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 […]
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One-Pan Crunchy Spicy Baked Eggs
In case you’ve missed it, I’ve recently developed some recipes for Rolla Granola: these dairy/gluten/refined sugar-free delicious Raspberry, Chocolate & Chilli Brownies and this not-so-naughty Nutty Salted Caramel Cheesecake. YUM. So that’s the sweet recipes covered, but what about using their savoury, paleo-friendly Sweet Potato ‘Neanderthal Nibbles’ variety? Let me introduce you to this super […]
Raspberry, Chocolate & Chilli Rolla Granola Brownies
I’m absolutely thrilled to have been working with the lovely Rolla Granola crew to produce some special recipes using their incredible granolas! Here’s the first out of three: these wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and no refined sugar treats are ideal for the chocolate fans out there – as well as those who like a bit of […]
Chilli Chocolate & Zesty Strawberry Jam Rice Pudding
Perhaps not my usual ‘super health focused’ post, but I’m always open to a challenge and I think it’s important to really highlight the ‘balance’ theme with a little bit of naughtiness too! Remember rice pudding? That dessert you had as a kid, in those Ambrosia pots to go in your lunchbox? Say hello to […]
Chocolate Chunk Chilli Cookies
So, with an array of exciting new ingredients to play with, I thought I’d throw them all together to create these delicious cookies with a bit of a kick thanks to the addition of a little chilli. YUM. No dairy, no gluten, no refined sugar – yet absolutely bursting with flavour, these are definitely the […]
Round-up of my Homeserve #KetchupCreations Challenge
I’m not one to pass up on a food opportunity, so when I was contacted by Joe Blogs Network on behalf of Homeserve about the launch of their new lifestyle blog, Ketchup, I was intrigued. The company wanted to enlist the help of bloggers to spread the word by choosing from six different ketchup recipes […]
Colourful Chilli, Ginger & Tamari Beef Bowl
Enjoying beef in your diet doesn’t have to mean being high in fat calories. This is where MuscleFood’s extra lean beef mince comes in handy, offering 124 calories and 4.2g of fat while providing 21.7g of protein per 100g, not a bad deal at all. Juicy, free range and 100% British, you can’t go wrong […]
Roasted Squash & Chickpea, Feta and Pomegranate Salad
I love warm salads in the colder months, and this particular recipe combines the wonderful warming flavours of cinnamon and paprika, used to coat roasted squash and chickpeas. Honestly, your kitchen will smell INSANE when they’re cooking. Coupled with kale, leeks, feta and pomegranate seeds, plus a dressing with my secret weapon ingredient: Urban Chutney (seriously, […]
Sweet Potato Nacho ‘Burrito’ Bowl
Mexican food happens to be one of my favourite cuisines thanks to the husband’s influence. Anything that combines a smoky chipotle sauce with a bit of a kick works wonders for me, so I thought I’d put my pack of MuscleFood extra lean chicken mince to good use and immerse it in these flavours. I was […]
Getting #CayenneHappy with Nix&Kix drinks
Thanks to James’ guest post on the benefits of including chillies in your diet, it was a delight to hear from the guys at Nix&Kix, a fruity cayenne tonic brand based in London run by Julia and Kerstin – ‘two girls on a mission to get you cayenne happy!’ “We love chillies so much, which […]
Chilli Peppers: Health Benefits, Flavour Enhancers and Happiness Boosters
A guest blog post by @IamTheHiggster. If you know me, you’ll know that I am an absolute chilli addict. SpamellaB and I have a collection of hot sauces, dips, pickles and powders that we love to use in our cooking; everything from Tabasco to Naga (Ghost Pepper) “Death Sauce”. I spend ages trying to perfect […]
Raw Chocolate, Lime & Strawberry Tabasco Chilli Cheesecake
This raw dessert is a bit of a show-stopper and offers an amazing taste sensation, with its chocolate ‘biscuit’ base, creamy and tangy avocado and lime filling, topped with a tingy strawberry layer spiked with Tabasco Pepper Sauce. Full of healthy fats, no added sugar and some superfoods thrown in there, this guilt-free treat can […]