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  • Smoothie Recipes

    Below is a large selection of smoothie recipes :
    All 4 portions, 5 min prep
    Blend everything with 6–8 ice cubes until smooth.
    Serve in chilled glasses.

    • Tiramisu Smoothie – milk, decaf instant coffee, 2 bananas, crushed ladyfingers, yogurt, chocolate sauce, vanilla
    • Strawberry Smoothie – milk, frozen strawberries, yogurt, honey, vanilla, nutmeg + fresh strawberry garnish
    • Strawberry-Banana-Coconut Smoothie – milk, strawberries, yogurt, butter-caramel & caramel syrups, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, toasted coconut
    • Calypso Smoothie – milk, pineapple, passion fruit pulp, banana, yogurt, honey
    • Tropical Smoothie – milk, mango, banana, apple, strawberries, yogurt, honey
    • Muesli Smoothie – milk, banana, muesli, date paste, yogurt, molasses, vanilla
    • Peanut Butter & Jam Smoothie – milk, banana, strawberries, peanut butter, yogurt, strawberry jam
    • Mango Morning Smoothie – milk, mango, ½ banana, yogurt, toasted muesli, date paste
    • Apple Crumble Smoothie – milk, apple, banana, yogurt, caramel sauce, toasted muesli, cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted coconut
    • Fresh Mixed Fruit Smoothie – mixed fruit, banana, milk, orange juice, crushed ice
    • Cherry-Chocolate Smoothie – pitted frozen cherries, coconut milk, yogurt, dark chocolate sauce
    • Banana-Strawberry-Blueberry Smoothie – milk, banana, strawberries, apple, blueberries, yogurt, honey
    • Morning Surprise Smoothie – blood oranges, mango, passion fruit, yogurt, honey, vanilla
    • Spiced Banana Flip – milk, bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom, egg yolks, honey

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  • Eggs on a Bed of Spinach

    Eggs on a Bed of Spinach
    4 portionsPrep: 10 min – Cooking: 15 min

    Sauté spring onions in butter
    Add thawed or freshly chopped spinach, dill, lemon juice, seasoning, and crumbled feta.
    Make 4 wells, crack an egg into each, cover, and cook until eggs are set.
    Serve warm with salt, pepper, and whole wheat sourdough toast.

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  • Salmon Mousse

    Salmon Mousse
    4 portionsPrep: 10 min + chilling

    Dissolve 25 g (5 tsp) powdered gelatin in 430 ml (1¾ cups) hot fish stock.
    Add 30 ml (2 Tbsp) wine vinegar and seasoning.
    Cool until starting to set.
    Beat in 1 egg, then fold in:
    – chopped gherkins, green pepper, black olives,
    – 125 ml each mayonnaise & whipped cream, and
    – 375 g flaked salmon poached 5 min in salted water.
    Pour into a mold and chill until firm.
    Serve with cucumber and lettuce.
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  • Tuscan Vegetable Terrine

    Tuscan Vegetable Terrine
    4 portionsPrep: 30 min + overnight – Cooking: 30 min Ingredients

    • 300 g (10 oz) pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil
    • 16 Roma tomatoes
    • 1 bunch fresh basil
    • 400 g (14 oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced
    • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 bunch arugula (rocket)

    Mustard-Balsamic Sauce

    • 5 ml (1 tsp) whole-grain mustard
    • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) balsamic vinegar
    • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil

    Line a loaf tin with plastic wrap.
    Roast 1 cm-thick pumpkin slices brushed with oil until tender but firm.
    Layer in tin: tomatoes (skin down), basil, mozzarella, pumpkin, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella – seasoning tomato layers.
    Fold over plastic, weight down and refrigerate overnight.
    Serve sliced with arugula and the shaken sauce.

  • Muesli Parfait

    Muesli Parfait
    4 portionsPrep: 6 min Layer in 4 glasses:

    • 500 ml (2 cups) plain yogurt mixed with 30 ml (2 Tbsp) honey + 2 ml (½ tsp) cinnamon
    • 125 ml (½ cup) muesli
    • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) chopped nuts
    • 375 ml (1½ cups) mixed fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, apple, kiwi, peach, mango, pear…)
      Top with extra fruit and a couple of mint leaves.
  • Chickpeas & Spinach

    Chickpeas & Spinach with Dried Tomatoes
    4 portionsPrep: 10 min – Cooking: 10 min Ingredients

    • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
    • Pinch dried chili flakes
    • 1 carrot, finely diced
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 300 g (10 oz) cooked chickpeas, rinsed
    • 150 g (5 oz) baby spinach
    • 100 g (3½ oz) semi-dried tomatoes, chopped
    • 125 ml (½ cup) dry white wine
    • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) lemon juice
    • 125 ml (½ cup) mixed fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, chives)

    Instructions
    Sauté garlic, onion and chili until onion softens.
    Add carrot and pepper, cook until tender.
    Stir in chickpeas, spinach, dried tomatoes, wine and lemon juice.
    Simmer 2 min until spinach wilts.
    Remove from heat, stir in fresh herbs.
    Serve hot or cold.

