Category: Food I like

I made some oatbran galettes for breakfast but spiced them up a bit with some cumin, black pepper and mixed herbs for something a bit different. For some reason, these turned out beaufifully and looked like perfect little pancakes! I topped then with a spoonful of cottage cheese, some smoked salmon and a liberal squeeze […]

I had to meet some friends tonight but not for dinner and I knew it would be too late by the time I got home. I had some mexican spiced chicken breast with fat free yoghurt and oatbran galette. It was a dukan friendly option but not very inspiring to say the least. I need […]

Am a bit fed up of salmon all the time so looked for something a bit different. I have been trying to make as much of my food as possible but sometimes there is no time and no other option but to buy something. I chose Aberdeen Angus roast topside of beef from M+s. This […]

A nice light supper of roasted salmon marinted in chilli and served with a beetoot salsa with chopped beetroot and gherkin tossed in a small spoonful of natural yoghurt. I love beetroot and it makes everything such a pretty pink!  

Sunday lunch at my mums and I really wanted to enjoy it but within the dukan guidelines. I had roast beef, roasted vegetables, carrots, leeks and bacon with some delicious gravy whicj I probably shouldn’t have had. I deprived myself of the new potatoes and potato gratin which I adore. I also managed to decline […]

A variation on my dukan style smoked salmon breakfast. I chopped up some smoked salmon and mixed it with yoghurt, loads of lemon juice and black pepper. I made some oatbran galettes and loaded them with the salmon mixture

The old inn, crawfordsburn is a busy spot. It offers a warm welcome with a toasty fire. After perusing the menu, I decided not to have a starter but ordered the Daube of beef. I’m not sure what a daube is but it was melt in the mouth tender! Asked for it to come without […]

Another perfect dukan style breakfast. I rustled up some oatbran galettes and topped them with a dollop of natural yoghurt and smoked salmon. I squeezed some lemon juice over them and wolfed them down with a refreshing cup of tea. A happy start to Saturday!!  

Not the most inspiring dinner but quite frankly I really couldn’t really be bothered tonight as I was tired. Opted for some chicken tikka pieces with some cottage cheese and pickles. It was easy and quite tasty but totally boring. Am disappointed in myself but hey- its got to happen sometimes!  

I was absolutely famished by the time I prepared this so it tasted all the better. Am home after a few days travelling and keen to get back to my good dukan plan habits. I made my oatbran galettes and topped them with cottage cheese, smoked salmon and freshly squeezed lemon. I had got quite […]

Am travelling home from Vienna on a mid afternoon flight. My colleague and I agreed to have lunch in the airport but I have to tell you airport eating is a nightmare if you are trying to follow the dukan plan. There was a wide range of sandwiches, burritos and pastries but very little suitable […]

An early breakfast in Das triest hotel in Vienna after a very late night last night. Managed to swerve the toast and opted for smoked salmon, mustard and dill sauce and cottage cheese.  A pretty tasty but healthy start to the day  

I have never heard of sheatfish but it was recommended by the waiter and that was good enough for me.  The fish was light and perfectly cooked without a bone in sight.  It came with a carrot and coriander sauce and was totally delicious.  I also shared a couple of sides which were amazing.  Grilled […]

The Artner restaurant has to be one of the best in Vienna.  It features a modern menu, using local produce.  As soon as I walked in I was delighted by the warmth- both physically as it was minus 10 outside and emotionally as the staff were very welcoming. There was plenty of choice on the […]

Am at a meeting in Vienna and was treated to lunch in a works canteen. It was a bit of a torture as there was so much choice. I managed to get a serving of chicken breast but without the noodles and curry sauce that I was dying to have! I opted for the mixed […]

Staying in Das Triest hotel in Vienna which always poses the challenge of finding a dukan friendly breakfast. The choice here wasn’t too bad and I opted for smoked salmon with a little bit of mustard and dill sauce and cottage cheese. Thankfully I was organised enough to bring some oatbran galettes which really helped […]