Dinner
Dinner revolves around family and friends as you’ll notice through these recipes that I’m really excited to share with you.
Enjoy!
Paprika and Garlic Chicken
One of the reasons I am not vegetarian is because I like chicken. I really do enjoy most meals which include it. Nowadays though I am a lot fussier with how I buy it. I like organic chickens which come from lovely farms and have enjoyed there lives. The meat has to be good and contain no … Continue reading Paprika and Garlic Chicken
Panko Salmon Fingers
When I was a kid I loved fish fingers and I still do now, my kids love them now too. This is an easy mid week after school dinner I serve with rice and salad. If I can help it I avoid shop bought versions as they are processed, I now make my own and they really … Continue reading Panko Salmon Fingers
Pineapple Curry
My lovely mother is Malaysian so I feel very lucky to have grown up with asian flavours in our house as a child. Malaysia is such a wonderful country and food is a huge part of its culture. Everything is celebrated with food. Malaysia is influenced by a lot of its history when a lot of … Continue reading Pineapple Curry
Tamari and Honey Chicken
My Mum would make this dish all the time when I was a kid, and I still love it today. My whole family in fact loves it. I watch now as my children, nieces, and nephews all eat it up with the same enjoyment. This is a very nostalgic for me and its my go to … Continue reading Tamari and Honey Chicken
Aubergine, Courgette and Tomato Stew and Dill Quinoa
My gorgeous friend Jill came over for lunch a couple of weeks ago and I decided as the weather was turning colder to make something hot. I was also making this for my case study and lovely friend Louise Redknapp who had to go off for her dance rehearsal . Louise is a vegetarian who is exercising hours … Continue reading Aubergine, Courgette and Tomato Stew and Dill Quinoa
Turkey Meatballs with Orzo, Spinach, Kale Salad
This is a delicious recipe. A few months ago I was visiting my friend Lizzie in Haslemere and she cooked me a delicious lunch of lamb meat balls with orzo salad. I loved it, and went home and made Richard a version that very day. Since then I have adapted and played with it to make … Continue reading Turkey Meatballs with Orzo, Spinach, Kale Salad
Superfood Green Tea Matcha Noodles
Packing yourself full of gorgeous green vegetables in the winter months is essential. Choose the vegetables you like but also try reintroducing some old ones you’re not so sure about. You never know your taste buds may have changed. Even if you only have kale for dinner, stick with it for a healthy body in … Continue reading Superfood Green Tea Matcha Noodles
Christmas Smorgasbord
I love a Christmas gathering but last year I was quite anti social which is very out of character. The year had been a tough one and all I wanted to do was see the new year in quietly with surrounded by my family. I was still suffering from much anxiety along with image issues … Continue reading Christmas Smorgasbord
Borlotti Bean Stew
Every week I get a fruit and vegetable box delivered from Abel & Cole. It’s a random mix and this week it included borlotti beans. I have eaten them before but never cooked them. The Borlotti bean is full of protein, an essential nutrient if you want to build muscle. It provides more protein than … Continue reading Borlotti Bean Stew
Friday Night Fakeaway
Ok everyone it’s confession time. My name is Kat and I used to have the worse take out habit! Indian, Chinese, Japanese were some of my favourites but to be honest you name it, I would have it. Every Friday like clockwork I would make sure that the take out menu was in front of Richard … Continue reading Friday Night Fakeaway
Brown Miso Chicken
With my constant strive to feed my kids good, healthy, natural food this recipe wins hands down! Not only is it a delicious Chicken dish for all the family to enjoy but my children are huge fans. We eat it with rice and a simple salad. I love that it contains, ginger, garlic and honey … Continue reading Brown Miso Chicken
Roast Lamb Asian Style
Hearty, warm, healthy food is great for this cold spell. With lamb being quite a fatty meat It’s not something I cook regularly but it is something I grew up with. My parents loved it and my mum made a mean Malaysian curry which I have fond memories of. I have only recently started using … Continue reading Roast Lamb Asian Style
Chickpea and Mushroom Dahl
Vegetarian curry – This is such an easy recipe to make and a far healthier option when you make it yourself. Chickpeas and lentils are the perfect substitute for meat, not only are they filling but you won’t have that horrible bloated felling from a takeaway. As a woman who loves her chicken curry, this … Continue reading Chickpea and Mushroom Dahl
Kale, Sweet Potato and Corn Mac n Cheese
If you’ve been following my recipes you will know how important it is for me to find ways of providing nourishment to my children through my food. I love feeding them well with meals I know they love. Mac and cheese is definitely one of their firm favourites. The majority of this recipe is organic even … Continue reading Kale, Sweet Potato and Corn Mac n Cheese
Thai Turmeric and Chilli Chicken
The ease of putting this dish together is just one of the reasons I love it so much. The ingredients are quick to organise as well as being beneficial to your health. Turmeric as you know is a super healthy ingredient, but put it with ginger, lime, and chilli and this is a winning health combination … Continue reading Thai Turmeric and Chilli Chicken
Sesame Tuna with Samphire Pea and Kale Mash
I Love making mash out of something other than potatoes. Although a great British favourite there are so many other great foods that can be used to create an original dish. I therefore have experimented with new flavours to make something new and exciting. This mash is so tasty I could literally eat the whole … Continue reading Sesame Tuna with Samphire Pea and Kale Mash
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Butternut squash has been in my basket on and off for a few years. A long time ago, when I first discovered this gorgeous vegetable I would only ever use it for soup or as an accompaniment to a roast dinner. Fast forward to the present day I now roast it, bake it, throw it … Continue reading Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce