Recipes

Zar offers weekly recipes to help keep it fresh in the kitchen! As our resident foodie, she’s the one to go to for yummy ideas that are healthy and nutritious.

Zar – recipe – Marinated lamb cutlets with parsnip puree

May 12, 2013

Lamb is my absolutely favourite protein so I really don’t need any excuse to eat it. My arm is being twisted to eat red meat at least twice a week so I’m embracing it!! I know that it’s more expensive in the UK but if you’re cooking for an anniversary or dinner party, a couple [...]

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Zar – Recipe – Black sesame and polenta chicken

March 10, 2013

I’ve done a healthy schnitzel before for the blog but this one is even better. If you can’t find lemon myrtle (supermarket herb aisle or good grocers) then the lemon zest will do. The crunchy coating of the polenta and black sesame seeds (from Asian grocers) is really delicious. I found this in Who (only [...]

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Zar – Recipe – Lamb, eggplant and caramelised tomato salad

March 3, 2013

When I post recipes for the blog I try to give ideas to help us all cook something different, use different ingredients, get out of a rut…… Day to day, I like to eat (without sounding wankey) good, honest food. Fresh ingredients, prepared simply. Generally it will be a protein (meat, fish etc) with salad [...]

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Zar – Recipe – Farro and mushroom risotto

February 24, 2013

Farro is a grain, similar to rice, particularly brown rice. It comes from wheat and looks exactly like a grain of wheat. It takes longer to cook than rice and is cooked to have more of a bite than even Arborio rice in risotto. It is deliciously nutty, is good added to salads and soups [...]

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Zar – recipe – Chicken, broccoli and avocado salad

February 18, 2013

I’m feeling pretty pleased with myself today. I had a gorgeous weekend away and came back last night feeling like I hadn’t over indulged (what the?). I also managed to organize my lunches and dinners for the next three days. Eating the same things mind you, but we all know that preparation is the key. [...]

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Zar- recipe – Pancake Day!!

February 10, 2013

I am so excited!! This Tuesday is Pancake Day. There was a time a few years ago when I was on the ball and remembered every year but that was before life as we know it. I heard it was this week on the radio; texted Clare and we’re on. It used to be a [...]

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Zar – recipe – Coconut poached salmon

February 5, 2013

I do recommend salmon for this recipe but I know it can be expensive so you can use a white fish if you like. The flavour from the juice will make the deliciousness in the dish. Serves 4 400ml can light coconut cream 1 lemongrass stem (inner core only), grated 5cm piece ginger, grated 2 [...]

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Zar – Recipe – Tahini and puffed rice bars with dark chocolate

January 28, 2013

Although this recipe has quite a lot of ingredients, it’s really easy and so worth making. Lovely to have something sweet around that I don’t feel is totally over processed. The original recipe has golden syrup for which I’ve substituted agave syrup. You can use the golden syrup if you like. You can cut this [...]

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Zar – Recipe – Beef meatballs with quinoa

January 20, 2013

Continuing with the quinoa theme from last year, this is not a new idea but makes me feel like I’m being pretty healthy. By using lean beef for the meatballs and making the sauce with fresh herbs, it’s so far away from processed food it’s crazy. You could substitute in turkey mince too if you [...]

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Zar – Recipe – A different kind of green salad

October 24, 2012

I made this for my lunch this week. So quick and satisfying. Lots of great textures and flavours. Of course the brown rice is better than white, gives longer lasting energy. This is thanks to Delicious again. ½ cup of brown rice 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 2 tbsp raw almonds [...]

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