This is my favourite Thermomix recipe so far.  It can obviously also all be done the conventional way by following the method but replacing the Thermomix with a stove top, a grater and a steamer where necessary.

• 200 g red split lentils

• 500 g water

• 120 g Parmesan cheese, cut into pieces

• 400 g aubergines

• 50 g olive oil

• 200 g onions, cut into halves

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 pepper, green or red, cut...

I threw this one together quickly one day and it worked. I almost like it better than the traditional version.  It's definitely much less time-consuming and you can add more or less of the ingredients as you prefer.

• 2 Medium Courgettes, cut into chunks (@ 1 inch)

• 1 Aubergine, cut into chunks (@ 1 inch)

• 2 tomatoes, cut into eighths

• 1 red onion, cut into eighths

• 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced

• 4 tables...

This has been my husband and my ‘go-to’ meal whenever we want something healthy and delicious and easy to throw together. We found it in NZ ‘House and Garden’ and have kept the torn-out magazine page for nearly 15 years.  It’s a one-pot wonder full of fresh, sunny goodness and always reminds us of New Zealand.  It helped us get through some of the long, grey days in London when we were both working all hours.  The recipe norma...

This is such an easy cake to make and is absolutely delicious.  My favourite way to serve it is with a dollop of Greek yoghurt on the side.

CAKE

• 2 Oranges

• 5 Eggs

• 250g golden caster sugar

• 100g polenta

• 100g ground almonds

• 1 tsp baking powder

ICING

•  1 lemon, juiced

• 1 orange, juiced

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Wash the oranges and place in a medium-sized saucepan.  Cover completely with wate...

• 700G Cauliflower, trimmed and roughly chopped

• ½ cup pine nuts

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• ¼ cup oregano leaves

• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind

• 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

• Sea salt and cracked black pepper

• 400G Orecchiette

• Grated parmesan or pecorino to serve

Place the cauliflower and pine nuts in a food processor and process until finely cho...

• 1 large bunch of Basil 

• 2 ripe avocados 

• ½ Cup of hemp seeds (or roasted walnuts when you can have it) 

• 3 cloves garlic 

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice when you can have it) 

• ½ tablespoon salt 

• ½ cup cold pressed virgin olive oil 

• Ground black pepper to taste 

Pulse all ingredients, except olive oil together, until finely chopped. Add oil to form a thick paste. Add e...

There are a huge number of ingredients but believe me, it's worth it.  Not only is this a highly nutritious dish, packed full of healthy carbs, vitamins and minerals, it's completely and utterly delicious!

2 large sweet Potatoes, scrubbed clean

6 tablespoons coconut yoghurt

2 tablespoons tahini

1 x 400 g BPA-free tin of black beans, drained and rinsed

1 ripe avocado, mashed

150g unsweetened sweetcorn, drained

2 ripe vine tomatoes, ch...

This is the best remedy to so many things from sorting out an upset stomach to reinvigorating your hair.  The best thing about it is that it is full of beneficial bacteria that help keep your gut healthy thus boosting your immune system.  It is incredibly simple to make and is a good way to use up apples if you have a glut or if they are past their best.  I often use the windfall apples and cut out areas that have been eaten b...

It's no coincidence that this is another recipe from my lovely friend Laraba as she is all about gut health and immune-boosting recipes.  This was taken from 'Boost your child's immune system' by Lucy Burney

She promised me that the kids would love it and they did!  Seconds all round!

Serves 2 adults and 2 children

• 1 onion, peeled and chopped

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oli...

 Another delicious meat-free feast from Leon,'Fast Vegetarian'.  It's quite an autumnal recipe but on these window, rainy days it feels quite apt.  I didn't have a squash so I used sweet potato and I substituted toasted pine nuts for the walnuts. This would make a tasty pie too if you covered it with a ready-made puff pastry. Super quick, easy and satisfying.

• 400g Squash, peeled and cut into 1 - 2 cm dice

• 1 T...