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Vegetable Ricotta lasagna

Vegetable Ricotta lasagna...

This recipe came from what was in the fridge at the time and turned out to be really wonderful. The balsamic vinegar on the tomatoes leaves you with a fanatastic sweetness in your mouth. Share/Bookmark
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Pork rib marinade

Pork rib marinade...

Pork Ribs This is a classic pork rib marinade that is pretty close to what a lot of butchers use. You can add more golden syrup if you like them a little sweeter. Use this as a base to perfect your own sauce. before we get strated, to get the meat tender and falling from the bone, boil the raw ribs in salted water for about 20 minutes and then let them cool before you marinate them. What you need 150ml tomato sauce 75ml...
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Winter beef stew

Winter beef stew...

There is nothing quite like a steaming beef stew in the winter and the real beauty is that you don’t need to spend ages in the kitchen. Its a meal in one pot that is seriously satisfying. Share/Bookmark
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Chicken paella

Chicken paella...

Poor mans paella is not wat it sounds like, its rich spicy and delicious and a treat on cold winter days. This recipe has become one of our favorites and it’s easy to make your own. Spice it or not, add what you really like. Share/Bookmark
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Traditional Moussaka

Traditional Moussaka...

Moussaka is traditional Greek food at its best. It’s a bit like a shepherds pie and gives that warm, “I’m home” feeling. The potatoes are optional and you may need to visit the gym or take a few fat burners but it will be well worth it. What you need 1 kg potatoes 1 kg eggplants slices into 1cm thick strips 500g beef mince 1 small onion chopped 1 tin tomatoes chopped and peeled 125ml red wine 125ml...
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Three bean salad

Three bean salad...

This is a perfect lunch that you can have if you feel you have been picking up a few pounds this winter. It’s nutritious and filling and is a weight watcher recommended recipe. What you need Ingredients 1 tin black beans 1 tin kidney beans 1 tin garbanzo beans Pinch of black pepper 1 small onion chopped 2 teaspoons mustard A couple of fresh thyme leaves 75ml fresh orange juice Squeeze of lemon Splash of water The...
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Chicken Normandy

Chicken Normandy...

Hearty and tasty with the most delicious gravy, you are going to need some crisp bread to finish it off. If you are feeling a little down in the winter season, the sweet but savory gravy will pick you up. What you need 1.5kg chicken pieces baby onions 200g button mushrooms halved Streaky bacon about 4 slices 1 apple cored and chopped 1/2 can apple cider (170ml) chicken stock – about 1 cup Salt and pepper to taste 1...
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Tandoori prawns

Tandoori prawns...

Tandoori prawns Tandoori prawns are a real treat and with the weekend coming up you are going to want to try this one. Depending on which Tandoori masala you use the colour will be slightly different so try making your own Tandoori Masala What you need 1kg peeled prawns tail-on lemon wedges for garnish oil Tandoori Marinade 3 teaspoons crushed garlic 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger 3 cups of plain yogurt 2 chilies crushed Juice...
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Apple fritters

Apple fritters...

These remind me so much of my childhood and I remember distinctly how they would be consumed the instant they came out of the pot. Definitely not for weight watchers, but then we all deserve a treat from time to time. This is an old fashioned recipe and Oh so well worth it. Share/Bookmark
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Chicken Balti

Chicken Balti...

Chicken curries can be spicy and hot or just spicy and delicious. Add as much or as little chili as you like but this simple curry will get your taste buds singing. Share/Bookmark
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Naan bread

Naan bread...

Naan bread A curry without Naan bread just isn’t the same. There is something about tearing off a little piece and mopping up all the remaining flavors, It’s well worth the effort. You may need a little help for your breath afterwards, but hey, it’s all about taste. This is an easy Naan bread recipe that you will be glad glad you tried. What you need 500g flour 1 packet dried yeast 6 tablespoons plain...
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Warm chicken salad

Warm chicken salad...

Warm chicken salad Chicken salad recipes are so varied and this chicken salad recipe is fantastic just as it is or you could make it your own by adding a few of your favorite ingredients. This is an old recipe which is just so simple and healthy, it will become your meal to make when you need to impress in a hurry. You can add a few strawberries or orange pieces, just go to town and make to your own taste. What you need 4...
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Chicken Kiev

Chicken Kiev...

Chicken Kiev Chicken Kiev is all about garlic, lots and lots of garlic. Its a recipe that you will either love or hate so if you are a garlic lover and not too worried about your breath, go ahead, you will love it. The chicken is coated and crisp with a succulent meat stuffed with gralic and parsley… Yummy. What you need 4 chicken breasts 100g butter Palm of chopped parsley 2-3 teaspoons chopped garlic breadcrumbs corn...
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Creamy bacon penne

Creamy bacon penne...

Creamy bacon penne This is a rich and sticky pasta sauce with smoky bacon and plenty of parmesan. This is such a simple yet rich pasta recipe you will want to print it and keep it for the future. It’s not a pasta recipe for weight watchers but OH so good. You may also like the Penne arrabiata. What you need 100g finely chopped smoked bacon 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon butter 250ml milk 100ml cream 350g dry penne...
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