This dish reminds me in a chapter of Gary Taubes 2009 book The Diet Delusion. He wrote how only a hundred years ago native South Polynesian islanders would live almost exclusively on fish and coconut disease free.
Read MoreA good burger is one of my guilty pleasures. After a hard Taiji training session with my teacher in Oxford I often find myself being pulled to five guys as my treat.
Read MoreIt would be hard to describe this post as a recipe. My chicken and avocado dish is more of a meal idea if you are following a bulletproof, keto or paleo style diet.
Read MoreThai green curry is unbelievably simple to make, yet many people struggle. As with all dishes the key is in the ingredients.
Read MoreThe fruit & nut pancake has been one of my breakfast or lunch staples for well over 8 years now.
Read MoreBanh Mi is a delicious Vietnamese sandwich that should be fresh, crunchy and zingy.
Read MoreI would love to have an authentic story behind this dish, but the truth is despite visiting three of Jamaica’s most popular towns the first time I tried goat curry was at the Turtle Bay Restaurant in Southampton.
Read MoreFor me, unless it’s been turned into sauerkraut, cabbage is normally so boring. That is until I discovered Nisha Katona’s recipe, Calcutta Tangled Greens from her book Mowgli Street Food. This turns boring greens into a zingy side dish.
Read MoreThis recipe is simple and shouldn’t take more then 30 minutes to prepare and cook. The curry has a lovely balance of zingy flavors from the fresh lime and ripe tomatoes with sweetness from the tamarind, honey and desiccated coconut.
Read MoreThis is another quick and simple recipe I learn’t while on a cooking course in Kerala, south Indian. For me the most important ingredients are fresh curry leaves, big fresh prawns and a good quality coconut milk.
Read MoreI remember the sous chef at Chewton Glen telling me once that a chef can be jugged by his tomato sauce. Although I am far from a chef I take real pride in my cooking, and have worked on my tomato sauce ever since.
Read MoreA simple, cheap, quick to make and healthy vegan curry. One of the main reasons for me coming back to this recipe again and again, is that my 2 year old daughter loves it! Anyone who has young children will know the challenge of getting them to eat veg. When covered in creamy spice the cauliflower goes down a treat!
Read MoreWhen I first made this chicken tikka masala from the Hairy Bikers Great Curries cook book, my wife said it’s the best curry she has ever tasted! Over the months I’ve tweaked the recipe, partly to further align with my nutrition philosophy and partly to get it closer to my personal taste. This is a real treat for the body and mind!
Read MoreIt takes some courage to suggest to a carnivore that a veggie burger can taste better than a beef burger.
In my humble opinion this beetroot and carrot burger is packed full of so much more flavor and leaves you feeling just as satisfied as a beef alternative.
We all need something sweet as the occasional pick-me-up and there is no reasons why it can’t be as healthy as it is delicious.
Read MoreThis quick and easy veggie curry is loaded with protein and fat to keep you full and happy. This is probably why my inspiration for this dish came from The Happy Foodie
Read MoreIf your looking to add more protein to your diet try swapping your morning porridge oats for quinoa. It’s higher in protein and contains a full amino acid complex making it great for people who follow a plant based diet or vegan way of life.
Read MoreMy wife, Linda’s banana and walnut cake is so easy to make and absolutely delicious in the afternoon with a cup of tea. I also have it for a bit of an energy boost pre-workout with a strong coffee.
Read MoreFitting more organic veg into your diet is always a good idea. The challenge can be to make veg based meals filling for more active people, like myself. This veg bake includes almond butter, cream and cheese to add some fat and sustained energy.
Read MoreThis vegan Mexican quinoa bowl is as easy to make as it is nutritious and tasty. The avocado garnish boots the fat content to keep you feeling full and loaded with a steady energy supply. The ingredients listed will make 4 good portions, perfect as part of a meal prep plan.
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