INGREDIENTS:1 handful of gnocchi2 tbsp of ricotta or mascarpone1 tbsp of tomato purée1 tbsp of lemon juice1 tbsp of sunflower seeds.METHOD:Combine the mascarpone, tomato purée and lemon juice and mix thoroughly.Boil the gnocchi in boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until they all rise to the top.Mix the gnocchi and sauce and pour into … Continue reading Nutty Pink Gnocchi
INGREDIENTS FOR HUMMUS:1 tin of drained chickpeas2 tbsp of low fat Greek yoghurt1 tbsp peanut butter1 tsp of lemon juiceGlug of olive oil (additional).METHOD:Pop all the above in a blender and blitz until smooth.I added a pinch of smoked paprika for colour here..INGREDIENTS FOR TZATZIKI:3 tbsp low fat Greek yoghurtHalf a finely grated cucumber1 tsp … Continue reading Quick Low Fat Veggie Dips
INGREDIENTS:1 mug of cous cousHalf a finely grated courgette1 handful of grated cheese2 tbsp of chia seeds1 egg.Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Put the cous cous in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pour over enough boiling water to cover and pop a plate/lid over the top. Leave it to steam for 5 … Continue reading Courchia Cakes
INGREDIENTS:2 handfuls of spring greens1 handful of green beans1 handful of peas1 tbsp cream cheese1 handful of gnocchi.METHOD:Chop the spring greens and wilt them in a saucepan on a medium heat with green beans and peas in 1 tbsp of butter with the lid on.After 5 minutes, remove the veg and add it to a … Continue reading Spring Green Cheesy Gnocchi
INGREDIENTS:1 bag of washed spinach2 tsp turmeric2 tsp of cuminHalf a chicken breast2 chopped cloves garlic.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Melt a tbsp of butter in an oven proof casserole dish on a medium heat and add the garlic, 1 tsp of cumin and 1 tsp of turmeric.Once the butter is melted add the spinach … Continue reading Chicken Saag
INGREDIENTS:1 rash bacon1 tbsp cream2 handfuls gnocchiHalf a tin of chopped tomatoesHalf a red pepper.METHOD:Chop the bacon and pepper into little chunks and fry off.Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes.Add the cream and set aside.Boil the gnocchi in salted water for 2 minutes (or until they rise to the top) and drain … Continue reading Chunky Gnocchi
INGREDIENTS:2 smoked mackerel fillets2 tbsp of cream cheese1 tbsp of seeds1 slice of lemon.METHOD:Peel the skin off the mackerel and check for any bones, break it up with your fingers and pop in into a large mixing bowl.Add the cream cheese and squeeze the lemon juice in.Mash it all up with the back of a … Continue reading Mack Pat
INGREDIENTS:1 smoked mackerel filletHalf a mug of arborio riceHalf a white onion2 tbsp’s of single cream1 handful of frozen peas.METHOD:Remove the skin off the mackerel and check for bones. Break it up and add it to a saucepan with the sliced onion. Turn the heat onto low and place the lid over the top, allow … Continue reading Smoked Mackerel & Pea Risotto
INGREDIENTS:1 handful of cubed aubergine1 teaspoon of curry powder2 handfuls of baby spinachHalf a tin of coconut milk1 small white onion.METHOD:Fry the onion off in a saucepan with a drizzle of oil and the curry powder on a medium heat.After a minute add the aubergine and mix thoroughly so it is coated properly.Add the coconut … Continue reading Aubergine Saag
INGREDIENTS:3 small white potatoes1 handful of cherry tomatoes1 handful of green beans1 egg1 handful of grated cheese.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain them, chop them up small and set them aside.Chop the tomatoes and green beans into little chunks.Crack the egg into a mug … Continue reading Savoury Muffins (or cheesy puff puffs)
My First Meals 