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Black Bean and Vegetable Chili recipe Mar 10, 2023

This is such a delicious vegetarian chili recipe, packed with extra beans for protein and fibre as well as an abundance for vegetables. You can blitz 1/4 of the chili to make it creamier and friendlier for kids.

Serve in a bowl with your favourite chili toppings like fresh coriander, sliced...

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Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe Dec 18, 2022
What a delicious, nutritious and colourful salad to take to a BBQ. It's one of my 'go too's' this summer. You could add beetroot to include a carb, and remove the sugar and currants if on the gut health protocol. Enjoy xx
 
Serves 4 servings

Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ...
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Socca (Farinata) recipe Dec 11, 2022
A simple but yet delicious Socca (Farinata) recipe. Perfect for entertaining when you want a gluten free alternative to serve with dinner or an anti pasta platter.
 
Serves 4-5 appetizer servings

Cooking time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly...
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Meaghan's Red Lentil, Turmeric and Lemon Soup recipe Nov 18, 2022

This is such refreshing and delicious soup that's perfect for any time of year. The combination of ginger, turmeric, ginger and lemon pack a powerful taste sensation.

If you're feeling unwell, or just need a pick me up the spices will give your immune system and energy a boost. While the...

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Meaghan's Raw Cacao and Almond Fudge recipe Nov 13, 2022

I’d love to introduce you to my favourite treat. My Raw Cacao and Almond Fudge. It really should have superfood in the name as its full of protein, good fats, antioxidants and minerals. You only need a little as it’s rich and bitter with just a hint of maple syrup and vanilla to...

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Meaghan's Red Thai Chicken Curry recipe Nov 06, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 600 grams chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless and cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (peeled and finely grated)
  • 400 ml can coconut cream
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (Mai Ploy is...
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Cauliflower Rice recipe Oct 30, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry cauliflower, then remove all the greens leaves.
  2. Cut into medium pieces and use the grater attachment on a food processor or speed 5 for 3 seconds then pulse till you are happy with rice...
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Spring Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks recipe Oct 15, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Herbamare salt, to taste

  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

  • 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled

  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 lemon cut in half

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven...
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French summer beef stew recipe Aug 21, 2022

Prep Time: 30 minutes      Cook Time: 3 hours               Serving size: 6 persons

This fresh version of the classic French beef stew, usually prepared with red wine, is perfect for a summer dinner. I make it in summer, but now also in...

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Lentil & Spinach Curry recipe Aug 12, 2022
Prep time: 15 mins                    Cook time: 30 mins               Serving size: 4
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2cm fresh ginger,...
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Chicken Marinade recipe Aug 07, 2022
Prep time: 5 mins                   Cook time: 10 mins              Serving size: 4
 

Ingredients

  • 750g chicken breast, tenderloins or thigh
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp coconut...
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Chili Con Carne recipe Jul 31, 2022

Prep Time: 15 minutes                     Cook time: 45 minutes                 Serving size: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large grated...
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