This is a really quick and simple curry, which is easy to throw together as a midweek supper or as an accompaniment to a larger feast, from a few store cupboard, fridge and freezer staples. Garlic and fresh ginger keep for quite a while in the fridge, while tinned tomatoes and coconut milk keep forever, […]
Author: rachelbrown
Cauliflower and Lentil Curry
This is a beautifully aromatic, gentle dahl which is a big favourite with my eldest as it doesn’t contain any chilli. It is really quick to prepare and makes a really nice accompaniment to a more substantial curry. It also makes a nice light lunch or supper, served in a bowl with some warm wholegrain […]
Chicken Curried in Spicy Tomato Sauce
This recipe comes from my trustee Family Circle Low Fat cookbook. It does involve a fairly lengthy cooking time, so if you are planning to serve it at a dinner party it is best prepared a day or two in advance: like any stew, the flavours develop nicely during the wait. The curry is intended […]
Good for the heart antioxidants, enzymes and vitamins a plenty in this Hearty Nut Roast
Last week, I saw an article that talked about the vitamins and enzymes most closely linked with good heart health, and decided to set myself the task of finding a recipe that contained them all. The result was this Hairy Bikers’ recipe for nut roast, which I have made several times in the past and […]
Hearty Nut Roast and Onion Gravy
Inspired by an article I read about heart health and the vitamins and minerals most beneficial to the cardiovascular system, I was inspired to make this recipe which is from the Hairy Bikers healthy eating phase. It contains just about all the nutrients recommended in the article, is totally delicious and has the added advantage […]
Kids! Don’t they just love pasta…
The younger daughter’s appetite for fish has been on the wane of late, which the dog has very much appreciated but has left me a little concerned about her protein intake. Anyway, last week she announced that she could no longer bear the thought of eating fish (this being a child who as a 5 […]
Spaghetti with Baby Broad Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
The broad beans add a good dose of lean protein into this purely vegetarian dish, balancing the fat content of the creme fraiche which imparts a lovely creamy texture and flavour: make sure you use a half fat version to keep the saturates under control. The cherry tomatoes add a nice sweet note and the […]
Whatever You’ve Got, Stir Fry
It is the end of a typically hectic half term, which happened to culminate in a hugely busy last week and a ridiculously chaotic Friday. Enough of the cooking, I thought. The diabetic husband was having what he would call a Business Meeting (and the kids and I call a “meeting”) with our great mate […]
Quick and Easy Vegetarian Stir-fry
You will need to have some store cupboard staples to create this dish (rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, noodles and chilli flakes) but once you have them, they last forever and are your tools to turn just about any vegetables and protein source into a meal that takes less time to prepare than […]
Tasty as Pie – Chicken and Leek Lasagne
What with all the dreadful weather and short days, our highly energetic Westie is only getting a morning walk and by early evening is ready for a bit more exercise. I like to relieve the tedium of endlessly throwing a ball and retrieving it from under sofas by tuning into the Good Food channel. The […]