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…
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Split Pea & Chickpea Soup
This thick, hearty stew can make a filling meal all on it’s own, or can be served with warmed pita bread, dipped in olive oil and salt. Or, if you’re feeling really hungry, a thick slice of homemade wholemeal bread, toasted and served with butter or olive oil. It’s a great winter warmer, but I…
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. How to Cook Quinoa, here is a quick and easy basic recipe for cooking quinoa. Quinoa is a tasty, nutritious, high-protein seed which can replace rice or couscous in dishes….
Hot Mulled Cider
When winter sets in, the weather gets cold and the days get short it’s nice to have a hot beverage to warm you up. Curled up in an easy chair in front of the fire, sipping a Hot Mulled Cider is my idea of a cosy night in. I put the pot of cider on…
Mexican Rice
This is a great accompaniment to enchiladas or burritos for a delicious and nutritious meal. It’s a great way to use up vegies that are starting to go a bit wilted too, since you are baking them in a casserole dish the will turn out nice and tender and full of flavor.
Rice Milk
While you may have come across Rice Dream, the common brand of rice milk found at the supermarket, did you know you can prepare your own rice beverage within the comforts of your own home? Rice milk is a type of grain milk that you may fall in love with once you try. Most of…
Marinated Tofu
Tofu is naturally bland tasting, which makes it the perfect canvas for you to get creative with marinades. This recipe is quick, easy and tasty. You only need to marinate for a few hours, but if you can be organized enough try to prepare it the night before it to allow the flavors time to…