Macrology Blog
Nutrition, recipes and meal planning advice for real life
Roasted Tomato and Prawn Orzo with Feta, Olives and Fresh Basil
Roasted tomato and prawn orzo with feta, olives and basil — a beachside-worthy meal that's secretly weeknight easy.
Coconut Curry Mussels with Crusty Bread and Fresh Coriander
Mussels: cheap, fast, and surprisingly easy at home. This coconut curry twist on moules marinière is rich, warming, and ready in minutes.
Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder Tacos with Pickled Red Cabbage and Chipotle Crema
Slow-cooked pork shoulder tacos: tender, falling-apart meat with pickled cabbage and chipotle crema. Big flavor, minimal effort.
Crispy Lamb Flatbreads with Whipped Feta, Pomegranate and Mint
Spiced lamb mince, whipped feta, pomegranate & mint on warm flatbreads. Bold flavours, ready in under 30 minutes.
Roasted Aubergine and Chickpea Traybake with Harissa and Herbed Couscous
Bold North African flavours meet weeknight ease. Harissa-roasted aubergine, chickpeas, and herbed couscous — all ready with minimal effort.
Crispy Five-Spice Pork Belly Salad with Pickled Mooli and Chilli Lime Dressing
Crispy five-spice pork belly meets cool pickled mooli and a sharp chilli lime dressing. Bold, textured, and impossible to stop eating.
Baked Cod with Romesco Sauce, Roasted Peppers and Herbed Bulgur
Flaky baked cod meets smoky romesco, roasted peppers & herbed bulgur. Impressive flavors, ready in under an hour.
Spiced Beef Kofta with Roasted Aubergine, Bulgur and Pomegranate Yoghurt
Spiced beef kofta with smoky aubergine, bulgur & pomegranate yoghurt. Bold Middle Eastern flavours, ready in minutes.
Crispy Hoisin Pork Lettuce Cups with Pickled Cucumber and Toasted Sesame
Crispy hoisin pork, cool pickled cucumber, and toasted sesame come together in under 30 minutes. Bold, fresh, and satisfying.
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with White Beans, Rosemary and Anchovy
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder: rich, fall-apart meat that rewards patience. With white beans, rosemary, and anchovy for depth.
Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Cumin Dressing and Crumbled Feta
Warm lentils, caramelised carrots, and punchy cumin dressing — this satisfying salad works as a main or side with very little fuss.
Charred Leek and Goat's Cheese Tart with Walnut Pastry
Smoky charred leeks, creamy goat's cheese, and a nutty walnut pastry make this tart quietly impressive — full of flavour and worth every minute.
Slow-Cooked Beef Shin Ragu with Pappardelle and Gremolata
Beef shin transforms into a silky, deeply flavoured ragu after hours of slow cooking. Simple to make, stunning to eat.
Crispy Skin Mackerel with Pickled Fennel, New Potatoes and Dill Crème Fraîche
Mackerel hits a hot pan and crisps fast, rewarding little effort with bold flavour. Paired with pickled fennel, new potatoes and dill crème fraîche, it's simple
Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap with Parmesan Crisp and Anchovy Dressing
Smoky blackened chicken, sharp anchovy dressing, and a shattering Parmesan crisp — this Caesar wrap is far from your average desk lunch.
Crispy Peanut Tofu Lettuce Cups with Pickled Carrot and Chilli Lime Dressing
Crispy tofu, punchy peanut sauce, and quick-pickled carrot piled into fresh lettuce cups. No cutlery needed — just bold flavour in every bite.
Roasted Courgette and Feta Fritters with Tzatziki and Lemon
Crispy roasted courgette and feta fritters served with cool tzatziki and lemon. Simple, flavour-packed, and perfect as a light lunch or starter.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Walnuts
Pillowy butternut squash gnocchi with brown butter, crispy sage, and walnuts — autumn comfort food that's easier to make than you'd think.
Coconut Poached Chicken with Vermicelli Noodles and Fragrant Broth
Gently poached chicken, silky vermicelli & a fragrant coconut broth. A Southeast Asian-inspired bowl that warms without weighing you down.
Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice with Soft-Boiled Egg and Pickled Mustard Greens
Taiwanese braised pork belly, slow-cooked in soy and spice until silky. Rich, savory lu rou fan — a beloved staple worth making at home.
Smoky Chorizo and Butter Bean Stew with Crusty Bread
Smoky, hearty, and ready in 40 minutes. This chorizo and butter bean stew delivers bold flavour with minimal effort — perfect weeknight comfort food.
Sticky Hoisin Duck Noodles with Spring Onions and Toasted Peanuts
Sticky hoisin duck tossed through slippery noodles, topped with spring onions and toasted peanuts. Indulgent yet effortless — it disappears fast.
Keralan Fish Curry with Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Steamed Rice
Bright, tangy & ready in 30 mins. Keralan fish curry is lighter than most but packed with flavour from coconut milk, tamarind & curry leaves.
Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan
Rich, creamy butter chicken at home — easier than you think and packed with protein.
Roasted Garlic and White Bean Soup with Crispy Pancetta and Sourdough
Roasted garlic and white bean soup: deeply savoury, creamy without cream, topped with crispy pancetta. Simple ingredients, serious flavour.
