Pizza rolls
Melted and golden Buffalo mozzarella, basil and tomato is as traditional as you can get. But without the bread that causes blood sugar spikes that can lead to long term illness.
Melted and golden Buffalo mozzarella, basil and tomato is as traditional as you can get. But without the bread that causes blood sugar spikes that can lead to long term illness.
Spanikopita are Greek pastry parcels filled with spinach and feta. To make it gluten free I've made the filling and put it on quinoa pastry disks. Looks good as a starter.
This tastes of sunshine, hence the name. My oldest friend made this for me. She made it with chicken, but here I have used tofu.
This is a vegetarian version of the Mexican meat recipe. It is lovely piled onto real Mexican Masa flour tacos.
This is a really robust sauce. Full of brilliant antioxidants, a good source of fibre, and it's absolutely delicious!
Its not the prettiest dish, but it tastes delicious. So simple. Throw the ingredients together and bake for an hour. Side dish or main event, it works well.
Colourful and bursting with flavour, this is a lovely looking dish as well as tasting delicious.
Quick and easy, this makes a good starter or light lunch.
Green bean salad This salad is so substantial it is a meal in itself. So much flavour. I have adapted it from the master of vegetables Yotam Ottolenghi. You have…
Walnut, Squash and Spinach Tortilla A decadent comfort food for winter. No, actually, any time! 400 g butternut squash (peeled, seeds removed and cut into 2cm chunks)6 eggs125 ml double…
Herb Stuffed Tomatoes These look good but are quick to prepare. Great for a dinner party. 4 good sized firm tomatoes1 large onion finely chopped2 cloves garlic crushed12 pitted kalamata…
Mexican peppers So quick and easy recipe that you can use to accompany many things. 4 mixed bell peppers sliced3 onions, sliced3 tbs olive oil1 tsp paprika1 and 1/2 tsp…
Wild Mushroom Fricassee There are so many varieties of mushroom so you can go as exotic or run of the mill as you like. It is worth investing in a…
Mushroom, Tofu and Nut Pate Quick and easy to make. Store in an airtight container as an anytime snack. Full or protein and flavour. 200 g silken tofu50 g raw…
Who needs meat when you can get so much flavour from lentils and vegetables?
Lush Lentils and Sundried Tomato Salad Make sure the tomatoes are in olive oil, as sunflower oil is one to avoid for good health. This can be served warm or…
Middle Eastern Greens Need to add a little life into Kale Spring Greens or spinach? These flavours work beautifully. And don't forget that the oil unlocks the nutrients in these…
Rich Sweet Potato Melt This is too good to have as a side dish. It needs to take centre stage. The cooking time is long but the prep is not.…
Ratatouille So versatile and diverse, this goes with loads of things. It is also brilliant cold. It is a great way of using up veg that might be past their…
Butter bean mash Quick, easy and versatile. Use it as a pate or a salad topping. 1 can butter beans drained and rinsed (cannelini also work)1 clove garlic crushed2 spring…
This mix is so versatile, you can fry it, breadcrumb it (gluten free crumb of course) or use it as a pate.
Quinoa Mushroom 'Risotto' Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is much easier to use when making a 'risotto' because you don't have to stir it! You could use any vegetable with this recipe…
To keep blood sugar low I advise avoiding pasta. You can choose courgette spaghetti or with a garlic butter Portobello mushrooms topped with mozzarella, then hey presto, no carbs! Try it in the no pasta lasagne recipe with the link in the recipe notes below.
The meat can be made in advance and frozen. Its tasty even on its own, but with the aubergines and topping it is out of this world.
Mexican style mince This is absolutely delicious. It should be part of a Mexican style feast. Serve with mini low carb pizza bases instead of soft tacos, and pile up…
Sesame prawns without the Toast A little on the fiddly side, but they make a great finger food or a healthy alternative to nuggets. Serve with the Chinese style greens…
Lamb Kofta Kebabs Quick and easy, these Greek style kebabs can be put on the BBQ, fried (without the skewers) or put under the grill. Great with any kind of…
Chilli Con Carne So easy to make. Don't bother with ready meal style versions of this. This is satisfying and full of flavour, and better still, good for you! Serve…