Archive for May, 2008
Mediterranean Sardine Salad
Ingredients 12 butterflied fresh sardines 1 medium red (Spanish) onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup (60ml/2fl oz) red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon capers cracked black pepper 250g (8oz) peeled pumpkin, sliced 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1 cup (30g/1oz) fresh basil leaves 125g (4oz) baby bocconcini (small, fresh mozzarella cheese), sliced red [...]
Spirulina, Apple & Berry Blend
Ingredients 1 teaspoon spirulina powder* 1 cup (250ml/8 fl oz) pure unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup (75g/2 1/2oz) mixed berries * Spirulina powder is sold in health-food shops. Method 1 Put the spirulina powder and 1/4 cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) of the apple juice into a jug and whisk to combine. 2 Put the [...]
Chocolate Daydream Log
Ingredients 12 Chocolate Daydream Biscuits Marsala, sherry or orange juice 250ml cream, whipped Method Decorate using extra crushed Chocolate Daydream biscuits. Dip biscuits quickly in liquid. Spread one side of biscuit with whipped cream & sandwich biscuits together in a log form on a piece of foil. Cut log with the remaining cream & decorate [...]
Potato, Leek & Smoked Salmon Soup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium leeks, sliced 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 cups (750ml/24 fl oz) reduced-salt chicken stock 1 cup (250ml/8 fl oz) omega 3-enriched reduced-fat milk salt and pepper 150g (5oz) smoked salmon, chopped 2 spring onions (scallions), sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 slices omega 3-enriched white [...]
Nicoise Salad Wraps
Ingredients 4 slices wholemeal lavash bread 2 tablespoons black olive tapenade 425g (14oz) can tuna in spring water, drained* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt 2 tablespoons low-fat canola mayonnaise 2 hard-boiled omega 3-enriched eggs, sliced 50g (1 2/3oz) baby English spinach 2 medium tomatoes, sliced * Choose the brand of [...]
Semi-dried Tomato Bean Dip
Ingredients 200g (6 1/2oz) semi-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 400g (13oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 clove garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons reduced-fat hummus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley oven-baked corn chips, to serve vegetables sticks, to serve Method Combine tomatoes, cannellini beans, garlic, hummus & parsley in a food processor. Blend until [...]
Kiwi, Pear & Barley Grass Juice
Ingredients 2 kiwifruit, peeled 2 medium ripe pears 2 medium apples 2 teaspoons barley grass powder* * Barley grass powder is sold in health-food shops. Method 1 Roughly chop the kiwifruit, pears and apples and push through a juice extractor. 2 Stir in the barley grass powder and pour into glasses. Serve immediately. Serves 2-3.
Cinnamon Soy Dandie Latte
Ingredients 1 teaspoon dandelion coffee 2 tablespoons boiling water 1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) soy milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Method 1 Put the dandelion coffee into a heatproof jug, pour in the boiling water and mix to combine. Set aside to infuse for 3 minutes, then strain into a heatproof glass. 2 Put [...]
Lemongrass Green Tea
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped lemon grass 1 tablespoon bancha twig tea* 1 tablespoon green tea 2 cups (500ml/16 fl oz) boiling water * Bancha twig tea is available from health-food shops. Method 1 Put the lemon grass, bancha twig tea and green tea into a teapot. Pour in the boiling water and set aside [...]
Rocky Road
Ingredients 150g (5 oz) gluten-free pink and white marshmallows 1/3 cup (10g/1/3 oz) gluten-free puffed rice 1/3 cup (50g/1 2/3 oz) toasted almonds, chopped 100g (3 1/3 oz) glacé cherries 1/3 cup (20g/3/4 oz) shredded coconut 250g (8 oz) dark chocolate, chopped 50g (1 2/3 oz) butter, chopped Method 1 Grease a 20 cm (8 [...]