Roasted Cauliflower and Speedy Mushroom Dhal

Too good to not dive in straight away, perfect for ovulation due to the cauliflower which balances oestrogen AND it’s completely vegan! Serves 2 Stage of cycle: Ovulation Prep & cook time: 30 mins Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tbsp veg oil 2 tsp turmeric  1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mild curry powder 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp cumin powder … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower and Speedy Mushroom Dhal

Brussels Sprout Salad

The marmite of the vegetable world, but in our humble opinion better raw than cooked AND can be made all year round. Serves 4 as a side salad Cook and prep time: 10 mins Ingredients: 250g Brussels sprouts  2 Tbsp dried cranberries  2tbsp pine nuts 1 lemon, zest and juice 60ml extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast Optional Parmesan to serve  Method: Shred … Continue reading Brussels Sprout Salad

Chicken, Pineapple & Cashew Fried Rice

It’s easy to skip the takeaway when this chicken, pineapple and cashew fried rice is on the menu! It’s the perfect comfort food for a cold evening and is great for ovulation because it’s packed with zinc, wholegrains and protein. Serves 4 Prep and cook time: 40 mins Stage of cycle: Ovulation Ingredients: 200g rice 2 tbsp coconut oil 6 chicken thighs, diced 1 onion, … Continue reading Chicken, Pineapple & Cashew Fried Rice

Kale and Prosciutto Warm Salad

It’s officially Autumn and I have the perfect transitional salad to warm you up on those cooler evenings, but can also be taken to work in your lunch box the following day. This salad is perfect for ovulation due the kale being nutrient dense in vitamins which will help support your body through ovulation. Prep & cook time: 15 mins Menstrual cycle: Ovulation Ingredients: For … Continue reading Kale and Prosciutto Warm Salad

Garlic and Herb Chicken with Greek Quinoa Salad

I’m hoping that this fresh and easy dish will help encourage the sun to come out and stay because let’s be honest, it’s time! This recipe has been create for the ovulation stage of the cycle using ingredients that support the liver while there might be excess oestrogen lying around and an added bonus for a quick, speedy turnaround too. Serves 4 Prep and cook … Continue reading Garlic and Herb Chicken with Greek Quinoa Salad

Fig & Pistachio Rolls

Who doesn’t love a sweet treat, particularly washed down with a cup of tea (oh so British!). This bake has been designed for ovulation week, figs are iron and fibre rich and the nuts have protein – important for that particular stage of the menstruation cycle. Makes: 20 Prep & cook time: 1 hour, 45 mins Stage of cycle: Ovulation Ingredients: 140g plain flour 85g wholemeal flour … Continue reading Fig & Pistachio Rolls

Green Eggs and Ham Frittata

We’re on Ovulation week and it’s the time where our bodies are probably feeling fairly energetic, which means that carbs aren’t as necessary (that doesn’t mean they’re cut altogether) However, the body will naturally crave high protein and fats to maintain the positive energy. This dish is filled with those ingredients, high in Vitamin B and with fibre rich veggies! Serves 8 Prep & cook … Continue reading Green Eggs and Ham Frittata