Dominate the New Year!

Every year for as far back as I can remember I would make the resolution to get fit and slimmer. Every year I would fail until I found myself counting down the new year in 2012 and realising that I had lost my perpetual resolution and I had finally achieved the goal I had so desperately wished for, for...

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Mug-cake Madness - cake for one!

When the midnight munchies hit or you want a quick breakfast that tastes like dessert but is good for you...then why not whip up one of these babies! 1. Banana Nut Muffin: In a bowl mix together: 1/3 cup of oat flour (grind oats in bullet blender) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sweetener - i like equal stevia (at most supermarkets) In a separate bowl mash: 1/2 ripe banana Mix in with banana: 1...

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Revive Your Cooking Motivation With These Recipes...

After my recent recipe book shopping frenzy, i have found my new favourite cook books from Revive Cafe based in Auckland. Revive is vegetarian, healthy and full of goodness.  Many of their dishes are vegan, dairy free and gluten free.  Two Favourites:  Chewy Indonesian...

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Power Bars

These were an experiment and i tried to remember how much of each ingredient i used. Please let me know if you try this and whether it works out for you. They were so yummy! Ingredients About 1 packed cup chopped dates 1/2 cup honey 1 Tbsp. ground chia seeds 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds  pinch...

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Tasty Italian for One

If you are both single and a lover of pasta like myself...then this is the perfect recipe for you! A dish full of vegetables and lean protein. A simple and quick meal if you use left over chicken and jarred or leftover roasted peppers but is full of complex flavours. This was my creation from what I had in my fridge...enjoy! Best enjoyed with a glass of wine ;) Ingredients: 50-80 grams of whole...

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Rocking it Asian Style - Super Soba!

Soba, the Japanese buckwheat noodles most often served in both hot and chilled broths, appear here in a salad. They are widely available, usually sold in boxes or plastic bags in the Asian section of the supermarket. I've kept the vegetable additions basic, but feel free to put in slivered radishes...

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Pesto Perfection

So quick, easy, and–in this case–so good for you, pesto helps you make dinner in a flash. You can put it on your favourite pasta, in your omelettes/frittatas/quiches or on pizza. It is also fantastic to add to rice, quinoa, or potatoes. Spread on crackers or bruchetta, pesto makes for a super-simple...

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Power Breakfasts:

Lately I have been alternating between two different breakfasts that are full of protein/fibre and keep me full until lunch time! Microwave Frittata: Basic 'base': 1-2 Tbsp Cottage cheese (lite is best but it doesn't matter too much) 1 whole egg + 1 egg white or 4 egg whites Options for fillings: 10 grams (handful) of torn baby spinach 1 Tbsp finely grated hard cheese like Romano 10-20g of...

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My Love Affair with Lentils

Lentils have become a staple in my newly improved diet. Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are perfect to eat in the summer in salads and spreads and fantastic in the cold months in hearty stews, soups and curries. I always gravitate towards foods that are easy to cook, and lentils are a hassle-free compliment to any meal. Nutty and earthy in flavour, lentils have a high nutritional...

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Cake + Cake + Loaf = YUM

The 29th of June was my 22nd birthday and i decided to bake two cakes to celebrate!  Cake #1: Irish Mocha Cake: Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/one_bowl_chocolate_cake.html Makes: 12 servings Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 3/4...

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