Spicy, marinated chicken breast and roasted-pepper-and-lentil salad is a perfect light lunch suggestion. Using sweeteners to reduce the acidity of the vinegar works perfectly. As a diabetic, you should always read the nutritional details on the labels of all food so you can make an informed choice when it comes to the source of the sugar in the food you eat.
Read MoreChocolate mousse served with fresh fruit, in its raw form, is always delicious. A simple shift to sugar-free milk chocolate, low-fat cream and low-fat yoghurt is not difficult and the flavour of a dish is not compromised.
Read MoreSavoury polenta bites with local, smoky olives and sundried tomatoes make a tasty savoury snack for morning or afternoon tea. They are better when eaten warm.
Read MoreNon-starchy vegetables are best (spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower); so I thought a broccoli pesto would be a tasty alternative to the norm. It includes low-fat cream cheese, and sunflower seeds that give an interesting depth of flavour without the richness and oiliness of pine kernels that are generally used in pesto. Anticipate a healthy bite of broccoli bliss!
Read MoreI lost count when it came to debates in our household over what ingredients made the best macaroni and cheese. To enhance the dish my mother always added extra ‘goodies’, whereas my maternal grandmother preferred to keep things simple.
Read MoreEnjoy these delightful savoury muffins, perfect for any occasion!
Read MoreCitrus butternut cake combines sweet and savoury. It’s a delicious little cake and, served with homemade vanilla-bean ice cream, it becomes an irresistible treat.
Read MoreApple crumble with freshly-poached, in-season apples, raisins, loads of cinnamon and a dollop of fresh cream definitely warms my heart. I’’s without doubt one of my favourite home-cooked puddings.
Read MoreFor a light-lunch option I recommend a double-baked cheese soufflé with rocket pesto and shaved parmesan. So old school but so delicious - especially for those, like my mother, who enjoy cheese. There is a simple reason that an old classic endures; and mostly it’s because the flavour combinations just work!
Read MoreIn our family home olives are always readily available. In my opinion beef fillet, cherry tomatoes and olives poached in olive oil with fresh rocket, pecorino shavings and a crispy caper salad is a lunch-time suggestion fit for any mother.
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