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Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Leek & Cabbage

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Inspired by Sandra Dallimore 🙂 Halve sprouts and toss with olive oil, turmeric and ground black pepper Bake at 190oC for 30-40 minutes till cooked through While the sprouts are in the oven, gently saute bacon and leek in a fry pan with a little more turmeric and pepper Add the sprouts to the bacon and leek and mix well with some fresh cabbage (I used Tuscan cabbage/Cavalo Nero), finely sliced garlic and a little chilli Cook gently till the cabbage wilts and garlic cooks through and serve either on it’s own or as a side dish Sandra also swaps … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Leek & Cabbage

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Banana Pancakes

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I really can’t remember where this recipe came from – but it’s very yummy and super simple – and I love that it can be breakfast or desert or snack! Blend one banana into two eggs and some cinnamon till light and fluffy Heat a pan with some coconut oil and spoon in small amounts and watch them like a hawk – they burn easily so make sure you don’t overheat the pan! Yummy with Melissa’s Almond Butter or fresh blueberries or with a dollop of coconut cream and vanilla powder Vanessa has hers with half a grated apple and … Continue reading Banana Pancakes

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Sarah’s Sesame Spinach Side

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Gently saute 1/2 a thinly sliced leek in a frypan with olive oil on a low heat Add one clove of finely sliced garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup white sesame seeds Ground black pepper Add 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, put a lid on and allow to steam through Stir well to blend all the flavours Squeeze of lemon juice and serve ♥ I had this tonight with smoked salmon, boiled egg and avocado – would be delightful with other vegetables, meat or seafood – serve warm or cold Super Calcium boost too! Continue reading Sarah’s Sesame Spinach Side

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Listen to and Trust Your Body

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We are told about the food pyramid and that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We are also told that fibre is best sourced from grains and calcium from dairy. What we are all discovering (especially those reading this blog) is that our bodies are telling us something different. “I won’t give up coffee/wine/beer/cheese/milk/bread/chocolate – I just can’t” – if I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this I would be a rich woman! The food we are eating is making us sick and we are ‘comfort eating’’ to not feel our hurts – because … Continue reading Listen to and Trust Your Body

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Anne Marie’s Spicy Spanish Prawns with Asparagus & Chickpeas

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100g raw King prawns ½ Bunch of asparagus (about 6 spears) ½ cup of chickpeas. (I use dried chickpeas that have been soaked and then boiled) 1 clove garlic 1 Lime 1 Tsp cumin powder 1 Tsp paprika 1 Tsp-ish of chopped fresh chili 6 Tbsp Olive oil Steam the asparagus and place in a large bowl with chickpeas. Gently heat some olive oil and add prawns. When cooked place in the bowl with the chickpeas and asparagus Wipe the frying pan clean add about 6 Tbsp of olive oil and gently heat. Add cumin powder, paprika chopped garlic, chilli … Continue reading Anne Marie’s Spicy Spanish Prawns with Asparagus & Chickpeas

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Melissa’s Almond Butter

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Roast 2 cups of raw almonds in oven on moderate heat for 10-15 mins until slightly browned. Throw them into a food processor and blend for about 10-15 mins until the oil separates and you get a lovely creamy paste. Add the vanilla and a touch of cinnamon too. Yummo! It could be drizzled over some chopped up apple with some extra cinnamon and a bit of chopped up mint. I also spread it on some banana pancakes I made on the weekend. Failing that, on a spoon straight from the jar is also pretty good 😉 Continue reading Melissa’s Almond Butter