Special Fried Rice is a Chinese inspired protein-packed side dish that incorporates leftover meat for a rugby player’s bulking needs. Fried rice works best with day-old rice because it clumps together better. That said, my teen asks for this dish regularly and I’ve often made it with fresh rice when cooking on the hoof so… Read more

Tasty and crispy potato wedges flavoured with spices and fresh herbs. Perfect accompaniment to your protein of choice. Ingredients Method Wash and scrub the potatoes, and leave the skins on. Slice them into wedges. Place the wedges in a bowl, and add the powders, paprika, seasoning and oil. Mix well. Lay the herb sticks on… Read more

Upgrade your usual rice dish with this vegetable-packed variation; grated carrot and butternut, lightly spiced and so easy to prepare as an alternative to the plain variety. Delicious on it’s own as a meal with a dollop of yoghurt or home made raita – though my rugby playing teenager would never be satisfied with that!… Read more

Comfort food without the calories! What’s not to love?! Technically not a dauphinoise; it’s a no-dairy potato bake, but calling it a fake dauphinoise sounds so much cooler. Super tasty and your teen will love this. Ingredients Feeds 4-6 as a side dish when accompanying meat and other veg / salad: Method Pre-heat the oven… Read more

Spicy flavoured rice. Great with most meats, to bulk out a wrap or rice bowl, compliment crispy chicken or your plate, or in a lunch box with sliced chicken/lean beef. Ingredients Method Rinse your rice in a sieve (until water runs clear), and set aside to dry. Finely chop onion, red pepper, jalapeno and mince… Read more