Woohoo! It's the weekend, and this recipe is another 'Takeaway Take Apart' – a healthy version of a weekend treat :) The cashew sesame chicken below uses a good deal less oil than your typical takeaway and the lean chicken breast is bulked out with a good range of other … [Read more...] about Cashew Sesame Chicken
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Ratatouille and Cannellini Bean Pasta
For those of us lucky enough to have garden space to devote to growing veg, this time of year sees a glut of fresh produce. Ratatouille is the perfect way of using up all those courgettes (zucchinis), tomatoes, peppers (capsicums) and aubergines (eggplants). … [Read more...] about Ratatouille and Cannellini Bean Pasta
Chilled Mexican Bean Soup
I love soups! All soups! They are ideal in so many ways for runners and athletes. The high liquid concentration helps with hydration, they are quick and easy to prepare (well, most are) and highly satiating relative to their calorific content due to the volume. Of course, nothing … [Read more...] about Chilled Mexican Bean Soup
Red Pepper Hummus Pasta
The red pepper hummus that forms the basis for this pasta sauce is quick and easy to make, and delicious as it is with some breadsticks or crudités for dipping. Perfect for easy summer eating as part of a salad! However, it also helps create a deliciously creamy vegetarian sauce … [Read more...] about Red Pepper Hummus Pasta
Thai Spiced Rice and Bean Salad
Well, I’m still eating mainly salads and cold dishes here in an uncharacteristically BAKING hot West Wales! Not that, I’m complaining though – I love my salads when the weather’s hot. So, today I thought I’d share this recipe for a Thai spiced rice and bean salad. … [Read more...] about Thai Spiced Rice and Bean Salad
