A range of healthy, homemade alternatives to our favourite snacks
Go directly to recipes Macaroni and cheese, also known as mac and cheese, is a classic dish that, of course, originated in Italy. When Italians travelled to other parts of Europe, they brought their pasta-making techniques with them, so that, by the 17th century, pasta, and in particular, macaroni was …
Go directly to recipes My situation is unusual in that I had a total gastrectomy in which my whole stomach, together with its constituent valves, was removed. This meant that I had to avoid certain foods. The first among them was ordinary bread which can act like a sponge, block …
Go directly to recipes Native to South America, despite its name, the peanut is a legume, although, unlike other legumes, peanut pods develop underground rather than above ground. Notwithstanding, peanuts are similar in taste and nutritional profile to tree nuts such as walnuts and almonds. Peanuts are widely grown in …
Go directly to recipes Ricotta cheese is appreciated for its freshness, smooth texture and subtle flavour. It is traditionally made by heating milk until it curdles. The curds are then strained to remove the whey, leaving behind a soft, creamy cheese. Traditional ricotta has a soft and clumpy, but dense …
