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	Free Form Rhubarb and Apple Pie Growing up, while the aroma of a homemade fruit pie was enticing, the pie always emerged from the oven looking less than perfect. A piece of pastry snapped off, some fruit sauce bubbling over the side, the edges slightly burned. How shallow we are as kids. The pie tasted sensational yet for some reason the lure of the perfectly shaped bakery item, sweeter with less fruit, was more appealing. And yet, in life we often do the full circle. With age we discover that visually perfect is usually less than perfect and it’s in the imperfection where the appeal lies. Have fun making this rough and rustic free form pie – it’s not meant to look perfect but does taste delicious. Read recipe
	Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Pumpkin Pasta The chilli & garlic in this pasta dish provide a lovely warming quality for the cooler nights of autumn and winter however this recipe also tastes nice cold during Summer and Spring. If you like spice simply add more chilli...The most important thing to remember?....Always use good quality pasta and parmesan! Read recipe
	Easy Eggplant Bake I call this the “flu buster bake”. It’s packed with garlic not just for flavour but also to help alleviate symptoms of colds, bronchitis and influenza and to reduce mucous on the lungs. Don’t compromise with the quality of tomatoes with this dish - vine ripened tomatoes may cost more but there’s no comparison in taste. Read recipe

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Chocolate Lovers Recipes

	Bittersweet Orange and Pomegranate There’s no need to feel obliged to make a pudding that has your guests groaning for the door. This dish has everything. It’s sweet (naturally) looks beautiful, can be made in advance of your guest arriving and it’s extremely good for you. Read
	Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate There are times in the month when a hot chocolate (made piping hot) is of great comfort - I was going to say better than sex but maybe that's inappropriate (even if it is). This recipe using real chocolate may seem indulgent but it is the healthiest choice and after all, you won't be drinking it every night. Read
	Chocolate Coated Citrus Fruit These are a perfect alternative to dessert at the end of an evening meal. Serve them with a nice pot of herbal tea or for the foolhardy, coffee. Always use 70% cocoa chocolate. Read
	Chocolate Coated Strawberries How often do you see a group of women each armed with a spoon, each descending like seagulls onto a single plate of pudding? Women in particular enjoy the taste of something sweet to complete meal, but can’t, or won’t eat a dessert of their own because: 1. They can’t fit it all in, or 2. They’re worried about their weight. Whatever the reason, these juicy strawberries coated in bittersweet chocolate are the perfect solution for a single sweet fix, and complete any evening meal. Share if you like, but it’s unlikely you’ll want to. Read
	Spicy Berries with Goat’s Yoghurt It might seem unusual adding chilli to fresh berries but the contrast of sweet, spicy, cooling and refreshing all at the same time is excellent. With berries pumped full of antioxidants, Vitamin K and magnesium, dark chocolate for feel good phenols and chilli to boost the metabolism it’s a deliciously healthy way to close the evening meal. Frozen berries can be used if costs prohibit using fresh. Defrost before marinating them in the maple syrup mix. Read
	Auntie Irene’s Coffee Walnuts Every Christmas my Auntie Irene makes coffee walnuts. Made with creamed butter, sugar, instant coffee and milk chocolate, they’re not the healthiest accompaniment to have with coffee. Maintaining the nuts and substituting butter for Omega spread, sugar for rice syrup, instant coffee for espresso and milk chocolate for dark, I’m delighted ( for my sake as much as yours ) to offer this much healthier yet still yummy alternative. Read
	Chocolate Scoop Biscuits These sophisticated little chocolate biscuits are subtly sweet with a hint of orange. They’re cow’s dairy free and may be tolerated by people who can’t tolerate cows milk or soy. Read
	Gluten Free Chocolate, Walnut & Prune Cakes Many gluten free treats are high in sugar, fat and refined carbohydrate, and low in fibre. These little cakes contain coconut sugar, a low GI sugar and prunes to add natural fibre. Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and walnuts boost the daily does of healthy Omega 3 fats. Read
	Cranberry and Chocolate Slice Cranberries or dried sour cherries are both delicious to use in this tangy chocolate treat. But remember that they are a treat. Stop after you have eaten one and don't eat them every day. Read
	Persian Florentine Biscuits A twist on the traditional Florentine biscuit, these glorious biscuits as beautiful as they taste and make a very special treat for the festive season. Read
	Guilt & Gluten Free Chocolate Cake A similar slice of rich chocolate cake available in most cafes knocks up a staggering number of kilojoules, around 3500kj in fact. That’s 1000kj more energy than anyone should be eating for a complete evening meal. With less that one third the energy, half the fat and carbohydrate and more than double the amount of fibre, it makes sense, if you have a sweet tooth, to swap that unhealthy café cake for this healthy and delicious alternative. Read
	Lactose Free Hot Chocolate The sight, smell and taste of chocolate is enough to lift anyone’s spirits, and there’s even science to back that up – just as long as you don’t eat too much of it. The same is true for hot chocolate - that steamy chocolatey drink we cup our hands around on a cold day and feel immediately comforted. But unless you make it yourself, hot chocolate is not necessarily a healthy drink. Making your own from pure cocoa is tastier, cheaper and often healthier and it’s very easy. This version uses low fat, fresh lactose free milk which is suitable for anyone who finds regular milk hard to digest. Read
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	Toddlers Creamy Pear and Sultana Porridge Oats are a nutritious complex carbohydrate, that are high in B vitamins, low GI, easy to digest and easy to cook with. Cooked oats make the perfect toddlers breakfast, especially compared to most commercial kids cereals that are packed with sugar and salt. The addition of fruit adds fibre, and together with milk, adds a natural sweetness without the need for sugar. Perfect for hungry little tummies! Read
	Toddlers Easy Fried Rice Most children love to eat cooked rice. This is a quick and easy, delicious meal the whole family can enjoy. The vegetables in this recipe can be swapped for your toddler’s favourite vegetables too. Packed with loads of nutrients and energy dense, this dish will help keep your toddler happy and satisfied. Read
	Toddlers Baked Semolina Gnocchi This delicious gnocchi is packed with protein, carbohydrate and calcium, which are all important nutrients for active growing toddlers. Fun to eat, this recipe makes eight toddler servings or two adults and two children servings. Read
	Tutti Frutti Yoghurt Jelly Most, if not all toddlers love jelly and it’s a favourite at most kid’s parties. The problem is that most commercial jellies contain too many artificial additives. This Tutti Frutti Yoghurt Jelly is so creamy, delicious and easy, you’ll never want to buy a packet jelly again. Read
	Toddlers Lentil Patties These lentil patties are very tasty and dead easy to make. The lentils are high in protein and together mixed with breadcrumbs, make a complete protein. A good alternative to meat, especially if your toddler is fussy with meat. Read

