Categories: All | Soup | Salads | Pasta | Grains & Pulses | Vegetables | Eggs | Fish & Seafood| Chicken | Meat
Special Diet: Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-free | Lactose-free | Low-carb
Leftover turkey with cream and tarragon
This super quick leftover turkey recipe is so quick and delicious. The creamy tarragon sauce keeps the turkey moist and juicy. This dish is so easy and simple but packed with flavour.
Chicken Cacciatore - Roman Style
This chicken cacciatore recipe is so simple and easy yet bursting with flavour. Tender chicken thighs are braised in white wine with fresh herbs, garlic and olives. The zing in this sauce comes from the addition of wine vinegar. You are probably used to making chicken cacciatore with a tomato but I guarantee you that this Roman chicken cacciatore recipe will be your new favourite.
Healthy Eggs with Crushed Tomatoes
This healthy egg recipe involves perfect ‘poached’ eggs swimming in silky garlicky yoghurt, surrounded by a tangy tomato sauce, and garnished with freshly chopped herbs. This easy healthy egg recipe is so nutritious and delicious that it makes the perfect egg recipe for a nourishing and satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve accompanied by toasted crusty bread.
This recipe is so easy because the eggs are sous-vide cooked or steamed in their shells (no bag needed) .
Roman Saltimbocca
This Saltimbocca all romana recipe is such a showstopper that its name literally translates as ‘jumps in the mouth’. Each tasty little parcel combines thinly pounded delicate veal (or turkey), salty parma ham and fragrant sage leaves. This Italian main course recipe is also deceptively easy as you can assemble the parcels in advance and then wow your guests within 5 minutes. Some recipes use flour to thicken the sauce but I prefer the sauce lighter and gluten-free. Thinly pounded turkey breasts work well instead of veal.
Thai Fish Soup with Pineapple
This super healthy Thai fish soup with pineapple is deliciously tangy and refreshing. This fish soup recipe is inspired by the traditional hot and sour soup - Tom Yum. This clear Thai soup is a great low-fat alternative to traditional Thai recipes as it is made without coconut milk. The tangy tamarind and heat from the chili are balanced out by the sweet pineapple and tomatoes.
French Stuffed Tomatoes - Tomates Farcies
Tomates farcies are french-style slow-cooked stuffed tomatoes that have mellowed in their juices and aromatics to become sweet and delicious Easy to make, and low in fat.
Mexican Green Eggs
These fresh and tasty Mexican-style eggs, served with avocado and tomatillo sauce, are the perfect weekend brunch.
Tartare of Salmon
This tartare of salmon is a take on the classic French tartare de saumon in that it is made with smoked salmon. This salmon tartare ultimate lazy luxury appetizer for your next dinner party.
Tuna Tartare with Ginger and Sesame
This tartare of tuna is seasoned with ginger, sesame and soy. Served on a bed of avocado and accompanied by rice paper crispies. This is an easy elegant appetizer.
Balsamic Beef Steak Salad
Tagliata is one of my favourite steak salad recipes and one that I make for supper almost once a week. The Italian word tagliata simply refers to the way that the steak is cut and so there are many variations of this Italian beef and rucola salad. I use fillet steak for this beef tagliata recipe to keep the dish light and low fat. Because it is light but also so tasty, I find this steak salad recipe works well in both summer and winter. Best of all, this beef tagliata salad is ready in less than 20 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute luxury supper.
Diet Leek Soup with Thyme
This leek soup with fragrant thyme is an age old slimming trick amongst French women. Light and delicious, this diet leek soup acts as a natural diuretic helping your body to expel excess water.
Sesame Spinach
This super quick vegan spinach recipe is such a deliciously simple way to enjoy spinach. This is nutrient-packed vegan spinach recipes is the perfect side dish. Pair it with rice, tofu, salmon, grilled chicken, or steak. The sesame neutralises any bitterness from the spinach making it appealing to even the most resistant palates
Zucchini and Basil Soup
This zucchini and basil soup is green and fragrant - this delicious soup recipe is one of my go-to suppers. This healthy soup is bursting with healthy fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Ready in no-time this zucchini and basil soup is an easy supper. Choose smaller zucchini for a sweeter and more delicate flavour.
Roasted Romesco with tahini and hazelnuts
This whole roasted romanesco recipe is a show stopper, especially when you have vegan guests. The flavour that romanesco takes on when roasted is nuttier and crunchier that it’s cauliflower and broccoli cousins. If you can’t get romanesco this recipe also well with cauliflower.
Often called romanesco broccoli or romanesco cauliflower, romanesco is a hybrid believed to be created by Italian farmers in the 16th Century. it’s fractal appearance, making it look almost like a Fibonacci Christmas tree.
Goat Cheese with Grilled Peaches and Honey
This is such a simple but beautiful salad. I love the combination of tart goat cheese with sweet honey and succulent grilled peaches. I added some pomegranate seeds for zing and pistachios for crunch, although almonds work equally as well. This is a delicious starter or lunch that goes well with a glass of rose, those from Domaines Ott being my favourites.
Spinach, Watercress and Avocado Soup
This bright green soup is literally bursting with vitamins and minerals. It’s easy to make and is such a nourishing immunity booster. Spinach is, of course, an excellent source of iron. Peppery watercress is powerhouse leafy vegetables, particularly rich in Vitamin K (Potassium) as well as vitamins A, E, and C, folate, calcium, and iron Studies have identified its antioxidant and phytochemicals as being helpful in the fights against cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis
The addition of the avocado makes for a smoother creamier soup as well as bringing all the good fats, vitamins of the little green nutrient bombs.
Beware - It took me a while to get this soup right as the watercress needs to be blanched in boiling water to remove its bitterness.
Roasted Asparagus with Iberico Ham & Eggs
When it comes to brunch, you want something that is easy to make but still impresses your guests. This roasted asparagus dish with iberico ham and pecorino cheese is just the ticket. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also features the rich, nutty flavor of iberico ham, a dry-cured Spanish ham that is considered one of the finest in the world. This dish is perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch or a special occasion. It's easy to prepare but looks and tastes impressive, thanks to the addition of the flavorful iberico ham and tangy pecorino cheese. Give it a try and see for yourself how simple it can be to create a restaurant-quality dish at home.