Recipe: Chorizo and red pepper soup
If you need something to warm you up at lunchtime, with its hints of Spanish paprika and roasted red pepper this simple soup is just the ticket. Recipe: Chorizo and red pepper soup Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Serves: 2 Nutritional info per serving Calories: 332 calories | Total fat: […]
Recipe: Simple spaghetti bolognese
Everyone has their favourite spag bol recipe, whether it be from a jar or made from scratch. This quick and simple spaghetti bolognese recipe does not disappoint, its packed full of flavour and is a real winner for when you need dinner done in a hurry. The beauty of this recipe is each portion contains 4 […]
Recipe: Beef and chorizo goulash
The thought of walking through the front door after a hard day’s work or training, smelling what can only be described as the inside of your granny’s house (if of course, she was Hungarian) is enough to banish away even the Mondayest of Mondays. Sometimes we all need a bit of comfort in our lives, […]
RECIPE: Mango salsa and turkey salad
This is another recipe that is perfect for making after the chaos of Christmas, in that lull between Christmas and New Year when there are turkey leftovers everywhere and you still feel stuffed after that epic Christmas dinner. Make this mango salsa and leftover turkey salad for lunch and feel positively angelic after all that […]
RECIPE: Leftover turkey pad thai
I’m a big fan of turkey (aren’t we all at this time of year?) and love a leftover turkey sandwich as much as the next person, but when you finally come out of your Quality Street-induced haze, you’re going to long for something light and healthy and here it is – the perfect thing to […]
Recipe: Pigs in blankets mac n cheese
When the coffee shop Christmas menus were first announced back at the start of November, there was one offering that stood out. Costa is doing a mac n cheese with pigs n blankets, and my first thought was YES. The calories aren’t so bad, clocking in at 632 cals for a box of cheesy, bacon-y […]
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 […]