I’ll be honest, I don’t like to use the word ‘diet’, especially on this blog – and so close to Christmas no less! I have recently decided to cut back though, ahead of the many, many, feasts I plan to endure during the festive period.. SO! I’ve been looking at alternatives to my favourite things! This Bhaji recipe is super simple, yummy, and keeps it … Continue reading Recipe | Healthy Onion & Carrot Bhajis
Image Source: Pexels.com Do you love this time of year, or are you one of those people who is already counting the days until the warm weather is back with us? Whichever one you are, this cold is unlikely to budge anytime soon. So let’s make the most of it! There are plenty of fun home cold weather activities you can do with the family, … Continue reading Collab | The Best Cold Weather Comfort Foods
Let’s be honest, whats NOT to love about a tower of cookies?? I admit, I almost didn’t want to share this recipe, in the hope that should their be a cookie contest with my friends – I would win hahaha! It seemed a little selfish though, so here we are! ❤ If you take out the mixed spiced, this is a really good basic recipe, … Continue reading Recipe | Yummy Spiced Cookies
Ingredients For the Cupcakes 1 Cup Plain flour 1/2 Cup Caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Milk 1 egg 1 tbsp butter, melted For the Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice Method For the cakes Pre-heat oven to 170C degrees and lightly grease your pan of choice (if making shaped … Continue reading Recipe | Vanilla Cupcakes, With Lemon Glaze
Ingredients 1 1/2 Scoops of banana protein powder 1 Tbsp Maca powder 1 Tbsp Honey Milk of choice – (I like to use Almond Milk – Add until you reach desired consistency) Method Add all the ingredients, including the milk. Top it off with 4 to 5 ice cubes for an extra-thick ice cold smoothie. Blend until smooth. Pour into tall glasses, travel mug or … Continue reading Recipe | Maca Smoothie
It’s been another busy week for me work wise. I’m so glad to have two solid days off and not having to do ANYTHING. I’ll admit I got to lie in on Friday though, which was just b-e-a-utiful. I’ve come to the decision that I am going to stop trying to plan out my weekend, and am going to ‘go with the flow’ – mainly … Continue reading Daily Favourites | Weekend Baking
Ingredients 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges Olive Oil, enough to coat the potatoes 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning For the Cajun seasoning 6 tbsps paprika 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tbsps ground black pepper 2 tbsp ground white pepper 2 tbsps garlic powder 2 tbsps onion powder 1 tbsps dried thyme 1 tbsps cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to … Continue reading Recipe | Cajun Spiced Potato Wedges
Ok, I apologise for the lack of originality in name – but it is super pink, and it is ‘barbie’ type shade haha. Ingredients 1/2 cup of banana protein powder 1 cup of raspberries (I admittedly usually use a good handful) 1 cup of natural yogurt Milk of choice – (I like to use Almond Milk – Add until you reach desired consistency) Method … Continue reading Recipe | Barbie Pink Smoothie
Ingredients Serves 3-4 500g Diced Beef 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 100g Pancetta, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Small glass of Red Wine 1 can diced tomatoes 400ml Beef stock 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano Salt, pepper & sugar to season Method Heat the … Continue reading Recipe | No fuss Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew
1/Yes I did unintentionally match my top to my smoothie… Haha! Ingredients 1 Tbsp Karob Powder 1 Banana 1/2 Avocado 1/2 cup Cashew Nuts Milk of choice – (I like to use Almond Milk – Add until you reach desired consistency) Method Add the Karob powder, banana, avocado, nuts and milk. Top it off with 4 to 5 ice cubes for an extra-thick ice cold … Continue reading Recipe | Karob Smoothie
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