Catherine Tyldesley (or Auntie Cath as she’s often known!) is one of the UKs favourite actresses. Making in her mark in the likes of BBC Ones ‘Lilies’ , sitcom ‘Scarborough’, ITVs ‘View Point’ and Ofcourse- the nations favourite‘Coronation Street’.
Catherine has recently finished filming another drama for ITV and was crowned Winner of All Star Musicals 2021. Cath’s other huge passion in life is Food! After study nutrition on maternity leave with her first child- Caths enthusiasm for food grew. Especially nutritious, budget friendly, tasty family meals. We’re thrilled to bits to have Cath join us and share her knowledge and passion! You’re in for a treat with Auntie Caths recipes!
Shredded Chicken Thai Salad
(Or you can use baked miso tofu if you’re veggie/vegan)
Ingredients
3-4 chicken breasts, cooked then shredded
4 tbsp sesame seeds – toasted
2 courgettes- spiralized
1 cup mange tout – raw
4 spring onions – sliced
1/2 iceberg lettuce – finely chopped
Handful fresh coriander – roughly chopped
The Dressing:
4 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp of soy sauce/tamari
1tbsp honey
Juice of one lime
Toss all salad ingredients together in a bowl.
Whizz up dressing. Pour dressing over salad and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds.

Catherine Tyldesley (or Auntie Cath as she’s often known!) is one of the UKs favourite actresses. Making in her mark in the likes of BBC Ones ‘Lilies’ , sitcom ‘Scarborough’, ITVs ‘View Point’ and Ofcourse- the nations favourite‘Coronation Street’.
Catherine has recently finished filming another drama for ITV and was crowned Winner of All Star Musicals 2021. Cath’s other huge passion in life is Food! After study nutrition on maternity leave with her first child- Caths enthusiasm for food grew. Especially nutritious, budget friendly, tasty family meals. We’re thrilled to bits to have Cath join us and share her knowledge and passion! You’re in for a treat with Auntie Caths recipes!
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