Chips (Slimming World Style)

Who doesn't love chips................................I know I do. So it's wonderful to be able to enjoy them as part of a balanced diet. The best thing about these ones though, is that you can have them whenever you like and not just for a treat. They go perfect with my Breaded Fish  too.

Sweetcorn Fritters

 I have never thought of making sweetcorn fritters until I made them for a Slimming World taster night and boy were they popular and easy to make.

Giant Couscous, Quinoa and Feta Salad

This dish is one that was inspired by two different dishes I have eaten recently. I've taken my favourite bits and combined them to create this vibrant zesty salad.

Roast Potatoes

Everyone loves a roast potato but when cooked in oil or goose fat they really eat into your syn allowance. These potatoes though are syn free, making the perfect partner to your Roast Dinner.

Aparagus and Tender Stem Broccoli Risotto

People think risotto is really complicated but it really is very simply and versatile. It's great for using up bit's and pieces in the fridge, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish. This risotto is one of my favourite's and enjoy it equally with salmon, sea bass or chicken for something different and to please the other half. I tend to serve it on a bed of baby spinach which wilts down with the heat from the plate and risotto but doesn't go mushy as it would if cooked fully within the dish.

Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff - Can Be Made Vegetarian

Stroganoff is a great dish and can easily be adapted to vegetarian by simply omitting the chicken or for a more meaty recipe the chicken can be substituted with beef or pork. It goes well with most side dishes too, from mash potatoes and red cabbage to pasta and a side salad.

Cheesy bolognese pasta Bake (Can Be Made Vegetarian)

This dish was inspired by a ready meal my beloved and I used to buy in the days before Slimming World entered out lives. It's a real comforting dish and feels very naughty with all the lovely oozing cheese. Totally scrummy. With just one ingredient change it can be made vegetarian too.

Snack Attack

Snacking is something a lots of us do. Some just have a little bite in between meals and others graze constantly all day. Being in control of this is very important to your overall weight loss. If you are happy to reach for a piece of fruit then it isn't a problem but if you are a fridge raider or a half a packet of biscuits with a cuppa then this is for you.

Spicy Sausage and Bean Stew (Can Be Made Vegetarian)

Sausage stew is a real family favourite and this one should be no exception. This recipe can be adjusted to make it hot, hot, hot. Smoky and spicy makes a fantastic alternative to the traditional sausage stew.

Raspberry and Almond Weetabix Muffins

The basic mixture for these Weetabix muffins is so versatile. It can be paired with many different flavour combinations. They makes a great filling breakfast or a tasty treat with a cuppa. And if you use them as your Healthy Extra B choice the are very low in syns. I love lemon and blueberry and blueberry and vanilla as alternative flavours. Yummy.

Lemon Posset (Gluten Free)

Lemon Posset is one of those decadent desserts that is definitely a 'moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips'. Double cream, sugar and lemon, why wouldn't you like it. This recipe was just an experiment for a group taster session. I just made it up and it was a definite hit. Made from 3 ingredients and no cooking. It's really simple and Gluten Free too.

Crustless Mediterranean Quiche (Can Be Made Vegetarian)

Slimming World Quiche is a mainstay of my lunchtime fare. You can choose whatever vegetables, lean cooked meats, fish, herbs and spices you like, to add to the basic quiche mixture. If you have a favourite shop bought quiche, you could use that for inspiration. You can make them in one large flan dish or as individual muffins. Great for picnics and the kids pack ups too. All the family will love them.