Tag: olive oil
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2-Step Green Olive Dressing
As we move towards warmer, sunnier months here in the UK, there’s often a BBQ or two to attend or host; you might spend more time eating outside; or perhaps you’re in the mood for more fresh food and different tastes. This quick and simple dressing is all natural, totally healthy and adds a satisfying,…
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Peachy Pea & Feta Salad
A wonderful, seasonal blend of soft and sweet fruit, and salty, tangy feta. This is a lovely light salad for leisurely lunches or warm evening meals. It takes minutes to make and will work as a main meal or a side at your next get together or BBQ. All of the ingredients are seasonal, so…
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Imiam Bibaldi (Stuffed Aubergine) – A Recipe From Turkey
When my parents returned recently from a trip to Turkey, what they commented on most was how kind the people there had been. Taxi drivers inviting them back to their houses for lunch, offering them freshly-picked lemons and tomatoes from the garden. Elderly men on the street picking fresh apricots for them to try, and…
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Apple & Fennel Summer Slaw Recipe
A very healthy, fresh alternative to the traditional coleslaw; this salad is brilliant at BBQs and works well as a side with your mid-week meal. Apples and carrots are effective liver-cleansers, and walnuts provide essential omega 3 healthy fats to boost brain power! Make a large batch at the beginning of the week and you…
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Hey Pesto! …. (Vegan Walnut Pesto Recipe)
*A note on measurements: The ‘cup’ measurements I use are the standard American cup sizes. You can buy ‘cup’ measurers from most big supermarkets. These are very useful (as it doesn’t require getting the scales out and measuring all the ingredients by weight) and they generally range from 1/3 cup to a whole cup measurement.…
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Healthy Homemade Hummus Recipe
After lots of requests, here it is! : Originating from the Middle East – Hummus has long been used as a dip for flatbread, pitta, and vagatables like carrot sticks or celery. The primary ingredients, chickpeas, are high protein – which is especially useful for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet and is cleaner…
