Recipe

Okonomiyaki is a savoury Japanese pancake featuring cabbage as its main ingredient. It is held together with a batter and fried until golden on both sides. There’s a wide variety of toppings you can choose, all adding extra dimensions of umami, freshness and flavour. This is a great way to enjoy lots of vegetables and keep your body happy and healthy for a long time.

An innovative stuffed zucchini dish that brings together protein rich turkey, nutritious quinoa, and the unexpected sweetness of dried blueberries for a truly unique flavour profile. The combination of aromatic spices adds depth to the filling, while the zucchini boats provide a low-carb vessel that’s both delicious and visually appealing. This recipe offers a balanced meal with protein, complex carbohydrates and vegetables all in one, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner or lunch option.

Based on the longevity practices of Blue Zones, this hearty spinach dahl features lentils for plant-based protein, along with turmeric, garlic and chilli to fight inflammation and support heart health. Baby spinach and carrots bring essential vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, vitamin K, iron and folate, while the pickled red onion adds a tangy, flavourful twist.

My vibrant and flavourful pasta is a perfect blend of comfort and Blue Zone ingredients. Combining the sweetness of roasted red capsicum with the umami richness of nutritional yeast, this dish offers a creamy, dairy-free alternative to traditional pasta sauces. The use of spelt or rice pasta makes it suitable for those avoiding gluten, while the addition of coconut milk lends a subtle tropical note. This versatile recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

There are a few basic guides to eating a Blue Zone-inspired diet: plants are king, reduce sugar wherever possible, incorporate beans into your daily diet and eat seasonally as a priority

This tray bake is very popular in my household — the incredible flavours, the balanced mix of meat, veggies and legumes, and the fact that it’s all made on the one tray

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this rich, fudgy and completely lactose-free dessert featuring Brancourts LactoseFree Cottage Cheese.

This soup is hearty and comforting, made from pantry ingredients, and comes together in about half an hour. It can be very easily made vegan by leaving out the chicken and using vegetable stock. You can swap and change the beans to your personal preference. It is honestly delicious, no matter how I have made it.

These delicious overnight oats are the perfect way to start the day. Drawing on the longevity boosting habits of Blue Zones, this recipe is a powerhouse of nutrition. Packed with fibre-rich oats, antioxidant-loaded mixed berries, protein packed chia seeds, and heart-healthy almonds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, it promotes digestive health, brain function and sustained energy. Greek yoghurt provides probiotics for gut health and calcium to support healthy bones.

Easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, this salmon dish is a delicious way to nourish your body in just one pot. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health, brain function, and reduce inflammation. This fragrant Thai red curry is loaded with antioxidant-rich spices like ginger, garlic and chilli, helping to boost immunity and digestion.

This creamy rice recipe with tropical fruits is bursting with flavour and natural sweetness. This dish makes a delicious healthy.

Indulge your sweet tooth with this wholesome roasted nut honey brittle recipe, which is a twist on the classic Ghanaian delicacy Nkate Cake.