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	Grilled Pork Medallions with Warm Red Cabbage, Apple and Walnut Salad Bright colours add to the beauty of this clean and fresh dish that is easily prepared. Low in fat and carbohydrates yet high in protein it's a winner all round. Read
	Roast Vegetable Lasagne A good veggie lasagne does take a bit of preparation but it’s not hard to do and the results are well worth the effort. And unlike traditional lasagne made with whole milk and full fat cheese this roast vegetable lasagne is low in saturated fat, with less than 200mg of sodium and with so many veggies and it’s loaded in fibre, vitamins and antioxidants. Read
	Red Kidney Bean Chilli Made from beans instead of minced beef this is an economical meal that is low in saturated fat, high in fibre, and loaded in antioxidants. Read
	Easy Raspberry and Yoghurt Souffles To find a healthy sweet dessert that tastes great AND is easy to make ticks all the boxes in my opinion. Easy raspberry and yoghurt soufflés is one of these great dishes. It’s an impressive low GI treat that will satisfy a sweet tooth yet it’s not that high in KJ. It’s very yummy and looks much harder to make than it really is. Read
	Tandoori Fish with Yoghurt, Cucumber and Mint Sauce This spicy and flavoursome marinade is delicious with a robust textured fish such as blue eye trevalla. The longer you allow it to marinate the better, and if you are feeding a family, don’t be put off by the term spicy – it’s not peppery spicy and will kids love it. Read

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Quick and easy

	Asian Salmon Wraps You may be surprised how quick and easy these are to make these are to make – so easy you could whip them up for lunch for 4 or dinner for 2. The beauty of these wraps is they use very little flour and very little fat. Read
	Grilled Beef Burgers with Roasted Sweet Potato and Mexican Salsa This is an extremely easy meal the whole family will enjoy. You can buy mild flavoured salsa dips (additive free) from the supermarket or spicy chilli jams from quality delis - both are delicious with home made burgers. Read
	Moroccan Egg and Beef Salad This salad is inspired by two classic dishes - Thai beef salad and Caesar salad. At less than 1700Kj a serve it’s a marvellous meal for anyone who wants to lose weight and ensure they get the nutrients they need from their diet. Read
	Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Omelette This is a super simple dish to make and the key to making a great omelette is a good omelette pan – one that the eggs won’t stick to. Read
	Thai Style Pork Kebabs with Peanut Sauce This recipe uses lean pork mince and variety of Asian ingredients to make a meal complete with protein, antioxidants, and numerous vitamins and minerals including B groups vitamins, selenium, zinc, and omega-3 fats. Read

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Soups

	Provincial Lamb Soup This meal is sweet substantial and delicious and referred to as a meal because being a soup it contains complex carbohydrates, vegetables, lean protein and a little fat. Everything you need to feel sated and fulfilled. Read
	Spicy pumpkin and tomato soup Here's a lovely soup to enjoy for lunch or as a quick "pick me up" snack in afternoon when you really feel like something sweet. Sweet? Well pumpkins are sweet and a good deal more healthy than that cake you might have chosen instead! Read
	Lentil, Veggie and Miso Soup For an easy, inexpensive, flavoursome soup this one takes some beating. Those of you unfamiliar with miso, it is a fermented soy bean paste used to flavour soups and casseroles. Like yoghurt, miso boosts the digestive system with friendly bacteria to aid digestion and strengthen the immune system. It is available from health food stores and Asian grocer. Read
	Spicy veggie soup The recipe below is not an authentic version of the classic mulligatawny, a traditional watery Indian soup. This version is anything but watery. It’s a complete meal in itself and the perfect way to boost your veggie intake in one hit. Read

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