Buffet

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...

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...

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...

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 Philadelphia cheese, while unconventional, keeps...

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...

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 first guarantees a crispy coating,...

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...

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 hummus which is rich in...

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...

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 your sugar intake, substitute some...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

Smoked cheese and thyme sablés

Best served as a vegetarian canapé with a side of chutneys. These melt-in the-mouth biscuits are super easy to make and take just 10 minutes to cook. The smokiness comes...

Chocolate chip cookies

Everyone has a favourite cookie recipe – and this is mine. Crisp on the outside yet slightly gooey in the middle, these cookies are incredibly moreish and make for a...