This soup can be served hot but is absolutely amazing served cold. For lunch serve with walnut bread, as a starter to an evening meal try crumbling some crispy bacon on the top. Ingredients 900g fresh peas (could use frozen) 1 Litre chicken or vegetable stock (Marigold is a good choice) 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic,cruched ½ tsp nutmeg Salt & black pepper 2 limes, juice of 150ml ¼ pint crème fraiche or sour cream Method Place all the ingredients in a pan apart from the

This pizza is healthy in that the base is made from 100% wholemeal flour as opposed to most bought pizzas which are made from white flour.100% wholemeal flour contains fibre, B vitamins, vitamin E, minerals, protein all of which are stripped in the process of making white flour. The regular consumption of whole grain foods has been linked by researchers to a reduction of several diseases including heart disease and cancer, especially colon cancer. The Scala sauce is quite sal

Making vegetable and fruit based soups is one of the ways you can help towards reaching your ‘five a day’ quota over the winter months. Not only is this soup good for you but it smells and tastes of Christmas! Ingredients 250g tomatoes remove stalks but keep whole 250g apples, leave the skins, cut into 4 but leaving the cores 250g celery, its fine to the head end 25g butter 225g onion chopped 150ml dry sherry ¼ tsp of ground nutmeg A pinch of ground ginger & freshly ground bl

This recipe came from a 1988 edition of ELLE magazine and was part of a 10 Day Cleansing Plan. It is packed with good sources of carotenoids, in particular lycopene from tomatoes, so is great for sun protection. It's low GL, it's really easy to make and fabulous for Summer. Basic ingredients 100g onions,peeled and roughly chopped 100g cucumber, trimmed and roughly chopped 100g peppers trimmed and roughly chopped 600ml tomato juice3 00ml good quality freshly squeezed orange ju

Ingredients Serves 2 4-6 sardines, depending on size,cleaned and gutted small handful fresh basil leaves Tomato sauce 1 carrot 1 small onion 1 stick of celery 1 clove of garlic all peeled and finely chopped 2tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 x 400g/14oz tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 small glass of red wine 8-10 capers Salt & pepper Method 1.To make the sauce, sweat the first five ingredients together until soft but not coloured. Then add the tinned tomatoes, tomat

This dahl recipe is packed with great nutrients: Lentils for fibre and protein, carrots for beta-carotene and vitamin C, onions for flavonoids and turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties. This Dahl is the perfect low GL food and can be served on its own or with rice and I love it along side salmon and green vegetables. Ingredients Serves 4 2 tbsp butter /coconut oil 1 large onion or 1 leek chopped 1 carrot diced 3 cm piece fresh root ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic crush

With the right ingredients and served with the right sides, curry can be a really healthy option. Serve with brown rice and green vegetables or a tomato, cucumber and yogurt salad. Ingredients (Serves 2 very hungry people or 3 not so hungry) 2tsp of coconut oil 1 onion peeled and chopped 1 thumb nail of chopped fresh ginger 1clove of garlic peeled and pressed 2 organic or free range chicken breasts ½ a Butternut squash peeled and grated 1 tsp each of ground cumin, turmeric an

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

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

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 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

These healthy turkey burgers are delicious served with a salad, but if you're wanting to simulate the whole burger experience you can create the look and feel of a burger bun in a very healthy way using oven baked portobello mushrooms which makes a deliciously healthy turkey burger without a bun.  Ingredients makes 4 burgers 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 small cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons dried oregano crushed with your fingertips 8 large basil leaves 3 handfuls baby spina

Tasty and seasonal this Pumpkin & Ginger Soup is easy to make, nourishing and a perfect winter warmer! Ingredients serves 4 1 kg pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and chopped 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 50g fresh ginger, peeled and grated A few sprigs of fresh herbs, such as chives, mint Extra virgin olive oil 1 litre organic vegetable stock 125ml coconut milk, plus extra to serve 100g dried red lentils ½ tbsp chilli powder 1 lime Method Place the pumpkin, shallots, gin