Ingredients 2 x 125g skinless cod fillets 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 small mango, peeled, stoned and chopped 1 small avocado, stoned, peeled and sliced ¼ cucumber, chopped 160g cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 2 spring onions, sliced Handful chopped coriander Method: Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the fish in a shallow ovenproof dish and pour over half the lime juice, with a little of the zest, then grind over some black pepper. Bake for 8

A gluten free, low sugar, dairy free cake that is made without flour. It gets its bulk from desiccated coconut, while the pear makes it wonderfully moist. Coconut helps the thyroid and immune system, and although it is a rich in saturated fat, it is a type of fat that is used as energy rather than being stored as fat. A winner all round. Ingredients: 3 pears 250g desiccated unsweetened coconut ½ tsp baking powder (gluten free if necessary) 3 medium eggs 100g xylitol (or co

This was a tasty soup that we made recently at a Riverford Organic cookery demonstration. Everybody loved it so sharing it with you. Could be your new “go to” soup recipe for this winter. 1.4kg (about 8) courgettes 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Extra virgin olive oil 600mls water Large bunch basil (at least 30g if not more) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Top and tail the courgettes and then thinly slice them. A mandolin or food processor is good for this. Add a

You can also mix up the seasoning, curry or chilli powder is a nice addition or herbs are great too 1 cup water 1/2 cup flaxseeds 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 tsp onion or garlic powder Preheat oven to 180 degrees In a large bowl combine all seeds & seasonings. Add water and stir well. Allow mixture to stand for minimum of 30 mins until all the water has been abso

These tasty vegetable muffins are just the thing for packed lunches, on the go breakfasts or picnic meals. The Italian word ‘frittata’ derives from fritto, to fry, and most frittata recipes call for you to fry the vegetables first, but we skip that step in these to make the process quicker. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally-occurring vitamin D - something that we in Britain are usually lacking! Recipe inspired by “Hemsley and Hemsley’s “The art of eating w

It is apple season and the smell of crumble in the making is one of my favourite things about October! This recipe uses sweet dessert apples rather than tart Granny Smith apples, so no extra sugar needed for the filling. Get creative with variations, add a sprinkle of mixed berries for some “prettiness”, or combine apples and pears for a sweeter sensation. Serve warm with a dollop of Greek or coconut yoghurt. For the topping: 75g oats 30g whole-wheat / gluten free / millet /

Sometimes only cake will do! There is nothing like an afternoon cuppa with a slice of something delicious. If you find yourself scrounging for that something sweet try this delicious chocolate loaf. It also makes a great dinner party dessert served warm with fresh cream and berries. The protein from the eggs and almond flour balance out the banana and gives you a low sugar load treat. You should get about 12 slices from the loaf. Prep Time 15 mins Cook time 3

Prep time: 30 minutes Fridge time: A few hours Ingredients: 135g quinoa, uncooked, rinsed 250g quartered strawberries 5-6 leaves fresh basil, chopped 35g sunflower seeds 115g goat’s cheese, crumbled For lemon dressing 2 tbsp olive oil 60ml lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp honey / maple syrup / agave syrup 1 large basil leaf, chopped sea salt and pepper, to taste Method: Rinse the quinoa in cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 300ml water to a boil. Add the quin

The combination of sweet tomatoes and salty black olives goes deliciously well with fish. A quick and easy “one pot meal” which brings back memories of holiday warm summer nights. For a vegetarian option simply leave out the parma ham. Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 30 mins Red onion, cut into thin wedges 750g cherry tomatoes 4 tbs Olive oil (non-virgin is best for cooking / odourless coconut oil) 6 x 125g pieces cod loin 6 pieces Parma ham (optional) 18 green olives

My family love this “guilt free” treat and I always keep chopped bananas in the freezer for an instant creation. When ripe frozen bananas and cocoa powder are blended together you get a creamy scrumptious treat. Ingredients: (makes 4 ramekin servings) 2 medium bananas, chopped and frozen 1 tbsp cocoa powder or raw cacao Method: Put the frozen chopped banana pieces in a food processor and pulse until smooth. When the mixture is smooth, add the cocoa powder and blend until wel

We have been enjoying our new slow cooker and the delicious comforting nutrient dense creations. Spotlight on Turkey: a good source of minerals and vitamins including B6 and niacin. Turkey is a protein and source of the amino acid tryptophan. A building block of brain neurotransmitters serotonin (mood uplifting) and melatonin (sleep improving). Ingredients: 500g minced turkey 1 tsp coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red and 1 green pepper chopped 1 red chilli chopped 3 cloves gar

A firm favourite with my clients this delicious bread is a low carb, low sugar alternative which leaves you feeling satisfied. It is also gr

Treat yourself to this delicious guilt free stress busting chocolate mousse. Made with raw cacao which is also known as a super food due to it’s high levels of antioxidants. Rich in brain-boosting nutrients, including magnesium and tryptophan, cacao is a mood lifter! Ingredients: Two ripe avocados, halved and pitted ½ cup unsweetened cacao powder ¼ cup agave syrup 2 tbs coconut oil Method: Blend the avocado flesh until smooth and creamy. Add the cacao powder, coconut oil and

This healthy cake is delicious, pure indulgence and guilt free of course! The courgettes disappear into the cake, adding fibre and moisture, and no-one will know they are there. Ingredients: 200g wholemeal flour / Soya flour for gluten free option 100g xylitol ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 medium eggs 180ml coconut oil 170g 75% / 85% cocoa dark chocolate 225g courgettes 55g finely chopped almonds Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celci