Healthy

This sweet potato and coconut milk soup is truly delectable thanks to some of my favourite whole spices and a perfect marriage of sweet and savoury flavours.

You can whip up this carrot and sweet potato soup in less than an hour. It's delicious, fresh-tasting and a perfect low-stress addition to soup season.

These cheddar and courgette patties are soft, light, and SO yummy. Perfect as a starter with tzatziki or even as a veggie burger.

This quick and easy chickpea curry is delicious and deceptively filling. It can be vegan or vegetarian, making it versatile and allergy-friendly.

I made this cheap and easy quorn chilli many times as a student and still whip it up today when I want something hearty yet light.

Roasted broccoli and indian spices are a match made in heaven. Seasoned with garam masala, garlic and ginger, these vegi morsels are perfect with raita.

This easy roasted courgette side dish with thyme, garlic and paprika is virtually effortless to make. It also requires hardly any ingredients.

These grilled bruschetta sandwiches, packed with fresh ingredients, are perfect for a quick nutritious snack or for dipping in soup.

I love to serve this easy yet indulgent side dish of leeks with nutmeg, white wine and cream with things like roast chicken or sausages.

These beginner-friendly oven roasted chicken thighs with wholegrain mustard are succulent, flavourful, & ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for lunch with veggies

These filling halloumi burgers with sweet chilli, sesame seeds and rocket salad are so good that I almost prefer them to "real" burgers.

I don't see nearly enough recipes for chicken curry with onion seeds. I have a real fondness for them and for smoked paprika, making this curry another indulgent combo of my favourite things.

This spiced dish with spinach and mushrooms is a real savoury delight to start your day with. It can easily be made vegan too.

This tangy caper sauce pairs nicely with mild fish like basa. However, being Scottish, I'm partial to serving it with smoked haddock for a pop of colour.

I love to rustle up these pan fried chickpeas for salad with kimchi and feta, or antipasti, or even to compliment curry or tagine. Perfect for beginner chefs.

After many years of making and loving this dish, I've found a whole host of simple and effective ways to make bangers and mash healthier. So here are my top 5!

All too often, recipes instruct us to only use the coriander leaves, meaning the coriander stalks & stems end up in the bin. Here's why I never throw mine away.

With so many plant milks on the market today, you may be asking Which Milk Alternative is right for me? If so, this comprehensive plant milk guide is for you.