For many people, January is about getting back on the health wagon after the indulgences of Christmas, whether that be hitting the gym hard, making an effort to eat healthily or cutting out booze for a while (Dry January, anyone?). It can be a challenge to stay motivated, especially when it’s so cold and grim […]
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Pear, Cranberry & Walnut Goats’ Cheese Tart
For those of you looking for an alternative to cow’s milk, have you ever thought about trying goats’ milk products – not just milk and cheese, but plenty of other interesting products to enjoy? Say hello to Cheshire-based goats’ milk producer Delamere Dairy, offering an award-winning range of speciality products to address the demand for […]
AO & Beko Eat Like a Pro Campaign – Healthy Family Meals
Did you know that a staggering 70 million children worldwide now suffer from obesity? That’s pretty shocking. Living a healthy lifestyle – not just short-term fads and trends – is something I’m extremely passionate about, even more so now that I’m a mum and have my own family. Eating well and exercising needn’t cost the […]
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Veggie ‘Pulled Pork’ BBQ Nachos
Back in autumn last year, I created a recipe in collaboration with Jack Daniel’s using their delicious BBQ sauces. This time round as part of their latest campaign, I’ve gone down the veggie route to show off how versatile the products and how easy it is to cook with them. While BBQ sauces are mostly associated […]
Zesty Salmon Buddha Bowl
Although I’m not the biggest fish eater, I enjoy eating salmon occasionally – it has to be a chunky, juicy fillet served with plenty of flavour and different elements to the dish. That’s why I was excited to partner up with The Saucy Fish Co. to feature their hero product, Salmon with Chilli, Lime and […]
Baked Eggs & Garlic Sweet Potatoes
I’m back again with a delicious new brunch recipe that’s quick and easy to make. This time I’ve used Strong Roots products – a relatively new brand offering an innovative, delicious and nutritious range of vegetables and plant based meals to help those with busy lifestyles cut corners in the kitchen and enjoy healthy food […]
Strong Roots Easter Feast: Veggie Toad in the Hole
If you’re on the look out for quick, convenient and healthy foods when time is short but you still want to eat well, award-winning brand Strong Roots should be on your radar. Last year I worked with these guys (check out my Veggie Chilli-Loaded Sweet Potato Fries and Squidgy Avocado & Walnut Protein Brownies recipes!) […]
Vegan Courgette, Pea & Spinach Pesto Risotto
To coincide with World Vegan Month I was invited to create a recipe using Sacla’s new free-from pesto. Now I don’t know about you but I absolutely ADORE the stuff – red, green, I really don’t mind, I just love the rich, powerful flavour of this kitchen cupboard staple. While many pesto sauces contain Parmesan […]
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First Street’s Lean, Speedy Kettlebell Kitchen
‘Healthy, clean, nutritious fast food.’ That’s the mission of Kettlebell Kitchen, the brainchild of crossfit lover Carley Jones who was frustrated with the lack of tasty, convenient and healthy fast food on offer to support her training. On a crusade to transform the fast food industry and show how pizzas, burgers and shakes can be […]
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Smokey Sausage Autumn Casserole
I’m really into anything with a smokey, rich BBQ flavour right now, so when Jack Daniels got in touch about working on a winter warmer recipe using their sauces, this came at the right time for my cravings. Available in five flavours, they are all the perfect addition to any cook’s store cupboard and work […]
Organic: Feed Your Happy
‘Organic. Feed Your Happy’ has launched this month and is all about encouraging people to share food that makes them happy. Organic means high standards of animal welfare, fewer pesticides, no artificial additives, no GM ingredients, preservatives or routine use of antibiotics – so surely that will help to make us feel good on the […]
Goodlife: Changing perceptions of ready meals
When it comes to ready meals, the words ‘high sugar’, ‘high salt’, ‘processed’, ‘refined’ and ‘junk’ can spring to mind; but that’s something Goodlife are aiming to change with the launch of their new healthy, fresh and delicious options on the market. Say hello to their two vegetarian-friendly meals – Vegetable Masala and 3 Bean […]
Veggie Chilli-Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
I’m sure many of us are keen to hunt down quick, convenient and healthy foods when time is short but we still want to eat well. Although I’m not usually one for ‘convenience foods, when award-winning brand Strong Roots got in touch with their mission to ‘revolutionise frozen food’, I was intrigued. Having just launched […]
Classic Shepherd’s Pie
It’s great to support local businesses and produce, so when Creamline Dairies got in touch about working together I was keen to get on board. A family-run business going for over 70 years and with a foundation built on local products and community in the North West, Creamline have recently launched #bestoflocal which allows you […]
HelloFresh: Flavour Generator Challenge
If you’ve not heard of HelloFresh (where have you been?) they are the leading global provider of fresh food at home, aiming to provide each household with the opportunity to enjoy wholesome home-cooked meals with no planning, no shopping and no hassle required. Whether you are a cooking novice, have no time or just want […]