One of our family favourites is a really easy recipe, so I thought I’d share. I am usually a little reluctant to share my every day recipes as I don’t often use measures (does anyone?) but I can give it my best shot here.
Recipes (Main Course)
Chicken ratatouille bake
Posted on Jan 13, 06:46 AM in Main Course. No comments.
10-minute Halloumi & Lentil (vegetarian) Salad
Posted on Aug 15, 01:37 PM in Salads and Main Course. No comments.
Try this amazing salad – recipe by Laura Reilly, MSc Food, Nutrition & Health.
Duck with orange, cranberry and thyme - in the slow cooker
Posted on Dec 15, 01:22 PM in Main Course and Seasonal. Comments [1].
Here is a different take on Christmas dinner. Imagine popping the slow cooker on and walking away, only to have a perfect meal ready eight hours later with no slaving in the kitchen on Christmas morning. This recipe has all the flavours of Christmas with cranberry, orange and thyme and duck makes a nice change to the traditional turkey.
Chilli Con Carne - easy family meals
Posted on Mar 6, 10:04 AM in Main Course. No comments.
According to the latest reports, one of the ways we can save our planet and improve our health is to include more plant-based meals. This doesn’t mean everyone has to go vegan, but it couldn’t hurt to try to cut down a bit on meat and to increase some of the plant-based sources of protein that we have readily available to us. I use a lot of pulses/legumes like chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, butter beans etc in my meals. Not only is this great for adding fibre and reducing the amount of meat the family eats but it’s great for meals on a budget. Tinned beans are absolutely fine and really cheap so using these to bulk up meals is ideal.
A really simple family recipe for chilli con carne with the added goodness of kidney beans to boost fibre and reduce costs for budget cooks.Slow cooker sausage and bean casserole
Posted on Jan 16, 04:52 PM in Main Course. No comments.
Continuing without an oven, I was out all day so did a sausage casserole in the slow cooker. I don’t know why people can tend to be a bit snobby about sausage. Many people don’t want to admit they are having a standard, filling, family dinner rather than a more exciting and adventurous meal with interesting ingredients.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Posted on Jan 4, 02:44 PM in Main Course and Vegetarian. No comments.
Looking for a quick, easy and healthy meal? This one is easy and can use frozen vegetables, if you have them. You don’t need to worry about your frozen vegetables. These days, they are pretty good quality and the nutritional content is fine too. In fact, frozen vegetables often have a higher vitamin and mineral content than fresh dues to the fact they are snap frozen soon after harvesting.
Red Lentil Kedgeree (with a twist)
Posted on Dec 1, 12:44 PM in Vegetarian and Main Course. Comments [2].
Here in the AM Dietetics household, we are trying to include more plant based meals on the weekly menu. I really like this kedgeree recipe, which includes lentils. It’s great for any meal of the day but I especially like it as a lunch meal, (I’m not a big fan of sandwiches).
Mexican Bean Soup
Posted on Oct 21, 03:36 PM in Soups and Main Course. No comments.
Dinner tonight? By my son’s request, I am making mexican bean soup. It’s super easy.
Homemade : Pasta Sauce!
Posted on Jan 27, 06:15 PM in Main Course and Vegetarian. No comments.
I haven’t forgotten my home made series !
Most families these days do seem to have a pasta night. Pasta meals go down well in my house. I like making pasta dishes for a few reasons – its quick and easy, relatively easy on the purse, most of the family seem to like it and I can pop lots of vegetables into pasta dishes.
Most people can master their own version of the bolognaise but it’s such a shame to see people reach for the trusty old bottled sauce. Home-made? Well you could argue that a meal made with a bottled sauce isn’t.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Posted on Jan 9, 12:10 PM in Main Course and Salads. No comments.
Having just found out that the UN has declared 2013 the International year of Quinoa, I thought it would be a good idea to share a recipe using Quinoa. I’ve tried using Quinoa a few times but must admit, I need to try to use it more.
So what’s so good about it?
Lamb tagine with couscous - in the slow cooker
Posted on Nov 5, 02:20 PM in Main Course. No comments.
This morning, there was frost on the grass and ice on the car windshield. Yes, its slow cooker and stews and casserole weather again. The winter weather doesn’t mean you have to go for winter stodge though. This lamb tagine with couscous will warm you up for sure.
Home made- chicken nuggets!
Posted on Oct 10, 02:53 PM in Main Course and Snacks. Comments [1].
Yes, chicken nuggets. Much maligned and misunderstood. Home made nuggets aren’t so bad as an occasional treat for kids. Here is a different, “home-made” take on the popular kids’ meal choice. Once again, “home-made” , (real food), means you know exactly what goes into your family’s food. Great as an after school snack with dipping sauces or as a light meal . And they don’t have be served “brown style”, with chips. You could serve them with rice and vegetables or with a salad.
Home Made - baked beans!
Posted on Sep 14, 11:34 AM in Main Course and Brunch. No comments.
I’ve been reading a lot about the “slow food” and the “real food” movements lately. I find these both really fascinating and the principles are pretty much along the lines of what Dietitians have been saying for years – avoid processed junk!
Green Vegetable Risotto - a lovely way to eat your greens
Posted on Jul 25, 04:35 PM in Main Course and Vegetarian. Comments [1].
Its always the best idea to try to have as many colours on your plate, “eat a rainbow” is the catchcry but I have a soft spot for greens. Greens are traditionally the ones we tend to have the most trouble encouraging our families to eat so using lovely recipes like this green vegetable risotto is a nice way to get those greens in! This recipe includes celery, broccoli, sugar snap peas, courgette and parsley, a great variety of green favourites.
Roasted Vegetable Bake
Posted on Jul 3, 09:18 AM in Breakfast and Main Course. Comments [2].
I’m working on putting some vegetarian meals into my family’s diet and like this one particularly as it can be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner. How versatile! This recipe is a bit of a frittata really and includes the goodness of peppers/capsicum, mushrooms and courgettes/zucchini with good old eggs.
And, no, you dont have to be afraid of eggs. The old “3 eggs a week” message I used to trot out when working for the heart foundation many years ago has well and truly been replaced with “eggs are fine” after all the evidence we have gathered on eggs over the years. Eggs are a great source of protein and there is evidence that they help make us feel fuller for the morning when eaten at breakfast. So give this a try, makes a change from the usual..
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