Tag Archives: Healthy Eating

Avocado, Beetroot and Houmous on Flaxseed Focaccia

I recently came across this recipe as Jamie Oliver‘s “recipe of the day” and thought what an unusual breakfast it would make.  My husband loves trying out anything new that I produce in the kitchen so I thought I would … Continue reading

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Pineapple Salsa

Another dish I have been making for these glorious summer days is this pineapple salsa, which is so deliciously refreshing and goes with almost anything, fish, chicken, burgers etc.  It is also extremely tasty in wraps, especially baby gem lettuce … Continue reading

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Chinese Duck Bowl

I usually find plum sauce too sweet for me but the sauce for this dish is one of the nicest sauces I have tasted;  sweet and spicy yet with a sharpness that goes so well with the duck.  It is … Continue reading

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Mango and Avocado Salsa

This sweet and spicy salsa is perfect to serve with chicken or fish;  is ideal as a dip or used in a gluten-free wrap along with some shredded chicken etc.   It’s rather nice to leave on the table with a … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry Gurkha Style

This recipe takes a little longer to prepare than some, but it is well worth the effort.  Although the meat could be marinated for just an hour, leaving it overnight, or just for a few hours, lets the flavours really … Continue reading

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Breakfast Eggs with Avocado and Prosciutto

The moment I saw this recipe, I knew my husband would love it.   His reaction was as expected and he commented “I have never tasted anything so nice in all my life!!!” It took no longer to make than … Continue reading

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Plums with Pumpkin Seed Crumble

Somewhere, in the back of my mind, I had a vague recollection of seeing a recipe for a plum crumble, made in a skillet with nuts and seeds in the topping.   Finding myself with a wonderful bowl of red … Continue reading

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Flaxseed Focaccia

I had one of those nights where I woke up at 4am and couldn’t get back to sleep.  A cup of tea and back to bed to browse the newspaper headlines (boring) and then search for interesting recipes. My search … Continue reading

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Herbs, Herbs, Herbs……..

I love herbs!   I’m not sure which one is my favourite – basil is definitely up there at the top but so are coriander, mint and dill;  not forgetting parsley, rosemary and thyme.   And then there is oregano etc.  I … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Cookies

The original recipe for these cookies included sultanas.   I left the sultanas out and sprinkled the tops with chopped pecan nuts instead. We eat so many bananas in our household and I buy many bunches a week but we still … Continue reading

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