Hi, I'm Helen. I share easy, nutritious, seasonal, flexitarian recipes, often with a British-Jewish twist. Expect a weekly dose of delicious dinner ideas, news and positivity!
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Celebrate World Food Day With Healthy Autumn Recipes
Published 6 months ago • 3 min read
Hello my friend!
The chagim may be behind us, but there are still reasons to celebrate! The hostages are home, and I'm sure we're all breathing a big sigh of relief.
I feel like it's now possible to fully embrace and enjoy occasions for celebration - and I'll be keeping an eye out for more of them! For instance, did you know that today (October 16) is World Food Day? It celebrates the founding of the UNFAO in 1945, and highlights its work towards creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future for all. They work to ensure that everyone has access to a healthy diet, living in harmony with the planet.
It's hard to argue with healthy, sustainable food for all! Let's take a moment today to think about where your food has come from, and thank the people who worked hard to get it from a seed all the way to your plate.
Fast and healthy
I love recipes that are quick and easy, and produce tasty and nutritious results. Munching something delicious that I know is also nourishing my body is honestly one of my favourite activities!
Below are some tried-and-tested recipes that definitely meet the criteria above. Made from scratch using wholesome ingredients, they're packed with flavour, and will make you feel better for eating them.
Let's celebrate healthy food and enjoy it every day!
Helping others to eat well
If World Food Day inspires you to help other people gain access to good food, please consider supporting your local food bank, or one of the following charities, if you are able to.
Leket Israel - they rescue healthy, surplus food from hotels, restaurants etc, and deliver it to those in need across Israel.
GIFT - deliver kosher food parcels and freshly cooked nutritious meals to recipients in London, Manchester and Israel.
The Chicken Soup Shelter - provides hot, kosher, nutritious meals, 6 days a week year-round, to anyone who walks through their doors.
Pleeeease don't eat that etrog!
I want to reiterate my plea that you NOT eat your etrog (or anyone else's!) after Succot. If you want to use it, please do something non-edible instead. Etrogim sold for ritual purposes are considered to be 'ornamental botanicals' by law, and are not covered by the stricter rules on pesticides that apply to food products. Many etrogim have been heavily sprayed with agricultural chemicals, which accumulate in the rind - the part most often used in recipes.
Below are some of my favourite quick, easy and deliciously healthy recipes. Enjoy! And happy World Food Day to one and all 🤩
Extra creamy oatmeal porridge I'm so ready for hot breakfasts! This indulgent and creamy bowl of porridge is packed with beta-glucans and dietary fibre. Top with fresh fruit and nuts for an extra boost!
Miso tahini pasta This super-quick pasta dish offers protein and essential minerals from the tahini and gut-friendly probiotics (and amazing depth of flavour!) from he miso.
Feel-good fish curry Succulent fish and vegetables in a gently spiced coconut milk broth makes a wonderful nourishing dinner on a cold Autumn evening.
Aubergine shakshuka This rich and filling veg-packed take on Shakshuka just needs some sourdough or pita for dipping and you're all set. A great mid-week meal that's ready in 30 minutes.
Lemon sole, green bean and tomato tray bake I love a meal where everything cooks together to tasty perfection! This fish and vegetable tray bake is just such a dinner, and is great with some boiled potatoes or simple grains.
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Shabbat Shalom!
This weekend, let's enjoy the Autumn days, crisp air, gorgeous changing colours, and the slowing down that happens as we prepare for the cooler months ahead.
May we be blessed with happiness, health, peace, and joy for all. May we all have a Good Shabbos - Shabbat Shalom!
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