a running notebook of what to cook next

Belle's Kitchen Diaries

Meal ideas for the nights you open the fridge, stare at it for a full minute, and close it again. Four running lists — protein-packed, light, hearty, and sweet — updated as I cook.

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for training days and light nights

High Protein & Low Calorie

Meals built around a goal — a solid protein hit for training days, or something lighter for the nights you want to go easy. Each card's tagged so you know which is which.

Spicy chilli con carne and rice
High Protein

Spicy Chilli Con Carne & Rice

~38g protein · 35 min
makes great leftovers
Soft fajita chicken tacos with jalapeños, guacamole and sweet potato fries
Low Calorie

Soft Fajita Chicken Tacos

~320 kcal · 25 min
jalapeños are non-negotiable
Mexican chicken bowl with spiced rice, sweetcorn, nachos and jalapeños
Low Calorie

Mexican Chicken Bowl

~380 kcal · 25 min
that drizzle makes it
no calorie counting tonight

Hearty & Delicious

The comfort-food shelf. Slow, rich, and built for the kind of evening where you just want a proper plate of food.

Loaded sourdough bruschetta with pepperoni, mozzarella and red onion

Loaded Sourdough Bruschetta

serves 2-4 · 20 min
great one to share (or not)
Chicken tikka masala with pilau rice and naan bread

Chicken Tikka Masala, Pilau Rice & Naan

serves 4 · 45 min
Sunday dinner, every time
Chorizo pesto pasta with parmesan and garlic bread

Chorizo Pesto Pasta & Garlic Bread

serves 2 · 25 min
rainy day essential
Chinese fakeaway plate with satay chicken, prawn crackers, spiced fries and rice

Chinese Fakeaway Plate

serves 2 · 35 min
better than the takeaway, honestly
the last page, always

Sweet Treats

Something for after dinner, or for whenever, honestly. No occasion required.

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for when you want it done for you

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Every meal in the plan links back to a full recipe from the diary, method and all.

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