Recipes for Diets
« Previous EntriesBeef & Potato Hash Browns
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Earlier this year I posted a recipe the way I like to prepare Potato Hash Browns. Funnily enough, after keeping track of Greedy Gourmet’s statistics, this potato recipe is one of the most popular on the website. Now I’d like to present to you the meat lover’s version. Let me tell you how this recipe […]
Leek & Bacon Risotto
Saturday, July 5th, 2008The way I became skilled at cooking was to follow tonnes of recipes. Most of the time I made a little discovery while preparing a meal; whether it was how to use an exotic ingredient, a new method of cooking an ingredient or simply finding a match made in flavour heaven. Cooking is an exciting […]
Apple & Pistachio Danish Braid
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008For the first time I read the new recipe for the month of The Daring Bakers, I got excited. No fancy schmancy cakes with lots of layers and different fillings or bizarre frozen cheesecake lollies. No, this challenge’s end result I was actually keen to eat. Unfortunately, it had to wait a while because we […]
Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Raisin & Couscous Salad
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008One of the things I love about roast chicken is its versatility; so much so that leftovers can be transformed into a totally different meal. Take this salad for example. Cool and refreshing, not to mention easy and quick to make; ideal for a hot summer’s day or for taking to work to gobble up […]
Creamy Pea Soup
Friday, June 20th, 2008You are hungry, but in a hurry. You want something simple, yet a tad extravagant. It should be easy, but must impress even the fussiest guests. Voila! Here’s your solution. Only two ingredients are needed in this soup. By the way, did I mention TWO??? Salt and pepper don’t count! Believe it or not, this […]
Roasted Pumpkin, Red Peppers & Onions with a Sweet Balsamic and Mustard Dressing on a bed of Couscous
Sunday, June 15th, 2008Phew, now that was a mouthful to type. The title looks as if it was an item borrowed from a fancy schmancy restaurant menu, but let me reassure you this is a dead easy recipe to prepare, ultra healthy and to top it all it tastes divine! Sod any decadent dessert and serve me this […]
Crunchy Rough Scottish Oatcakes
Saturday, June 14th, 2008A while back I decided to cut wheat from my diet for a whole year. One of the first things I did was stock up on oatcakes. They do make life a little bit easier and you can still enjoy your favourite toppings like Smoked Salmon Pâté or cheese on them. When Gabriel started eating […]
Leek-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a Creamy White Wine Sauce
Monday, June 2nd, 2008As much as these chicken rolls were a joy to eat, it is a bit tedious to make, so reserve this recipe for when you want to impress your guess (not without practising first though!). One thing I love about the internet is that it is so easy to obtain information. A quick search on […]
White Opéra Cake with Lemon Butter Cream, White Chocolate Mousse & Almonds
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Sometime last year while browsing some food blogs I came across The Daring Bakers. Like some secret cult their website is closed to non-members and after some digging for info (to no avail) I decided to join them. The curious kid in me just had to know what they were all about and I sorely […]
Gorgonzola & Pine Nut Pasta
Monday, May 26th, 2008Dieters, look away! Just staring at these pictures will make you put on a few pounds. Cheese, cream and nuts; it’s every fat-phobic person’s nightmare. And for the non-dieters out there? Heaven! This dish takes just half an hour to prepare, ideal for week nights. After devouring your bowlful and licking out the saucepan […]
Goat’s Cheese and Walnut Salad
Friday, May 23rd, 2008The British weather gods have taken pity on its pale-skinned inhabitants down below and decided to send a bit of warmth and sunshine in our direction. Yay! Off comes the men’s shirts (ick!), out comes the barbecue paraphernalia (weeee!) and salads get served somewhere in-between (yum!). This is my entry to the fourth instalment of […]
Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Friday, May 9th, 2008Wow, for the past few days I’ve actually seen the sun. Bright blue, clear skies with warm rays of sunshine beating down on this green little island. Imagine that. What better excuse than to take the dogs for a walk, let Gabriel go for a swing and me getting some fresh air and exercise. And […]
Pea & Egg Fried Rice
Monday, May 5th, 2008If there is one thing I learned from making egg-fried rice it is that the rice should be stone cold. At first I used to boil the rice, then immediately fry it. The results were a bit mushy and not so satisfying. Also, don’t fret if you don’t have a wok. Our last wok’s non-stick […]
New Potato & Dill Salad
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Like any human being my personality and behaviour are marked with idiosyncrasies. One of them is when I was a child I used to love growing herbs. Lots of them; from lemon balm to sage. You see, herbs aren’t just any plants. They don’t just stand there looking pretty with a flower or two, but […]
Pumpkin, Almond & Cinnamon Muffins
Monday, April 28th, 2008With entries for this month’s SnackShots streaming in I started feeling a little bit uneasy. It just wouldn’t be kosher for the hostess not to take part as well, right? So here is my entry in all its glory and very healthy indeed.
Little Gabriel loves these muffins, even though he has no molars to […]
Pan-fried Soy & Honey Prawns
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008A few months ago I raved about my little discovery and shared my favourite prawn recipe. Now, here’s another one with an Eastern twist to it. Yes yes, I know. I used soy sauce and honey AGAIN. Seriously though, it’s a classic combination that will make a dessert taste even better. Just kidding, but you […]
Soy & Honey Chicken Liver Salad
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with a salad? Fried, warm, cold or in pâtés; I like my versatile chicken liver in all shapes and sizes. Usually I underestimate the richness of this lovely offal and put more on my plate I could ever consume in one sitting. The […]
Goat’s Cheese, Sundried Tomato & Walnut Sandwich
Saturday, April 12th, 2008It has long been known that goat’s cheese and sundried tomatoes is a match made in heaven. Since I’ve been on a diet I miss this sandwich dearly. It’s hard to resist the creaminess of the goat’s cheese, tanginess of the tomato and crunchiness of the nuts. Yes, this sandwich has got a lot of […]
Baked Kabocha Squash & Butter Bean Soup
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008My love affair with the Kabocha Squash hasn’t ended. Our love is as strong as ever and I’m sure it will last a loooong time. Every week when Neil is out of sight at the supermarket I dawdle through the fresh produce section, I hear a “Psssst”. When I turn my head, there he is, […]
Tangy Honey-Glazed Shallots
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008What is not to love about this side dish? The slightly salty, sweet and sour flavours mingle, and tingle the tongue. The tiny onions are so tender that they almost instantly melt in your mouth. Visitors have to dive in quickly to get their share because when the Greedy Gourmet comes along it is highly […]
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