Former contestant on Masterchef Ireland, Pierce Maher, cooks up a series of delicious and healthy recipes with nutritionist Emma Buckley

Pierce Maher, former contestant on Masterchef Ireland and participant in the Aviva Get Fit Action Plan 2012 recently teamed up with nutritionist Emma Buckley, to create a series of nutritionally balanced recipes that are quick, easy and delicious.

Pierce, who has already lost 2 stone as part of the Aviva Get Fit Action Plan explains, “I used to make so many excuses for myself, buying a big bag of fish and chips after a long day and saying that it was just because I didn’t have time to make a proper meal, which was just my way of justifying my bad diet. Now, if I think ahead, I can make myself a fresh dinner that is nutritionally balanced in less than ten minutes, and I’ll feel fuller for longer – minus the guilt!”

Harissa Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Quinoa Tabbouleh:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m6KYAXHtWk

Seafood Cataplana:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew4tcc4aldM

Butternut Soup with Poached Chicken Breast and Wild Mushroom Ravioli:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYG9dWMnebU

Pierce Maher and Emma Buckley talk about food for a healthy diet:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQEElPR3BK0

In order to analyse your relationship with food and discover how much of an impact your diet has on your life, Emma Buckley suggests keeping a food diary for one week, see below.

Food Diary