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Holy Basil & Chili Stir-Fry
man, I love real food Hands up if you thought that Holy Basil was just regular basil that had lived a very virtuous life. No? Just me then. this herb goes to church at least twice a week I really had...
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Spicy Sweet Potato & Quinoa Burgers
served with a creamy guacamole My sister and her boyfriend came for a visit recently and although my heart loved it, my belly did not. mashing the sweet potato provides a good arm workout Guys, we ate...
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Hemp Oil & Chive Salad Dressing
that’s a mixed green and carrot salad, in case you were wondering The other day I wandered into the kitchen as hubs was blending up one of his ‘super smoothies’. “Want some?” he asked, handing me a...
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Bratwurst, Green Apple & Sauerkraut Skillet
make sure you use a large pan – those are some thick sausages In my quest to find ways of sneaking sauerkraut into my diet (neither hubs nor I like it enough to eat it straight from the jar), I’ve had...
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Rosemary & Garlic Salad Dressing
salad…with a side of delicious dressing It’s hard to make salads exciting. Try this test phrase: “we’re having BBQ spare ribs tonight!” in comparison to this: “we’re having salad tonight!” It just...
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Spicy Mint Rack of Lamb
lamb cutlet with a mint, cilantro and chili topping The day before I made this meal will forever be known as Squatmageddon. After a gruelling workout that seemed to be 80% squats (with some plyometrics...
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Garlicky Red Cabbage with Bacon
bacon, the best way to get kids to eat their veggies Ahhhh, the smell of cabbage fried in bacon grease never fails to remind me of my grandmother. Perhaps because, when I was little, she was the only...
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Warm Parsnip Hummus
it’s a cumin-scented mash! I know, I know. Parsnip season is pretty much over but the lovely root veg just keeps appearing in my local supermarket, and as long as they keep showing up, I’ll keep...
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Tuna & Red Apple Salad
fruity! Tuna, or toon-a as you people on this side of the pond like to pronounce it, is something I’ve loved since childhood. That and canned salmon was always my go-to protein when I was a teenager....
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Sauteed Dandelion Greens With Bacon
folic acid, vitamin c and other goodies Anyone know the French for dandelions? Amusingly enough, it’s Pissenlit which roughly translates to ‘pee the bed’. this makes everything better This is...
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Smoked Trout Chowder
smoky! After three long, blissful weeks in the homeland (that’s the UK and Ireland to you guys), I’m now back at my desk and suffering from a mild case of the post-holiday blues. The weather! The...
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Salsa Baked Eggs
use two jalapenos if you like ‘em really fiery! Let’s play a fun game called ‘This Is My Life.” Ready? Ok. The rules are easy, just tell me which of the following I experienced yesterday: 1. The...
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Spicy Turkey Burgers with Lime Cilantro Sauce
they’re tasty the next day too I’ve finally solved my cilantro/coriander dilemma. ["phew!" I hear you cry, "at last I can sleep at night!"] But enough of the sarcasm dear readers, the cilantro thing...
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Roast Lamb Gremolata
not a warty, evil princess in sight You’d be forgiven for thinking that gremolata is either a Disney villian (perhaps one of Cinderella’s hideous step-sisters?) or some kind of digestive aid, designed...
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Vegetable Biryani
if you want some protein, I’d plonk a poached egg on top Last week in class my Pilates instructor called me a ‘fancy dancer’, and I don’t think it was a compliment. It was probably a reference to my...
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Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheese Bake
your body absorbs the nutrients in veggies better if they are eaten with a fat. ie the best excuse to cover all your veggies with cheese and butter Today I have a cautionary tale for you all. Without...
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Garlic & Chili Mayo
the flavour is very subtle so if you want a bigger kick up the cayenne Are you making your own mayo yet? If not, WHY NOT? It’s wildly easy. All you need is some elbow grease, eggs and oil. Here’s a...
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Loaded Turnip & Carrot Mash
mash is my comfort food When I was little my mother was a great fan of the combo vegetable mash. I think she figured it would get more veggies into us if she doubled up. She was right. To this day, I’m...
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Indian-style Mustard Greens
I love it when my veggie side dishes are this colourful I’m convinced that mustard greens are Satan’s favourite vegetable. They don’t easily blend seamlessly into dishes like spinach. They lack the...
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Tahini & Cashew Nut Chicken Salad
creamy, nutty, good Nut butters of all kinds have a special place in my heart. Swirled into yoghurt, spread on crackers, licked from a spoon….just get it IN MY BELLY. But this post came about quite...
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