Miso & Soba Noodle Soup, Roasted Sriracha Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms

"Noodles made entirely from buckwheat tend to be more fragile, but they make a flavorful gluten-free option nonetheless. Other seasonal vegetables can take the place of the kale and shiitakes. I usually use white or yellow miso, but feel free to experiment with different types. This soup welcomes a poached egg on top, or fish…

ByRobyn Foyster06/05/20250Comments

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Gluten & Refined-sugar Free Chocolate Cake

This cake has a sophisticated bitterness to it – just add a little more stevia if you would like a sweeter version. Soak and cook your own kidney beans if you have the time – you’ll need 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) cooked beans. Serves 10–12 INGREDIENTS melted butter, for greasing 100 g (3½ oz/1 cup) Dutch-processed cocoa…

ByRobyn Foyster17/04/20250Comments

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A Truly Decadent Recipe: Apple Charlotte Pudding

"It is said that the apple charlotte is named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, who might have been the patron of the apple growers. Some have claimed this pudding was invented by the French chef Carême in 1802, and that he published a recipe for ‘charlotte a la parisienne’ and later changed…

ByRobyn Foyster22/02/20250Comments

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Jamie Oliver’s Toffee Apple Loaf Cake Recipe

"This all-in-one sponge method is perfect for beginner bakers and proves that baking can be super-easy, so get stuck in – the results are mega. Beautiful fluffy sponge topped with caramelised apple slices. Also, I’ve used oil instead of butter here because it creates a really light texture and best of all, it contains less saturated…

ByJamie Oliver22/02/20250Comments

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Grilled Sardines With Coarsely Chopped Green Herbs

Serves 4 as a first course INGREDIENTS 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1⁄2 tbsp finely chopped rosemary 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped 1⁄2 tbsp finely chopped pitted green olives 1⁄2 tbsp chopped capers 1⁄2 tsp sea salt flakes 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 8 sardines, cleaned and…

ByMillie Constable30/01/20250Comments

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Healthy Chocolate, Beetroot And Orange Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes are super moist and chocolaty. If you feel like adding a pink tinge to the topping, squeeze a little bit of juice from the grated beetroot (beet) and stir it into the topping mixture. Soak and cook your own cannellini (lima) beans if you have the forethought – you’ll need 240 g…

ByRobyn Foyster29/12/20240Comments

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Six-Hour Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder With Rosemary Jus

"Meltingly tender and ever so flavoursome, slow-cooked lamb shoulder is my favourite, says Simmone Logue. She explains that you should not let the long baking time put you off. "The beauty of this dish is that you can do most of the roasting a day or two beforehand if you like, then finish it off…

ByRobyn Foyster13/12/20240Comments

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Make These Gorgeous Vegan Mocha Magic Bites In Less Than 30 Minutes

The Healthy Coconut author Jenni Madison's recipe for Gorgeous Vegan Mocha Magic Bites is simply delicious and takes less than 30 minutes to make Makes approx 15 square bites Preparation time 25 minutes + 4-6 hours cooling time INGREDIENTS Base 1 cup pecans 3 tbs raw cacao powder 8 Medjool dates Pinch of pink salt Coffee Vanilla Cream 8 cups raw cashews, soaked 1 tsp vanilla essence 1…

ByRobyn Foyster08/12/20240Comments

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Jamie Oliver’s Potato Cakes With Smoked Salmon

Jamie Oliver's yummy potato cakes with smoked salmon is a simple yet delicious meal. Check out more of his recipes here. Serves 2 Total time 40 minutes, plus chilling INGREDIENTS 330 g Cream delight potatoes 2 spring onions 1 heaped tablespoon plain Flour 1 small knob of unsalted butter 2 large free-range eggs 3 slices of smoked salmon, from sustainable sources 2 heaped teaspoons sour…

ByJamie Oliver12/10/20240Comments

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Sticky Beef Short Ribs With Bourbon-laced BBQ Sauce

Try this delicious recipe with a Bourbon-laced sauce - it's the perfect meal to serve up for your next BBQ and just the ticket for father's day which is on Sunday, September 1. The trick is to pick a good Bourbon like Ezra Books, which launched in Kentucky in 1957. Synonymous with quality, this…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/20240Comments