Zucchini Bake – A Low carb pasta bake with no pasta!

A low carb pasta bake with no pasta? How is that possible? Simple, really, replace the pasta with zucchini rounds – and if you add the zucchini at the last minute it holds its shape and texture. No soggy zucchini – slightly al dente /ælˈdɛnteɪ – cooked to be firm to the bite. I have been on a weight loss journey for the past 6 months and this has made me look closely at how I cook and what I am cooking (and eating). Some drastic changes to the family menus have been a result, including cutting out most carbohydrates! … Continue reading Zucchini Bake – A Low carb pasta bake with no pasta!

Fresh Blueberry & Mixed Greens Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

The weather is too warm for hot vegetables with the evening meal but after a few months of salads you start craving them regardless of the heat! I have to say that a lettuce salad can get a bit boring after a few months of summer, and I try to make them a bit more glamourous with interesting additions that not only taste good but brighten the plate up. When my girlfriend said ‘make a green salad and I’ll put the barbecue on, I decided to rise to the challenge of making something a little more exciting than the standard … Continue reading Fresh Blueberry & Mixed Greens Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing