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Talli’s Gazpacho

My husband and I used to hate Gazpacho until a holiday in Andalucía 18 years ago, where we had it fresh and totally changed our minds. We then had it every day for breakfast for the rest of the holiday.
I recently went to my friend Talli’s for dinner and she served this delicious Gazpacho.

Luckily she was happy to share the recipe. Try it…..it’s totally delicious – I promise.

Cauliflower & Spinach Dhal

This Dhal Dal, Daal  (How do you spell it?) is really quick to make, creamy, tasty and really nutritious. It freezes well too.
 
The Lentils are a good source of protein, fibre and iron.
Eating the lentils with iron-rich spinach will boost the iron absorption.

If you would like the recipe for this dhal follow the link below

https://mailchi.mp/80856d5e4511/cauliflower-spinach-dhal

Beef and Pea Samosas

I made 32 of these to feed 6 of us and they ALL got eaten 😝 They are Baked not Fried so are a healthier way of enjoying Samosas. They’re probably my most fiddly recipe and definitely take longer than 15 minutes but the empty plates showed me that it’s worth it.

They’re packed with vegetables…. onions, peas, carrots and spinach as well as beef so they’re full of nutrients too.

Beef is a great source of protein which we need to build and repair muscle. Its not just about having big muscles…. its about being able to balance, walk, run, pick things up, avoid injury etc. Beef is also a great source of an amino acid called Leucine, which we need to trigger muscle growth. So enjoy these Beef Samosas knowing there are lots of health benefits.

If you enjoy these as much as we do, I’d love it if you could leave a comment below,

Thanks,

Judianne

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Black Bean Fajitas

These Black Bean Fajitas taste delicious. They are bright and colourful, quick to prepare and full of flavour. A perfect meal for Meatfree Monday. Eating lots of different coloured vegetables ensures that you get a wide range of phytonutrients and this dish certainly achieves that.

The black beans are a legume that are a very good source of protein, fibre and folic acid.

If you enjoy them as much as we do, I’d love it if you would leave a comment below.

Thanks,

Judianne xx

Tzatziki Plaice with Greek Salad

This fish and salad combination is really quick and easy to make, it’s light but filling and tastes of Summer holidays in Greece.

The Mediterranean diet is associated with good heart health so enjoy this tasty Mediterranean dinner made with fresh fish, vegetables and olive oil.

If you enjoy this recipe as much as we do, I’d love it if you could leave a comment below. Thanks, Judianne x

Chicken Balls

These Chicken Balls were probably the recipe that started me on my Quick Healthy Family Meals journey. I made the original video a few years ago and decided that it was time for an updated version.

The Chicken Balls are made with spinach and onion and are very moreish! They are very easy to make and freeze well too…my kind of dish.

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, which is important for maintaining good bone health and healthy blood clotting.

Chicken Balls Recipe Card 1

If you enjoy these as much as we do, I’d love it if you could leave a comment below,

Thanks,

Judianne x

 

Cornflake Chicken

Cornflake Chicken – This is my mum’s recipe and it’s delicious. My son doesn’t like chicken (😱 I know !) but I watched him eat 3….. Made with a mix of crushed cornflakes, paprika, salt and mixed herbs and another mix of egg, garlic and oil. You dip the chicken fillets in the egg, then the cornflake mix then baked them for 25-30 mins. Yummy and so easy. Let me know if you try it 🙏🏻

Video recipe coming soon….

Cornflake Chicken Recipe Card

 

If you enjoy this as much as we do, I’d love it if you would leave a comment below,

Thanks,

Judianne x
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Baked Cod with Lemon, Capers and Thyme

This is a Mediterranean style cod dinner, made with spinach or rocket, cherry tomatoes, capers, garlic and thyme – flavours which work really well together. It takes about 5 mins to prep and 20 minutes to cook. I serve it with simple boiled potatoes.

Cod is very low in fat and a good source of Protein. It is also a good source of leucine, an amino acid that is needed to trigger muscle synthesis.

Baked Cod with Lemon, Capers and Thyme Recipe Card

 

If you enjoy this as much as we do, I’d love it if you could write a comment below,

Thanks,

Judianne

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Pesto Chicken Tray Bake

This dish is fresh, vibrant and full of flavour. It contains tomatoes, spinach/basil, asparagus and broccoli so is brimming with vitamins and minerals too.
By making the pesto myself I can ensure that it is super fresh and I know exactly what ingredients it contains. I can also change it up by making it dairy free, using either walnuts or pine nuts, basil or spinach, more of less garlic (depending on who is coming over – Sarah, Helena, Gaby)

Pesto Chicken Tray Bake Recipe Card

If you enjoy this as much as we do, I’d love it if you could write a comment below,

Thanks,

Judianne

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