Healthy meatloaf
A healthier spin on a family favourite. Instead of using sausage meat, lean beef mince is layered with peppers and bulgur wheat and topped with...
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Picnic and buffet recipes
My top 25 Alfresco recipes for the summer and bank holiday weekend. You can find a selection of British classics with a healthy twist, like sausage rolls, pasta salads and wholemeal cheese and chive scones. The recipes are super simple and are guaranteed to please a crowd.
Cheese, thyme and smoked garlic scones
No afternoon tea is complete without some homemade cheese, thyme and smoked garlic scones. My version doesn't contain any butter and only takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook. I...
Peanut butter and cacao energy bars
Perfect for picnics, buffets or elevenses, these good-for-you energy bars are low in fat, free of added sugar and seriously addictive. The oats are mixed with peanut butter and Greek...
Butternut squash, halloumi and caramelised onion tart
Perfect for a picnic or buffet. My meat-free tart/quiche hybrid only contains a handful of ingredients and is topped with crispy sage, crunchy pecans and...
Apple pie spring rolls
Switch up your traditional spring rolls with these apple pie inspired filo parcels, which are spiked with walnuts, raisins and plenty of warming spices. Best served with Greek yoghurt for...
Vegan banana and raisin muffins
If you like banana bread, you’ll love these dairy-free breakfast muffins. The sweetness comes from the bananas and raisins which are rich in fibre and potassium. Diets which are high...
Borek parcels
A staple in Turkish cuisine. These filo parcels are filled with feta, spinach and garlic and are perfect for picnics or buffets. The addition of...
Healthy sausage rolls
A healthier version of everyone's favourite picnic snack. My recipe uses lean bacon and 5% pork mince, but the addition of caramelised onions keeps it moist and the panko breadcrumbs...
Turkish lahmacun
Pizza without cheese? OK, hear me out. A lahmacun is essentially a super-thin, crispy flatbread topped with minced meat but I've added my own twist by combining sumac-spiced shredded lamb...
Indian-spiced haddock goujons
These adult fish fingers are a reinvention of the classic school meal and accompanied by a zingy lime and mango raita. Baking the panko breadcrumbs...
Chocolate and beetroot traybake
Beetroot in a sweet treat? It sounds a little out there but beetroot and chocolate are best friends and the former helps to keep the traybake incredibly moist. By using...
Chocolate and banana bars
A healthy-ish sweet treat which is perfect for lunchboxes or as an on-the-go snack. They also freeze brilliantly, and the recipe can be adapted to substitute the chocolate for nuts...
Mixed nut and butternut squash filo pie
A festive inspired twist on a Moroccan pastilla. The vegetables take star billing and are mixed with lots of warming spices and a layer of...
Chicken nuggets
Recreate the classic school dinner of chicken nuggets and chips for an easy weekday dinner. Lean chicken breasts are coated with my super crunchy panko breadcrumbs, which are mixed with...
Spiced apple strudel
Packed full of fruit, nuts and Christmas spice. An apple strudel is basically a healthier version of an apple pie (it originates from Austria) and uses filo pastry rather than...
Best banana bread
A real family favourite. The key to a deliciously moist and sweet banana bread is to use the darkest, spottiest bananas possible. If you're watching...
Parsnip, carrot and onion bhajis
These guilt-free bhajis are super simple to make and contain more fibre-rich vegetables than any alternative you'll find at your local curry house. Baking them cuts the calories and helps...
Thai satay chicken kebabs
There are so many variations of satay chicken, but often they are high in saturates. My 'lighter' Thai version contains lean chicken breasts, as well as natural yoghurt rather than...
Tandoori chicken strips
If you like spice, you'll love these Indian-inspired chicken tenders with a panko and almond crumb. They make for a brilliant afternoon or late-night snack...
Mixed berry breakfast muffins
These are the ultimate fridge-raider muffins. I used a combination of blackberries, raspberries, tayberries and redcurrants which were past their best, but you can easily substitute for fresh or frozen...
Cheese and spring onion flapjacks
If you’ve got a glut of cheese in your fridge, use it to make these super-simple savoury flapjacks. They’re packed full of nutrient-dense seeds and freeze really well. Use jumbo...
Lemon Swiss roll with chia seed strawberry jam
My twist on a classic Swiss Roll is flavoured with lemon zest and filled with homemade chia seed strawberry jam which is lower in sugar...
Coronation turkey salad with rainbow rice
A healthier twist on coronation chicken. Instead of using mayonnaise, the sauce is made up of Greek yoghurt, curry powder and mango chutney. I used turkey as my protein of...
Korean corn ‘ribs’
One for the non meat eaters. These fibre-rich sweetcorn ribs are coated in a sweet and sticky gochujang marinade and take less than 15 minutes to cook in an air...
Banana and dark chocolate flapjacks
A healthy spin on a traditional flapjack. Natural sweetness is provided by bananas and medjool dates, which helps to keep the bars moist. Using dark...
Gammon orzo pasta salad
The perfect centrepiece for a picnic or buffet. The gammon is coated in a sticky orange and cranberry marinade, but you can use any marinade – or slow-cooked meat –...
Cheddar and chive scones
Perfect for a picnic or afternoon tea. These savoury wholemeal scones are spiked with garlic chives and contain a lot less saturated fat than shop-bought versions. They're also cheaper to...
Savoury vegetable galette
A healthier take on your traditional tart or pie. This free-form galette is filled with a butternut squash purée and caramelised red onions, then topped...
Rhubarb crumble muffins
Rhubarb can be a divisive ingredient but it's one of the easiest vegetables to grow and can keep for up to two weeks in the fridge. The temptation can be...
Sweet potato falafels
Tastier, healthier and cheaper than shop-bought versions, these fibre-rich falafels are baked, rather than deep fried, and are delicious served with pitta breads, salad or as part of a mezze...
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