Leith Kitchen Diary

Great recipe for low fat high protein stuffed peppers, no eggs, no tomato sauce ..this is a mixture of low fat turkey mince (not beef) and quinoa (the recipe says brown rice but this is healthier) I've also added half a sweated off red onion, and a handful of chopped wilted spinach, and vegan parmesan...Thats a few meals sorted will serve with steamed veggies and chimichurri sauce for some extra brightness or rocket salad...yum!🫑🫑🫑

As many of you know I am focussing on my health at the moment ..and am probably as light as I have been since travelling for 6 months in India ...(don't ask) Weight loss this week has been the most so far and has included these amazing sweet potato brownies courtesy of the Minimalist Baker..vegan but totally indulgent and delicious ...Very very easy to make and a better option than rushing to the supermarket and buying (and inhaling) a stash of chocolate, Bischoff cheese cake and Haribo....😂😂Recipe in the comments! BTW I had mine with oat cream!

Spent last week helping out a friend in the highlands...on the last day she opened her freezer, which was full of venison including the liver ...not to everyones taste but you should give it a go.
We like most offal and love game so this was a real treat. The deer live a good life, and need to be culled as they damage the wider eco-systems, if there are too many.
This is served with creamy polenta, kale and a luscious red wine and onion sauce. Divine!
First step I soak the liver for 24 hours in milk to mellow out the gaminess., pat dry..then dust the liver in flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Fry in a hot pan, till still pink inside. In a separate pan sweat some red onions, add some flour, brandy and a beef (vegan) stock cube, then a good large galss of red wine. I added some pomegranate molasses, for some tart sweetness and a bit of sweetner (agave, fruit jelly will do) Follow the instructions for the instant polenta but add some parmigiano and a bit of butter for some extra indulgence! Ecco qua!