Baked Aubergine and Tomato Soup
Having just spent the weekend nursing myself better with this delicious, nutrient packed soup I had to get it posted for anyone else fighting…
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Parsnip Chips
I’m posting this straight after a steak recipe as they go so well together, but actually they are a great side to many dishes. Our…
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Steak with Mustard Leek Sauce
Granted it’s a bit of an indulgence when feeding a family of 5, but steak is so quick and easy to make and it’s always…
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ABC Coleslaw
Easy as 1-2-3…… I know, corrrrrnnyy!! But seriously, you couldn’t get an easier side dish and if you’ve never tried this combo you must…
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Lamb with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
I love a dish that you can pretty much chuck everything in and you have a whole meal in one bowl (meat, veg, carbs)…
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Clean Coleslaw
Coleslaw is such a great side to so many meals – salads, BBQs, meat dishes….. But don’t buy nasty shop varieties full of mayonnaise,…
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Simple Baked Fish
I do love the simplicity of fish. This recipe could not be easier and you can adapt the flavours to your preferred tastes. I…
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Wild Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
If you’re looking for a healthy carb load this could be your ticket. With quinoa’s natural protein content its a perfect balance. I fed myself full…
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Lamb Chops with Chickpea Mash
Does anyone else find lamb chops a bit disappointing? Yeah me too – we have to have plenty to go around as you know we…
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Italian Turkey Steaks with Peppers
This is a really simple, tasty turkey recipe for those days when you need to quickly throw something together. Goes down great with all the whole family….
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Stuffed Chestnut Mushrooms
I love a good stuffed mushroom, don’t you? They look like you’ve spent ages preparing them but in reality you can throw them together…
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Mexican Nacho Meffins
Initially strange but strangely moreish – I would definitely urge you to try these!
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Coconut Chicken Nuggets
If you or your little nippers are partial to a chicken nugget, give these a whirl as a healthy alternative. They are so sweet and…
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Fanny’s Feta and Watermelon Salad
I love this salad, it’s so fresh and sweet and, well different. A great starter, a great lunch, a great side – a show…
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Fanny’s Eggy Brunch Bake
As we all know, I love an eggy lunch/brunch and I just created this awesome dish to add to my collection. It is so…
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Fanny’s Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
I just made a huge batch of these to portion up for the freezer. They will keep us going in lunches for a few weeks. They…
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Tomato and Lentil Soup
If I’m going to make soup I like to be quick and full of protein. This ticks both boxes for me. I double up…
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Jude’s Broccoli Salad
My sister is an amazing cook – a much better ‘creator’ than me, who is a mere follower of recipes!! This is just one of the great…
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Pancakes
There are a few gluten free pancake recipes out there. I’ve tried a couple of fiddly ones including bananas but now I’ve found these I…
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Fanny’s Quinoa Tabuleh
Quinoa is a great alternative to cous-cous as it is naturally gluten free and higher in protein. I’ve actually managed to trick one particular health-food-hater who…
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Chicken Schnitzel
These are a great alternative to your standard breaded chicken. The lemon adds such a great flavour. For kids you could cut the chicken into…
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Thai Beef Salad with Salt and Pepper Cashews
So quick, so easy and so tasty!! This is however, quite a light meal so you will either need to make lots or serve…
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Beetroot Burgers
Don’t turn your nose up at these until you’ve tried them!! Even if you’re not really a beetroot lover, these are so sweet and…
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Squash, Fennel, Pomegranate Salad
If you need a slightly more filling salad this is a great option. It also goes great served with some griddled hallumi or crumbled feta.
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Green Queen Quinoa Dish
I love the different flavours in this dish. If you’re new to quinoa this is definitely one to try, I think you might like…
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Sweet Potato Many Ways
This post may seem a bit ‘unnecessary’ but I feel that the awesome sweet potato deserves a post all of its own. Isn’t it…
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‘mazing Mango Salsa
Oh my this little dish is so delightful. It goes with so many dishes and is great this time of year as an accompaniment…
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Fanny’s Super Simple Duck Supper
For some reason I didn’t really used to cook duck – I was seriously missing out because it is seriously easy to get right…
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Fish Burgers with Raw Carrot Slaw
You may have noticed that I’m not incredibly adventurous with fish but I do try to make sure we are getting some into our…
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Apricot Lamb Meatballs
I’d forgotten how much we absolutely love these meatballs. Even the fussy kids who come round for dinner will woof these down!! I tend…
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Spinach, Avocado and Strawberry Salad
I know, it sounds a bit strange but trust me this is delicious. It’s a great addition to a summer BBQ (it is summer…
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Perfect Herbed Grilled Chicken
This is SUCH a quick and easy recipe – great if you need a speedy supper – but lovely and tasty too. If you don’t…
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Baked Broccoli Fritters and Spicy Avocado Dip
In my previous life I never would have dreamed of serving up broccoli fritters for myself never mind the whole family, but just look…
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Super Healthy Fish ‘n Chips
For Real!!! Britain’s number one dish but better, dig in!!
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Lunch Box Egg Roll
I can’t get my daughter to have anything but these in her lunch box at the moment. Not that I mind – alongside some…
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Cashew Cheese
I made this as part of the Portobello Mushroom Burgers (click link for recipe) but it was so delicious that we ate the rest over…
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Mushroom Burger
I know, I know we come across some crazy recipes with this clean eating lark but really a burger made from a mushroom, for…
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‘Meatza’ (a pizza but not as you know it)
Pizza of any variety is always a hit in our house and this meat based one is no different. Personally it’s my favourite as it…
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Scrambled Eggy Brunch
A long time ago I used to be addicted to cigarettes (ulgh, can you imagine it??) these days I think I could be addicted…
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Another Eggy Brunch!
This is why I love eggs – you can do so much with them!! Just have a rummage around the fridge and see what…
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Salads – Its Simple!
Ok so there are loads of delicious salad recipes out there – millions upon millions of them and yes its really nice to do…
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Cauliflower ‘Fried Rice’
Another little alternative if you’re partial to your Chinese food AND another great way to sneak some more veggies into your diet…
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Courgette Fries
If you haven’t yet tried Courgette Fries do it now! Ok so they’re not quite as good as chips but they’re a lot better for…
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Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles
This is a great dish for summer – we had it a few nights ago and the kids loved it. You wouldn’t think it…
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Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka is a wonderfully versatile dish. You can serve it as a starter or as a main meal with some cauliflower rice, you can thread…
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Puy Lentil, Pomegranate Salad with Courgette Noodles and Harrissa Chicken
There’s no way I could leave this recipe out as when I first made it my husband said it was the best meal I’d…
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Fanny’s Fantastic Humous
Isn’t Humous brilliant?? I have it pretty much every day with my salad. We also have it as a snack with carrots and cucumber sticks –…
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Ribollita – For Kate, the veggie ;-)
I try to cook a vegetarian meal about once or twice a week (always remembering to keep the protein content as high as possible). …
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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
My kids love anything they can eat off the bone (such animals at heart!) and chicken drumsticks are always a winner. If there’s any left,…
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Parsnip, Chorizo, Kale and Lentils
Now it is true that the Chorizo in this makes this meal just a tiny bit naughty but it is well worth it because…
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