Month: November 2014
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Caper & herb crusted salmon
BAKED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS & GARLIC LEMON SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 4 salmon fillets 1 lb/ 450 g fresh asparagus 2 and a half tablespoons of olive oil 2 minced garlic cloves pepper from the mill 1 lemon sliced Fresh herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley) INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven 400°F (200°C). Prepare foil for 4 papillotes. Separate the asparagus…
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Thai Fish Cakes
THAI BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS INGREDIENTS: 1 3/4 lbs. (800 g) chicken drumsticks (I would remove the skin.) 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems (Coriander) 3 cloves garlic, minced chopped cilantro leaves, for garnishing (Coriander) Thai sweet chili sauce, for dipping Marinade: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 3/4 tablespoons fish sauce 3 dashes ground black pepper…
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Paksiw na Isda Recipe
MEEN MOILEE (Fish Curry) INGREDIENTS 200 gms fish fillet, cut into cubes 20 gms onion (julienne) 8 gms ginger (julienne) 1 green chilly (slit) 1 gms turmeric powder 15 ml olive oil 1 sprig curry leaf 1 gm mustard seed INSTRUCTIONS Heat oil in a fry pan/wok and add mustard seed, white urad dal and…
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Pistachio-and-herb-crusted fish
HEALTHY FISH CAKES INGREDIENTS 300 g broccoli, cut into florets. 400 g skinless firm white fish fillets, chopped. 400 g can butter beans, rinsed, drained, or dried soaked overnight. 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill. 2 tablespoon chopped fresh continental parsley leaves. 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 90 g (1 cup)…
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Mango and Almond Cake
As with all dishes, if these effect your sugar remove them from your diet. 250g canola spread 1 cup EQUAL BAKING (over time you will able to eliminate this) 3 eggs (Whites) 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and cup multigrain flour) 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/3 cup ground almonds…
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Orange Cake
2 oranges 4 eggs (Try egg whites instead of whole eggs) 200g canola-spread 1 1/2 cups EQUAL BAKING* 2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and 1 cup multigrain flour) Preheat the oven to 190C (375F). Grease a 20cm cake tin, line base and sides with baking paper. Grate the rind from…
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Apple and Date Cake
2 green apples 200g canola spread 1 1/2 cups EQUAL BAKING* (Over time this can be eliminated) 4 eggs (wites) 3/4 cup chopped dates 2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and 1 cup multigrain flour) 3/4 cup buttermilk (Try light milk) Preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease a…
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Apple Pecan & Dried Fruit Loaf
2 Granny Smith apples 1 cup EQUAL SPOON FOR SPOON (Over time you can eliminate this) 1/3 cup canola oil (Try Olive oil) 80g canola spread 3 eggs 1/2 cup low-fat milk 2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and cup multigrain flour) 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda…
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Alcohol
Many medical professionals will tell you not to drink alcohol and this is probably good advice. However if you, are like me, enjoy the occasional drink then we need to do it responsibly. I was told that alcohol does in fact help lower sugar in the body, unfortunately most alcoholic drinks also contain a lot…
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Healthy Boneless Chicken Breast Recipe
SPINACH & PARMASAN STUFFED CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 4 (4-ounce/ 113 g) skinless, boneless chicken breast 1/2 (10-ounce/ 289 g) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry or fresh if possible. 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat…