Ah, the joy of dieting.
Spicy Low-Fat Potato Wedges with Mint Raita
Thursday, 15 September 2011 By 5 Comments
Porcini Mushroom Rubbed Rump Steak
Tuesday, 5 July 2011 By 8 Comments
Grilled Apricot & Hoisin Glazed Prawns
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 By 9 Comments
Chicken, Mushroom & Red Wine Casserole
Sunday, 21 February 2010 By 4 Comments
If Monday were to be repeated every day for a month I would be dead soon thereafter. Seriously.
Curried Carrot and Split Pea Soup
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 By 10 Comments
There is no sign of winter leaving us any time soon, so we might as well get comfortable with a big cup of steaming soup.
Simple Butternut Squash Soup
Thursday, 12 February 2009 By 93 Comments
When I was a typical kid, I was a finicky eater especially when it came to vegetables. As far as I can remember the only veggies I ate were peas, carrots, mushrooms, cauliflower and potatoes. Tiny onion pieces in meat dishes were painstakingly picked out and decorated the side of my plate meal after meal. My parents tried their best to ply me with all sorts but to no avail. Popeye could keep his spinach and the whole other lot too.
Courgette, Red Pepper & Mushroom Rice
Monday, 10 November 2008 By 3 Comments
When I think of dieting food boring salads, boiled vegetables and banned sweets come to mind. Worse still, has anyone seen the 1974 recipe cards of Weight Watchers? Hah, now you have. It got just too lonely getting scarred for life viewing these grotesque food pictures that I had to drag you along. What happened in the 70’s stays in the 70’s. Thankfully, 30 years later chefs, photographers and food stylists’ skills have improved. Hooorah!
Buck’s Fizz
Monday, 25 February 2008 By 2 Comments
Warning: This drink will cause severe giggling fits even if the joke told wasn’t so funny. In extreme cases there was no joke. Your cheeks will turn a vivid red as if you put on too much blush, or in the case of men stole Ronald McDonald’s stash of red makeup paint. Lastly, expect to receive a few bumps and knocks as you try to fool everyone into thinking you’re sober but while trying to walk in a straight line bang into the door frame. Am I speaking for myself now? I guess I’d better stop before I spill even more beans. *hiccup*
Ruby Grapefruit Fizz
Monday, 12 November 2007 By Leave a Comment
When Neil and I got to know each other, I told him when celebrating I like to drink champagne mixed with orange juice. “Oh, you mean Buck’s Fizz,” he said. At that moment I gave him a blank look, which quickly turned into a worried expression, wondering if he’s from planet Cuckoo. A few years down the line I now know what it is and found out Neil is saner than me. Worrying, isn’t it?
Avocado, Grapefruit & Spinach Salad
Wednesday, 10 October 2007 By 1 Comment
Avocado and grapefruit is just one of those classic combinations in a salad. The seriously rich and green taste of the avo is extremely well complemented by the sweet and fruitiness of the grapefruit. There is no need for salad dressing either, because more than enough grapefruit juice would have accumulated while you were in the process of peeling and segmenting the citrus fruit. Since grapefruit possesses the same qualities as lemon, it will keep the avo from turning brown. To prepare the spinach leaves you use the technique the French call “en chiffonnade”, “chiffon” meaning rags. (In Michelle language that would mean “to raggify”.) Take a few leaves at a time and roll them into a tight cigar before finely cutting. The leaves unroll into tiny, delicate “rags”. The lightness of the salad is unreal and would make an excellent starter.