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Seeded Crackers with Rosemary

Seeded Crackers with Rosemary

These seeded crackers are a real power snack!  Serve them with hummus, with your salads or just munch on their own. They contain a combination of seeds and are really simple to make.  The addition of rosemary to mix really gives them an amazing flavour too! They...

Pumpkin Seed Dressing

Pumpkin Seed Dressing

If you want to elevate your salads and your sandwiches, then try this gorgeous pumpkin seed dressing. It really is an amazing powerhouse of a dressing to add to your food. It’s really quick to make; you simply blend the ingredients together and pour over when ready to...

Seedy Autumn Slaw

Seedy Autumn Slaw

Autumn and winter salads don’t have to be boring. This gorgeous, colourful seedy autumn slaw is a testament to that. It’s full of glorious autumn vegetables but full of vibrant summer colour!  I’ve used two types of cabbage (red and white) as well as two...

Super Green Potato Salad

Super Green Potato Salad

I’m a firm believer that it is the dressing that makes or breaks a salad. This super green potato salad is no exception.  It’s a simple one to throw together. The main ingredients are simple store-cupboard staples such as potatoes, courgettes and butter...

Lime & Avocado Dressing

Lime & Avocado Dressing

If you are looking to make your salad bowl a bit more interesting, give this zesty lime and avocado dressing a try. It is so simple to make but tastes so fresh and delicious. The addition of avocado and yoghurt makes it really creamy too. Avocado is packed with...

Roasted Squash & Beetroot Salad 

Roasted Squash & Beetroot Salad 

This has got to be one of the prettiest side salads I’ve ever made.  The colours of the squash and the beetroot look so nice against the green of the leaves, with a pop of extra colour from the pomegranate. It’s also easy to make (as...

Cavolo Nero & Squash Salad

Cavolo Nero & Squash Salad

Side salads don’t just have to be lettuce and tomatoes, they can be much more interesting and colourful! This cavolo nero & squash salad is a wonderful mix of colours and textures and will hopefully become one of your staples. Rather than lettuce, I've used cavolo...

Zesty carrot and kiwi salad

Zesty carrot and kiwi salad

If you are looking for a side salad that is a bit more interesting than just lettuce and tomatoes, give this zesty carrot, kiwi and blueberry salad a try. Adding fruit to your salads adds not only adds flavour and colour, but really adds to the nutritional profile....

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Making your own hummus is not only nutritionally better for you, it is also more economical, as you can make a great big batch that will last you all week. Many shop-bought hummus contain very cheap oils. They are added to fill them out cheaply, so aren't as healthy...

Beetroot Hummus

Beetroot Hummus

Making your own hummus is so easy. Simply blend the ingredients together and it will stay fresh in the fridge for 5-6 days. Adding cooked beetroot to your hummus really ups the nutritional content. Beetroot contains so many vitamins and minerals as well as well as...

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