I always recommend to my patients, when planning their meals for the week, to make one dressing or dip on the weekends – when they might have time – and store it in the fridge. By doing so, you are not only adding extra nutritional value to your meal, but you are also keeping your […]
An easy, light chicken dish that will take under 20 minutes to prepare. The herbaceous and spicy chimichurri sauce can even be made in advance and stored in an airtight bottle in the fridge to be used over other proteins, pastas or even salads. The coriander and parsley are high in the bioactive ingredient quercetin, […]
This tropical salad is wonderful as an accompaniment to a braai or even a casual weeknight’s supper’s protein. The great thing about this salad is that it has both edamame beans and red kidney beans, which are fantastic plant-based protein sources. This makes the salad very versatile as it can be eaten as a meal […]
So many nourishing ingredients in one bowl!! This salad is great for entertaining, as part of a side dish. However, it can also be made on a hot and lazy Sunday afternoon when you can’t be bothered to cook. What I love about this salad is that it is so versatile. You can serve it […]
There is nothing like a good dip for your nachos or vegetables crudites. The bonus with this dip is that it is filled with ingredients that offer so many deep nutritional benefits. Fennel is full of fibre and contains the bioactive ingredient quercetin, which helps to ‘switch on’ anti-oxidant pathways in the body. Garlic too, […]
Ceviche is a fish dish, originating from Peru, whereby the fish is cured in citrus juice and then spruced up with some spice from chili, crunch from a variety of vegetables and freshness from herbs of your choice. I love how the flavours of lime, mint and coriander pair so well with the fish. This […]
All you need for this soup is a good blender and all the ingredients, of course. On a hot summers day, all anyone feels like is something cold, tangy and refreshing. No one wants to stand for hours and cook. This is my spin on a classic gazpacho soup and I absolutely love the extra touch […]
My husband and I are not vegetarian, contrary to popular belief. However, we do love a good vegetarian meal. In fact, we make sure we have a meat-free meal at least once a week. This way, we get to incorporate the high-in fiber plant-based proteins such as legumes, chickpeas and beans, and we give our […]
One. Two. Three. That is how simple and quick it is to make these creamy ice-lollies. These popsicles are a chocolate delight- a real hit in the summer. They are great for both adults and kids and I guarentee you, none of them will even know that it is made from avocado, dates and rawcocpa […]
This recipe may not be for everyone’s palate, but if you are the adventurous type then you are going to love this!! I love exploring with a variety of flavors and creating strangely delicious dishes. I’m almost sure that the confusion with this dish is what clearly makes it so yum, and you can choose […]
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