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5 Hydrating Foods
The water content of some foods is extremely high and can play a good part in keeping your hydration levels optimal. Plus, they are a good alternative to fatty snacks as well!
Tomato and Three Bean Chilli Soup
Tomato and Three Bean Chilli soup
Chicken and Lentil Soup
Soup is an ideal winter warmer and makes a great alternative to sandwiches.
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
The ultimate in comfort, no Sunday lunch is complete without cauliflower cheese, but it also makes the perfect meal on its own.
Vegan friendly Chickpea and Sweet Potato Tikka Masala
This Indian inspired dish is the perfect comfort food especially as we head into Winter. And the best part is, it’s vegan friendly and full of fibre.
Pea, Coconut and Turmeric Soup
Pea, coconut, and turmeric may not be your usual soup, but this creamy lunchtime favourite is great for cold winter evenings. Plus, it’s suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Warming Tomato and Basil Soup
This hearty homemade tomato and basil soup is the perfect antidote to those cold winter days.
Moroccan Chicken Soup
Do you love Moroccan food? Wish you could take it to work for lunch but not sure how? Then this Moroccan inspired chicken soup is ideal for a working lunch.
Super Spag Bol
If you love this Italian classic, then you’ll love making this from scratch and showing off your culinary skills.
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Parsnip and Apple Soup
The combination of parsnip and apple is really delicious. The sweetness cuts through any heat from the spices but still leaves your palate warming. This is a great soup for any occasion. Have a little crusty bread with it or a roll for a satisfying lunch.
North African Vegetable and Chickpea Soup
In this recipe, we concentrate on using ras-el-hanout, which is a hugely delicious blended spice, typically used in Morocco to pep up your taste buds.
Ghoulish Beef Goulash
A terrific stew for a cold night, particularly a night like Halloween! When you have finished trick or treating, bring the children home and give them a delicious bowl of this goulash – the smoked paprika and tomatoes give the soup a ‘bloody’ colour, just right for Halloween. Serve with some crusty bread.
Thai Pumpkin Curry
This recipe really is a Halloween hit, spicy and delicious to warm your insides as well as out. Make it up before you go out and pour into your insulated food pots ready for rumbling tummies to tuck in!
Pineapple and Lemon ‘Fizz’
One of the most glorious and aromatic herbs you can grow in your garden or buy from supermarkets and garden centres is Lemon Verbena. The difference it makes to an infused water or juice is quite incredible in terms of flavour and smell. Coupled with pineapple, it really is refreshing. If you want it REALLY lemony with a bit of spice, add a small piece of lemongrass.
Porridge with Quick Berry Compote
A wholesome breakfast on the run! If you don’t have time to feed the family and yourselves, take you porridge on the go! Heart healthy oats are the base of this recipe with plenty of natural sugar berries.
Quick Lamb and Potato Pot
A wholesome lamb stew, ideal for the winter, or even for a warming dish if you are working at night.
Healthy Fruit Salad
Nothing better than a fresh fruit salad – and even though it contains sugars, they are natural sugars, which are not so harmful. You can vary the fruits with your favourites – berries are extremely good for you, but be careful if you are a melon fan, as this contains a higher amount of sugar – it is hydrating though!
Papaya and Pineapple
Papayas are another delicious tropical fruit that really assists the digestive system and regulates any stomach problems. Pineapple is also an aid to weight loss and a good source of antioxidants.
Avocado and Salmon Pasta
You certainly have a good amount of Omega 3 healthy fats in this recipe, plus it tastes rather good! This can be eaten hot or cold. If eating cold, remember to cover the dish and chill in the fridge until ready to load into your pots
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