Archive | April, 2015

Egg Fried Quinoa

Rich in iron and protein, among other super nutrients, quinoa is a great alternative to meat. This ancient superfood has a gentle nutty flavour itself, but is excellent at absorbing other flavours, and goes with just about everything. If I’m pushed for time, the pre-cooked pouches (all supermarkets have them) are great, but it’s simple […]

Cleansing Fennel and Walnut Salad with Torn Chicken

Originally posted on Family Fork:
We have just de-decorated, chopped up the Christmas tree and cleaned our home back to normal.  The twinkling lights, bright decorations and rich smelling fir tree all seemed to ignite and satisfy our senses in early December, and immerse us in festive feeling.  In the light of a new year…

Easter Eating: 5 Delicious Ways with Lamb

It will come as no surprise to learn that lamb is full of protein and iron, as many red meats are.  What you may not know however, is that it contains some fantastic vitamins and minerals and is super high in Omega-3s and 6s.  It’s also far easier to digest than beef. Gram for gram, […]

Spicy Chickpea Salad (Garbanzo beans for my US subscribers)

Chickpeas are nothing less than fabulous. They are full of fibre, most of which is insoluble meaning that these little nuggets help keep guts clean and healthy, and tummies flat. They are protein powerhouses, great as an alternative to meat, and children tend to love them as they are mildly flavoured and take on the […]