Roasted Tomato and Lentil Soup with Grilled Sourdough Croutons
Roasted tomatoes, red lentils, and grilled sourdough croutons make this comforting soup a step above the classic. Rich, creamy, and full of flavour.
Crispy Skin Salmon with Crushed Peas, Capers and Dill Crème Fraîche
Crispy skin salmon with crushed peas, capers & dill crème fraîche. Restaurant results at home, ready in minutes.
Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak with Pickled Radish and Cucumber Noodles
Seared sesame tuna with punchy pickled radish and cool cucumber noodles. Restaurant-worthy drama, ready in 20 minutes.
Smoked Haddock and Leek Risotto with Parmesan and Chives
Creamy, smoky, and satisfying — this smoked haddock and leek risotto is weeknight dinner that feels genuinely special without the stress.
Crispy Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Basmati Rice and Mango Chutney
Crispy chickpeas make all the difference in this curry. A quick pan-fry creates golden, textured bites that hold up in sauce.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Smoky Soured Cream
Crispy, golden quesadillas filled with roasted sweet potato and black beans — big flavour, great macros, smoky soured cream.
Seared Steak with Chimichurri and Roasted New Potatoes
Seared sirloin with crispy potatoes and punchy chimichurri — a classic combo ready in under 45 minutes.
Peri-Peri Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Herbed Couscous and Yoghurt
Bold, smoky peri-peri cauliflower steaks roasted until almost charred — served with herbed couscous and yoghurt. Genuinely satisfying, never pale or watery.
Miso-Glazed Aubergine and Lentil Traybake with Crispy Shallots
Smoky, caramelised aubergine meets earthy lentils in this effortless traybake. The miso glaze adds deep umami richness, while shallots crisp to golden perfectio
Coconut and Spinach Dahl with Crispy Garlic and Flatbread
Warming, deeply savoury coconut and spinach dahl that costs next to nothing and takes 30 minutes. Packed with protein, fibre, and iron.
Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken with Butter Bean Gratin
Herb-packed roasted chicken meets creamy butter bean gratin in a meal that feels special but lets the oven do the work.
Paneer Tikka Traybake with Spiced Rice and Minted Raita
Bold tandoori flavours meet easy weeknight cooking. Charred paneer, spiced rice & cool minted raita — ready in under an hour.
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Celeriac Remoulade
Spiced pork tenderloin meets crisp, creamy celeriac remoulade in a weeknight dinner that tastes far more effort than it is.
Prawn and Sweetcorn Chowder with Crusty Bread
Creamy, hearty, and ready in under 30 minutes — this prawn and sweetcorn chowder is effortlessly impressive.
Sticky Tamarind Aubergine with Coconut Rice and Toasted Cashews
Glossy, sticky, and deeply savoury — this tamarind aubergine with coconut rice and cashews looks impressive but comes together fast.
Honey and Mustard Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables and Thyme
Sticky, golden chicken thighs roasted with honey, mustard, and thyme — this easy one-tray dinner is weeknight simple but guest-worthy good.
Blackened Cod Tacos with Mango Salsa and Chipotle Crema
Smoky blackened cod meets sweet mango salsa and cooling chipotle crema in these bold, fresh tacos. Quick, easy, and brilliantly good.
Seared Chicken Thighs with White Bean Mash and Salsa Verde
Crispy chicken thighs, silky white bean mash & punchy salsa verde — a restaurant-worthy dinner in under 40 minutes.
Spiced Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Shallots
Velvety butternut squash meets creamy red lentils in this warmly spiced soup. Topped with crispy shallots, it's hearty enough to satisfy.
Charred Courgette and Ricotta Pasta with Lemon and Toasted Pine Nuts
Charred courgette meets creamy ricotta, bright lemon, and toasted pine nuts in a pasta that tastes like a small Italian restaurant find — ready on a weeknight.
Crispy Baked Falafel Bowls with Tabbouleh and Tahini Dressing
Crispy baked falafel, fresh tabbouleh, and creamy tahini dressing combine into a satisfying bowl packed with flavor and nutrition — no deep fryer needed.
Crispy Halloumi Wraps with Roasted Red Onion, Rocket and Harissa Yoghurt
Crispy halloumi, jammy roasted onion, peppery rocket, and a harissa yoghurt kick — this wrap is anything but a sad desk lunch.
Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Chipotle Sauce
Smoky, hearty, and deeply satisfying — these black bean and sweet potato enchiladas prove plant-based can be just as bold and filling as the original.
Weeknight Lamb Keema with Peas and Warm Chapati
Fast, flavourful, and fridge-friendly — lamb keema is the midweek dinner you'll make on repeat. Ready in under 30 minutes with pantry staples.
Roasted Red Pepper and Butter Bean Stew with Crusty Sourdough
Smoky, creamy, and endlessly satisfying — this butter bean stew comes together fast and tastes like you tried much harder than you did.
