Versatile kitchen star People with diabetes could well be predisposed to like cheese as it will not mess with blood sugar levels if eaten alone; add in a cracker and …
Watercress, Quinoa, Feta and Broccoli Salad
Serves: 4 175g/6oz quinoa 1 medium head broccoli, broken into florets 2 tbsp hazelnut oil zest and juice 1 lemon salt and freshly ground black pepper 25g/1oz hazelnuts 1 (100g) …
Shellfish
Completely and utterly shellfish! You might be surprised to know that shellfish are low in fat (especially low in saturated fat), contain the omega-3 fatty acids, are excellent protein sources, …
Indian pepper chicken
This recipe is from Pepper, by Valerie Aikman-Smith who says, “I love making curries, partly due to all the beautifully coloured ingredients that go into them. This curry is laced …
Cumin Roast Beetroot Squash & Carrot with Herb Salad (4)
800g pumpkin or butternut squash 4 raw beetroot 3 carrots 2-3tbsp rapeseed or olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds pinch dried chilli flakes salt and pepper 2 tbsp hazelnuts, roughly …
Peppered pan-roasted olives
Jewelled bright green Italian Castelvetrano olives are perfect for pan frying. Mixed with citrus and salty capers, they are a taste of the Italian countryside. 2 tablespoons olive oil 225 …
Super green Buddha bowl
1 240g tin chickpeas, drained 120g broccoli 1tbsp sesame oil ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 pinch of sea salt 1 medium carrot, grated 1 bag mixed salad Juice of half …
Borlotti Bean and Chestnut Stew
Recipe from Demuths. This is best made the day before for the flavours to infuse the beans. Serves: 4 Dietary: Vegan Ingredients: 2 medium leeks, cut into thin rounds 2 …
Anything with a pulse
In December 2013,the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York voted to proclaim 2016 (the International Year of Pulses (IYOP), providing an unprecedented opportunity to raise awareness and …
The nutritional content of pulses
Pulses are a low fat source of protein with high levels of protein and fibre. Pulses also contain important vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium and folate. Most national dietary …