Conscious Cooking

Lettuce tacos filled with juicy chicken, guacamole and salsa are a delicious satisfying meal and looks great laid out on a table to serve with friends or family. I marinated the chicken first for extra flavour and prepared the guacamole and salsa while it cooked in the oven to save time. A little self-assembly is

Beetroot and Radish Soup is packed full of nutrition and both are good sources of antioxidants. Beetroot contains betalains, an antioxidant that reduces inflammation and gives beetroot its purple colour. Radish contains good amount of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant to protect your cells from damage. I’ve added beans as a source of

I love a good thick creamy smoothie for breakfast and this strawberry & blueberry smoothie is my go to favourite, especially in summer. You can use a mix of blueberries and strawberries or either on its own.  I prefer using both. Strawberries – because they are in season and I love the taste of my

Courgettes are in season in summer and my home-grown ones are abundant right now. If I don’t check them regularly they become huge & turn into marrows!  This soup is delicious, creamy & satisfying. It’s perfect for a hearty lunch. I added the cannellini beans after blitzing the rest of the soup to keep something

This hot summer weather calls for something cool you down and Granita does just that. Granita is a semi-frozen crunchy dessert originally from Sicily. It’s zingy, refreshing sharp & perfect for an after dinner treat. You may have tried this at one of the Healthy Holidays; it is sometimes served as a welcome treat. The