Recipe: Thai Massaman Curry
We’re a bit obsessed with Thai-inspired flavours after going out for an amazing Thai meal recently (check out our Thai green soup recipe). This Thai massaman curry recipe is delicious when made with chicken, but will work well with pretty much any meat, especially beef. Some recipes add peanuts, but this bulks up the calories […]
Recipe: Thai green soup
Soup has a bad rep as being one of those things that is best when it can serve an army and when it takes ages to make. We’ve been known to make soup that simmers on the hob for hours, no lie. This recipe for Thai green soup could not be more different – it takes […]
Recipe: Gochujang Korean Pork
This week we discovered gochujang paste, which is a fermented Korean hot pepper paste, and basically it’s so tasty we’re moving to Korea. We’ve slathered it on pork to make an amazing low-cal gochujang Korean pork recipe. You can buy this paste in most major supermarkets (we’ve seen in it Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Asda) and […]
Recipe: Fire chicken
Today’s recipe is called fire chicken for a reason – it will set your mouth on fire. Probably. Based on an African chicken dish, this dish really packs a punch but is lower in fat than the original. It’s really not for the faint of heart, but if you’re a lover of hot food it’ll […]
Recipe: Giant Italian meatballs
The holy grail of recipes when you’re trying to lose weight are the ones that manage to be filling, satisfying, simple to do and quick to make. Oh, and they’ve got to be low in cals. And delicious, obviously. Asking too much? No, but when you find these recipes, grab hold of them and make […]
Recipe: Watermelon slush
As the weather hots up and everyone starts reaching for the ice cream, it can leave you wondering WTF you can have that will cool you down, not break the calorie bank and which is (most importantly) equally as nice as a Cornetto. Say hello to our watermelon slush, which is one of those ridiculously […]
Recipe: Almond and goji berry bites
These tasty almond and goji berry snacks are great to keep on hand or in a desk drawer when hunger pangs strike. They also make a great pre-or post-workout snack, for those days when you’re rushing from the office to the gym and need something light. Just a square or two is enough to leave […]
Recipe: Chimichanga beef burritos
Spicy beef, crispy tortillas, chunky guac and sour cream come together in this delicious recipe for chimichanga beef burritos. Despite the long list of ingredients, making this Mexican treat couldn’t be simpler and if you keep your kitchen fully stocked with jars of spices, and wraps in the freezer, then you can have this ready […]
RECIPE: Low calorie hot cross bun doughnuts
Looking for a low calorie hot cross bun? Let’s raise the stakes a little: how about a low calorie hot cross bun doughnut? A 100 calorie hot cross bun doughnut? Oh yes. With Easter just around the corner and sweet treats just about everywhere you look, there’s no need to feel like you are missing […]
Recipe: Guinness beef ribs with colcannon mash
Happy St.Patrick’s Day! Have you ever cooked with Guinness? It lends itself extremely well to cooking, especially when paired with beef, giving it a great depth of flavour. Guinness is also surprisingly low in calories – with 155 calories per 440ml, compared to 127 calories per 440ml can of Bud Light, it can also be […]