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Mango Smoothie Ice Pops

Simple, cool, healthy summer snack for kids and adults alike

Date Night Hot Chocolate Soufflé Fondants

Chocolate fondant made easy, these can be made hours or days in advance and no need to try and release them from their mould, just dig in!

Salted Caramel Swirl Banana Bread

A lockdown cliche which reaches a whole new level of deliciousness thanks to the salted caramel swirl

Spring Chicken Traybake with Fresh Pesto Mayo

Springtime simplicity at its best

Avocado, Black Bean and Squash Salad with Griddled Halloumi

A bright, zesty, flavoursome salad which makes a great light lunch or starter

Five Ingredient Storecupboard Cookies

A simple baking task for children with a healthy snack as the reward at the end

Sticky Toffee Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce

A great winter dinner party pud or teatime treat, sticky, warm and delicious.

Festive Tiffin

Full of the flavours of the festive season these delicious bite sized treats make a great foodie gift or addition to the Christmas table

Roast Cauliflower with Griddled Halloumi and Pomengranate

A lovely veggie main course which makes the most of the always underated cauliflower.

Spiced Chicken and Aubergine Traybake

An easy dish for entertaining where the tasty ingredients do all the work

Massive Marrow Loaf Cake

Definitely one of your five a day, and a great way to use up a glut of narrows or courgettes

Speedy One Pan Scramble

A speedy low carb breakfast, brunch or lunch that is packed full of healthy ingredients and flavour

Chocolate Banana Ice Pops

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Miracle Brownies

I’ve named these Miracle Brownies because they taste unbelievably good considering they are gluten and dairy free plus low in refined sugar

Raspberry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

The raspberry cheesecake swirl takes these brownies to a new level of scrumptiousness

Smokey Salmon, Roast Veg and Goats Cheese

A favourite midweek supper to share with friends or family

Rhubarb and White Chocolate Blondies

A lovely springtime teatime treat that’ll go down well with friends and family alike

Pecan Pie Energy Bites

It takes just minutes to whip up these healthy little energy bites, which are packed full of all the flavours of that American classic, the Pecan Pie

Choc Chunk Easter Muffins

A great way to use up left over Easter eggs – these healthyish muffins can then be shoved into the freezer for after school snacks or energy food on the go

Pulled Pomegranate Lamb

A lighter take on roast lamb, this is lovely as part of a mezze feast or spring-time Sunday lunch

Five-a-Day Muesli Bars

These chewy chunky beauties stuffed with fruit and seeds, and drizzled in chocolate are the perfect antidote to the afternoon slump – and also make a great lunchbox filler or after school snack.

Easiest Ever Overnight Oats

A quick and easy recipe for busy people who love a decent brekky

Simple Choc Banana Muffins

A great healthy lunch box or after school snack that masquerades as a treat

Warm Winter Salad

A lovely salad full of earthy winter flavours
which makes an ideal light lunch, supper or dinner party starter

Christmas Crumble

A great way to use up left over mincemeat this is simply Christmas in a bowl

Chocolate Orange & Toasted Hazelnut Energy Bites

A lovely healthy afternoon pick me up or after dinner treat when you’re feeling like reaching for the chocolate box

Kids Creamy Chicken Curry

A super simple supper the whole family will love, a great way to get little ones trying new flavours

No Naughties Vegan Brownies

A healthier treat that’s free from dairy, gluten, eggs and refined sugar yet still rich, fudgy and delicious

Whore’s Courgetti

A simple low-carb lunch or supper that is filling, nutritious and delicious

Braised Beef Chilli

A wonderful warming one-pot, perfect for chilly autumnal evenings

Easy Chicken One Pot

A lovely time-saver family meal that looks after itself with no fuss or effort

Autumn Apple Loaf

A refined sugar and dairy free teatime treat that’s a great way to use up gorgeous autumn apples

Favourite flourless chocolate cake

My favourite flourless chocolate cake, the perfect make-ahead dinner party pud

Super Fruity Muesli Bars

A super simple after school snack recipe packed full of goodness

Spicy turkey burgers with carrot courgette slaw

Dig in and get involved food, full of flavour but still super healthy

Summer fish traybake

A simple summery supper that is great for using up the glut of courgettes right now

Chia Oat Berry Breakfast Pudding

A make-ahead healthy breakfast that was the happy accidental result of sticking a load of good stuff in a pot and hoping for the best. If pudding for breakfast is your thing, this is definitely one to try

Raspberry Almond Muffins

The result of a last minute baking panic, these came out pleasingly well.. not overly sweet they make a great breakfast or after school option

Chewy Banana Flapjacks with Chocolate Topping

Chewy and chocolately, these are great for a after school pick-me-up or tea-time treat and if not completely guilt-free they do at least contain plenty of healthy and energising ingredients

Teriyaki Salmon, Sticky Soy roasted Aubergine and Coconut Rice

A great week-night supper for fans of Asian flavours. Simple to prepare and a real family favourite

Deeply dark espresso brownies

A more adult brownie, perfect for dinner party desserts- particularly if topped with salted caramel ice cream

Chuck it all in Harrisa Chicken

Chuck it all into one dish, stick it in the oven and bingo, a fabulously tasty meal for casual weekend entertaining or a family feast

Spicy Salmon with Springtime Salsa

A quick and easy lunch or light supper bursting with springtime flavours

Overnight Oats Three Ways

So simple to prepare ahead for a great start to the day, and easy to adapt to suit your own tastes

Healthier Banana Bread

A classic banana loaf recipe with a few healthy tweaks

Chipotle Chicken Black Bean Chilli

Healthy comfort food at it’s best – there’s nothing “dietish” about this bowlfood . Full of protein, low GI carbs and healthy fats, it’s nourishing, filling and delicious.

Three Ingredient Chilli Chocolate Mousse

This is the most basic possible chocolate mousse – so I feel it’s a treat that’s totally justifiable in its beautiful simplicity. Because the mousse itself contains no cream or added sugar it’s deliciously light and as desserts go, almost healthy! Make it your own by choosing what sort of chocolate you use – and…

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