This amazing Golden Paste is a culinary delight and an absolute must for anyone suffering from an inflammatory condition like arthritis or anyone wanting to super charge their immune function. You can add it to rice while its cooking and its great dissolved in a cup of hot coconut milk for a delicious beverage with amazing health benefits. Ingredients 1/4 cup Turmeric 1/2 cup Water 1/4 cup Coconut Oil A few twists of Black Pepper Method Put the Turmeric and the water in a pan

Granola is one of those foods which is packed with lovely health giving ingredients and ought to be really good for you. Unfortunately, many shop bought granola are excessively high in sugar and it really doesn’t need to be! This recipe of mine contains no added sugar or honey and it has a little bit of sweetness coming from the apple juice and the dried cherries. If you don’t find it sweet enough then it probably the contrast between this and the over sweetened supermarket b

This makes a wonderfully light bread which is great toasted for breakfast with nut butters and banana. This particular recipe is gluten and  grain free . You can play around with the dry ingredients to suit yourself. I have made this bread using  different mixtures including Teff and Rice flour and it always works well.   Ingredients 1 ¼  cups ground almonds 1 cup of mixed seeds (pumpkin, flax, sunflower, sesame ) ground 1 cup of mixed seeds (pumpkin, flax, sunflower, sesame

This recipe is so easy to make and so tasty. It provides a great source of omega 3 as well as being dairy free. It can be served as a dip, with a salad and is lovely with oatcakes as a snack. Suitable for a detox diet. Ingredients (choose organic where possible) 225g smoked mackerel 1/2 avocado juice and rind of half a lemon or lime 2 tbsp of chopped chives Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground pepper    Method Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree till smooth.

Cashew nut cream is a great clean and dairy free alternative to yogurt and cream. Is very rich so use sparingly on top of berries or as a dip. You can play around with the consistency making it as thick or as runny as you like depending on how you want to use it. If you are using it as a dip you may want to add more water. This recipe is vegetarian and vegan and can be used on a detox diet.   Ingredients (choose organic where possible) 1 Cup of raw cashews 1/4-1/2 cup of filt

This takes longer than normal porridge but it's well worth the effort. You could make a much larger portion of the sauce to use again on another morning. The sauce would also work well with Turkey on Christmas day or with ham and has the advantage of containing no added sugar. You might want to alter the quantities of the water and milk depending on how thick you like your porridge. You could try 1 cup of water and 1 cup of milk, assess the texture and alter if need be. Its a

This is a take on traditional Greek Salad but it is made with Tofu rather than Feta Cheese. This makes it suitable for a vegan diet or a detox diet or for those who are allergic or intolerant to dairy. Ingredients (choose organic where possible) (Serves 4) Salad Ingredients 450g Ripe, vine tomatoes cut into chunks 1 Cucumber1 small white salad onion 75g Kalamata black olives 225g Firm tofu Marinade Ingredients 60ml lemon juice 125ml water 125ml apple cider vinegar 1 tsp orega

This salad is a great way of using up left over turkey and makes an attractive, healthy and delicious lunch option to counter all the richness of traditional Christmas food.   The chestnuts make a great addition to this salad, adding some sweetness which is always lovely with cold meat.You can buy prepared chestnuts in the supermarket and they are a great standby to have in the cupboard at Christmas. They are brilliant for snacking on if you are feeling like something sweet

Don't be put off by the fact that this soup contains sprouts. I'm not particularly keen on sprouts myself but this soup is lovely. Like with all soups the better the stock the tastier the soup and this would be a great post Christmas day soup using stock made from the Turkey bones. If you have Brussels sprouts left over from Christmas day it is a great way of using them up too. If  you wanted to make this pre Christmas you could use a chicken or vegetable stock or a good qual

This sumptuous and naughty tasting recipe is the nearest you're going to get to an instant pudding and it has the added advantage of being sugar free and full of goodness. Its also completely gluten and dairy free and would be suitable for a detox diet. If you're  wanting to finish off a meal with a little sweet something which will not do you any harm then this absolutely fits the bill! Ingredients Serves 4 350g bag of frozen dark cherries 1 tin  organic coconut cream 160ml

This high-protein, grain-free banana pecan bread makes a delicious breakfast option. You’ll need a food processor or blender to grind the pecan nuts to form a flour-like consistency. I like this nut bread lightly toasted, spread with some soft goats cheese followed by crunchy almond butter ad a few thin slices of banana Method 300g pecan nuts ½ tsp cream of tartar ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 4 free-range eggs 1 large ripe banana 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil 1 tbsp map

Ingredients Serves 2 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp mixed dried herbs 115g button mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder 1 tbsp tomato purée 140g canned tomatoes 400g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed salt and pepper Method Put the oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic and herbs for 2 mins Add the mushrooms and cook until soft Add the vegetable bouillon powder, tomato purée, canned tomatoes, beans, then season and simmer

This recipe for cooked Red Cabbage is from The Penguin Freezer Cookbook. When I buy red cabbage it is always more than I need, I shred it into my salads in small quantities but it is always in danger of getting past its best before I've used it all. As a hot vegetable it takes ages to cook so it makes so much sense to batch book cabbage and freeze it in smaller qualities. Cooked Red cabbage freezes very well, it doesn't spoil and almost improves! Ingredients 1.5 Kgs red cabba

A low carb meal that is both satisfying and healthy, this superquick courgetti spaghetti recipe makes for a great meal for those looking to cut down on carbohydrates. Ingredients 1 large courgette, washed and spiralized 1 clove of garlic, diced 2 slices bacon 1 or 2 eggs (depends on hunger) 1/3cup grated Parmesan Method In a frying pan, slowly cook bacon on both sides until crispy, remove and set aside Add garlic to pan and let brown slightly on a low heat Add the courgetti t

A deliciously creamy chia seed pudding which is as nourishing as it is satisfying. Packed with omega-rich fats and plant-based protein, it keeps you feeling full and energised for hours. Add a spoonful of cacao for a hint of chocolatey indulgence, all the pleasure, none of the guilt. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy mornings or a wholesome snack on the go. Ingredients Serves 1 20g chia seeds 100ml unsweetened almond, oat or coconut milk 1tsp maple syrup 1 pinch salt

Ingredients approx 12 servings 140g almonds 125g cashews 35g pumpkin seeds 35g sunflower seeds 35g unsweetened coconut flakes 40g coconut oil 40g raw honey 1tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp sea salt 50g unsweetened dried fruit e.g. goji, blueberries, cherries Method Preheat oven to 140C Place the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut flakes in a blender and pulse a few times to break into small chunks Place the coconut oil, raw honey, sea salt and vanilla ex

A fast healthy chicken tikka recipe for those on the go This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and make and is ideal for those looking for a quick, tasty health fix. The healthy chicken tikka recipe is best served with cauliflower rice or quinoa as opposed to traditional sides like white rice. Ingredients Serves 4 350g natural yoghurt 2tbsp tikka Curry Paste (Waitrose do a good one) 4 skinless chicken breasts Ingredients for the Raita 1 red onion, finely chopped ½ cucumber

There is nothing like a bowl of warm, nourishing soup, and this roasted red pepper and tomato version is bursting with vibrant flavour and goodness. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and free from hidden sugars or additives, it is a healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Quick to prepare and full of natural sweetness from the roasted peppers, it is the perfect easy lunch or light supper. Ingredients Serves 2 290g roasted red peppers (jar), drained 270g cherry tomatoes

This recipe takes only 15 minutes to make and provides 6-8 delicious healthy oat muffins and they are vegan too. Ingredients Serves 4 135g oats 110g cooked butternut squash (steamed until soft) 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp ginger ¼ tsp nutmeg 35g dried cranberries Method Preheat oven to 180C In a food processor combine all the ingredients except the cranberries Mix until well combined Add the cranberries and pulse a few more times until they are well mixed These ve

The festive season would not be complete without a mince pie or two, and with this healthier version, you can enjoy the tradition without too much of a overload. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweet flavours, these mince pies are every bit as delicious as the classics, just a little kinder to your wellbeing. Perfect for baking at home and sharing over Christmas or whenever a little festive comfort calls. (Makes 25) For the filling 1 large apple, like Braeburn,