New Year’s Resolutions Made Easy

Categories: BLOG and LIFESTYLE.

    I know some people don’t like to make New Years Resolutions. Maybe because they have tried many times before and found that they haven’t achieved the desired outcome and so decide it’s not for them. 💡To make it easier to achieve, simply make the goal smaller and simpler.
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Bacon & Shroom Pasta

Categories: MAIN COURSES.

Ingredients: bacon, chopped parsley, grated parmesan, Lancashire low fat yoghurt, oilve oil, runner beans, sliced mushrooms and wholewheat pasta.
Courses: Main Courses.
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Feel free to swop the bacon for cooked ham or leave out if vegetarian. This is also lovely made with leeks, saute with the mushrooms. Print Recipe Bacon & Shroom Pasta Course Main Courses Prep Time 10 Cook Time 15 Servings Ingredients 1 tsp oilve oil2 rashers bacon streaky or
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Slow cooked runner beans & tomatoes

Categories: RECIPES and SIDES.

Ingredients: chilli powder, cloves, cumin seeds, diced tomatoes, finely chopped, ground nutmeg, olive oil, paprika, parsley or coriander, sliced runner beans, tomato paste and vegetable.
Courses: Sides.
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This is a recipe from Ottelenghi, adapted slightly.  It is an excellent way to use a glut of runner beans and tomatoes from the garden. Lovely as a side dish or as a main dish served with grains. Freezes well. Print Recipe Slow cooked runner beans & tomatoes Course Sides
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Lentil Bolognaise

Categories: MAIN COURSES and RECIPES.

Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, dried brown lentils, dried mixed herbs, garlic clove, Grated parmesan – optional, large carrot, large courgette, olive oil, onion, quinoa to serve, tomato puree and veg stock.
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A great dish for meat-free Mondays. Easy to double the quantity. Print Recipe Lentil Bolognaise Course Main Courses Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 40 mins Servings Ingredients 1 onion chopped1 garlic clove crushed1 large carrot diced1 large courgette diced125 g dried brown lentils or puy lentils1/2 tbsp olive oil400
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Protein and weight loss

Categories: BLOG.

Protein and weight loss: How much protein should you eat to lose weight?   Lots of scientific research on nutrition and weight loss shows key markers on people’s success in winning the battle of the bulge: Whilst exercise is massively important, your healthy eating habits probably matter more than the
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Lemon & garlic chicken thighs

Categories: MAIN COURSES and RECIPES.
Ingredients: broccoli, chicken thighs, garlic, lemon, juiced, olive oil and sweet potatoes.
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Super quick, super tasty. Print Recipe Lemon & garlic chicken thighs Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25-30 mins Servings people Ingredients 4 small chicken thighs (skinless & boneless)1 lemon, juiced4 cloves garlic2 medium sweet potatoes cubed1 tsp olive oil1 head broccoli Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25-30 mins
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