Traditional Rich Cake
I used to make traditional fruit cakes for weddings and special occasions in a previous life. I really enjoyed icing and decorating the cakes and spent many hours mulling over...
Recipes
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...
Tea Brack
The Irish traditional Halloween or Barmbrack (bairín breac) contained various wrapped objects. The brack was carefully cut to avoid displaying the objects or charms, so that the recipient didn’t see they had...
Low Carb Seed & Wheat Bread
When I started experimenting with low carb bread recipes I was shocked at how low carb I could make them. All wheat bread contains a considerable amount of carbs, whether...
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...
Green Salad with Feta
This green salad is ideal as a light meal or a packed lunch. The feta cheese and nuts reduce the impact of the carbohydrate in the vegetables.
Baked white fish and spinach
Looking for a quick dinner idea? Fish is quick to cook, is a great lean protein and is carbohydrate free (no impact to blood glucose levels). I’ve cooked it with...
Savoury Pancakes
The tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday originates in ancient times when families had to use up flour, eggs and milk prior to lent, which starts the day after....
Beetroot salad
As well as being colourful and tasty, beetroot can lower blood pressure and help the liver to process toxins. This recipe is an ideal for a BBQ, side dish and...
Daube of Beef Provençale
Daube of Beef Provençale is a traditional French stew which is an ideal dinner party dish because it can be made ahead and improves by being left for a day...