Chocolate Bark

I’m not claiming this is healthy, But by spreading the chocolate thinly, the idea is you’ll eat less of it! And with additional toppings adding to the nutritional value, it’s a step closer to being healthier. It’s certainly better than demolishing a family size block of milk chocolate. You might need to put it out of sight in an air tight container fairly quickly though otherwise you’ll be coming back for more. midlifemenu.com/recipes/chocolate-bark

Dessert, Entertaining, Snacks, Sweet thingsMidlife MenuAugust 16, 2019Dairy free, Chocolate, VegetarianComment

Hummus

When I was recently asked for a hummus recipe, I realised that I just tend to throw ingredients together without weighing or measuring anything! So, this forced me to write down exactly what I do and also to double check it before I publish it. The verdict? My husband tells me it’s the best yet and I should have doubled the ingredients because we ate it all in one sitting. I know it’s really convenient to buy hummus but it’s super easy to make yourself and you’ll know exactly what’s gone into it. Go on! have a go… midlifemenu.com/recipes/hummus

Entertaining, Snacks, Side dishes, LunchMidlife MenuJune 28, 2019Dairy free, chickpeas, Vegetarian, protein, garlic, TahiniComment

Sweet potato toast with avocado and poached egg

I was late to the party with sweet potato toast! I convinced myself that it wouldn’t really cook and that it was a bit of a faff. But I’m converted :) It’s dead easy to do, taste great and is a fab alternative to bread. The flavour is quite sweet though so we tend to mix lemon juice and fresh coriander through the avocado (like a simplified guacamole) and a grind of black pepper. Super yummy and will keep you full right through until lunch. midlifemenu.com/recipes/sweet-potato-toast

Breakfast, Low carb, Lunch, Quick meals, VegetablesMidlife MenuJune 8, 2019Sweet potato, eggs, Vegetarian, Vegetables, carb alternative, a, b, c, proteinComment

Veggie breakfast egg muffins

These are super useful, and tasty, breakfast muffins that can be prepped and frozen at the weekend and then defrosted and heated up in the microwave each morning or when you get to work. I find people really struggle with breakfast alternatives to toast and cereal which seem so convenient. Here’s your breakfast alternative! www.midlifemenu.com/recipes/veggie-breakfast-egg-muffins

Low carb, Leftovers, Quick meals, VegetablesMidlife MenuApril 24, 2019eggs, Vegetables, VegetarianComment

Cauliflower mash

I’ve been a bit slow to embrace the cauliflower alternatives. This was mainly because I was only trying cauliflower rice and not adding any spices to zing it up a bit (check out the cauliflower rice ideas). I found it all a bit bland. But now I’m a convert - flavour it up a bit and it’s great, especially as per this picture where I’ve put it on top of a shepherd’s pie mix. midlifemenu.com/recipes/cauliflower-mash

Dinner, Side dishes, Low carbMidlife MenuMarch 26, 2019low carb, cauliflower, VegetarianComment

One pan frittata

Keep your midweek cooking quick and easy with this one pan frittata. The variations are endless - it can be veggie or have meat or fish added to it. You can serve it with sweet potato wedges and salad or hot veg. It will use up all the old veggies that are at the back of your fridge. And it will be on the table within 20 mins. www.midlifemenu.com/recipes/frittata

Lunch, Dinner, Quick meals, LeftoversMidlife MenuMarch 23, 2019eggs, Vegetarian, VegetablesComment