Month: November 2014
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STUFFED VEGETABLES
SPINACH WALNUT STUFFED MUSHROOMS INGREDIENTS 6-7 large baby bella mushrooms ¼ c diced yellow onion 2 garlic cloves (grated) handful of fresh baby spinach 4-5 walnut halves lemon wedge Italian blend herbs dried thyme red pepper flakes 1-2 tbsp whole wheat panko 3-4 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tbsp ricotta ½ cup marinara INSTRUCTIONS Remove stems and…
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PARSNIP, SWEET POTATO & WHITE BEAN SOUP
GOLDEN SOUP INGREDIENTS 1 red onion 1 white onion 1 red pepper 2 yellow/orange peppers 2 large or 4 small courgettes 2 tomatoes pinch dry, mixed herbs 1 heaped tsp nutritional yeast Olive oil spray (optional) 1 low-salt stock cube (optional) 500 ml boiling water INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas 4. Chop all…
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VEGETARIAN DUMPLINS/SOUP/SALAD
VEGETABLE PIE INGREDIENTS: 1 zucchini 1 carrot 1 small onion 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 4 eggs 1/3 cup chickpea flour 1 col olive oil soup 1/2 col tea yeast herbs of your choice) Ginger and black pepper to taste Freshly ground grain coriander (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) Remove the…
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PUMPKIN CHIA SEED PUDDING
Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond (or skim) milk 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (Cooked fresh pumpkin can be used and is better) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Scoop it, garnish with greens, and…
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LEFT OVER PASTA AND CHICKEN STEW
I love the concept of cook once and get three meals. Here is how I use left over pasta and chicken stew. SLOW COOKED LASAGNA INGREDIENTS 1 box Lasagna noodles, parboiled in water 1 large ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 cup dried spinach (optional) 1 cup grated…
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Crock Pot South-western Chicken Chilli
CROCK POT TUSCAN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 3 garlic cloves, chopped 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 5 cup cream 1/2 cup chicken stock (optional) or water 3/4 to 1 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped or cut into strips 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/uncategorised/spice-mix-sugar-salt-and-fat-free/?fbclid=IwAR37XPao3ZQ795MOXtlNyP_MyG2DNH9kgbFh4azPtBJyd8zz1XxWN3kmWZs 3-4 cups spinach,…
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Crock Pot Chicken and Next Day Chicken Noodle Soup
CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots minced 1 cup mushrooms chopped 2 celery stalks chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup frozen baby peas thawed (or fresh if possible) 16 ounces/ 450 g cooked chopped chicken Ginger and pepper 4 cups chicken broth or water 3 ounces/ 85 g cream…
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MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHOW MEIN INGREDIENTS 1 large spaghetti squash 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper!) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally 2 cups col slaw mix (home-made shredded cabbage and carrots) INSTRUCTIONS Cut a spaghetti squash in half,…
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Char Siu Mushrooms
GARLIC HERB MUSHROOMS INGREDIENTS 2 lbs/900 g. cremini mushrooms 1/4 cup white wine, or water 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 Tbsps fresh thyme chopped 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary 2 Tbsps fresh parsley chopped 2 Tbsps olive oil 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper, or to taste 1/2 tsp ginger, or to taste INSTRUCTIONS Trim the…
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San Choy bau
LOW CARB SAN CHOY BAU INGREDIENTS 500g lean pork mince (ground pork) 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup sliced spring onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying 3 tbsp chilli sauce find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/diabetic-foods/chutney-etc/?fbclid=IwAR1b6OT4X_b7ZjKBzzO7tnVVcFoBUkSTxbWf_lSVEGiV5dDB6JREJW1ngwM 1 head of iceberg lettuce to serve INGREDIENTS In a frying pan or wok, heat oil. Add…