3 Delicious Summer Salads | Summer Sunshine Series | Healthy Recipes

3 Delicious Summer Salads | Summer Sunshine Series | Healthy
Summer-inspired Recipes

Welcome to the Summer Sunshine series! In this video I am
sharing 3 delicious summer salads with you – who ever said that salad was
boring? Not with these fantastic flavour combinations!

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healthy recipes coming up on the Summer Sunshine Series! Think smoothie bowls; ‘nice’cream;
overnight oats; lettuce wraps; protein pancakes and much more!

These salads are shown in mason jars but would be just as
perfect on a plate or in an airtight container – remember if you are using a
container to keep your dressing separate and add it just before eating to keep
your salad leaves crisp and fresh.

Tangy Greek Salad

For the minted yogurt dressing:

Natural yogurt; lemon juice; chopped mint; extra virgin
olive oil; salt & pepper

In your mason jar
layer:

Your dressing, black olives; cherry tomatoes; red onion; roasted
veg (zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onions); cucumber; feta &
salad leaves

Thai Chicken Salad

For the sweet and
spicy dressing:

Sweet chilli sauce; lime juice; grated ginger; extra virgin
olive oil; salt & pepper

In your mason jar
layer:

Your dressing; cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrot, red
onion, green beans, cooked chicken, salad leaves

Spicy Mexican Salad

For the dressing:

2 tbsp salsa of your choice

In your mason jar
layer:

Salsa; cherry tomatoes; cucumber; grated carrot; red onion;
jalapenos; mixed beans; Mexican cheese; cous cous; salad leaves.

Serve with a side of tortilla chips – try crumbling some on
top before serving to add crunch.

Cranberry & Orange Scones | Afternoon Tea Favourite

Cranberry & Orange Scones | Afternoon Tea Favourite



These scones are a spin on the traditional English afternoon tea treat – orange zest and juice coupled with juicy dried cranberries made these scones extra special. They are buttery, crumbly and delicious – I like them plain, as they are but you can also top them with clotted cream and jam (jelly) for the ultimate English afternoon tea experience!



Let me know in the comments below if you make this tasty treat!



Ingredients (makes 12 large scones):


300g self raising flour (or 300 g plain all purpose plus 2 tsp baking powder)
50g caster sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
100g unsalted butter, cubed straight from the fridge
100d dried cranberries
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of ½ orange
Pinch salt



Combine all ingredients except for the butter and knead well. Add butter a few cubes at a time and knead until well combined. Roll out the dough and cut into circles with a cookie cutter. Brush with some milk then bake at 180 degrees C (350 F) for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden.

Peppermint Creams | NO BAKE recipe | The perfect after dinner treat!

Peppermint Creams | NO BAKE recipe | The perfect after dinner treat!



This peppermint cream recipe is so quick and easy with only 3 ingredients that you can whip it up in no time at all to satisfy unexpected guests! Refreshing and sweet, these make the perfect end to your meal alongside coffee or tea.



Let me know in the comments below if you make this tasty treat!



Ingredients (makes around 20 creams):

115g sweetened condensed milk
230g icing sugar/ confectioners sugar
A couple of drops of peppermint essence
50g milk chocolate (for drizzling)



Mix the condensed milk and icing sugar until stiff. Add the peppermint essence and mix until well combined. Using your hands, knead the mixture gently to ensure that the peppermint flavour is the whole way through then cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or break bits off and roll between your hands. Add to a lined baking sheet and put in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set.



Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15 second bursts. Add a couple of drops of peppermint essence and stir well. Drizzle chocolate over the creams or dip them in to cover them entirely. Alternatively, you could decorate using edible glitter or however you wish.



These can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.

Coconut Ice | NO BAKE recipe | Little cubes of coconut heaven!

Coconut Ice | NO BAKE recipe | Cubes of coconut heaven!



This coconut ice recipe is so quick and easy with only 3 main ingredients that you can whip it up in no time at all to satisfy unexpected guests! Children also love it!



Let me know in the comments below if you make this tasty treat!



Ingredients (makes around 20 x 1.5cm squared cubes):

250g sweetened condensed milk
250g icing sugar
200g desiccated coconut
Pink edible food colouring



Mix the condensed milk and icing sugar until stiff. Add the coconut and mix until well combined – you may need to use your hands.


Split the mix in two and knead a drop of pink food colouring into one half. On a lined baking sheet shape the white mixture into a rectangle around half an inch thick using your hands. Add the pink mixture on top and shape into a rectangle of roughly the same size.


Put in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set then cut into desired shapes and serve. These can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.

Blueberry Muffin in a Mug | Microwave Baking | Breakfast in an Instant!

Blueberry Muffin in a Mug | Microwave Baking | Breakfast in an Instant!

These blueberry muffins take just 2 minutes in the microwave and make the perfect quick and tasty breakfast. I popped my muffin out of my mug and into a bowl, topped it with sliced banana, 0% fat Greek yogurt and a sprinkling of chia seeds for a nutritious and delicious breakfast in an instant!


Let me know in the comments below if you make this tasty treat!

If you want to cut the calories you can skip on the sugar and use stevia/ sweetener or a mashed banana to sweeten your muffin instead.

This recipe makes two servings (or one if you have a large mug!) – if you only want one serving replace the egg with one egg white and half the other ingredient sizes.

Ingredients (makes 2 mug muffins):
¼ cup self raising flour
¼ cup rolled oats
1 egg
2 tbsp sugar
¼ cup melted butter
3 tbsp milk
½ cup blueberries
Splash vanilla essence

Combine all ingredients and split between two mugs – microwave for around 2 minutes – check after 1 minute then every 15 seconds thereafter. The top should be bouncy and no longer wet.

