Here is a very basic and delicious recipe for delicious banana bread that takes all of 10 minutes to mix together. No mixer needed! INGREDIENTS Cooking spray8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter1 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 medium bananas, very ripe2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup … Read more
Prep your oats the night before to make this quick and easy vegan breakfast for two. It may be low calorie but it’ll leave you feeling satisfied and full until lunchtime. Ingredients 60g rolled oats1 tbsp chia seeds300ml almond milka couple of drops vanilla extracta small pinch of freshly grated nutmeg3 ripe plums, stoned and … Read more
Creamy avocado and delicious smoked salmon feel like an indulgence, but this dish comes in at under 300 calories meaning you can have a little bit of luxury any day of the week. Ingredients 1 avocado2 tbsp fat-free yogurt½ lemon, juiced2 slices rye bread, toasteda pinch cayenne pepper75g smoked salmon1/4 cucumber, ribboned with a veg … Read more
Check out these rhubarb pots for a healthy low cal breakfast. These colourful breakfast pots are super simple to make and are high in protein, perfect fuel to start your day. Ingredients 400g rhubarb, cut into 4cm pieces3 tbsp honey½ lemon, juiced50g jumbo oats25g hazelnuts, roughly chopped25g coconut chips400g 0% fat greek yogurt Method
This creamy, lightly sweetened pud is surprisingly filling due to the soluble fibre in chia seeds – topped with quickly cooked apples, it’s a simple and healthy brekkie. Ingredients 500ml oat milk100g chia seeds2 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp maple syrup3 Braeburn apples, peeled, cored and chopped30g raisins½ tsp ground cinnamon Method
This colourful, smoky and vegetarian entrée makes for a perfectly balanced starter or side dish. INGREDIENTS 1 small radicchio, leaves separated60 ml (¼ cup) verjuiceRoasted chopped hazelnuts, baby red shiso and bull’s blood leaves (see note), to serve Smoked beetroot12 baby beetroot, trimmed8 thyme sprigs100 gm woodchips (see note), soaked in cold water for 30 … Read more
A tasty, seasonal vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for entertaining. INGREDIENTS 1 sheet (375gm) frozen Carême puff pastry, thawed9 thin, small zucchini (about 720gm), cut into 3cm lengthsFinely grated pecorino, to serve Zucchini filling125 ml (½ cup) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing2 white onions, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, finely chopped5 thin, small zucchini (about … Read more
Start this recipe a day ahead to make the ice-cream. INGREDIENTS 100 gm caster sugar2 star anise½ cinnamon quill18 black cherries, halved and pitted Olive-oil ice-cream700 ml milk120 gm caster sugar70 gm skim-milk powder60 gm liquid glucose160 ml (⅔ cup) fruity extra-virgin olive oil Yoghurt mousse220 ml pouring cream150 gm-180gm caster sugar (see note)450 gm … Read more
A nutrient-rich soup that feeds the soul as well as being a soothing Sunday activity to undertake when the weather’s against you. INGREDIENTS 1 15cm x 7cm piece of kombu (optional; see note)50 gm ginger, thinly sliced3 spring onions, white part cut into batons, green part cut into julienne2 dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed150 gm mixed … Read more
Like the idea of smothering mangoes and strawberries in cream and sandwiching them between Madeira cake? So do we! With this delicious no-bake dessert recipe, you don’t even need to turn the oven on. 10 Ingredients 400ml double cream2 tbsp icing sugar mixture250g tub crème fraîche2 tsp orange blossom water2 x 450g packets Madeira cake2 … Read more