Creamy Garlic Cauliflower
The creamy garlic sauce in this dish makes a very rich, low carb and filling side dish. This is an...
Low Carb Courgette Bread
This is between a bread and a cake and has no wheat flour or added sugar (it does have sugar...
Low Carb Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake
Spruce up cauliflower and broccoli with this simple cheese sauce.
Carrots with Orange & Cardamom
I’ve included this very simple recipe because I get asked for it all the time – carrots that keep their...
Bacon and egg muffins
These ‘muffins’ are a change from the usual eggs and bacon. They are filling and very low carb. A great...
Wholemeal scones
Bread has got some bad press in recent years and a diet containing white bread, which usually contains sugar and...
Best Hummus Recipe
This Hummus recipe couldn’t be easier to make and is healthier and more economical than shop bought versions. Chickpeas (also...
Lemon and Yogurt Cake
Natural yogurt, ground almonds and lemon zest give this cake a lovely flavour and a moist texture. I have used...
Tomato Salsa
This salsa is great with meat, fish, cheese and salads. Why not make extra and keep it in the fridge...
Cheesy Courgette Bake
This cheesy low carb courgette recipe makes an ideal lunch or supper dish. Courgettes are blood sugar friendly due to...
Christmas Tips
The Christmas holiday season is a challenging time for managing blood glucose levels. Stress, excitement, tiredness, hydration, recent hypos (in the past 48 hours), both basal (background) and bolus (quick-acting)...
Nigella’s Spruced Up Vanilla Cake
This amazing cake is so simple to make if you have one of the Nordic Ware Bundt cake tin. Even if you don’t have the tin (idea for next year….I...
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
This is a lovely warming soup to enjoy at any time. Pumpkins are low in calories, but high in Vitamins A, C, E and some of the B Vitamins. They...
Smoked Mackerel Pâté
This can hardly be called a recipe because it is simply smoked mackerel, cream cheese and lemon juice mixed together to give a nutritious and tasty pâté to dip vegetable...
Lentil Bolognese
This recipe is a great way to get vitamins, minerals, fibre, essential amino acids and flavonoids into your diet. It can be on the table in 45 minutes, stored in...
My favourite and most used ingredients – Peppers
Each day I am going to share one of my most used and favourite ingredients and tell you why I think they have contributed to my health and well being...
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Asparagus is in season so make the most of it! This creamy, gluten-free, low carb Asparagus soup is quick and easy to make.
Beef Rendang
This recipe has been adapted from Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison’s book ‘The Fast 800 Recipe Book’. It is quick to assemble but needs long, slow cooking and makes...
Holiday Soup for the soul!
It’s great to get away from it all but it’s important to get back on track when you get home. With a little planning and about 1 hour of your...
Devilled Eggs
This healthy snack couldn’t be simpler to make and there are no fancy ingredients to buy. Great with a salad for lunch or as a healthy party nibble. The carbohydrate...
Low Carb Courgette Bread
This is between a bread and a cake and has no wheat flour or added sugar (it does have sugar from the dried fruit), making it a delicious but low...
Hidden Carbs………..
Carbohydrate (carb) counting is a never-ending chore for people with T1 diabetes, unless we eat the same food every day. We all know bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, cakes, biscuits, fruit and...
Packed Lunch Ideas
Making your own packed lunch gives you control of what we are eating, can be more nutritious and is more economical. Here are a few ideas for healthy lunches on...
Smoked Paprika Baked Salmon
A quick and easy salmon recipe which can be eaten hot or cold. Great as a single portion dinner and it’s easy to add extra and have for lunch the...
Marinated Olives
Olives are a great low carbohydrate snack or starter. A great standby to have in your cupboard. They can be added to salads, lunch boxes and cooked meals. Olives have...
Bacon and egg muffins
These ‘muffins’ are a change from the usual eggs and bacon. They are filling and very low carb. A great way to start the day which will help keep blood...