For this recipe I've stolen Nigella's great way of roasting tomatoes called 'moon blushing'. Simply cut about 400g of cherry tomatoes in half, place on a baking tray and sprinkle some dried...
Roasted tomato and pinto bean salad
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Self Care Meals
My optimal Self Care Food Plan restores love and balance to your meal times.
Home made Muesli
Check out my article today in the Cork Independent and find out why taking the cereal straight out of the packet might not be the best idea....
Hot and Spicy Romanesco Cabbage with Lentils
The type of cabbage shown here is a Romanesco cabbage. I actually thought it was a type cauliflower so treated it like one when I cooked it. Cabbage is part of the cruciferous (or Brassica) family....
Yogurt Brown Bread
Wholewheat bread at its best! I just found a bit of yogurt in the fridge that was almost past its best! Rather than throw it out, I thought I'd make some bread with it... I love the idea of yogurt...
Pumpkin, banana and chocolate muffins
I think I'm getting a little obsessed with muffins at the moment and must start trying other desserts. However, they are great as you can just throw anything in there to create as much goodness as...
Homemade chicken nuggets
I don't like to see foods placed in categories of healthy or not. Its about what is in a dish and how it is cooked that helps determine how often we eat them. Here, a classic chicken nugget can be a...
Baked sweet potato with Feta
I found this today on www.thefooddoctor.com and thought it sounded yummy! Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to normal potatoes and contain plenty of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which are powerful...
Sweet Potato and Goats Cheese Frittata
What a great break - there is nothing like the simple salads and fresh fish of Spain to keep you healthy on holidays!!! Check out my article in the Cork Independent for a quick and easy quick with...
Chocolate and Beetroot Brownies
My tasty homemade brownies are given a healthy boost with antioxidant rich beetroot! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:36]
Super Green Smoothie
Smoothies really come into their own when you have a busy day in front of you or you are eating on the run. Whizz it up first thing in the morning and bring it with you in a sealed container. I...
Grilled Hake and salad
One of the great things about eating Mediterranean eating is its just so simple and quick. When we were in Spain a few weeks ago, all we ate were salads and fish - yum! Try the below recipe which is...
Broad Bean Dip
Broad beans are a great summer treat. Yes, they take a bit of effort in podding them and removing the fibre layer, but I think they are worth the effort. Of course, most supermarkets have done this...
