Some weeks glide, others drag - and right now, I’m definitely in the drag zone. Darker evenings, longer workdays, and suddenly dinner feels like another job. So this week I’m keeping it simple: food that doesn’t fight back. Easy to cook, satisfying to eat, still on the gut-friendly side of things.
Golden peri peri chicken thighs with oven baked rice
Peri Peri Chicken + Rice 🍗
This is a put it in the oven and walk away dinner - juicy chicken, smoky paprika, garlic, lemon, and rice that soaks up all the good flavor. It’s one of those meals that feels like a proper plate of food without asking much from you. Leftovers are great the next day too (if there are any).
Fermented Cauliflower = Easy Daily Probiotics 🌿 When meals get a bit heavier this time of year, I like to keep something crisp and tangy in the fridge to balance things. Fermented cauliflower is perfect for that - crunchy, salty, alive with natural probiotics. A small daily portion of fermented foods makes a real difference for gut health. Think: kefir, yogurt, kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, naturally fermented vegetables like this one. Not a trend, just a smart habit.
If you’re aiming to eat well without overthinking it, this formula never fails:
✔ Build around comfort carbs (rice, pasta, potatoes - they’re fine) ✔ Add flavor that wakes things up (lemon, garlic, herbs, chili) ✔ Get plants in the mix (vegetables, beans, pulses, herbs, pickles) ✔ Add a daily probiotic for gut health ✔ Cook simply, eat fully, enjoy it
It doesn’t need to be complicated to work.
A Soft Sweet Finish
If you fancy a little bake this Halloween, these pumpkin cinnamon rolls are worth it - soft dough, warm spice, not too sweet, and packing roast pumpkin that makes them golden. Hit reply if you want the recipe.
