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Recipe: Olive Oil Plum Cake
Mmmmmm…plum cake. This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make. The best part is that it’s healthy as well.
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Recipe: Lamb Biryani
Lamb Biryani Mmmmm…Biryani. The perfect mixture of lamb, spices, rice and joy. Need I say more? Btw, Incase you are not aware, Biryani is a rice dish from the Indian Subcontinent made from a mixture of spices, basmati rice, meat/vegetables and yogurt. There are many kind of biryanis and each kind has a uniqueness about […]
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Healthy Drink: Parsley and Kale Smoothie
Refreshing and purging, this parsley and kale smoothie is perfect for summer as it hydrates and cleanses the entire body. Ingredients 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley along with the leaves and stems. 4 kale leaves. Remove the centre ribs. 1 cup frozen berries such as strawberries or raspberries for taste. 1 banana chopped. 1 teaspoon crushed […]
MoreRecipe: The Ultimate Paella
Ingredients: Spice Mix for chicken, recipe follows 1 (3-pound) frying chicken, cut into 10 pieces 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Spanish chorizo sausages, thickly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 Spanish onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed Bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, reserve some for garnish 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained […]
MoreDessert Recipe: Blackberry Sourdough Scones with Lemony Glaze
It’s a boring Tuesday morning. I am trying to develop a tasty recipe (I am thinking dessert) for the blog by mind and creative skills are dull right now. Super dull. So I started browsing the internet for inspiration and this is what I found: a wonderful dessert recipe from the blog food http://www.feastingathome.com. I […]
MoreRecipe: Creamy Spinach Soup with Garlic
The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup. Ingredients 50g butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped into chunks 450ml chicken or vegetable stock 600ml milk 450g fresh spinach, washed if necessary and roughly chopped finely grated zest […]
MoreRecipe: Gambas Pil Pil
This is Spanish tapas. This is a bigger portion as we make it as a main meal at home. It is Prawns with chilli and garlic. What’s not to love? Ingredients 500 grams prawns (deveined and tail kept on) 200 grams butter 125 ml olive oil 15 cloves garlic 10 chilli (pieces) 175 ml dry […]
MoreRecipe: Low Fat Lamb Curry in Olive Oil
Lamb meat is healthy and flavourful, while also being an excellent source of high quality protein. Unlike more ‘mature’ meats, it’s low in saturated fats and high in iron, hence making it a healthy indulgence. An average portion of lamb meat provides 45% of daily requirement of zinc which is essential for a healthy immune […]
More6 Rules To Follow When Ordering Food Online
The sheer scale of ordering food online is staggering! Where before you rummaged for dog-eared flyers in desk drawer for a restaurants phone number, you now have access to every restaurant that delivers food… IN THE WORLD (subject to whether they deliver to you off course, be reasonable). So, yes there are rules and they […]
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Healthy Recipe: Low Fat Chicken Burger
What makes a perfect burger? I think it’s the ratio of meat to veggies. Too meaty and it tastes like steak (which is not good since it’s not a steak) and too many vegetables and it ends up tasting like a salad with bread. Since I have not managed to find the perfect burger at […]
MoreRecipe: Rainbow Coloured Cupcakes
Ingredients Serves: 12 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 125g unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 3 tablespoons milk 4 bottles food colouring, red, blue, yellow, green Directions Preparation: 30min Cook: 15min › Ready in: 45min Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Prepare a 6 hole cupcake tray with patty […]
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Recipe: Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Yogurt, Lemon and Garlic
Serve with baby potatoes roasted in the pan juices. Serves 4 to 6. For the chicken: 1 whole free-range or organic chicken, 4 to 5 pounds 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup whole milk Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon […]
MoreReasons You Should Have A Smoothie Everyday
Originally posted on Food Book's Blog:
I love smoothies. I drink one or even two every day, especially green ones. Blending helps make greens full spectrum of nutrition readily available to the body, nutrients are encased inside plant cells and getting their benefits requires these cells’ walls to be ruptured. Smoothies are a nutritious…
Recipe: Chocolate Cake With Olive Oil
Baking is a tricky thing. It requires precision and dedication. I mean, you need to love baking to be a good baker. But since most people lack the dedication needed to bake a three tiered cake, I try and generate recipes which are easy to follow and implement. Like this chocolate cake with olive oil. […]
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No More Excuses! Skipping Breakfast Can Mess Up Your Heart
We all have heard that eating your breakfast is important because it kick starts the metabolism after a night of fasting, setting the right pace for the rest of the day. But did you know that skipping your morning breakfast could also increase risk of heart diseases? An eye opening study done by researchers at […]
MoreRecipe: Low Calorie Tomato Pizza
Pizzas are delicious, yes. But if you make it right, then they can be healthy and declious. Afterall, why compromise? Try this super easy to make tomato pizza at home and trust me, you won’t feel like eating anything else. Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) whole-wheat refrigerated pizza crust dough All-purpose flour and cornmeal, as needed 2 […]
MoreRecipe: Caprese Salad
Ingredients 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices 1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices 20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Coarse salt and pepper Directions Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with […]
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