Whoever said you couldn't bake a cake in the microwave? Sweet perfection!

Easy Croissants | 8 Delicious Flavour Ways! | Breakfast Ideas

Easy Croissants | 8 Delicious Flavour Ways! | Breakfast Ideas

These golden croissants look impressive but take only minutes to make – the flavour combos are endless! Try out my 8 suggestions here and give me a thumbs up if you want to see more flavour ideas! Let me know in the comments below if you make this tasty treat!

If you want to cut the calories try the lighter Jus-Rol 30% less fat pre rolled puff pastry sheet for guilt free indulgence! One sixth is 166kcals – that’s 2 and a half mini croissants! (http://www.jusrol.co.uk/ProductDetail...)

A 320g pre rolled puff pastry sheet made me 16 mini croissants – cut into less larger triangles if you want larger croissants.

Try out my 8 delicious flavour combos:
1. White chocolate, desiccated coconut & dried cranberry
2. Dried apricot & white chocolate
3. Milk chocolate & orange zest
4. After Eight (mint choc)
5. Toffee & pecan with cinnamon
6. Chilli powder & chocolate
7. Apple sauce & cinnamon
8. Freeze dried strawberries & white chocolate

How to make your croissants:
1. Roll out your puff pastry and cut into triangles
2. Add your filling to the centre of the longest side of your triangle
3. Roll away from you toward the point
4. Pinch each side well to adhere the pastry all around the filling
5. Twist each side around on itself
6. Create a little ‘crab’ shape
7. Brush with a little milk
8. Bake according to the instructions on your puff pastry packet (mine needed around 12 minutes in a 160 degree C oven).
9. Proudly serve and don’t let on that they only took you 5 minutes to prepare!
10. Enjoy!

I used store bought pre rolled puff pastry for a quick and easy breakfast treat but you can make your own if you are feeling ambitious! Check out a recipe for puff pastry here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/puff_pastry

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Moroccan Chicken & Apricot Tagine | Healthy, No Guilt Dinner Idea!

Moroccan Chicken & Apricot Tagine | Healthy, No Guilt Dinner Idea!

This Moroccan inspired dish is full of flavour but low on calories – best of all it all comes together in the slow cooker which means minimal effort for maximum results – my very favourite type of recipe!

You can add whatever veggies you like and you can skip the chicken if you are vegetarian.
If you like things spicy you can add ½ chopped chilli to this or amp up the spices. This dish is hearty, healthy and delicious – the perfect pick me up after a long day!

Weight Watchers Propoints values per serving = 8

Ingredients (serves 4):

540g chicken breast (3-4 large breasts)
½ onion, diced
75g green beans
150g diced sweet potato (yams)
75g carrots, sliced
75g butternut squash, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
40g dried apricots, chopped
2 tsp tomato puree
1 tin chopped tomatoes
800ml chicken stock

Saute the onions in a pan with a splash of olive oil. When they are soft, add the garlic, cumin and coriander and heat through. Add the chicken and brown (around 5 minutes).
Transfer all ingredients into a slow cooker (or large stove top pot) and cook either on high (3-4 hours) or low (5-6 hours).

Serve with rice or potatoes or a chunk of bread for dipping.

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Scottish Macaroon Bars - NO BAKE recipe

Scottish Macaroon Bars - NO BAKE recipe!

These traditional Scottish chocolate & toasted coconut covered sweet delights are so quick and easy to make and require absolutely no baking! You would never ever guess that they are made from potatoes!

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Ingredients:
4 oz potato
16 oz icing (powdered) sugar
Milk or dark chocolate (around 200g)
150g coconut

Boil the unpeeled potato in water (no salt!) and then peel and cut into cubes. Mash really well or use a food processor to get a smooth creamy consistency with no lumps. Allow to cool completely then add the sugar around half a cup at a time. Once all of the sugar is added the mixture should be very stiff. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and smooth out to the corners. Place in the freezer to set for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Once set, split your coconut into two and spread one half onto a baking sheet and put it into the oven to toast for about 5 minutes until golden. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 10 second bursts (don't let it get to hot) and cut the potato mixture into squares. Dip the squares into the chocolate and then immediately into the coconut and roll until evenly covered on all sides. Transfer onto baking parchment and place in the fridge to set.

White Chocolate & Strawberry Fudge - NO BAKE recipe!

White Chocolate & Strawberry Fudge - NO BAKE recipe!

This delicious fudge looks impressive but takes minutes to
put together! You could use any dried fruit in this recipe – diced dried
apricots would be divine! Let me know in the comments below if you make this
tasty treat!

Ingredients (makes 20 – 25 generously sized fudge pieces)

400 g white chocolate
1 can sweetened condensed milk (397g)
25g butter
100g icing (confectioner’s) sugar
3g freeze dried strawberry pieces

(I found mine at Lakeland: http://www.lakeland.co.uk/19626/Lakeland-Freeze-Dried-Strawberry-Pieces)

Add the chocolate, condensed milk and butter into a microwaveable bowl and heat on 15 second bursts, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. Sieve in the icing (confectioner’s sugar) and whisk until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth. Add the strawberry pieces and fold through. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking tin and sprinkle a few more strawberry pieces on top, patting them in gently. Add to the fridge for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares/ rectangles/ hearts as you
please! This decadent treat will keep stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a couple of weeks – but is unlikely to last that long!

If you can’t get a hold of condensed milk try making your own! http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/recipes/healthy-homemade-sweetened-condensed-milk-without-powdered-dry-milk/

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