
winter wonders
winter wonders
Winter is a restorative time, a chance to slow down and for our bodies to take stock. Eating a diet rich in a wide variety of nutrients is especially important to help support our immune system. Again, look to nature for cues as to the foods that support our bodies optimally at this time of year: winter squashes and pumpkins, dark leafy greens like kale, chicory, fruit high in Vit C, to name a few. Our bodies crave foods that will warm us from the inside, so make good use of warming herbs and spices. This colourful Buddha Bowl celebrates winter beautifully. You’ll find a host of other dishes below.
winter inspiration
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini & Miso Dipping Sauce
Cauliflower contains a variety of nutrients including fibre, and vitamin C - which helps support our immune system. It is…
Zingy Turkey Pâté
Making pots of healthy pâté to dip crudités into, to spoon generously onto little gem lettuce boats, or to top hearty…
Homemade Sauerkraut
To make sauerkraut, cabbage is fermented by bacteria to give it a delicious sour taste. Sauerkraut contains fibre, vitamins…
Spiced Chickpea, Kale & Squash (or Pumpkin) Salad
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…
Warming Chicken & Pumpkin Soup
This is a treasured recipe – I’ve been making it for many years and it still remains a favourite. Chicken soup has been used…
Kale & Bean Soup with Pistachio & Lemon Pistou
This is a clean and simple kale soup that holds its own alone but comes alive with a tangy fresh pistachio and lemon pistou…
Fragrant Sprout Slaw
Sprouts are in season from September all the way through until February but so many of us only eat them at Christmas.
Crisp Apple & Fennel Winter Salad with Turmeric Dressing
Salads aren't just for summer! As the seasons change, I continue trying to find ways to include them in my diet. This salad…
Jerusalem Artichoke, Chestnut & Celeriac Puree
The rich, sweet and nutty joys of Jerusalem artichoke partner wonderfully with chestnut and celeriac for this puree – it’s…
Warm Jerusalem Artichoke Salad
This warm salad is both filling and delicious. Jerusalem artichoke is a little like a potato but more nutty, earthy and…
Wild Rice Purple Salad
This is a stunning winter grain salad with nutty wild rice. If the bitter radicchio or chicory are hard to find, red cabbage…
Lentil, Beetroot & Hazelnut Salad with Ginger Dressing
Nourish your body with this hearty salad complete with a warming ginger dressing. Lentils provide protein, essential…
Puy Lentil Stew
This lentil stew is a winner – it ticks all the boxes for a simple, wholesome, nutritious, comforting supper. Use a good…
Squash, Mushroom & Swiss Chard ‘Lasagne’
I have always found both the preparation and eating of a bubbling tray of lasagne a comforting activity. There is something…
Spicy Meatballs in Sauce on ‘Squashetti’
These spiced meatballs are a great dish for sharing. I’ve used squash here to make a sort of ‘spaghetti’, but good old…
Turkey, Carrot & Parsnip Quiche
The oat and potato crust that I’ve used for this festive quiche may be unusual, but its flavour and texture lend a brilliant…
Slow Cooked Mexican Beef
The slow cooker is the busy person’s best friend during the colder winter months. It only takes me a few minutes to get this…
Asian Chicken Pot Noodle
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…
Vegetable Soufflé with Parsley, Sage & Rosemary
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…
Spiced ‘Z’atar’ Lamb & Cauliflower Bowl
This is my take on a traditional Middle Eastern dish, usually served on hummus - but cauliflower blended with tahini makes…
Prawn, Sesame & Ginger ‘Gyoza’ in Cabbage Wrapper
I love Japanese steamed gyoza, and discovered that cabbage leaves make the perfect easy wrappers.
Turkey & Pumpkin Chilli
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…
Festive Quinoa Nut Roast with Cranberries
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…
Indian Coconut Cabbage
This is the perfect example of how using spices can really bring vegetables alive. It is delicious alongside some lean meat…
Individual Fish Pies
This recipe was created for those following a low FODMAP programme. There is nothing wrong with the real deal but sometimes…
Chickpea & Pumpkin Curry
This is such a comforting dish for wintery days. Chickpeas are a starchy carbohydrate, but they also contain protein. They…
Spiced Prawns with Spinach & Coconut
This is a really simple meal that you can rustle up in minutes – the perfect option for a busy weeknight. But despite its…
Mushroom & Thyme Soup
Soups always provide comfort year round but particularly in Autumn and Winter when we feel the cold. Mushrooms fortunately…
Stuffed Peppers with Chilli
This hearty chilli filling is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for those nights when you need a warming, healthy meal…
Wild Salmon Parcels with Asian-Style Salad
Making fish parcels is such a lovely, easy way to cook fish without the risk of it becoming dry. I aim to buy sustainably…
Kale & Mushroom Muffins
These are really simple to whizz up and make a great brunch to serve to friends and guests. Mushrooms provide fibre which is…
Poached Fish with Spinach in a Chilli-Tomato Sauce
I like this recipe because it’s an easy one-pan dish. Plus, you don’t need to be precise with the quantities– a handful of…
Simple Prawn, Coconut & Aubergine Curry
Many of us love a good curry and this is a winner - I think it may possibly be the most popular recipe I have created.…
Beef Curry
This is so easy to make and feels like a really delicious hearty meal – great for sharing with friends and family. You don’t…
Simple Chicken & Sweet Potato Chips
This is quick, easy, adaptable and, to me, the epitome of comfort food – it’s great for adults and kids alike, so makes a…
Chicken, Kale & Bean Stew
This is the kind of hearty autumnal stew that brings me lovingly into the colder seasons – a one-pot meal can feed my house…
Fragrant Golden Monkfish Curry & Cauliflower Rice
This is one of my favourite Indian curries to make, and whilst it looks and tastes labour-intensive, is really is a ‘throw…
Chicken & Tarragon Casserole
This makes me think of my Mum – she really rocks a casserole. It’s something I used to be afraid to make, but thank goodness…
Butternut ‘Squashetti’ with Sage & Pine Nuts
This is a classic Italian flavour pairing of butternut squash, sage and pine nuts and it’s a dream. Squash contains many…
Lamb Moussaka
Cooked in households and tavernas all over Greece, this is pure comfort heart-warming family food. My simple version has a…