Christmas, as we know, offers an abundance of sweet and sugary foods that can wreck havoc with our blood sugar and health.…

This deliciously fragrant cake is perfect for the Christmas period with its festive and wintery citrus flavour. It is more…

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

This is a lovely wintery nut roast that is wonderful for a Sunday lunch alternative to the meat roast or just a delicious…

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

I had never made a nut roast before but, ‘oh my’, I am delighted with this one! I don’t often eat quinoa, but it works…

Making chocolate is easier than you might think and I find it incredibly satisfying to do. There are many sweet little…

This is a luxurious rich chocolatey treat with roasted nuts, dried fruits, and a deliciously complex milieu of flavours.…

The oat and potato crust that I’ve used for this festive quiche may be unusual, but its flavour and texture lend a brilliant…

I try to include recipes for everyone, whatever your dietary preferences, and this is a great take on a classic if you…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

I have always found both the preparation and eating of a bubbling tray of lasagne a comforting activity. There is something…

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

This is an autumn favourite of mine and something I make year after year. Kids love it, too, and it’s full to the brim with…

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

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

This is so easy to make and feels like a really delicious hearty meal – great for sharing with friends and family. You don’t…

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

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

If you are looking for inspiration for a Sunday lunch fit for spring or Easter, look no further. This is a super way to cook…

Buckwheat contains both fibre and protein and is naturally gluten free. I love stewed blackberries in autumn but these…

Despite being gluten-free & dairy-free, no one needs to know. This is a slightly healthier take on a classic but tastes just…

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

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

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

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

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

Beetroot and Parsnips are abundant during the winter months and are two of my favourite root vegetables.  Naturally both are…

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…

I definitely advocate a little of something you love every so often and that doesn’t mean it has to be healthy. But these…

A chocolate pudding that contains omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, is a complete source of protein with all the…

There is something quite childlike about dipping nuts and fruit segments into melted chocolate and I look forward to doing…

Having any stewed fruit to hand is a useful way to jazz up yoghurt, bircher muesli or granola at breakfast but it can also…

This chocolate caramels are decadent and truly delectable and a couple of these will definitely delight your tastebuds.

Usually pudding in my house is a simple portion of fresh, seasonal fruit. However, sometimes the occasion calls for an extra…

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

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

Here is a long-time wintery favourite of mine – but honestly, I could eat it any day of the year. It's so simple to cook and…

This recipe was created for those following a low FODMAP programme. There is nothing wrong with the real deal but sometimes…

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

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