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Aubergine & Roasted Garlic Salad

This salad began life (in my head) as a dip. Roasted aubergine and tomato blitzed together with roasted garlic, tahini and sprinkled with pomegranate and fresh herbs but I couldn’t bring myself to blitz it…it just tasted too good. So I made it into a salad again and again and again! One day I might actually blitz it and I’m sure it will be delicious….. if you try it…let me know.

Fish Tacos with Pickled Red Onion

Spicy fish, crunchy slaw and tart pickled onions all come together in a soft tortilla wrap to make these Cod Tacos totally delicious. If you haven’t made pickled onions before, you’ll be surprised how easy they are.

Cod is a great source of lean protein and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

If you enjoy these as much as we do…. I’d really appreciate it if you would leave a comment below.

Thanks,

Judianne

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Fattoush Salad

This is a fresh, crunchy middle eastern salad that can be as basic as tomato, cucumber, onion and croutons or you can add a few extra delicious flavours….. zaatar pitta chips, parsley, red onion, lemon etc. and you have this one.

You can add other extras too if you like…olives, preserved lemon, coriander, sesame seeds…..

If you enjoy it as much as we do, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW.

Thanks,

Judianne

Sticky Fingers Hack

Do your fingers get sticky when you’re rolling balls of dough, falafel, chicken balls, rice etc….. Watch this quick video to find an easy way to stop food sticking to your fingers

Let me know what you think when you try it

Love,

Judianne

Apple & Berry Strudel

OMG! I forgot the strudel. I opened the oven to see how burnt it was and actually it was wonderfully golden and crispy and the apple was soft and sweet….. interesting! Well they say you learn best by making mistakes…so I’ve said cook it for approx 40 mins but if you have a bit more time….. don’t worry about leaving it in for a bit longer (just check it doesn’t burn)

Anyway….. if you’re looking for a dessert that has no refined sugar, tastes delicious and provides one of your 5 a day you’re in the right place. Make this Apple & Berry Strudel… it’s delicious

If you enjoy this as much as we do, I’d love it if you could write a comment below.

Thanks,

Judianne

Cheesecake Pots

These Cheesecake Pots make a delicious dessert, snack or breakfast.

They are made with a layer of crunchy homemade granola, a layer of creamy light whipped yoghurt and cream cheese and topped with fruit. I like mixed berries and passion fruit.

It’s super easy to make and the extra granola can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack and lasts for ages in a sealed container.

Dairy foods are a great source of calcium (healthy bones) and Vitamin B2 (helps the body to release energy from foods)

If you enjoy these as much as we do, I’d love it if you could leave a comment below.

Thanks,

Judianne

Mushroom Noodle Broth

I don’t really know what to say except make this Broth. It’s totally delicious. If you like mushrooms – You won’t regret it.

It’s inspired by an Itsu recipe and then I added a few things. It’s got protein (tofu) carbs (noodles) & lots of veg (mushrooms, edamame, spinach) so it’s a meal in a bowl. Warming, filling, delicious.

If you enjoy it as much as we do, I’d really apprecaite it if you could leave a message below.

Thanks,

Judianne

Sweetcorn and Spinach Fritters

What’s the best way to get kids eating vegetables they don’t like?

Grate them or cut them up, mix with eggs, flour and milk and fry them – magically turning them into delicious fritters/latkes

But I don’t like spinach/courgettes/kale/sweet potato????

Try them like this – you might be surprised….

Butter Bean Dip

Do you like Butter Beans?
(Shhh…I’m not a big fan)
But….I do try to find ways to eat different foods that might not be my favourite. So I’ve been experimenting with Butter Beans and this recipe is my favourite way to eat them. It’s seriously quick and easy to make too.
 
This Butter Bean Dip is a good source of plant based protein, as well as fibre (which many of us need to eat more of) 
Serve it on crackers, toast or with crudites 

It’s only available to my subscribers, so if you’re a subscriber……just type in the password that I sent you and its yours. If you’re not yet a subscriber… just sign up on the front page of my website and you’ll get access to this lovely recipe and all the other subscriber only recipes.
Hope you like it as much as I do.
Thanks,
Judianne

Sumac & Za’atar Cook-a-Long

Sunday May 9th at 4-5.45pm

Do you cook a lot with SUMAC & ZA’ATAR? or have you never heard of them? Or maybe you’ve bought a jar of sumac or za’atar that is now sitting in the cupboard?
Well….our next Cook-a-Long, on Sunday 16th May from 11-12.45 ish (note different time) will be 5 delicious recipes using Za’atar & Sumac.
 
For those who don’t know, Sumac and Za’atar are Middle Eastern herbs/spices that taste fabulous. Sumac is a tangy spice with a sour lemony flavour. Za’atar is a delicious herb mix made from sesame seeds, sumac, oregano. thyme, cumin & coriander
 
You can choose to make all 5 dishes and you’ll have both lunch and dinner sorted (plus maybe Monday’s lunch & dinner too) or leave one out and just watch me for that recipe.
Each dish will be for 2, 3 or 4 people so nothing needs to go to waste and you can reduce quantities too if that helps.
 
We will be making: –

1) Sumac & Pomegranate Chicken – This is soooo good. It’s sweet and tart roast chicken served with a rich onion sauce sprinkled with fresh herbs, pine nuts & pomegranate seeds. It looks fabulously colourful too. If you are vegetarian – substitute the chicken for cauliflower steaks
2) Za’atar Chick Pea Salad – super quick to make – great for veggies – its herby, sharp, creamy and delicious
3) Za’atar Plaice – Another really quick dish –  A great way to add flavour to your fish
4) Sumac Tabbouleh – Tabbouleh with a hint of citrus

5) Sumac & Pitta Chips on Fattoush Salad – The pitta chips don’t last long in this house. Great as a snack, replacement for crisps and perfect on top of a Fattoush Salad

If you’d like to join us, do sign up.
Just transfer £15.00 to paypal.me/qhfm and I’ll email you the list of ingredients and utensils that you need and the zoom link

Hope to ‘see you’ there,
Thanks,
Judianne