Robyn Livingstone
Put the raspberries in a small saucepan with the chia seeds and maple syrup and gently simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Stir well and make sure all the raspberries are well broken down,
Take off the heat and allow to cool – it will thicken as it cools.
Put in a jar and keep in the fridge. Keeps for about a week.
Robyn Livingstone
Roasted Plums INGREDIENTS20 to 25 plums - cut in half and destoned2 tblsp water2 tsp cinnamon1tsp vanilla bean pasteToasted hazelnuts, Greek yoghurt and a drizzle of honey to serveMETHODPre heat oven to 200oCLayer the halved plums on a baking...
Robyn Livingstone
INGREDIENTS150g peas (fresh or frozen)handful of feta2 eggs1/2 red onion, finely slicedhandful of mint2 tblsp spelt flour or plain flourZest of half a lemonBlack pepperMETHODWhisk the eggs and fold in the onion, peas, mint and feta.Add the...
Robyn Livingstone
Grilled Courgette with Lemon & GarlicFrom Vital NutritionINGREDIENTS2 or 3 Courgettes1 tblsp olive oilA handful of flat leaf parsely, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed and choppedZest and juice of half a lemonSalt and pepperMETHODFinely slice...
Robyn Livingstone
I appreciate it is a little early in the year for making marmalade, but when Alison (Brooke House Administrator) provided me with a big bunch of rhubarb, I couldn't resist making this firm favourite!Ingredients1kg of Oranges (approx 5)1kg of...
Robyn Livingstone
This week during our online Nutrition Course, Jane shared with us a delicious Salsa Verde recipe. This healthy salsa is a great accompaniment for fish or steak or as a salad dressing, and is very simple to make!See the recipe on her website...
Robyn Livingstone
This week we enjoyed the third of the online nutrition workshops being delivered by Jane McClenaghan, Vital Nutrition. For more information visit www.vital-nutrition.co.uk and to participant in these workshops contact...
Robyn Livingstone
Last week we enjoyed the second of our online nutrition workshops being delivered by Jane McClenaghan, Vital Nutrition. For more information visit www.vital-nutrition.co.uk and to participant in these workshops contact...
Robyn Livingstone
Chop your rhubarb and strawberries up and place in a large oven proof dish, I used around 6/7 stalks of rhubarb and the whole punnet of strawberries (except for a few which escaped as snacks). Cover in a little bit of granulated sugar....
Dougal Dorman
This salad is very easy to put together, and uses the freshest vegetables! Lightly fry and chargrill the courgettes and broccoli using a little sesame oil for added flavour. The toasted pine nuts add a little crunch and the blue cheese an...
Robyn Livingstone
Elderflower blossoms are starting to pop up all over the country! Whilst this cordial is a little long-winded to make, it is very simple and has a delicious, zangy, summery taste.I like Mary Berry's recipe as it isn't too sweet. It...
Dougal Dorman
This is a great way to use rhubarb, which is healthier than the traditional rhubarb and custard, but just as tasty!It can feel like a long wait until fruits like strawberries, raspberries and currants are ready, so this is when rhubarb comes into...
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