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Sautéed Brussel Sprouts & Green Beans

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts & Beans Brussel Sprouts are one of my favourite vegetables, you either love them or loathe them. I even ate them as a kid! There are so many different ways to cook them now. I remember as a kid they were always very soft. Now I am all grown up, LOL! I [...]

Nutritious Green Salad
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Nutritious Green Salad

This Nutritious Green Salad is one of my absolute favourites and one I prepare at least once a week at my house. I serve it as side dish at BBQ's or as a main dish with some added protein.  It’s hard to resist this salad’s simplicity. And the best part is, you can add or [...]

Coleslaw
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Coleslaw

  Coleslaw is one of my favourite salads as it is so colourful and is a favourite addition to the Aussie BBQ in summer or winter! Also goes well with pulled pork in a wrap! Coleslaw Ingredients: 1/4 white cabbage shredded 1/4 red cabbage shredded 1 red onion finely sliced 1 large carrot grated 1/2 [...]

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How to Cook Quinoa

Quinoa Pronounced (keen - wah) say what? The first time I heard this I had absolutely no idea what it was! A couple of years on and I can honestly say I love it. It has such a unique flavour and is light and fluffy. I always soak it over night to help remove the [...]

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Mixed Roast Vegetables

Roast vegetables of any kind are a delicious side to any meal or eat them on their own with added herbs and spices, and I particularly love the caramelisation when cooked in a hotter oven. They are also a perfect addition to salad! Mixed Roast Vegetables Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 1 zucchini 2 carrots 1 [...]

Cauliflower Rice
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Cauliflower Rice

Such an awesome alternative to the grain rice is using cauliflower. Light and fluffy with a little bit of crunch! It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and delicious as a side dish or for making fried rice. Using a processor gives it more of a couscous texture a great addition to any meal.   [...]

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Delicious Mexican Guacamole

  An easy Delicious Mexican Guacamole recipe that is full of flavour and so easy to make, with only a few ingredients. Delicious to have on its own with corn chips, vegetables or to top a delicious nachos!   Delicious Mexican Guacamole Ingredients: Juice of - 1/2 Lemon 1 fresh red chilli (hot if you [...]

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Sweet Potato Green Salad

Looking for a tasty salad to accompany that juicy piece of fish, steak or chicken? Or just want a salad that is nutritious and delicious to eat on its own? Adding some sweet potato to a basic green salad has got it covered! Sweet Potato Green Salad (Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato (diced [...]

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms are an exceptionally nutrient-dense food that are low in fat and satisfy your appetite quicker and encourage you to eat less during the day. They are an exceptional natural multi-vitamin as they are chock full of minerals and vitamins. The humble mushroom is a power house superfood and definitely one to add or introduce [...]

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Kimchi with Beetroot & Celery

  There are so many different types of kimchi (also spelled kimchee or gimchi, is a traditional fermented Koreanside dish made of vegetables with a variety of seasonings) So why not create my own version! Fermenting is a new process for me and I am really enjoying the benefits for my gut health. I hope you get the chance to try this [...]