This is a really delicious warming soup full of the lycopene goodness of tomatoes as well as the great healing properties of garlic. Roasted garlic adds a delicious sweetness which goes perfectly in this soup. I made this soup for a Christmas family gathering but I come back to it a lot as it is really delicious and great for these cold days. Make a … Continue reading Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Oil
Root vegetables are perfect winter comfort food for this time of year. I love the vary them up with different dressings or additions. The pomegranate seeds and balsamic vinegar make a delicious dressing and overall this is a wonderful filling side, low GI, high levels of Vit A and betacarotene so great for the skin. The good fats in the dressing allows the body to … Continue reading Winter Vegetables – Honey Roasted Sesame Sweet Potato
There are bugs in the house, Coughs, aches and pains (but that could just be from my recent gymnastics class). Nothing too serious and at least the shopping is done, presents are wrapped and all the cooking is prepped. Quick controversial poll, how many women out there did all the food shopping, present shopping, wrapping, card writing?….. Thought so :-), as my husband points out, … Continue reading Fish Smokies
This Ottolenghi inspired dish is perfect for a brunch with a gang as you could get 2 pans on the go and feed a good crowd of people with this tasty filling dish. Perfect filler with protein and good fats – would be a great option before a night out or after a walk on St. Stephens Day. Feeds 2 normally – fed 1 hungry … Continue reading Beef & Eggs…
This is a simple tasty dish which can be put together in less than 10 minutes. There are great shop bought tapenade’s available from farmer’s markets and the like which add a lovely zing to the dish. The halibut stands up well to this where as more delicate fish might be overpowered. Full of heart healthy fats, carotenoids and flavenoids from the beans and tapenade … Continue reading Pan Fried Halibut with Olive Tapenade & Beans
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