Recipes

My recipes are both healthy AND practical, designed as quick ideas for busy women to cook on working days of the week. My philosophy in the kitchen is: "Cook it quick, keep it light"  AND "Maximum result, minimum effort".  Some are from my books, some are new ideas I’ve experimented with, and some have been passed on to me by friends.

Baked sweet ricotta

24 May 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

Baked sweet ricotta

  This is a kind of pavlova topped with fruit, but the base is made from ricotta, rather than egg whites and sugar. 

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Asian-style salad

22 March 2023 by Catherine Saxelby

Asian-style salad

  This is an Asian-influenced salad that’s perfect to serve as a side salad at a BBQ or with a fillet of fish.  

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Banana

14 December 2022 by Guest Post

Banana "Cread"

  This banana loaf is half bread and half cake. Hence I've called it "cread" which is halfway! It’s dense and delicious...

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Apple Spice Muggin

23 November 2022 by Guest Post

Apple Spice Muggin

  This quick and easy dessert is ready in minutes. And there are NO leftovers to tempt you later!

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Salmon and radish sandwich

19 October 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Salmon and radish sandwich

  A quick and easily-made sandwich, it’s great for an easy lunch.

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Squash-ed Spag Bol

7 September 2022 by Guest post

Spring Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad

  This super salad-in-one gives you pasta plus vegetables all together. It has a spring feel to it.

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