Harissa is a delicious spicy chili paste that is originally North African, Tunisia to be precise. It’s commonly used as a dip, marinade, or to added in dishes like stews to add vibrant red color and heat.
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Brown stew chicken is a well known and loved Caribbean dish. Eaten throughout many of the English speaking Caribbean countries. This dish boasts of a sweet and spicy flavour and it’s typically eaten with rice and peas.
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This recipe comes from my love of having sweet and spicy flavours in meats. It’s a very simple recipe that can be used and will work very well on fish also.
I’m a massive fan of mango and it’s one of the fruits I tend to consume on a daily basis. In fact mango is actually known as king of the fruits in some countries and I personally couldn’t agree more. Not only does it taste great (when ripe) but studies have linked mango and its nutrients to health benefits
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This recipe is a ‘I don’t have time to took but I will cook’ kind of recipe. It’s really simple, quick - ready in no more than 30 minutes and will leave you satisfied.
The recipe does not use any dairy or meat based stocked, therefore making it very easy to make if you are a vegetarian or vegan. You can also substitute the prawns for another protein and it will taste just as great.
This recipe is an easy one pan no mess no fuss but full of flavour and will have you going back for more. The zesty lemon flavours followed by the kick of heat from the chilli as well the all the lovely juices that flow down and cover the potatoes.
Perfect for a Sunday lunch or dinner where you can pop it in the oven and put your feet up whilst you let the oven do the work.
No pasta? Don’t worry let’s use sweet potatoes instead! This is lean turkey mince in a tomato sauce with layers of baked sweet potatoes, let’s call this a sweet potato lasagna with a twist!
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This is a fast, delicious and minimal effort way to achieve a meal that is pretty much restaurant quality. Seasoned with fresh ginger, spring onions and dried herbs this marinade will have you wanting more!
I love the use of ginger in my foods, not only because of the punch and volume it adds to foods but also because of the health benefits associated to consuming it regularly.
A delicious healthy vegan meal that will most definitely keep you so satisfied you won’t miss not having meat one bit.
This recipe is very straight forward, easy and you can make it as complex ad you want by adding more of your favourites you are likely to find in stews
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This recipe is a quick and easy, perfect if you fancy meatballs but rather than using pork or beef you want something more lean. Turkey meat is high in protein & low in fat. This is also perfect for those who have a gluten and dairy intolerance.
Read MoreWhy order a greasy take out when you can make yourself some of these delicious guilt free crispy baked wings that are full of flavour, extremely moorish and will satisfy that Friday night take out cravings.
Read MoreThis recipe is one of my favourite easy and quick go to’s. I tend to have with with some baked Sweet potatoes or roast plantains. After a long day it’s so ideal when your dinner can be made in one pan, everything cooked at the same time and it’s super convenient because you don’t have tonnes of washing to do as well!
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The high amount of potassium found in plantains are essential for maintaining the cell and body fluids that control your heart rate and blood pressure.
Plantains are also a good source of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). A cup of sliced plantains gives you roughly 34 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA). This vitamin helps decrease homocysteine levels which are often associated with coronary artery disease and stroke.
Plantains contain roughly 32 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin C in a single cup. This vitamin acts as an antioxidant and helps build up your immune system.
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Sometimes you need to make something delicious, filling, healthy and you need it quick! If that’s what you’re looking for look no further!
This recepie will take not longer than 15 minutes to make, it’s a bit of a cheat considering you are using a ready made pasta sauce. However it’s delicious and a healthy go to dish after a busy day working.
The sacla fiery chilli pesto has to be my favourite of all their pesto pots. I really wansnt expecting it to be that ‘fiery’ or full of so much flavour other than the heat.
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