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  • Vegetable Frittata

    Vegetable Frittata 4 portionsPrep: 10 min – Cooking: 45–60 min Ingredients

    • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
    • 1 onion, finely diced
    • 1 zucchini, finely diced
    • 70 g (2⅓ oz) cabbage, finely shredded
    • 1 head broccoli, small florets
    • 90 g (3 oz) mushrooms, chopped
    • 8 large eggs, beaten
    • 120 g (4 oz) strong cheddar, grated
    • 125 ml (½ cup) chopped parsley
    • 125 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
    • Seasoned pepper (no salt – cheese is salty)

    Instructions
    Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
    Lightly butter a large pie dish. Mix all ingredients, pour into dish.
    Bake 45–60 min until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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  • Tofu Burgers

    Tofu Burgers 4 portionsPrep: 12 min – Cooking: 6 min

    Ingredients

    • 350 g (12 oz) firm tofu, cut into 4 slices
    • 15 ml (1 Tbsp) olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 10 ml (2 tsp) each ground cumin & freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 slices of crusty bread or small buns
    • 60 ml (4 Tbsp) hummus
    • 60 g (2 oz) mixed salad leaves
    • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

    Instructions

    1. Mix oil, garlic, cumin and pepper. Coat tofu slices and pan-fry ~2 min per side.
    2. Serve on bread/buns spread with hummus, topped with salad leaves and chopped red pepper.

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  • Red & Savoy Cabbage Slaw

    Red & Savoy Cabbage Slaw
    4 portionsPrep: 8 min

    Ingredients

    • 250 g (9 oz) red cabbage
    • 250 g (9 oz) Savoy cabbage
    • 3 radishes, thinly sliced
    • 3 green onions, sliced
    • 1 small hot chili, seeded and finely chopped
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) chopped fresh coriander
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) chopped fresh parsley
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) lemon or lime juice
    • 10 ml (2 tsp) Dijon mustard
    • 10 ml (2 tsp) honey

    Instructions

    1. Shred cabbage as finely as possible (with a knife or a mandoline).
    2. Mix radishes, green onions, chili, coriander, and parsley in another bowl.
    3. Whisk together oil, citrus juice, mustard, and honey. Toss with cabbage and herb mixture. Refrigerate before serving.

    Benefits

    Cabbage belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and rich in antioxidants, fiber, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
    All the other ingredients are also great for health.

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  • Scrambled Tofu

    4 portions Scrambled Tofu Prep: 5 min – Cooking: 6 min

    Ingredients

    • 6 white button mushrooms, quartered
    • ½ red bell pepper, diced
    • 5 ml (1 tsp) olive oil
    • ½ bunch chives, finely chopped
    • 125 ml (½ cup) finely chopped parsley
    • 350 g (12 oz) firm tofu, crumbled
    • 15 ml (1 Tbsp) tamari or soy sauce
    • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
    Lightly fry the mushrooms and the peppers in olive oil for 3 min.

    Add chives, parsley, crumbled tofu, tamari, salt, and pepper.
    Sauté gently 3 min more.
    Serve on buttered toast.
    Benefits
    White button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), also called Paris mushrooms, are super healthy.
    They are nutrient-dense and low-calorie. Good source of B vitamins, Selenium, Copper, Potassium, Ergothioneine, and glutathione, powerful antioxidants unique to mushrooms.
    They offer immune support, have anti-inflammatory effects, contribute to gut health, have potential anti-cancer properties, have Cardiovascular benefits, etc

    Tofu, Tamari, and soy sauce are products fermented from soybeans.
    Regular moderate intake of fermented Tofu, Tamari, and soy sauce is linked to cardiovascular health, easier menopause, and lower risk of hormone-induced cancer.

    They contain isoflavones that help during the menopausal stage.
    Olive oil is anti-inflammatory.
    Parsley is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
    Bell peppers are the highest in vitamin C and other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
    Black pepper helps with nutrient assimilation.
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