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GREEN ZESTY DIP GREEN ZESTY DIP Ingredients   2 Cups trimmed watercress  1/2 Cup fresh basil leaves 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 1/4 Cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 Cup chopped green onions  1/4 Cup Plain Greek yogurt  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

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MACADAMIA NUT DIP MACADAMIA NUT DIP Ingredients   1 Cup Macadamia nuts (soaked for around 2 hours) 1 Large tomato, either quickly steamed or roasted until a little soft 1/3 Cup fresh basil leaves 3 Garlic clove 1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 lemon squeeze Sea salt to taste   Method Soak the Macadamia nuts in […]

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RED PEPPER DIP Ingredients   3 red peppers (capsicum) 1 small red onion 3/4 cup walnuts 3 garlic cloves 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. cumin Juice of 1/2 lemon Sea salt to taste   Method Roast the peppers for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees on a greased baking tray, turning […]

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ROASTED PARSNIP HUMMUS A lot of people freak out at the carbohydrate contents of root vegetables- however a true hummus made of chick peas has 3x the amount of carbohydrate.  Hence,  wee lil parsnips get a bad rap and are actually a wonderfully healthy alternative to chickpea.  Without the embarrassing aftermath of gas that can […]

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SPICY BLACK BEAN DIP With more protein and jalapeno spice than your original black bean dip- you’ll love the healthy twist to this Black Bean dip. Ingredients:   425grams of black beans. Its your choice (and my preference) to soak them.  You can also purchase them in a can. Juice of 1/2 a lime 4 […]

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COCONUT BEETROOT DIP Ingredients:   2 large beetroot, sliced into wedges 1 Bulb of garlic, cut in half through all its cloves 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 heaped tsp cumin 400g plain coconut yoghurt 1/2 cup walnuts   Method:   Cut the garlic bulb in half across all its cloves.  Do […]

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HONEY ORANGE GLAZED FISH WITH RED QUINOA AND CAULIFLOWER MASH Are you a bangers and Mash kind of person?  Ok, how’s about some Cauliflower mash?   No no- really, I do believe I can convert even the most arterial hardened of bangers and mash lovers to cauliflower mash. Seriously nutritious stuff, high in sulphur containing […]

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EGG ROLL IN A BOWL (WITH CABBAGE) Egg Roll in a bowl- minus the rice paper or floury wraps.  On a ketogenic diet rice paper wraps are a serious no-go zone, however you will soon forget about deep fried carbs once you taste “Egg Rolls in a bowl!”Cruciferous vegetables are an essential part of a […]

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QUINOA CHICKEN RISOTTO Serves 4Ingredients: 500g whole chicken breast, trimmed 1 Tablespoon coconut for cooking 4 Garlic cloves, minced 4 medium carrots chopped well into small pieces. 200g pumpkin, skin removed + grated 1 Cup Quinoa 1 heaped teaspoon Chicken or vegetable stock- I use Massel bran 1 Cup chopped basil.  ¾ Cup finely grated […]

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GARLIC PARMESAN AND FLAXSEED CRACKERS Ingredients   1 cup flax seed meal 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water   Method   Heat oven to 400 F.Mix all ingredients together.Spoon onto sheet pan which is covered with greased parchment / baking paper.Cover the mixture with […]

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