Posts in “Quick meals”
Bish Bash Bosh Lentil And Spinach Curry
Ever wanted to be like Jamie Oliver or the Body Coach in the kitchen? You know, where you just throw and drop ingredients into a pan and ‘bish bash bosh’ you have your meal? Yeah, me too! The thought of not having to weigh ingredients or keep an eye on the time really appeals to […]
Read articleButternut Squash And Ginger Soup
This souper (sorry!) tasty soup went down a storm at last weekend’s residential boot camp so we thought we would share this recipe with you. This recipe for butternut squash and ginger soup serves 6 people. Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 thumb sized pieces […]
Read articleAdding Colour To Your Meals!
Have you ever considered what makes food so good? Why is something your favourite food? Is it purely because of its taste? It can’t be just taste surely! Your food has to LOOK appealing, it has to smell NICE, it has to sound TASTY before you go near it. Meals are so much more than […]
Read articleEasy Egg Muffins
Do you struggle with getting breakfast in? Always on the go and need something you can grab from the fridge and eat on the move, or take to work? It is not often you will see a health and fitness blog encouraging muffins into your diet. These egg muffins, however, are packed with protein, good […]
Read articleAubergine And Tomato Soup Recipe – Enjoy Cold or Hot!
This is a story about improvising – and what’s more, improvising successfully!! When I went to make my tea yesterday, I certainly hadn’t planned to make a roast aubergine and tomato soup! Most of all – I hadn’t thought about having cold soup! But have you ever had one of those days where you partner […]
Read articleHealthy Raspberry Recipes
We have been eating raspberries for the last two weeks in my house – and yet more and more fruit is ripening. I’ve eaten them raw and I’ve added them to my porridge – but what else can you do with them? Obviously I could freeze them, but then I’m still going to have to […]
Read articleHealthy Burger Recipes – Vegi vs Meat!
As I Personal Trainer, I understand the importance of a healthy, balanced diet BUT I also like to enjoy my food too! This means I like to make healthy versions of what some people would call a ‘bad food’. I’m a vegi and my husband is a carnivore so it often means I make two […]
Read articleIeuan’s Overnight Oats
Breakfast is the most important meal to kick-start the body after a long fast though the night, but also to keep those hunger cravings at bay throughout the day. My overnight oats breakfast (could also be used as a snack) is a great way to refuel and set you up for the day. This overnight […]
Read articleHealthy Meatball Recipes
As a personal trainer, I love recommending food and recipes which my personal training clients can make in bulk, it means they have a ready supply of food for lunches and evening meals – perfect if you have a busy lifestyle and don’t always have the time to slave away for hours in the kitchen. […]
Read articleIeuan’s Mediterranean Prawn Recipe
This Mediterranean Prawn recipe is a simple quick dish is perfect for making a large batch and preparing several meals for the week all in one go. It is a very tasty and filling mixture of fresh prawns, mixed vegetables, and rice and is super easy to prepare. For this Mediterranean Prawn recipe all you […]
Read articleDay On A Plate Recipe Challenge!
Something you may not know about me is that I used to LOVE Ready Steady Cook – and I’m not sorry! I went to see it live when it toured the country and I even applied to be on the show. Imagine my delight when one of my exams for my cooking diploma was in […]
Read articleIeuan’s Salmon and Eggs
Healthy eating does not have be complex and take a lot of time or money! This salmon and eggs dish is a favourite of mine and is very tasty. It is perfect for a simple lunch or evening meal. The ingredients are as follows: salmon fillet – 1 per person mixed leaf salad, tomatoes, – […]
Read articleBeetroot Humous & Spicy Chickpeas
Here are a couple of tasty snacks which I made last night – Beetroot Humous and Spicy Chickpeas and Butter Beans. Both take minimal effort which is a bonus! You can use both as snacks or you can use them along side your lunches. For example today I’ve paired the beetroot humous, which tastes amazing […]
Read articleChris’s Chunky Baked Eggs
You may find yourself with a lazy morning one weekend. If you’ve got 30 minutes free try this simple spicy brunch recipe of chunky baked eggs. You can keep these pretty well for a couple of days which is great if you don’t have a lot of time on the mornings and fancy a pre […]
Read articleIeuan’s Spicy Mexican Chilli
This spicy Mexican chilli is hugely tasty and surprisingly filling without overloading your plate with carbohydrate. It is a very easy dish to make and can be made into batches leaving you plenty to fill your week’s lunches and dinners. What’s better than a nice spicy chilli on a cold Winter’s night! All you […]
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