As we continue to celebrate Black History Month I decided to make these delicious kebabs are typical African snacks and well known street food. Often these kebabs are eaten as a snack and also served as canapés at parties.
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In South Africa, potjiekos, which translates to "small pot food", is a stew prepared outside on an open fire.
I’ve recreated this dish using diced lamb, along with some of my favourite root veg and pulses. Although this was not cooked outdoors, I did use a cast iron pot to cook it. Trying to keep it as authentic as possible haha!
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Here we have a delicious one pan chicken & butter bean stew recipe. This is a perfect comfort dish that is an all-time crowd pleaser. It requires minimal effort and the majority of the cooking is done while it’s in the oven.
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These loaded sweet potato fries are a perfectly healthy ‘cheat’ meal without actually having to cheat. The baked sweet potato fries are loaded with nutrients ( vitamin A, B, C, fiber and minerals), and they’re soo tasty and satisfying, topped with coconut baked king prawns, avocado, chillies and rich kidney beans.
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I simply love how versatile sweet potatoes are! I end up cooking them in every way possible, mash, turn them into chips, wedges, roasted potatoes, jacket potatoes and now into spaghetti strands!
Other than them being so versatile, they are also rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre they provide a number of health benefits.
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This recipe is a simple and delicious crowd pleaser. Although the salmon is grilled, the marinade will leave the salmon nice and moist.
This is a simple nutrient dense meal that fits perfect with the summer time bbq / light meals.
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This a simple 20 minute vegan meal packed with Vitamin D from the mushrooms.
Mushrooms are the only natural plant based source of vitamin D, all other plant based sources include fortified (synthetically added) vitamin D, in cereals, milk etc.
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This recipe is another quick 30 minute hassle free and little effort dinner idea. A salmon tray bake topped red onions, crushed garlic cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. It’s recommended that you have oily fish at least 3 times a week to get all that good Omega 3 fatty acids.
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This burger is a low fat, gluten free and dairy free way to enjoy one of our favourite comfort foods. The recipe is very simple and you can have this ready in about 20-30 minutes. The flavours filled in this burger will definitely blow your friends and family away.
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This recipe is a delicious and very simple way to enjoy American sweet potatoes. Often vegetarians and vegans have a very limited choice when it comes to BBQ’s as people tend to not think outside of the box. These potatoes are perfect for a bbq accompanied with good dip and a side salad.
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The majority of the time, people gravitate to unhealthy foods out of convenience combined with time pressures. This salad is great for a light lunch or a post workout meal. The cucumbers and mixed lettuce leaves have a high water content and so it’s great for those having issues with bloating etc.
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In this recipe I have baked the sweet potatoes in thin slices and not only does it look extremely pretty but the texture you are presented with at the end is amazing. Crispy On the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. This recipe is perfect for lunch and the sweet potatoes go excellent as a side to any bbq on a hot summers day.
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This recipe is a great quick post workout meal that you can whip up in just under 30 minutes. It’s so simple but full of an array of flavours with each mouthful. Its low in fat, high protein meal that is perfect for those who are trying to shed some weight or those who want to bulk up but do it in a healthy way.
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This recipe is filled with a variety of flavours, from creamy to sweetness from the red peppers to a hint of spice from the chilliest. It will leave you wanting more!
The red peppers not only give the sweet touch but also give you the required daily intake of vitamin C! Red bell peppers have just over 3 times the amount of vitamin C that you would get in a standard orange.
This recipe is the ultimate nicoise salad. Grilled salmon with griddled jersey royals potatoes
Tesco jersey royals are delicious, earthy and nutty and one of the traditional foodie signals that spring has arrived. its perfect steamed, boiled or as I have made them, par boiled them then roasted on the griddle pan.
This salad makes a great hearty lunch that is full of flavour and packed with all the good nutrients.
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This recipe comes from my love of having sweet and spicy flavours in meats. It’s a very simple recipe that can be used and will work very well on fish also.
I’m a massive fan of mango and it’s one of the fruits I tend to consume on a daily basis. In fact mango is actually known as king of the fruits in some countries and I personally couldn’t agree more. Not only does it taste great (when ripe) but studies have linked mango and its nutrients to health benefits
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Jerk spice is a traditional Jamaican spice usually used on chicken that is then barbecued in a drum. However the spices used go fantastic with with various other meats as well as fish.
I’ve decided to recreate this spice and also added an additional flavour…. honey, which give it an amazing finish. Sweet and spicy, yet not too overpowering either.
This banana loaf recipe is a easy and straightforward recipe that is guaranteed to give you the perfect result.
The use of olive oil over butter gives it a delicate and lighter finish but still keeping the cake very moist.
Having the added blueberries and chia seeds are a great way to incorporate your Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. I’ve also added the perfect egg substitute to make this recipe vegan.
This recipe is an indulgent curry that fills your taste buds with a rich creamy, sweet yet spicy flavours each mouthful you take.
You can play around with this recipe as much as you like by adding more vegetables, choosing a different protein to add in or deciding to make it vegan.