Healthy Recipes
There is something really special about sharing healthy, great meals and recipes with family and friends.
Festive Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a great Italian dessert but do try my version. It has half the calories, sugar and sodium, a 10th of the saturated fat and 3 x the dietary fibre of the original recipe. Read more
Caribbean Citrus Spiced Akaroa Salmon
Salmon is highly nutritious and packed full of flavour. This recipe was kindly provided by chef Tony Smith is full of lively flavours and refreshing, just the thing for warmer weather Read more
Lea’s Fish Chowder
If you are needing a one pot meal then this hearty fish chowder is cheap to make and easy. Fine tune the chilli to suit your palate. Use fresh or canned fish to suit your budget. Read more
Orange, date and walnut muffins
Muffins make a great in- between meal snack with less sugar, fat and salt but more dietary fibre than biscuits or cakes. I hope you will give these a try. Read more
Cervena Vension Salad with Rocket and Beetroot
Venison is a versatile, lean meat which even in small amounts is highly nutritious. Mince for meatballs/meatloaf/ bolognaise, BBQ racks, shanks, leg/rump etc there’s lots of uses Read more
Cioppino (Fish stew)
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to serve fish then do try this Italian American (fish stew) known as Cioppino, from San Francisco. It’s surprisingly good. Read more
Christmas fruit balls
If looking for a Christmas treat with less fat and sugar than a traditional rum ball, then do try this recipe. Omit the alcohol for an occasional lunch box addition or after sport snack Read more
Banana pancakes with berries
If you are looking for a nutritious breakfast or snack for children these banana pancakes could just be the answer.The recipe can also be easily adapted if you have food allergies. Read more