Welcome to Tilly Loves Nutrition

What is Recipe Development?

Recipe development means creating or adapting recipes to suit specific needs – whether that’s for health, taste, texture or accessibility.

When I develop recipes I focus on:

• Nutritional balance – make sure meals include energy, protein, fibre and colour.
• Dietary needs – adapting for coeliac disease, allergies, pregnancy or weaning.
• Sensory preferences – adjusting texture, smell or presentation for ARFID or fussy eaters.
• Practicality – keeping recipes doable, budget-friendly and family-ready
• Emotional safety – creating meals that feel comforting, familiar and non-judgmental

Recipe development helps families feel confident cooking for different needs; community kitchens the ability to offer inclusive meals; individuals the joy of discovering new foods and professionals the ability to tailor menus for wellbeing.

What is Recipe Analysis?

Recipe analysis means looking closely at a recipe to understand what’s in it – nutritionally, practically and sometimes emotionally too.

It helps answer questions like:

• Is this balanced?
• Does it meet specific dietary needs? (Gluten-Fee or Dairy Free)
• Could it be adapted for fussy eaters or sensory preferences?

When I analyse a recipe I look at:

• Ingredients – Are they nourishing, accessible and allergy-safe?
• Balance – Does the recipe include a mix of energy, protein, fibre and colour?
• Adaptability – Can it be tweaked for coeliac disease, ARFID, pregnancy or weaning?
• Sensory experience – Is the texture, smell or look likely to feel safe and appealing?
• Practicality – Is it doable for busy families, budget-friendly and freezer friendly?

Recipe analysis helps make food safer, more enjoyable, more nourishing and more practical for real life kitchens and real life families.

Making Food Work for you

Whether you’re managing coeliac disease, food intolerances, ARFID, or simply trying to feed a family with different needs, recipes can feel like a minefield. That beautiful bake on Instagram? Full of allergens. Grandma’s stew? Delicious, but not quite safe. Even healthy recipes can fall short – too low in energy, too high in fibre, or just not realistic for a tired Tuesday night.

And what about takeaways? They’re tempting, familiar, and often off-limits, but they don’t have to be. With a few clever tweaks, you can recreate your favourite dishes at home, safer, more nourishing, and (dare I say it) even more delicious.

Whether you’re adapting to a new diagnosis or refining your family’s food routines, I’ll meet you where you are, with warmth, clarity, and plenty of practical ideas.

My Approach

As a nutritionist and chef, I bring a unique blend of science, creativity, and lived experience to recipe development. I don’t just look at nutrients, I consider texture, preperation time, sensory preferences, and what is possible in a real kitchen.

Whether you’re trying to adapt a beloved family recipe, build a safe meal plan, or create a collection of go-to dishes, I’ll help you:

• Analyse recipes for safety and balance – spotting hidden allergens, cross-contamination risks, and nutritional gaps
• Adapt with confidence – swapping ingredients to suit coeliac disease, intolerances, or sensory needs without compromising taste
• Simplify prep – using ready-made products, batch-cooking tips, and low-effort methods for busy days or cooking fatigue
• Support growth and nourishment – ensuring meals meet energy, protein, and micronutrient needs, especially for children
• Bring joy back to the table – with colourful, flexible, family-friendly meals that feel good to eat and easy to share

Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or refining your family’s food routines, I’ll meet you where you are – with warmth, clarity and plenty of practical ideas.

Who This is For

This support is for you if:

Whether you’re feeding a family, cooking for yourself, or supporting others, I’ll help you create recipes that work in real life, not just on paper.