Beef Kabob with Tatziki

Serves 4. INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped, or 1 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground black-pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp olive oil, divided 1 lb eye round beef steak, trimmed of...

Thai Sweet Potato and Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 300g gold sweet potato – peeled and cut into a small dice 300g uncooked skinless chicken breast – diced 2 tsp peanut oil or lightly flavoured olive oil 1 x 400 ml tin light coconut milk 1 cup chicken stock 2 level tbs Thai green curry paste 1...

Eastern Cucumber, Lime & Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 500g fresh tuna (or salmon or mackerel can be used) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon peanut or macadamia nut oil 2 telegraph cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 small red onion, peeled and finely sliced 1 long...

Nutty Asian Salad with Snow peas and Cashews

Ingredients: 300g snow peas or sugar snap peas, washed, topped and tailed 150g snake beans, trimmed and cut into 3cm lengths 200g broccoli, cut into small florets 100g bean sprouts 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1/2 small red...
Tangy Pumpkin Seed Salad

Tangy Pumpkin Seed Salad

This salad is rich with healthy fats that are essential for normal heart, brain, cell, lung, nerve, eye and digestive functions. Healthy fats also feed your skin to make it smooth and give it a healthy glow. Tangy Pumpkin Seed Salad Yield: 8 servings Preparation time:...

Avocado and Mango Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette

For the vinaigrette 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest (use a microplane grater) 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (use a microplane grater) 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 tablespoon Gold or Reposado Tequila 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin...

Lean Chicken Bites

cooking spray 2 skinless chicken breasts, raw 1/2 cup egg whites 1/2 cup instant oats 1/4 cup sliced almonds, crushed 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut the chicken into...

Turkey Mini Meatloaves

These mini meatloaves are a hit with everyone who has tried them! They are a great source of lean protein, high in fiber, and a wide variety of anti-inflammatory antioxidants. The great thing about making them in the muffin tins is that you can freeze half of the...
Coconut Water the "New" Sports Drink

Coconut Water the "New" Sports Drink

Coconut Water Coconut Water tastes wonderful and is very refreshing.  The really good news is that it has lots of great health benefits.  I love Coconut Water after a tough workout or a hike in place of a sports drink. If you get Coconut Water make sure it is pure or...
Coconut Water the "New" Sports Drink

Do you know the muffin man?

Do you know the muffin man? Apple Strawberry Muffins with Orange Zest No need to call everyone to the kitchen. One whiff of these succulent muffins will get the whole family running to the oven! Makes 12 muffins. Hands-on time: 15 minutes. Total time: 45 minutes....