Sticky Miso Salmon Noodle Bowl with Pak Choi and Sesame Dressing
Sticky miso salmon, tender pak choi, and sesame-dressed noodles — quick enough for weeknights, impressive enough to share.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped Feta and Chimichurri
Crispy, golden smashed potatoes topped with cool whipped feta and punchy chimichurri — restaurant-worthy results with surprisingly little effort.
Crispy Pork Belly Baos with Pickled Daikon and Hoisin
Pillow-soft bao buns stuffed with crispy pork belly, tangy pickled daikon, and hoisin. Impressive, delicious, and easier to make at home than you'd think.
Crispy Tofu Banh Mi Bowl with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo
Crispy tofu, tangy pickled veg, and sriracha mayo — all the bold flavours of a classic bánh mì, served as a fast, balanced bowl.
Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Orzo
Spiced lamb meatballs in roasted tomato sauce over orzo — bold, warming, and weeknight-ready.
Crispy Duck Leg with Roasted Plums and Wilted Greens
Crispy duck leg meets sweet roasted plums and wilted greens. Rich, balanced, and easier than it looks — impressive enough for guests.
Gochujang Beef Rice Bowl with Pickled Cucumber and Sesame
Spicy, sweet, and deeply savoury, this gochujang beef rice bowl is ready in 25 minutes. Bold Korean-inspired flavour, any night of the week.
Crispy Skin Sea Bass with Warm Puy Lentils and Salsa Verde
Crispy skin sea bass with Puy lentils and salsa verde — ready in 40 minutes and easier than you think.
Soy-Glazed Aubergine with Sesame Noodles and Spring Onions
Sticky soy-glazed aubergine meets nutty sesame noodles in this fast, flavour-packed bowl. Big taste, simple ingredients.
Spiced Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup with Toasted Seeds
Warming, flavourful, and ready in 40 mins — this spiced cauliflower & chickpea soup is hearty enough to satisfy, using simple cupboard staples.
Crispy Chickpea and Roasted Vegetable Flatbreads with Herby Yoghurt
Crispy spiced chickpeas, roasted veg, and herby yoghurt on warm flatbread. Easy, flavour-packed, and on the table in 40 minutes.
Harissa Baked Eggs with White Beans and Spinach
Spicy, satisfying, and on the table in 25 minutes — harissa baked eggs with white beans and spinach is the one-pan meal you'll keep coming back to.
Smoky Pulled Chicken Jacket Potatoes with Greek Yoghurt Slaw
Crispy jacket potatoes loaded with smoky pulled chicken and tangy Greek yoghurt slaw — cheap, filling, and easy enough for a Tuesday night.
Teriyaki Tofu with Edamame Fried Rice
Golden teriyaki tofu over egg-fried rice with edamame. Big flavour, simple steps, ready in 30 minutes.
Turkish-Style Stuffed Peppers with Spiced Lamb and Bulgur
Spiced lamb, nutty bulgur, and jammy roasted pepper — this Turkish classic makes weeknight dinner feel special with minimal effort.
Prawn and Mango Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Fresh, vibrant, and ready in 20 minutes. These prawn and mango rice paper rolls with peanut dipping sauce are light, filling, and full of flavour.
Moroccan Chicken Traybake with Chickpeas and Preserved Lemon
One pan, minimal effort, maximum flavour. Spiced chicken, creamy chickpeas, and preserved lemon roasted together for an easy Moroccan-inspired dinner.
How to Build the Perfect Grain Bowl
Start with a grain, add protein, pile on veggies, and finish with sauce. Master this simple formula and you'll never need a recipe again.
Thai Green Curry: The Complete Guide
Fresh, fragrant, and deeply satisfying — Thai green curry done right is a game-changer. This guide covers everything from paste to macros.
Shakshuka: A High-Protein Breakfast Worth Waking Up For
Spiced eggs poached in rich tomato sauce — shakshuka is a simple, high-protein breakfast ready in 25 minutes.
Golden Lentil Dal with Brown Rice
Warming, savory, and budget-friendly — this golden lentil dal is ready in 35 minutes using pantry staples. A nourishing everyday meal that's hard to beat.
Smashed Burgers: A Leaner Take on a Takeaway Favourite
Crispy edges, juicy centre, melted cheese — smashed burgers made leaner at home, no queue or £15 delivery fee needed.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Rich, creamy Tuscan chicken pasta that's high in protein and ready in 35 minutes. All the flavor, none of the fuss.
Classic Bolognese: A Macro-Friendly Take on an Italian Staple
Rich, satisfying Bolognese made macro-friendly. High protein, full of flavour, and easier to make than you'd think.
Baked Salmon with Miso Glaze and Tenderstem Broccoli
One tray, 20 minutes, and dinner looks impressive. Miso-glazed salmon with tenderstem broccoli — minimal effort, maximum flavour.
Black Bean Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
Smoky, satisfying black bean tacos topped with a creamy chipotle slaw — ready in under 25 minutes.
The Healthy Full English: Making a Fry Up That Hits Your Macros
Enjoy a full English without the guilt. Smart swaps like poached eggs and back bacon keep protein high and fat in check.
How to Make a Perfect Tikka Masala
Tikka masala is easier to make at home than you think. Master the marinade and rich sauce for results that beat any takeaway.