Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
Easy oven baked bhajis mean no stress about deep fat frying. Simply pop into the oven, turn half way through and Bob’s your uncle. Delicious served with my quick raita. You could of course make this with standard orange carrots, or whatever colour you desire, but I just love the deep purple pops of colour when you break open each …
Seasonal savoury scones. If you can’t get wild garlic, or it’s our of season, substitute with chives, spring onions, or spinach with a small clove of grated garlic. Don’t like sheep’s cheese? Whatever cheese you like would be suitable as long as it is medium-hard e.g. Gruyere, Manchego, Cheddar, Wensleydale, Goat’s etc Makes 9 scones Ingredients 125g plain wholemeal flour …
Could wild garlic be a low FODMAP alternative to garlic? A 2019 paper investigated the fructan content of wild garlic and other herbs commonly used in Bulgaria. From their analysis, the authors found that the total fructans (FODMAPs) were lower in wild garlic in comparison to chives (2.2g vs 5.7g per 100g dried weight). Interestingly, people following low FODMAP diets …
Making your own baked beans can be so satisfying and give you greater control over what goes into them. A quick investigation into baked beans sold in UK supermarkets shows that the average 200g portion of standard baked beans will contain 1g of salt (ranging up to a staggering 1.6g). It’s Salt Awareness Week (8th-14th March 2021), which aims to …
I love the combination of sage and squash. It’s one of my favourite winter flavour duo! Delicious any time of the day; serve at brunch with an egg cooked to your liking, or serve as lunch, or even dinner as a starter or main dish. These would be delicious with a soured cream sauce on the side, or make a …
Seasonal root vegetables make a simple, but super tasty soup which packs a punch. Fresh horseradish is super pungent and will got “straight up your nose”. I suggest starting with half the amount of fresh horseradish and tasting before adding more. Once you find the level you’re happy with you can stop. However, if you accidentally over do it, add …
These easy to make dumplings look rather impressive. They also happen to be vegan, but if you wish you can add other flavours to the mix such as oyster sauce, fish sauce, or replace the tofu with an alternative source of protein. If you want, you can also make a large batch of dumplings and freeze them. Simply line a …
I call these Cornish crab nachos, not just because the crab I buy comes from Cornwall, but because this recipe is inspire by one of the best dishes I ate while I was on holiday there. Trying to recreate the same taste and flavours has been a task I have happily venture on time and time again. Now all I …
When you’re growing so many courgettes you simply don’t know how best to eat them! This seems to be my 2020 courgette staple dish, I find myself making them on a weekly basis, and they make the most amazing starter or side to a lunch or dinner. I usually favour the traditional chip or wedge shape, but they also do …
These tomatoes are so delicious and their flavours are concentrated due to the slow and low cooking. Additionally, the lycopene content of slow-roasted tomatoes is increased due to concentration from loss of water, as well as a break-down of cellular structures which helps release the lycopene and make it more bioavailable for us to absorb. Lycopene is a compound found …