Hummus

When I was recently asked for a hummus recipe, I realised that I just tend to throw ingredients together without weighing or measuring anything! So, this forced me to write down exactly what I do and also to double check it before I publish it. The verdict? My husband tells me it’s the best yet and I should have doubled the ingredients because we ate it all in one sitting. I know it’s really convenient to buy hummus but it’s super easy to make yourself and you’ll know exactly what’s gone into it. Go on! have a go… midlifemenu.com/recipes/hummus

Entertaining, Snacks, Side dishes, LunchMidlife MenuJune 28, 2019Dairy free, chickpeas, Vegetarian, protein, garlic, TahiniComment

Garlicky herby quinoa

Quinoa is a great alternative to heavier carbs like pasta and rice, plus it’s full of protein which helps fill you up and keep your energy levels balanced. But it’s bland on it’s own without any ‘pepping’ up - in fact one of my friends has decided she doesn’t like it because it’s so tasteless…but I’m on a mission to prove her wrong with this recipe! Feel free to add your own variations so long as it’s got plenty of flavour. midlifemenu.com/recipes/quinoa

Dinner, Lunch, Quick meals, Side dishesMidlife MenuMay 31, 2019quinoa, garlic, protein, carb alternativeComment

Cauliflower mash

I’ve been a bit slow to embrace the cauliflower alternatives. This was mainly because I was only trying cauliflower rice and not adding any spices to zing it up a bit (check out the cauliflower rice ideas). I found it all a bit bland. But now I’m a convert - flavour it up a bit and it’s great, especially as per this picture where I’ve put it on top of a shepherd’s pie mix. midlifemenu.com/recipes/cauliflower-mash

Dinner, Side dishes, Low carbMidlife MenuMarch 26, 2019low carb, cauliflower, VegetarianComment

Garlicky greens

If you're trying to include more greens into your diet, which is a great idea by the way, this recipe might help you. 'Jazzing' up any greens - spinach, cabbage, kale, chard - with garlic and lemon just makes it way more tasty. Why not try it with your Sunday lunch? midlifemenu.com/recipes/garlicky-greens

Side dishes, VegetablesMidlife MenuMarch 24, 2019Vegetables, GreensComment

Coconut whipped 'cream'

With just one ingredient, this quick and easy substitute for whipped double cream contains good fats and way more nutrition than the dairy variety - it's a staple in our house. midlifemenu.com/recipes/coconut-whipped-cream

Dessert, Side dishesMidlife MenuMarch 24, 2019coconut, Dairy freeComment