This recipe was my first foray into what has very quickly become my favourite cookery book ever. It almost feels as if Anna Jones wrote ‘A Modern Way to Eat’ just for my family. I didn’t have the curry leaves included in the recipe, but nobody noticed: I just added a few fennel seeds instead […]
Course: Main Dish
Greek Quinoa Salad
Quinoa has in recent years been heralded as a super food, and not without reason. Although it is eaten as a grain, it is technically a seed and as such is incredibly rich in protein. It also has a very high fibre content and a low GI; is loaded with antioxidants and is rich in […]
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 […]
Chicken and Leek Lasagne
This is a great recipe if you are suffering from winter induced cravings for chicken pie, or if you have plenty of leftovers from cooking a roast chicken. The recipe given here uses a whole roast bird, which is poached in its own stock (which is then used to make the sauce) before use, but […]
Crab and Chilli Noodles with Red Chicory and Broad Bean Salad
This recipe is packed with the Asian flavours of chilli, lime and coriander, and so it tastes delicious even if you are not able to buy fresh white crab meat. I generally use tinned crab, and have never received any complaints! I always serve this with a Red Chicory and Broad Bean Salad, the colours […]
Chickpea and Spinach Casserole
This recipe originally came from my Cranks recipe book which I bought almost 20 years ago. It has been adjusted to reduce the fat content, with few extra spices to compensate, but is otherwise untouched. It is packed with protein and fibre; contains six of your five a day and has a very low GI. […]
Diabetic Thai Fish Curry
As a rule, a takeaway Thai curry is something to be avoided as it is laden with calories and saturated fats, whilst the traditional accompaniment of sticky jasmine rice has a sky high GI and a rock bottom fibre content. This recipe allows you to still enjoy the flavour of a Thai curry (red or […]
Asparagus, Broccoli and Pea Risotto
Gorgeous comfort food, with the relatively high GI of the arborio rice balanced by a good dose of vegetables (around 3 portions per serving) and a reasonable protein hit from the peas and parmesan. Serve on its own or with a green salad dressed with hot olive oil in which seeds have been sizzled to […]
Lemon Tarragon Cod
This is a delicious way to enjoy a tarragon sauce without the usual vat of butter that usually accompanies more traditional recipes. The cod works really well with the acidity of the lemon and the creme fraiche adds a lovely creamy texture, without the cream. I served it with new potatoes, carrots, asparagus, broccoli and […]
Marinated Salmon Fillets
A delicious alternative to meat for the vegetarian barbecue lover. Can be enjoyed fresh from the flame or as it cools throughout the evening when it flakes in the hand. Marinated Salmon Fillets Print Recipe CourseMain Dish Servings Prep Time 4 fillets 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 10-15 minutes 2 hours Servings Prep Time […]