Sweet Potato Circles

Sweet Potato Circles

This recipe is so simple, it’s ridiculous.  And on top of that, it can be used in lots of different ways… As a dipper. As a replacement for the corn chips in your nachos. As a whole food swap for a chip addiction. As a base for whatever topping your...
Roast Tomato and Quinoa Soup

Roast Tomato and Quinoa Soup

Whilst some of the vitamin C content of the tomatoes may be lost in the roasting process, the cooked tomatoes will, however, be a rich source of lycopene.  Lycopene is a type of carotenoid, a plant compound that gives some fruits and vegetables their pink or red...
Raspberry Chia Jam

Raspberry Chia Jam

I love this jam as an alternative to the traditional, store bought, sugar-laden variety.  The sugar comes from fruit (and a little honey or maple syrup if that’s your thing), and it is ‘set’ with the chia seeds that gel when they are mixed with the...
Spiced Stewed Apples

Spiced Stewed Apples

Stewed apples are a classic and simple dessert, and a great addition to lunchboxes.  As they freeze well, you can always have portions on hand to add to yoghurt, top with oats for a quick and healthy crumble, or pop into a reusable squeeze pack.  Flavoured with...
Quick Cucumber and Edamame Salad

Quick Cucumber and Edamame Salad

This is a super quick salad to put together, and as always, it’s easy to adapt with what you have on hand.  This version is high in calcium with the addition of shelled edamame, sesame seeds and canned salmon (leave the bones in, people!!).  You can increase the...