Oh man, this sauce is lip-smackingly delish and it takes 5 minutes to make (yes, 5 minutes!!) It’s great with baked potatoes or pasta so perfect for runners who are carb loading in advance of a race. It’s also great for everyone else because it’s so yum. But here’s the science on carb loading if…
Nasi Goreng
My friend Mollie first introduced me to this Malaysian breakfast dish. I was instantly hooked – it’s convenient if you have leftover rice, uses up the veg in the bottom of the fridge drawer and most importantly is ridiculously tasty . Some people make a little one-or-two egg omelette at first, remove it from…
Mattar Paneer – aka Cheesy Pea Curry
Paneer is an Indian cheese that adds great texture to curries and kebabs. If you’re a bit more committed you can make it yourself by straining curds in muslin, but I just buy it from Indian shops or larger supermarkets. Mum used to make it herself when she was more of a hippie. Maybe you…
Vegan Aromatic Lentil Soup
We all know the jokes about lentil-eating, granola-crunching, hemp-wearing vegetarians. Apart from the fact that they’re not funny and wrong (though, hey, if I did want to wear granola I would!), they miss the fact that lentils can be DELICIOUS. The jokers will soon be laughing on the other side of their faces (what exactly…
Barbequed Halloumi with Chilli Oil
This recipe is beyond ridiculously easy and goes down a treat with meat eaters and veggies alike. The salty, yielding cheese doesn’t melt on the barbeque, it just takes on a completely unique texture that will not only be delicious, but a talking point. It’s much more interesting than yet more burgers!Halloumi with Chilli Oil…
PB&J Fro-Yo Ice Pops
It is scorching in London today, so I am very pleased with the Me of yesterday who chucked together a batch of these and popped them in the freezer. Good one, Yesterday-Bibi. Before I get to the recipe, a few words on being out and about when it’s hot: Hydrate! Go early. (I was running…
Super Seedy Salad
This crunchy salad positively oozes anti-oxidants – check out the links for what you get from the pine nuts and sesame and sunflower seeds it contains. It’s not the lowest-calorie salad you’ll ever eat but we’re pretty sure it will quickly become one of your favourites. The toasted seeds give it a crunchiness that many…
Spicy Flapjacks
OK, I’ll admit it. I based this Spicy Flapjacks recipe on one written by a 12 year old boy. In my defence, he did have it published in The Guardian so I figure it was already in the public domain and therefore fair game. Plus it’s a variation on what is apparently a staple party food for…
Recovery Breakfast – Poached Egg & Curried Chick Peas
I did the Eccup 10 mile race recently, a gorgeous, undulating run through the glorious Yorkshire countryside. The weather was breezy but bright, all adding up to a fabulous jaunt on a Sunday morning. Typically, though, I was starving after I’d showered and prettified myself up a bit. So there I was, fresh and lovely…
Cook & Run – Sweet Potato and Butterbean Stew
I’m a big believer in listening to your body’s cravings for food. Somewhere in you, you often know the perfect thing for your needs, if you just give yourself the space to listen. I didn’t have to listen hard before I made this supper – my stomach was practically yelling sweet potatoes, SWEET POTATOES all…