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
Turkey Meatball Tacos
Turkey works wonderfully well in these meatballs, which lend themselves perfectly to sharing: lay all the parts out and…
Crunchy Harissa Chickpeas
In my pre-nutritionist days I was a crisp addict – they were a hard habit to break. These baked chickpeas are a perfect…
Beetroot & Ginger Smoothie
Beetroot and ginger are a very good combination and blended together in a smoothie provide quite a powerful and beneficial…
Smokey Devilled Mackerel
Fresh mackerel is delicious, and as an oily fish, contains a good helping of important Omega-3 fatty acids - which help our…
Buckwheat Pancakes
Buckwheat contains both fibre and protein and is naturally gluten free. I love stewed blackberries in autumn but these…
Chocolate Mousse
Despite being gluten-free & dairy-free, no one needs to know. This is a slightly healthier take on a classic but tastes just…
Quinoa Porridge
Quinoa is a seed, not a grain. It’s a wonderful seed for salads where you will most often find it but it also makes a great…
Herby Green Bread
This green bread is more cakey than bready in texture due to the gluten free flour (I haven’t tried it with regular flour…
Green Shakshuka
The ubiquitous brunch staple of red shakshuka gets a sensational spicy green make over here, with some of my favourite…
Carrot & Caraway Gluten-Free Bread
This is a sumptuous and festive loaf, perfect for Christmas platters and sharing with family and friends. But I love it so…
Coconut Pancakes
These are really good pancakes; they crisp nicely on the outside but are very fluffy and soft on the inside. I have used…
Shakshuka using leftover vegetables
The smoky heat of a shakshuka brings wonderful flavour to leftover vegetables. Here, I used chestnuts, crunchy red cabbage,…
Brunch Vegetable Fritters
I absolutely love fritters and think they can work for any time of day but they do make the ideal quick, lazy…
Beetroot & Parsnip Fritters
Beetroot and Parsnips are abundant during the winter months and are two of my favourite root vegetables. Naturally both are…
Crunchy Amaranth Granola
Amaranth, used by the ancient Aztecs, is a complete protein source boasting all nine essential amino acids and a variety of…
Beetroot, Rosemary and Walnut Soda Bread
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…
Celeriac Rösti
During the winter months root vegetables are the stars of the show. Usually I mash celeriac or have it in soups but once I…
Gluten-Free Mince Pies
Christmas, as we know, offers an abundance of sweet and sugary foods that can wreck havoc with our blood sugar and health.…
Crunchy Nut & Seed Granola
If you like to start your day with a little bit of crunch then this is the breakfast for you. It's not only tasty but there…
Chewy Chocolate, Almond & Cranberry Brownies
I definitely advocate a little of something you love every so often and that doesn’t mean it has to be healthy. But these…
The Hangover Sandwich
It would be unrealistic not to enjoy the odd overindulgence. We’ve all suffered from the morning after effects of too much…
Chocolate & Orange Chia Pudding
A chocolate pudding that contains omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, is a complete source of protein with all the…
Chocolate Covered Fruit & Nuts
There is something quite childlike about dipping nuts and fruit segments into melted chocolate and I look forward to doing…
Baked Apples with Almond Cream
Sometimes we ignore the most simple recipes when striving to impress or make an effort. But often these simple servings are…
Homemade Chocolates
Making chocolate is easier than you might think and I find it incredibly satisfying to do. There are many sweet little…
Spiced Apple Sauce
Having any stewed fruit to hand is a useful way to jazz up yoghurt, bircher muesli or granola at breakfast but it can also…
Chocolate Truffle Log
This is a luxurious rich chocolatey treat with roasted nuts, dried fruits, and a deliciously complex milieu of flavours.…
Clementine, Honey & Olive Oil Cake
This deliciously fragrant cake is perfect for the Christmas period with its festive and wintery citrus flavour. It is more…
Apple & Plum Crumble, Vanilla Custard
The humble crumble is a joy to have bubbling away in the oven and to put on the table to share with family and friends. I…
Hazelnut Chocolate Salted Caramels
This chocolate caramels are decadent and truly delectable and a couple of these will definitely delight your tastebuds.
Pumpkin Dahl Soup
A big, comforting, fragrant bowl of dhal on a wintery day is always a treat. This one, made with seasonal pumpkin (autumn),…
Green Soup & Cashew Cream
This simple soup is a celebration of all things green. Green leafy vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals and fibre…
Green Turkey Curry Soup
This is the ideal post-Christmas dish, using up lots of leftovers, and a great warming soup for serving after long, bracing…
Jerusalem Artichoke & Hazelnut Soup
The rich, sweet and nutty joys of Jerusalem artichoke partner wonderfully with chestnut and celeriac for this puree – it’s…
Carrot & Turmeric Soup
get quite passionate about this soup. I remember when I first made it, I felt excited by just how powerful the ingredients…
Spicy Roasted Tomato & Lentil Soup
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…
Chicken, Cauliflower & Pistachio Salad
I sometimes roast chicken specifically to make this salad. It is that good. Every mouthful is exciting.