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 […]
Ingredient: olive oil
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. […]
Paprika Prawns
Quick to prepare and even quicker to cook, these prawn skewers are great as part of a tapas spread or as a barbeque dish. Serve with lemon wedges and maybe some aioli. Smoked paprika is a delicious ingredient and you can choose whether to use the sweet or hot variety depending on your target audience […]
Spanish Tortilla
Just as nice cold as warm, this is great as a light lunch (nice served with a green salad) or served as an element in a tapas feast: it’s great as part of a picnic or as a packed lunch too. Loaded with peas, onions and tomatoes, use new potatoes to keep the GI down […]
Spicy Scallop Skewers
These scallop skewers are delicious whether served very spicy, or with no heat at all for those with a delicate pallet: it’s easy to divide the scallops into 2 containers and pour over unspiced marinade in one, before adding in the chilli flakes to the remainder. Spicy Scallop Skewers Print Recipe Trust me the texture […]
Vegetable Kebabs
Vegetables skewered, marinated and barbequed are simple, colourful and surprisingly tasty. Vegetable Kebabs Print Recipe CourseLight Lunch, Snack Servings Prep Time 12 skewers 20 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 15 minutes 2 hours Servings Prep Time 12 skewers 20 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 15 minutes 2 hours Vegetable Kebabs Print Recipe CourseLight Lunch, Snack Servings […]