Cucumber Salad

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Delicious Spicy Cucumber Salad Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, cut into small chunks 4 green onions, thinly sliced ½ red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced Juice of lime 2 tbsp of soy sauce 1 tbsp water ½ tsp sugar Instructions: Place cucumber chunks, onions and chilli into a bowl. Add the lime juice, soy [...]

BBQ Chicken Wings

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

BBQ Chicken Wings with Mint & Lemon Ingredients: 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tbsp garlic, crushed Juice of 2 lemons ½ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped Chicken wings Instructions: In a bowl, mix together all ingredients and pour over the chicken wings. Allow to stand and marinate [...]

Whole-Wheat Couscous

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Whole-Wheat Couscous with Fresh Berries (Makes about 4 Servings) Ingredients: 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 1 cup chopped nectarines 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp white vinegar 2 tsp scallions, finely chopped 1 cup mixed fresh berries 2 tbsp toasted and sliced almonds Salt and pepper Instructions: Combine oil, vinegar, [...]

Baked Cauliflower

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Baked Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese Serves 4 as a side dish Ingredients: 1 large head (about 8 cups) of cauliflower cut in 1 inch thick slices of cauliflower florets 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dried marjoram ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to [...]

Tuna Steaks

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa Tuna may contain high levels of mercury so it’s best to eat only occasionally. Also choose an organic, wild tuna (not farmed) where possible. 4 good quality tuna steaks 1 ripe mango, peeled, stone removed and chopped into small pieces Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 small [...]

Tuscan Dinner (LOW GI)

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Tuscan Dinner Ingredients: 2 teaspoon Olive oil 1 1/4 cups chopped zucchini 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 teaspoon Dried oregano 2 garlic cloves minced 1 cup dried tomato 1 (15oz) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed & drained 2 rosemary sprigs 1 cup [...]