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Healthy Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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This is the best cauliflower pizza crust you will ever make .It easy to make , gluten free , has no added sugar , is high in fiber and low on the glycemic index .With this Cauliflower Crust Pizza recipe , grated cauliflower is used as the foundation for the dough , avoiding the carb-overload that comes along with traditional pizza .The crust sticks together with the addition of yogurt and egg .  Not only is it delicious , but cauliflower is a known cancer -fighter that helps the liver to remove excess estrogen from the body.Add in addition to detoxifying , cauliflower can prevent ulcers , keep the prostate healthy . Cauliflower is one vegetable that deserves a regular rotation in your diet , however , as it contains an impressive array of nutrients , including vitamins , minerals , antioxidants , and other phytochemicals . Because of beneficial effects on numerous aspects of health , cauliflower can easily be described as a superfood . Healthy benefits of cauliflower: It i...

Chicken & Broccoli Soup

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         This soup will soon become a favorite of your family .You will want to make it on every cold day .If the broccoli florets are large , break into smaller pieces at the stalk instead of chopping them , they'll cook more quickly .Count on having dinner on the table in about 40 minutes , and serve this soup the moments it's done for the with time .If you have leftovers , you will want to thin the soup with a little chicken broth or milk to the desired consistency .Bright green broccoli brings a burst of color and vitamins to this quick fix soup .If your children aren't fans of broccoli , frozen green beans or peas also work well .                       Ingredients Serves 4-6 225g / 8 oz head broccoli 55 g / 2 oz unsalted butter 1 onion ,chopped 225 / 8 oz basmati rice 225 / 8 oz skinless ,boneless    chicken breast ,cut into thin slivers  25 g / 1 oz plain wholewheat flo...

Lime Chicken With Mint - lunch & light meals

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Can you tell we are gearing  up for grilling seasons? This has to be one of the simplest chicken recipes for the taste ,grilled or otherwise .This quick chicken dish explodes with flavor .If you can't find ground sumac . just throw in a squeeze of lime juice for the extra tang .It's just basic grilled chicken with a fresh mint and honey glaze .Nothing to it really , but it tastes fabulous .The recipe is set up for whole chicken parts , but you could easily use boneless ,skinless breasts or thighs , just reduce the cooking time .   Ingredients Serves 6 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint 4 tbsp honey 4 tbsp lime juice salt and pepper 1/2 tsp ground sumac 12 boneless chicken thighs mixed salad , to serve Method 1 . Mix the mint , honey and lime juice in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper .Use cocktail sticks to keep the chicken thighs in neat shape and add the chicken to the marinade  , turning to coat evenly . 2 . Cover with clingfilm and marinate ...

Vegan Thai Coconut Noodles

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            This dish is perfect for vegans and vegetarians that want something to replicate a heavier feel , but is still a great heart and humane selection .Made with rice noodles and tofu ,this is a meal that is true to Thai flavor ,but in a much simpler and faster cooking time . Not to mention , this is a great way for vegans to get healthy fats from the coconut milk , which has been shown to help rev up your metabolism . Ingredients Sauce 2 garlic cloves  1 tbsp vegan red curry paste thumb size piece of ginger 1/4 cup veggie stock  3/4 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp soy sauce salt and pepper 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 cup raw cashews other 150 g extra firm tofu, diced 1 tbsp sweet ketchup 200 g rice noodles 1 tbsp oil 1 cup roughly chopped broccoli florets 1 cup chopped green beans 1 cup diced red capsicum 1/2 cup finely sliced green onions coriander to garnish Method Add the diced tofu to a bowl.Spoon in the sweet ketchup and ...

Simple Baked Salmon

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         Salmon is one of the most versatile proteins to work with in  the kitchen .It's delicious and universally loved , quite good for you and very easy to prepare .           Salmon still retains , it's fancy and festive reputation , even though it is more readily available these days and can be purchased at a decent price point from most grocery stores .           My favorite way to cook salmon is in the oven with fresh vegetables .Read on for this utterly simple , foolproof way to produce moist , flavorful and luscious salmon fillets .This recipe calls for less than 10 ingredients . That including your fish , and you've probably already got most of these at home . Enjoy with this simple and easy recipe ! Ingredients  Serves 2 boneless fillet of salmon small head of broccoli 2 carrots , cut into batons 1 tbsp honey salt and pepper lemon and lime wedges to serves salad leaves M...

Chicken With Goat's Cheese & Basil

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Chicken -A staple in many kitchen. But sometimes , even the most tried and true chicken recipes get redundant or boring . This recipe is so easy and quick to make .   You can take a few chicken breasts , and with four main ingredients , have a meal 'refined ' enough for entertaining company , or as a quick and taste that even kids will love . Ingredients                          Serves 4  4 skinned chicken breast fillets 100 g  soft goat's cheese small bunch fresh basil 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper Method 1 . Using a sharp knife ,slit along one long edge of each chicken breast ,then carefully open out each breast to make a small pocket . Divide the cheese equally between the pockets and tuck three or four basil leaves in each . Close the openings and season the breasts with salt and pepper . 2 . Heat the oil in a frying pan , add the...