Roasted tomato and basil salad is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for a light informal luncheon especially when served with warm crusty baguette for mopping up the delicious juices that ensue! It offers many health benefits, ranging from a tonic to calm our nervous system to protection against free radical damage. An added [...]
Serves 4
Yoghurt chicken skewers are “fun finger foods”! They provide us with a good dose of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, calcium and magnesium which are of particular benefit to women of all ages. These nutrients strengthen bones and build up bone density.
1 kilo chicken tenders – these are a perfect size for skewers
Bamboo skewers – [...]
Sprouts
Grow your own Sprouts
To sprout your own beans all you need is a wide neck bottle, a piece of muslin or clean stocking and an elastic band!!
Place a tablespoon of beans in a colander and wash well (keep to one variety at a time).
Place the drained beans in large bowl and cover with tepid water; [...]
Pumpkin Fritters
Chani and I made these delicious fritters for a Purim party and were amazed at how quickly the kids “wolfed them down”. Served with lashings of cinnamon sugar it was easy to provide the children with a beneficial quota of beta carotene and vitamin E. These nutrients boost immunity. They provide protection against free [...]
Fish & Mango Salad
Serves 4
Normally served for luncheon on a Saturday this favourite Indian Jewish dish is a wonderful combination of colours, tastes and texture and the juiciness of ripe orange mango is a perfect foil for the spicy combination of the fish and chilli dressing.
1 kilo firm white fish
2 bay leaves
6 peppercorns
1 small [...]
Serves 4
Jazz up a salad with spicy couscous and you have a nourishing and complete summer’s meal! The abundant use of herbs and spices provide us with plenty of health benefits as well.
1 head crispy lettuce leaves – shredded
1 medium cucumber – cubed
4 tomatoes – chopped
2 sticks celery – chopped
8 hard boiled eggs – cut [...]
Avocado Salad with Toasted Parsley
Serves 4
A deliciously nutritious salad that is quick and simple to prepare. As well as looking good, it is a perfect accompaniment to roasted or grilled meats or poultry and the health benefits are endless!
Romaine lettuce – leaves torn
2 avocados – thickly sliced
1 bunch parsley – remove stalks
Sea salt crystals
Olive oil
Preheat [...]
Pavlova with Strawberries
Serves 10
Deliciously chewy “marshmallow” meringue and definitely a “must try” dessert and the only downside is that one spoonful simply isn’t enough!!
6 egg whites
12 ounces sugar
2 heaped teaspoons corn flour
3 – 4 teaspoons white vinegar
500g whipping cream – refrigerate for at least 4 hours before whipping
1 kilo strawberries – cut in half
Preheat oven [...]
Heat remaining olive oil in a medium sized saucepan and sauté the onions over medium to high heat for 10 – 15 minutes until caramelized; add the apricot jam and wine and simmer for 4 – 5 minutes or until jam has melted; transfer to a dish and set aside.