Once Upon a Food Blog

Roasted Tomato Sauce

An amazing roasted tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes with a hint of garlic and the right balance of sweet and tart.

Cheesy Bacon Spring Greens

Low carb and easy to make vegetarian, these cheesy bacon spring greens are quick and easy to prepare and take leafy green veg to the next level. They are totally addictive! 

Avocado Lime Dressing

Paleo, low FODMAP, low carb, Whole 30 and vegan, this gorgeous dressing is packed full of the good stuff. Avocado, lime juice, spinach and olive oil all put in an appearance in a dressing that just begs to be devoured.

Best Ever Guacamole

Paleo, whole30, low carb and keto, this creamy, garlicky and very moreish Best Ever Guacamole recipe is so easy to make that you’ll find yourself serving it all the time. Don’t limit yourself to serving it alongside only Tex-Mex or Mexican food. It’s also brilliant in a sandwich, alongside cold roast meat or as part of a picnic.

Easy Chicken Fajitas with Spice Mix

Easy to make low carb, keto, paleo and whole 30, these homemade chicken fajitas are absolutely gorgeous and take no time to make using spices that you already have in your cupboard.

Best Every Chocolate Brownies

These Gooey Chocolate Brownies have a crisp, sugary top and are deliciously soft, gooey and fudgy inside. Why not get baking with the kids this Easter? 

Easy Lunch Box Caprese Salad

This Easy Lunch Box Caprese Salad is a fantastically simple no-cook lunch box salad that is full of the good stuff, contains no nasties at all and is interesting enough to keep you making it week after week.

No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake

Sweet and beautifully creamy with just the right amount of salty, crunchy biscuit base. A fantastic dessert, perfect for Mother’s Day or even Easter Sunday.

Three Ingredient Lemon Posset with Passion Fruit

Gorgeously sweet and creamy lemon posset, topped with fragrant, tart passion fruit, this Three Ingredient Lemon Posset with Passion Fruit is the perfect dessert to make for Mother’s Day.

Cheesy Bacon and Tomato Pasta

Perfect for busy evenings, you can have this Cheesy Bacon and Tomato Pasta on the table in minutes!

Homemade Nutty Granola

Quick and easy to make, but oh so gorgeous, this Simple Nutty Homemade Granola is absolutely divine and makes the perfect breakfast. Not only that, it’s paleo, low carb and high protein.

One Pan Chicken Tagine

Perfect for busy weeknights but also good enough to serve to guests at the weekend, my One Pan Chicken Tagine is fantastically simple to make, chock full of goodness and, best of all, needs only one pan to make it in. Not only that but it’s absolutely packed full of flavour.

Easy Lasagne with a Cheat’s White Sauce

My Easy Lasagne with a Cheat’s Bechamel is guaranteed to please. It’s easy to make because I use my Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce and a cheat’s bechamel. If you are gluten free, simply substitute the lasagne sheets for thinly sliced aubergine.

Lemon and Apricot Breakfast Loaf

This gluten and refined sugar free Lemon and Apricot Breakfast Bread is absolutely gorgeous. It’s light, citrussy and makes the perfect breakfast when served with a spoonful of yogurt and a large mug of coffee. It’s also paleo, low carb and nutrient dense.

Piri Piri Chicken Traybake with Sweet Potato Wedges

Easy and healthy, with crispy, sticky chicken and caramelised vegetables, this Piri Piri Chicken TrayBake with Sweet Potato Wedges is the perfect recipe for a busy evening. Simply toss the ingredients together, pop them in the oven and leave to cook!

Sweet and Sour Leftover Chicken

My Sweet and Sour Leftover Chicken is gluten free and so quick and easy to prepare. You can have it on the table in the time it takes the rice to cook. You will never need to buy a jar of sweet and sour sauce again!

Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese

This Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese is the perfect winter warmer. Serve it as a fantastic meat free main or an easy but delicious side.