Slow-Release Carbs for Long-Term Energy

Tired all the time? I find that many people have grown so accustomed to having chronically low energy and a slump mid-afternoon, that they barely notice anymore and often continue to reach for sugary ...

Fancy A Date?

It's the fourth week of my new A-Z Superfoods series for The Herald, and this week I'm discussing the many health benefits of dates - a natural sweetening superstar... This stalwart of healthy treats is ...

Triple-Layer Coconut-Almond Squares

  My healthy Mars Bars are one of the most popular recipes on this site, and salted caramel slices feature in Eat Yourself Beautiful, but I was keen to produce a recipe that's similar, yet inco...

Chia-Cranberry Energy Bread

Happy Friday! Anyone else giddy about the bank holiday in Ireland?! I’m off to Galway for my book signing in Dubray Books tomorrow, and then back to Dublin for a fancy dress birthday bash. Hopefull...

Five Ways To Boost Your Metabolism

Oh to be 18 again and able to eat what I want without giving it a second thought! It's an unfortunate fact of life that, for most of us, our metabolism slows down as the years tick by.  There's ple...

Raspberry and Vanilla Muffins

Raspberry and vanilla are one of my favourite flavour combinations, and I use it in everything from my popular white chocolate recipe to these freshly baked muffins! I love the fragrant sweetness of raspber...

Roast Portobello Mushrooms with Chilli-Lime Avocado

Avocados and I go way back… they were the first solid food I started on as a baby and it’s been a delicious love affair ever since! There are few more enjoyable flavours than ripe avocado, yet their mild...

My Top 10 Wedding Body Tips

I may be married almost a year and a half, but I still love chatting about weddings and sharing as much advice as I can with future brides. It's such a momentous and hugely anticipated day in your life, and...

Roasted Carrots with A Tangy Lime-Tahini Dressing

This week’s SoSueMe recipe for roast carrots drizzled with tangy lime-tahini dressing, is so simple, but absolutely packed with goodness. Every autumn without fail, my appreciation for roasted root veggies ...