Nutrition

The benefits of drinking more water and staying properly hydrated on the body for health, wellbeing and fitness.

Easy to make, and high in taste, this tart is fantastic for lunch, hot or cold...

Delicious and warming on a winters day, it is a cheap meal that is surprisingly filling.

COURGETTE, PEPPER AND HALLOUMI SALAD ON A BED OF PUY LENTILS A deliciously wholesome, summery salad – just the thing for a quick lunch. SERVES 2 30 MINUTES 1 PAN BEGINNER Suitable for gluten-free and vegetarians INGREDIENTS 1 x pouch of Merchant Gourmet Simply Cooked Puy Lentils Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp Extra Virgin […]

COCONUT LENTIL CURRY WITH ROASTED TURMERIC CAULIFLOWER AND JACK FRUIT CHUTNEY This vegan curry has a medley of delicious elements to keep your taste buds guessing. SERVES 2 30 MINUTES 2 PANS BEGINNER Suitable for dairy-free, vegans and vegetarians INGREDIENTS   250g Merchant Gourmet Simply Cooked Champagne Lentils 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 onion, thinly […]

CUMIN-SPICED CARROT & LENTIL BURGERS WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE You really should check out Merchant Gourmet for their recipes and products, if you want tasty healthy meal options! This one even comes with a video for those of us who are likely to burn the salad and toss the toast! Shape the burger mixture into eight […]

  “This is a great dinner, breakfast, brunch or lunch. The tomatoey lentils give the dish an extra dimension, the peppers perk up the eggs enormously and the sauce just kicks and screams with flavour.” By Merchant Gourmet Cook Alex Mackay Serves 4 35 Minutes 1 Pan Beginner Suitable for gluten-free and vegetarians Ingredients .... […]

Whether you can pronounce the name or not, you’re going to be making this dish over and over again. Full of protein and all-important flavour, these bowls are the Friday fake away of dreams. Serves 2 30 Minutes 2 Pans Proficient Ingredients ..... 250g Merchant Gourmet Korean Flavoured Grains 2 thin beef steaks 2 tsp […]

Photo by Heather Ford on Unsplash Merchant Gourmet have sent us a series of super tasty breakfasts to try out .... here's your first! For free! This is the classic combination of pancakes, bacon and maple syrup, with a tasty twist provided by pancakes made with quinoa in place of flour. The quinoa gives the pancakes a nutty […]

Another great article from https://blog.cytoplan.co.uk Curcumin, an active constituent of the root of the perennial herb turmeric (also known as Curcuma longa) and a member of the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family, has been used in India and the Far East for thousands of years as a culinary spice and a medicinal herb. In the last couple […]

These little treats are great for refuelling between race laps or when you are on the move and need a compact snack.  However, before you start this recipe you will need a few portions of my power porridge, the recipe for which is here. The Gubins 300g Organic Peanut Butter (Crunchy or Smooth) 100g Organic […]

Wherever you are in the world, the marathon never fails to be a day to remember. We’re lucky enough to have one of the most famous races right on our doorstep, with the London Marathon accepting over 40,000 participants last year alone. Whether you have family or friends running or not, it’s impossible not to […]