Roasted Butternut & Burnt Aubergine Sauce - - Roasted butternut: butternut squash (unpeeled and cut into wedges), olive oil, black sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaked almonds, basil leaves, Burnt aubergine sauce: aubergine, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley (chopped), garlic, Roasted butternut: Preheat the oven to...
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This is my favourite summer dessert. There is simply nothing that can beat the creamy custard-like mango filling with the rich cashew base.
The coconut oil is filled with healthy Omega-3's that is great for your metabolism as well as brain development in children. Mango's are high in vitamin C...
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Salmon, Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce - - Salmon & Asparagus: asparagus (trimmed), salmon (sliced), black pepper, Hollandaise Sauce: egg yolks, water, butter (melted), lemon juice, salt and pepper (to season), Salmon & Asparagus: Blanch the asparagus spears in salted water until just softened but still crunchy. ; Fry the...
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Raw Marinated Baby Marrows - - Baby marrows: baby marrows (sliced as thinly as possible), Marinade: lemon juice, Maldon salt, olive oil (extra virgin), black pepper, Combine all the marinade ingredients. Place the baby marrow in a flat dish, pour over the marinade and leave for 2 hours before...
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My love affair with quinoa started 8 years ago.
It is such a satisfying and comforting food. Quinoa reigns in every season - there is always a good time to serve it warm in the Winter and Fall or simply dish up a lovely chilled salad in Summer and Spring.
Quinoa...
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I love the beautiful pink colour that the beetroot adds to the salad. Feta and beetroot always makes a great combination for any salad!
This recipe contains pine nuts, which can be pricy. The pine nuts can also be substituted by sunflower seeds or flakes almonds.
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Cucumber & Dill Salad Dressing - - onion (chopped finely), cucumber (peeled and chopped into small cubes), plain yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt & pepper (to taste), dill (dried), Mix all the ingredients together and season to taste. If you prefer a creamier smooth version, you can blend all...
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This weight loss green smoothie is very filling and is completely packed with nutrients. It became my best friend when I was trying to lose weight, but it is great anytime you feel like you have overindulged. Try to buy organic ingredients when making this green smoothie.
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This sauce is a must try. This is one of my husband's favourites! The sauce is incredibly healthy and almost 100% raw (unless for the 1 minute you heat it just before serving).
It has a slight peppery taste and is filled with antioxidants. Most of all, it compliments...
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There are some fruit that simply tastes better in Africa. I am originally from South Africa, and amongst others, we have the most amazing papayas. In the Winter time, there is nothing that can beat this soft, delicious fruit. My children love to eat a big papaya for breakfast...
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