light meals 

Warm roasted salads like this one are an absolute staple in my autumn and winter kitchen.

These beautifully colourful wraps make a welcome savoury alternative to sweet pancakes at breakfast, or as a delicious…

Buddha bowls combine a selection of delicious different bits and pieces, which, ideally vary in colour, taste and……

I think a really herby salsa verde is perhaps one of the most elevating condiments we can make, turning the simplest soup,…

A delicious, warming soup packed full of nutritious vegetables

The festive season can mean a lot of heavy meals. Delicious as they might be, I think we all have days or occasions when we…

These are a lovely and quick snack to serve with a glass of ice-cold fizz. A roaring fire and great company go well with…

These nutritious nuggets don’t last very long at all in my house. Willow adores dipping them into a yogurt dip or homemade…

This is my favourite option, and one that I must have at least 5 days a week. It’s nutritious, filling and sets me up for…

This is a super-fast breakfast, filled with fresh herby greens.

New ways of enjoying eggs are always welcome at breakfast – I hope you like this salad version as much as I do.

Yes, sweet potato toast really does work! Naturally gluten-free and delicious toast with minimal effort.

Fritters are a brilliant way of using up odds and ends, gluts of vegetables, or reimagining leftovers. They also freeze well…

This is a beautifully creamy, quick and versatile sauce that I drizzle over simple salads, fish, chicken, roasted vegetables…

If pumpkin is out of season, this recipe will work just as well with butternut squash.

This doesn’t quite feel like a recipe, but it’s one of my favourite ways to enjoy greens.

A really handy meal idea for moments when it feels like the fridge is almost empty and you’ve not yet had a chance to…

This recipe is a really handy one to have up your sleeve for moments when you’re ravenous and need a quick meal on the…

To make this salad as delicious as it can possibly be, it’s important to use the ripest tomatoes you can find.

My plant-based version of the classic chicken and lemon soup. Here, chickpeas provide the protein and give a deliciously…

Roasted salads are a total game-changer for me. However sceptical you may be – just give it a go. The textures soften and…

This is a versatile and robust salad that you can make using any protein and vegetables that you have. Soba noodles are…

They are fluffy and light and a lovely way to feed a busy breakfast bunch AND they are great hot, warm or cold.  Play around…

Buddha bowls are a really simple way to prepare a meal that is balanced, vibrant, healthy and diverse with plenty of…

Turmeric is a powerful herb considered to have antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory…

This is a clean and simple kale soup that holds its own alone but comes alive with a tangy fresh pistachio and lemon pistou…

The ubiquitous brunch staple of red shakshuka gets a sensational spicy green make over here, with some of my favourite…

Hands down, this is one of my favourite soups and I’ve been making it for years, as many of my clients will attest to as it…

get quite passionate about this soup. I remember when I first made it, I felt excited by just how powerful the ingredients…

This broth provides an exquisite array of colour with a deliciously spicy kick, alongside a hefty dose of essential…

A big, comforting, fragrant bowl of dhal on a wintery day is always a treat. This one, made with seasonal pumpkin (autumn),…

This is a treasured recipe – I’ve been making it for many years and it still remains a favourite. Chicken soup has been used…

Nourish your body with this hearty salad complete with a warming ginger dressing. Lentils provide protein, essential…

This warm salad is both filling and delicious. Jerusalem artichoke is a little like a potato but more nutty, earthy and…

These are really simple to whizz up and make a great brunch to serve to friends and guests. Mushrooms provide fibre which is…

This is a fun way to make a healthier version of the pot noodle. It’s a quick, portable lunch - so long as you can get…

Here are a few ideas of delicious and nutritious toppings for toast that can be enjoyed for a leisurely breakfast, speedy…

This is a different way to use beetroot and I think it’s pretty lovely to see a pink loaf of bread. Beetroots offer vitamins…

This broth can be enjoyed it at any time of day for a natural energy burst. Asparagus contains vitamins, minerals and fibre…

These salmon burgers are zingy and tangy with Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which help to maintain our health and…

Chickpeas are a starchy carbohydrate, but they also contain protein. They are a brilliant substitute for meat, as…

Salads aren't just for summer! As the seasons change, I continue trying to find ways to include them in my diet. This salad…

This is a failsafe, light (but satisfying) meal. Poached salmon is not only tender and delicious, but also contains the…

The rich, sweet and nutty joys of Jerusalem artichoke partner wonderfully with chestnut and celeriac for this puree – it’s…

This is a hearty salad, packed with flavour and goodness - it takes a little time to prepare but is a meal in itself, and is…

During the winter months root vegetables are the stars of the show. Usually I mash celeriac or have it in soups but once I…

This green bread is more cakey than bready in texture due to the gluten free flour (I haven’t tried it with regular flour…

This is a classic Italian flavour pairing of butternut squash, sage and pine nuts and it’s a dream. Squash contains many…

This is a stunning winter grain salad with nutty wild rice. If the bitter radicchio or chicory are hard to find, red cabbage…

Cauliflower contains a variety of nutrients including fibre, and vitamin C - which helps support our immune system. It is…

Ratatouille is a great Sunday (or any other day!) ‘cook-up’ dish to prepare in advance for the week, as it always tastes…

Here’s a recipe for the whole family – it’s a healthier (and dare I say, tastier!) version of chicken nuggets.

