Food and Recipes
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Sunday Brunch
Baked Avocado is both healthy and easy brunch to make, perfect for rush morning. Avocado is full of healthy fatty acids and high protein count. Ingredients 3 large Avocados 6 Eggs 3 slices Smoked Salmon (cut into pieces) Pinch of Cayenne pepper 1 tbs chopped Chives Toasted bred to serve Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Slice the avocados in half, take out the pit and scoop out bit of flesh out, just enough so the egg will fit in the center. Add little a little salmon to each and then the egg yolks. Place the avocados in a baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20…
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Mexican Bean Salad
Let´s spice up this Monday with a colorful and refreshing bean salad, are you ready? Ingredients 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can cannellini beans 1 green bell pepper (chopped) 1 read bell pepper (chopped) 1 read onion (chopped) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp salt 1 clove crushed garlic 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 dash hot pepper sauce 1/2 tsp chili powder Directions Drain and rinse the beans. Combine beans, bell peppers and onion in a large bowl. Then whisk together olive oil, red wine…
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Homemade Tomato Soup
Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, sliced pinch of salt 2 lbs tomatoes 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tbsp uncooked white rice a sprig of fresh thyme or basil 1/2 bay leaf 1 tsp garam masala Directions Add to a large pot butter, olive oil, large onion, sliced and pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until things start to sizzle, and then cover and reduce to low until your onions are soft. Stir ’em around now and then. While your onions continue to simmer, wash and core your tomatoes. When your onions are nice and soft then slice your garlic and toss it into the pot and cook for…
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Spice of the month – Harissa
Harissa spice mix is a fiery chili paste or spice blend mix used liberally in Tunisia, other North African countries and the Middle East to flavor all kinds of foods and dishes such as soups, stews, hummus, couscous, vegetables, dips etc. The recipe varies by region and local taste but usually contains a common thread of dried red chilies, paprika, garlic, cumin and coriander. Harissa spiced lamb with cannellini beans Source: BBC Food Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp ground coriander 1kg/2lb 4oz lamb neck fillet, trimmed and cut into small pieces 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, finely grated 2 onions, thinly sliced 250ml/9fl oz dry white wine 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée 2…
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Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
The soup recipe for last Wednesday in January is a black bean soup from allrecipes.com Ingredients 1 pound dry black beans, soaked overnight 4 teaspoons diced jalapeno peppers 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Directions Drain black beans, and rinse. Combine beans, jalapenos, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 hours, or until you are ready to eat.
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Light French Onion Soup
This week we recommend this delicious Onion Soup from health.com Ingredients (4 servings) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large thinly sliced Spanish onions 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/3 cup dry sherry 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 4–8 (3/4-inch) slices French baguette 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Uncover; add sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, 25 minutes or until onions are golden. Add flour, and reduce heat…
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Cauliflower Soup
For today we have chosen this easy cauliflower soup from toriavery.com to share with you. Ingredients (4 servings) 1 head cauliflower, about 2 lbs. Salt and pepper Unsalted butter (optional, recommended) – you can sub olive oil or a high quality vegan butter like Earth Balance, if you like Topping ideas Drizzle of olive oil or sesame oil, crumbled blue cheese, parmesan, za’atar Preparation Remove the leaves and tough core from the cauliflower. Chop into small florets and carefully clean them. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart (4 cups) of water to a boil. Stir in 2 tsp of salt till dissolved. Pour in the cauliflower florets. Bring the water…
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Soup theme
In January we are going to have a soup theme. Every Wednesday we will share with you our favorite soups recipes. Starting today with this delicious carrot soup. Ingredients (8 servings) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley 5 cups chopped carrots 2 cups water 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth ½ cup half-and-half (optional) ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until the butter melts. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened,…
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Healthier Christmas Treats
When it comes to snacks and treats, temptation is all around us at Christmas. Here are some of our favorite healthier options. Orange Hot Chocolate by Zoella Healthy & Easy Snack Ideas by aWildflowerLife Holiday Cookies and Chocolate by Meghan Rienks Healthy Winter Treat Ideas by Cambria Joy
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Jamie Oliver – Quick and Healthy
Jamie Oliver is a successful British celebrity chef and restaurateur. He is best known for his television series The Naked Chef and for campaigning for healthier diets for school children. His campaign to ban the junk and get fresh, tasty and, above all, nutritious food back on the school dinners menu is called feed me better. Jamie has published several cookbooks . He has his own website were he shares his recipes with his fans. Our favorite page on his website is quick and healthy were he shares with us his collection of delicious recipes made from healthy ingredients. Take a look at Jamie website and get a new taste on your table for dinner. You…
