Simple Beet Tabbouleh

Simple Beet Tabbouleh

A salad with a twist – try this one and let us know how you get on. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley 1 handful  mint 1 handful of chives 200g radishes 2 beetroot, peeled and quartered 1 red apple, cored, quartered and...
Trish’s Nut Butter

Trish’s Nut Butter

Here is a lovely nut butter that will not only taste delicious but also reduce the packaging that you buy. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 200g Mixed nuts 2 tsp of oil (quantity varies) Salt and pepper to taste The quantity for these ingredients really...
Brown Rice and Bean Salad

Brown Rice and Bean Salad

Here is a recipie to make your lunch a bit more interesting – pop in a tub and take with you where ever you go. You will need: (**available at Scoop and Scales) 375g brown rice ** 2 x 400g cans mixed beans, drained and rinsed ** 340g can sweetcorn, drained 1...
Baklava Recipe

Baklava Recipe

The Bake-Off season is upon us!! Here’s a recipe for a  delicious Middle Eastern sweet treat, a perfect pick me up on an autumn day and great for using up leftover nuts and seeds you may have lurking in the bottom of your jars. Works well with any of the...
Healthy Scotch Pancakes

Healthy Scotch Pancakes

A great start to a weekend morning (or weekday if you really organised) You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 120g self raising flour** 80g oats 70g sugar ** 2 eggs 90g milk 50g chia seeds** 50g raisins** 120ml water Optional – A mashed banana or two...
Bean Burgers

Bean Burgers

Are you trying a Meat Free diet? Here is a great alternative to beef burgers You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 2 cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry** 1 Tbsp oil ** 1/2 of a pepper 1/2 of a large onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 and 1/2 tsp...