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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Let's celebrate World Food Day!
Published about 21 hours ago • 3 min read
Hello there my friend!
Tomorrow is World Food Day, celebrating the UNFAO and its work towards creating a sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future for all. It's a great opportunity to consider the origins of our food, and to thank the people who worked tirelessly to get it from a seed all the way to our plates.
Shabbat recipe of the week - Quapple Spomble!!
Quince and apple sponge crumble, or 'quapple spomble' as it's known in our house, is an absolutely gorgeous pudding that I'm sure you'll love. It's the beautiful love-child of a fruit crumble and a hot sponge pudding, with layers of soft and juicy fruit, warm and tender sponge, and crunchy golden crumble. Kipper even asked for this instead of a birthday cake! (Although I substituted raspberries and cherries for the quince on that occasion. You can easily change up the fruit and its still yummy!)
I love recipes that are quick and easy, and produce tasty and nutritious results. Eating something delicious that I know is also nourishing my body is one of my favourite activities!
Below are some tried-and-tested recipes that definitely fit the bill. Cooked 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!
Nutritious, warming recipes for Autumn days
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 Anyone else ready for hot breakfasts? I've been tucking in to indulgent, creamy bowls of porridge, packed with beta-glucans and dietary fibre. Top with fresh fruit, nuts or a shake of spice for an extra boost!
Sugar-free breakfast muffins Full of fresh and dried fruits, vegetables and grains, these moist and moreish breakfast muffins are wonderful warm from the oven.
Carrot and tomato soup with ginger and orange With its bright colour and zingy flavours, this soup is a real crowd-pleaser! Plus its packed with vitamins A, B and C, and lycopene.
Miso tahini pasta This super-quick pasta dish offers protein and essential minerals from the tahini, and gut-friendly probiotics (plus an amazing depth of flavour!) from the miso. Serve with a green veg and you're all set.
Feel-good fish curry Succulent fish and vegetables in a gently spiced coconut milk broth makes a wonderfully nourishing dinner as the evenings start to draw in.
Aubergine shakshuka This rich and filling veg-packed take on Shakshuka is a great mid-week meal that's ready in 30 minutes. Enjoy it with good sourdough or pita for scooping up the sauce.
Lemon sole, green bean and tomato tray bake I love a meal where everything cooks together to tasty perfection! This fish and veg tray bake is just such a dinner, and is perfect with some boiled potatoes or simple grains.
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Shabbat Shalom
Halfway through October already, so soon! This weekend, let's enjoy the Autumn days, gorgeous changing colours, and the general slowing down that comes as we prepare for the cooler months ahead.
May we all be blessed with happiness, health, peace, and safety. May we all have a Good Shabbos - Shabbat Shalom!
Family, friends and food are three of life’s most important things. Let’s celebrate them!
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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