A lot like spinach or beetroot leaves, chard offers a fantastically earthy and lovely bitter flavour when raw; and a milder, sweeter, iron-y flavour when cooked. And you can eat the stalks, too. We love the fact that chard can be used to balance and contrast more mellow flavours and textures – such as butternut […]
Purple sprouting broccoli cooks quicker than standard broccoli thanks to its leaner stalks and delicate florets. To prepare, simply trim the tough ends off before roasting, steaming, charring or boiling until tender – just be mindful not to overcook the florets as they need less time than the stalks (we like to split any particularly […]
But, what if we said all you need is an hour or two of prep to guarantee a week’s worth of healthy, low-effort, high-reward meals that are ready when you are? From brilliant breakfasts and lovely lunches to delicious dinners and super snacks, we’ve pulled together our favourite food-prep ideas that the whole family will […]
Whether you’re looking for healthy working-from-home lunch ideas or perfectly portable packed lunch inspiration, we’ve got you covered. From vibrant salads and comforting soups, to speedy fritters and flavour-packed pasta, you can stop settling for the same old sandwich day in, day out. Lunchtime just got a whole lot healthier, tastier and more exciting! Who […]
From hearty soups and stews to crunchy, bright salads and quick traybakes, you’re sure to find something exciting (and helpful) that you’ll come back to again and again. You can also swap in your favourite meat, fish, veg or pulses if that’s what you have; these are great principle recipes that are here to help. […]
We’ve rounded up our favourite 5-ingredient recipes that are ready in under 30 minutes, so you can take the stress out of weeknight cooking. These recipes prove that eating nutritious meals doesn’t need to be a faff – dinner, done! We all love a good carbonara and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s on the table […]
Thanks to its geography, there are some staple Mediterranean ingredients that cross borders and feature in most local cooking, including plenty of fresh fruit and veg, such as tomatoes, aubergines and lemons; garlic, onions and fresh, aromatic herbs; as well as extra virgin olive oil, nuts, super-fresh seafood, meat, and dairy products, such as yoghurt […]
Tahini’s rich, nutty flavour and creamy texture lends itself to all sorts of recipes. You can blitz it into a dip, dressing or marinade, bake it into sweet cookies and cakes, or simply enjoy spread on toast with a drizzle of honey. Like most nut butters and pastes, tahini has a relatively long shelf-life (always […]
We’ve rounded up six super little snacks to help you make healthy eating part of the school day. Have one of these fun and tasty treats ready when the kids get back from school and the thought of crisps or chocolate won’t even cross their minds!