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Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? What is of import are the benefits of eating the tomato and noteworthy that cooked products of tomato contains more lycopene than the raw fruit/vegetable. Some of the most common cooked tomato products are tomato ketchup, pasta sauce, tomato paste, etc. Continue reading Tomato Soup
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Yet another Chicken Pie. The difference is the addition of Turmeric for it’s numerous health benefits and not forgetting an all important component of a good PIE – the crust. This shortcrust pastry recipe that I keep falling back on has become my favourite. Light and easy to whip up. Continue reading Turmeric Chicken Pie
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I am always excited when I discover a new product and try out a new concoction or rather a mix of different ingredients for a healthier snack or food. Visit some Indian/Asian shops or supermarkets and check out what they have in store for you to try and/or buy for your next bake. Based on certain sites that I’ve visited, this ancient grain Ragi or Finger … Continue reading Ragi Black Sesame Cookie (Vegan)
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My usual quick breakfast fix that combines many health benefits including low blood sugar, constipation and possibly IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) was a combination of quick cooking oats, mashed banana, dark cocoa powder & flaked almonds. Portion control is key in assisting us in avoiding the unneeded side effects of foods that we consume in our daily meals. I came up with this ‘brownie’ as I did … Continue reading Breakfast Brownie (Vegan)
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Soft, slightly chewy. Best of all – no chocolate chips!! I am not sure why there are so many recipes for Quinoa cookies have chocolate chips in them. I much rather have nuts and/or dried fruits in them in order to fully enjoy the full health benefits of Quinoa. This recipe does not include any dried fruits and is not sweet. So, if you rather … Continue reading Almond Quinoa Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)
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If you are trying to make something healthy for a special relative who has gluten and/or lactose intolerance, you might want to try this new recipe. Do take note that this was not meant to be a nut-free recipe. It can be with the omission (leave out) of the walnuts and possibly the Soy Lecithin if you are concerned about possible allergies to soy. Continue reading Gluten & Dairy Free Banana Loaf
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A marriage of the Ginger Orange Pork or Chicken Stirfry and the Ginger Pork recipes. Always on the lookout for a new variation of an old dish. Why? I do get tired of cooking and eating the same dish over and over again and as such, I like to experiment and try a different style of cooking or choice of condiments to see it they work. … Continue reading Ginger Flower & Orange Pork Stir-fry
From a visit to my dentist telling me not to eat nuts even Pistachios, which are my favourtie came this cake. If I can’t eat the nut in it’s original form to save my teeth from further damage caused by age, etc., I should be able to eat some form of it, right? ABSOLUTELY! I just needed to get myself a cheap food mill or … Continue reading Pistachio Cake
Hailing from the Barbary Coast off Northwestern Africa, this dish of Tunisian? or Maghreb origins was first mentioned by my daughter when she made it for her brunch. Capsicums or bell peppers are not my cup of tea, only because of my body’s reactions to it. As much as I like eating it, it doesn’t agree with my innards and sometimes my hands get tingly … Continue reading Shakshuka (African Poached Eggs)
When you are cooking stew, do you get – I need a change in the recipe – moments? I do. Trying to incorporate other proteins into your meals? Will the rest of the family like it? Lentils & beans are part of the Legumes family and are a good source of protein and fiber. It is also a good alternative to red meat. Ingredients: serves 2-3 600g … Continue reading Beef & Lentils Stew
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