Roasted Butternut Squash with Seeds & Dressing

Roasted Butternut Squash with Seeds & Dressing

This mouthwatering recipe features perfectly roasted butternut squash, crunchy seeds, and a delectable dressing that will zing your taste buds. A wholesome and satisfying dish that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Great to go with a barbecue. Be sure...
My food story, processed and fresh

My food story, processed and fresh

There’s been a lot of talk about processed foods recently, saying they’re not very good for us. I’ve just been talking to someone who has managed to start cooking from scratch. It was an interesting conversation. What she said was that when she looked at the recipes...
Beetroot and Apple Salad with Mint and Cucumber

Beetroot and Apple Salad with Mint and Cucumber

Ingredients 2 medium purple beetroots 1 medium eating apple, I used a Braeburn 2 inches of cucumber A handful of fresh mint. French dressing For the French Dressing – this will make extra but it keeps for ages 300 ml olive oil 100 ml apple cider vinegar 1tsp...
My diabetes story

My diabetes story

As many of you know already I am not a diabetic, so what am I doing helping people to manage their sugar habits? I’ll tell you. I trained as a nurse in London in the 1980s. Diabetes was one topic I really didn’t get, I couldn’t work it out so you can imagine how I...
Quinoa and Fennel Salad

Quinoa and Fennel Salad

Serves 4-6, Preparation and cooking time 20-25 minutes Ingredients 2 medium fennel bulbs 150g white quinoa 250g Broad beans, peas and edamame beans from M&S or Waitrose You can use just peas, edamame or broad beans, I like the mixture. 3 limes – Juice of 1...