Sprouts are in season from September all the way through until February but so many of us only eat them at Christmas.

I love the vibrant colours in this hearty autumn salad, which packs a hefty nutritional punch too. The dressing tops it off…

Making pots of healthy pâté to dip crudités into, to spoon generously onto little gem lettuce boats, or to top hearty…

This is a lovely starter to serve at a dinner party but I also eat this alone. The creaminess of the coconut cream with the…

We are very lucky in the UK as an island to have easy access to fresh shell fish which is not only delicious but is also…

This is a super-quick dish (but no less impressive or tasty), bursting with flavour and goodness. You can, of course,…

To make sauerkraut, cabbage is fermented by bacteria to give it a delicious sour taste. Sauerkraut contains fibre, vitamins…

This festive Smörgåsbord Platter has to be the most exquisite way to serve a crowd a feast of colour, flavour and goodness,…

These are very popular appetisers and look fabulous with their contrasting colours. This is a bit of a Christmas morning…

These are delightful little pots for picnics and lunch boxes: potted crab, crayfish tails, and light smoked mackerel ‘pâté’…

This simple salad makes a tasty and nutritious lunch. This recipe works just as well with smoked mackerel, poached salmon or…

Don’t be put off by the name ‘soufflé’ as this is just my simplified version and much easier to make. These are great to…

I love Japanese steamed gyoza, and discovered that cabbage leaves make the perfect easy wrappers.

This is the perfect example of how using spices can really bring vegetables alive. It is delicious alongside some lean meat…

Oysters come into season from September onwards and are not only nutritious but are also good for the environment. Oyster…

Brilliantly fresh and full of colourful goodness, this is a no-fuss, super easy dish – best of all, there’s barely any…

These vegetable pakoras are my lighter take on the Indian favourite. They are delicious and so easy, although I confess a…

Soups always provide comfort year round but particularly in Autumn and Winter when we feel the cold. Mushrooms fortunately…

I absolutely love fritters and think they can work for any time of day but they do make the ideal quick, lazy…

This is the ideal post-Christmas dish, using up lots of leftovers, and a great warming soup for serving after long, bracing…

This salad is a super celebrations of spring and the fresh green bounty of salad vegetables that the season brings. It lends…

Pesto is something I always have in the fridge because it’s so simple to make and livens up so many meals, even as a mere…

In my pre-nutritionist days I was a crisp addict – they were a hard habit to break.  These baked chickpeas are a perfect…

Although the weather isn’t always kind to us in Britain, an easy way to evoke the sunnier climes of southern France is…

This is a real celebration of spring veg. The ingredient list here could easily read ‘any green spring vegetables that your…

This is quick to put together and brilliantly filling and colourful. Broad beans contain plant-based protein, fibre, and…

This is a sumptuous and festive loaf, perfect for Christmas platters and sharing with family and friends. But I love it so…

The smoky heat of a shakshuka brings wonderful flavour to leftover vegetables. Here, I used chestnuts, crunchy red cabbage,…

Turkey works wonderfully well in these meatballs, which lend themselves perfectly to sharing: lay all the parts out and…

Sardines are a fantastically cost-effective source of the beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA & DHA, as well as containing a…

I think every fridge should have some frittata slices in it. Possibly the easiest and swiftest meal to make, it stores well…

It would be unrealistic not to enjoy the odd overindulgence. We’ve all suffered from the morning after effects of too much…

Peppers, of course, are also a true ‘rainbow’ vegetable coming in the full, dazzling gamut of colours from white through to…

This simple soup is a celebration of all things green. Green leafy vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals and fibre…

A gluten-free diet doesn’t have to mean no pastry, although if you are not gluten free this can be made using normal…

The rich, sweet and nutty joys of Jerusalem artichoke partner wonderfully with chestnut and celeriac for this puree – it’s…

This is a velvety, iced, super refreshing gazpacho soup containing lots of antioxidants, vitamins and goodness from the…

Mackerel is one of my favourite fish – rich in healthy fats. This is an excellent fish to introduce into your diet if you…

This dish celebrates delicious summer vegetables, all of which are in season together during July and August so this is an…

Cooking, then cooling potatoes increases the ‘resistant starch’ in them. This is a type of fibre that the beneficial…

A beautiful salad is the epitome of summer when we are blessed with an abundance of resplendent seasonal produce.

Both rocket and zucchini are in season throughout June to October so this exquisite summer salad can really be enjoyed all…

As wish all vegetables, this salad delivered a hearty dose of vitamins and minerals including some iron. It is harder for us…

These homemade root vegetable crisps are easy to make and cost the fraction of the price of commercial alternatives.…

Crab, like most shellfish, contains protein and is also an important source of zinc. These crab cakes are my light,…