This Thai Papaya Salad is made with Swede not Papaya because we can’t get Green Papaya here in Queenstown, but Swede is abundant this time of year. Initially I was skeptical, but from what I’ve read Swede and Green papaya are reasonably... Read More | Share it now!
Category Archives: 5:2 Diet
5:2 diet recipes
Low calorie Vegetable Bolognese
This Low calorie vegetable Bolognese has been on my radar for some time. I found the original recipe here http://eatwithinyourmeans.com/vegetable-bolognese/ and have subscibed to the follow up comments to see if they are all as positive as... Read More | Share it now!
5:2 Diet day Risotto with Peas – 200 calories
It’s been a long time between drinks as they say. I haven’t posted a recipe on here for a few months. I’m still cooking most days of the week, and I’ll often take a photo of a recipe in the preparation stage, but when it comes... Read More | Share it now!
Tuna, Asparagus and white bean salad
This Tuna, Asparagus and white bean salad is a great low calorie lunch or dinner idea. It’s great served cold and tips the scale at a measly 200 calories which fits nicely with our 200/300 Diet day meal plan. We basically try and stick to... Read More | Share it now!
Chicken, Broccoli and Asparagus Stir Fry
Beef and Broccoli stir fry in Oyster sauce was a great staple for me when I first got married. It’s a quick and simple dish to make for a weeknight dinner and packs plenty of flavour. I’m not sure why but I haven’t made this in years... Read More | Share it now!
San Choy Bau – Low calorie weeknight meal
San Choy Bau or Sang Choy Bow or however you want to spell it is a great Chinese dish that easily lends itself to a Fast Diet makeover. I’m using minced Pork in this recipe, because I have it on hand, but Chicken,Turkey or even minced prawns... Read More | Share it now!