Here are a few cocktails idea for your Christmas, along with a Mocktail version for the drivers or those who just don’t partake   Classic mulled wine Serves 6 750ml bottle red wine 1 large cinnamon stick, or 2 small ones 2 star anise 4 cloves 2 strips lemon zest, pared using a vegetable peeler 4 tbsp caster sugar   Put the red wine, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, lemon zest and sugar in a large pan. Cook on a low heat for 10 mins. Remove from the heat and cool, leaving to infu

Serves 6, Kcal 443, Fibre 7.8g 300g penne pasta 375g broccoli, cut into small florets 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped​ 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 650g chicken breast, diced 400g tin of cherry tomatoes 1 tsp oregano 1 chicken stock pot 2 tbsp cream cheese Parmesan cheese, to serve   Boil the penne pasta in a large pan of salted water for around 7 mins, then add the broccoli for the final 3-4 minutes until both the broccoli and pasta are cooked through. Drain a

Dinner parties are back! So here are a few ideas to help them run smoothly, Maybe even help with Christmas day!   5 Thrifty ways to be a good host Warm through shop bread bought in oven before serving, and put out small dishes of butter to soften Serve tap water in a pretty jug, or a glass bottle with slices of citrus fruit, Keep a supple of ice to hand. Prepare a playlist that will last long enough to cover the whole evening – nobody wants to hear the same song over and over

Losing weight can be tricky business: When you’re insanely busy, it can be tough to focus on your goals in a healthy, sustainable way, let alone work towards them at all. It’s easy to fall into pitfalls, but hey, knowledge is power—when you know the traps you’re most likely to fall into, it’s easier to steer clear. Here are 10 weight loss mistakes 1 . FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU CAN’T EAT So many people embarking on a weight loss journey focus on what they can’t have—such as no suga

Serves 4, kcals 571, fibre 9.4g 600g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic 200g rosemary focaccia 1 x 660g jar of white beans 12 chipolatas   Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and finely slice the garlic, and tear the bread into bite-sized chunks. Place it all in a 30cm x 35cm roasting tray, pour in the beans and their juice, drizzle with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and red wine vinegar, add a splash of water, and mix it

How can mindfulness improve your fitness? There is a lot of talk at the moment about mindfulness and meditation. This week we look at it in relation to our workouts What is mindfulness? “The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.” Or  “A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique” Mindful exercise is about

Serves 4 Kcals 325, fibre 5.6g 400g pork fillet 1 x 480g jar of roasted peeled peppers in brine 300g rainbow chard 1 heaped teaspoon fennel seeds 2 x 400g cans of chickpeas   Put a large shallow casserole pan on a high heat. Season the pork with sea salt and black pepper, then place in the pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear for 5 minutes, turning halfway. Meanwhile, drain the peppers and quickly dice into 1cm chunks, then trim and finely slice the chard, stalks and a

Looking through generations of family photos, you may notice it’s not just facial features that seem to be inherited — in many families, body shape and weight seem to get handed down just as easily as hair colour or height. But if you’re from a family where steady weight gain seems the norm, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Genes may play a part in terms of weight and obesity — particularly when it comes to abdominal fat — but they’re not the only factor

Pulses include beans, lentils and peas. They're a cheap, low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, and count towards your recommended 5 daily portions of fruit and vegetables. A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod. Pulses include all beans, peas and lentils, such as: baked bean red, green, yellow and brown lentils chickpeas (garbanzo beans) garden peas black-eyed peas runner beans broad beans kidney beans, butter beans, haricots, cannellini beans, flage

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