Risotto with Red Pepper and Zucchini
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 ½ cups of vegetable broth (preferably low-sodium)
4 tsp olive oil
1 cup Arborio rice
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 small zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
2 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
4 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated
Freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil, reduce the heat and keep simmering. [...]
Fish Parcels Thai-Style
Serves 1
Ingredients:
3.5-5oz salmon fillets (ideally organic)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp Thai fish sauce
A few sprigs of fresh fennel
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Cut squares of aluminium foil for each fillet. Place the fillet skin side down onto the foil and fold it loosely into an open parcel.
Mix together the lime [...]
Melon Smoothie with Mint
Serves 1-2
Ingredients:
½ cup watermelon, cut into cubes and seeds removed
½ cup honeydew melon, cut into cubes
1 cup cantaloupe, cut into cubes
½ mango, cut into cubes
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
5 fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 ice cubes
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until nice and smooth.
A superhealthy and delicious smoothie.
Bagel French Toast
Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 plain bagels, sliced into thirds horizontally
¼ cup milk
2 large eggs
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
In a shallow dish, beat the eggs, spices and milk. Place the bagel slices into the mixture to soak for about ½ hour. Turn the bagels once to cover both sides.
Melt the butter in a [...]
Delicious Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
½ cup water
2 cups sugar
8 tbsp of butter
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
1 ½ cups milk
Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a saucepan, combine peaches with 1 cup of sugar and water. Stir well. Bring mixture to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about [...]
Quick Chicken Tortilla Wraps
Serves 3-4
Ingredients:
4 flour tortillas
1 lb free-range chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), cut in thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
¾ cup, creamy salad dressing of your choice
Oil for frying
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven until warm. [...]
Yummy Strawberry Trifle Dessert
Ingredients:
2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 tbsp sugar
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
4oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 good quality pound cake, shop-bought
½ cup seedless raspberry jelly, melted
Instructions:
Add 2 tbsp of sugar to the sliced strawberries and mix gently.
In a separate bowl, mix a further 2 tbsp of sugar into the softened cream [...]
Whole-Wheat Pasta Parmigiana
Serves 4
Ingredients:
12 oz whole-wheat penne pasta
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp salt
1 lb mushrooms (of your choice), wiped and chopped
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and diced
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cup Natural yogurt
2 oz Parmesan cheese (or more), grated
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and [...]
Herby Crust Salmon
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (more if needed)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with lemon zest, green onion, parsley and melted butter. Mix well. Spread mixture onto the salmon fillets. Place fillets on a greased baking [...]
Mexican Breakfast Tortillas
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 flour tortillas
8 – 10 eggs
½ cup salsa (medium hot or hot)
1/3 cup milk
2 green onions, sliced
4 oz tasty Cheddar cheese, grated
4 slices of good quality cooked ham, chopped into bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Beat the eggs together with the milk. Pour the egg/milk mixture into a non-stick pan and cook over medium heat until [...]
