When it comes to treats I have a huge soft spot for ice cream. I choose it almost every time over other desserts. My problem is one of portion size – I usually buy a tub and (not content with a couple of scoops) have been known to eat the whole tub in one sitting. … Continue reading
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Home-made tomato sauce (or sugar free healthy ketchup)
Too often we’re tempted to take cooking short cuts. Store bought chicken stock, pre made curry paste, tubs of hummus. Every short cut takes us another step away from a diet free of processed ingredients. Continue reading
Sugar free nutty jaffa brownies
Every cookbook I own seems to include a tempting brownie recipe. Donna Hay and Jamie Oliver are among those responsible for past moments of brownie over-consumption. Continue reading
Mini chocolate & hazelnut cheesecakes
I’m the first to admit that cakes aren’t my dessert strong point. That’s why I love this cheesecake – by name it’s a cake but it’s so simple that you’d probably be able to whip it up even after a few glasses of Shiraz. I based this recipe on a magazine clipping but made a … Continue reading
No added sugar nutty chocolate-oat cookies
When it comes to desserts my recipes have two things in common – no added sugar and a list of ingredients that’s not as long as my arm. This recipe for my No added sugar nutty chocolate-oat cookies not only ticks those two boxes but it’s also about as guilt free and health promoting as desserts … Continue reading