Quinoa - Ancient Sacred Food, Modern Superfood

Quinoa - Ancient Sacred Food, Modern Superfood

Quinoa is an ancient food that has been cultivated in the Andes mountains for at least 5,000 years. While it has been well-known in South America, it was virtually unheard of in North America until the 1980s. Considered sacred by the Incans, now it’s hailed as a ’super food’, and has been classified as a [...]

Peach & Strawberry Smoothie

Peach & Strawberry Smoothie

The delicate hint of rose complements the taste of the strawberries perfectly and really brings out the fruity flavors of this drink. I can’t eat much first thing in the morning, so I’ll often have a smoothie to last me until I can eat a bit more. Tinned peaches and frozen strawberries make this a [...]

Healthy Dog Treats

Healthy Dog Treats

These quick and easy to make vegetarian dog biscuit treats got a unanimous paws-up from my panel of 4 expert judges. I tried them too, and they didn’t taste half bad. There’s lots of room for variation and experimentation here, and with the enthusiastic response I got to this basic recipe you can look forward [...]

How To Cook Chickpeas In A Slow Cooker

How To Cook Chickpeas In A Slow Cooker

Chickpeas are arguably the most delicious and versatile of all the legume family. They have enormous health benefits too.
Using a crock pot is simply the easiest way to cook chickpeas (garbanzo beans), but the main reason I cook my chickpeas in a slow cooker is that they come out so beautifully tender. Once you’ve had [...]

Cheesy Egg Muffins With Mushroom, Courgette and Spinach

Cheesy Egg Muffins With Mushroom, Courgette and Spinach

I’ve been itching to try this recipe since last week when I found

Minted Lemon Tea

Minted Lemon Tea

This versatile drink makes a delicious, refreshing summer drink chilled over ice, as well as a warm and relaxing winter drink. Great for soothing sore throats.

Split Pea & Chickpea Soup

Split Pea & Chickpea Soup

This thick, hearty stew can make a meal on it’s own, or can be served with warmed pita bread, dipped in olive oil and salt. It’s a great winter warmer, but I love it even in the summer or anytime I’m craving a protein hit.

Mediterranean Couscous

Researchers have found that the traditional diet of the Mediterranean is great for maintaining heart health and maintaining low cholesterol levels. The best part may be that the food is delicious too! This colorful, flavorful, light dish is quick to prepare and makes a beautiful summer meal

How To Cook Quinoa

How To Cook Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is gaining popularity as a healthy, high-protein, gluten-free alternative grain. It’s light, delicious and extremely versatile. Quick and easy to cook as well. Here are the basic cooking instructions for quinoa.

Wholewheat Pizza Dough

Wholewheat Pizza Dough

Pizza has to be one of the all-time favorite foods. In the United States along hundreds of slices of pizza are eaten every second. It can be eaten as a stand-alone meal, with a salad, it’s even good cold the next day. Why wait for the takeaway pizza shop to deliver a lukewarm, soggy pizza [...]