional potato salads can be a bit bland and nutritionally not that fantastic either. This Smashed Potato Salad with Garlic & Lemon Tahini Dressing isn’t your average potato salad! It’s full of flavour, texture and...

Raw Beetroot Salad

Raw Beetroot Salad

If you're looking for a quick, healthy and easy-to-make side salad, this Raw Beetroot Salad is a great choice. Full of colour and flavour but with very little effort to prepare.  I have used a combination of different types of beetroot, partly because...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Super easy to make and full of Mediterranean flavour, this Mediterranean pasta salad is one of those meals which is on repeat in my house during the summer months.  It’s a great one when you want to eat something nourishing and filling but don’t want the oven on!...

Protein Pasta Salad

Protein Pasta Salad

Perfect for lunch or dinner and fantastic for meal prep, this high protein pasta salad is a must make. With wholesome ingredients like spinach, asparagus, and your protein of choice, this salad is nutritious and very flavourful.  It’s finished with an...

Asian Slaw

Asian Slaw

This crunchy Asian Slaw is an amazing mix of fresh veggies, gorgeous fresh herbs, crunchy nuts and a zesty Asian-style dressing.  One of the best things about it is just how easy it is to make. With no cooking and minimal prep time, you can have it ready in no...

Soba Noodle Salad 

Soba Noodle Salad 

Looking for a quick and nutritious lunch option that’s great for meal prep? This Soba Noodle Salad is the one for you! It’s colourful, delicious and incredibly easy to prepare too. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking, this salad is perfect...

Super Greens Potato Salad

Super Greens Potato Salad

With 21g of protein and 15g of fibre per portion, this super greens potato salad is a meal in itself rather than a side salad (although it works well as a side too!). It’s a simple one to throw together. The main ingredients are easy store-cupboard staples such as...

Mediterranean Mezze Salad

Mediterranean Mezze Salad

If easy and delicious are what you are looking for, this Mediterranean mezze salad is the one to make. It has all the flavours and colours of Mediterranean food. Olive oil, greens, peppers, artichokes and olives. I also add chickpeas and quinoa for added oomph! This...

Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Quinoa

Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Quinoa

With over 20g of protein and 18g of fibre per portion, this Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Quinoa is a great recipe for the spring and summer.  The combination of protein-rich quinoa and butter beans with griddled asparagus and courgettes is a really...

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