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Vegetarians are able to enjoy healthy sushi as much as meat eaters with these fish-free sushi rolls. Vegetarian sushi rolls allow you to get creative with colour in the kitchen, while omitting fish, a characteristic of sushi rolls. They can be made from a combination of grated baby marrow with wasabi and sesame seeds, grated carrot and alfalfa sprouts, cream cheese and mixed peppers, cucumber with avocado pear and mayonnaise, tofu and rocket, omelette and water cress or whatever other filling you wish to experiment with. This recipe will serve six. (more…)

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What could be more ancient a dish than a salad made up of freshly picked leaves? As Harold McGee puts it: ‘Leaves are the quintessential vegetable. They’re usually the most prominent and abundant parts of a plant, and they’re nutritious enough that many of our primate relatives eat little else.’ In some temperate areas, spring brings tender young leaves, most of which are edible. McGee sites Italian pistil as an example of a springtime collection of over 50 wild greens. (more…)

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Vegetarian patties can be made with all sorts of ingredients including chickpeas, nuts and lentils. In this recipe we’ll show you how to make tofu burgers for six. You will need a food processor, a grater and a pan. Required ingredients include olive oil, red onion, hard tofu, garlic, basil, breadcrumbs, egg, balsamic vinegar, sweet chilli sauce and burger rolls. Also have some mayonnaise, tomatoes and salad leaves at hand. Allow for half an hour each of preparation time, resting time and cooking time. (more…)

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When you think of Chinese food images of oily, greasy noodles may come to mind. Chow mein is often considered to be anything but healthy but made right this wonderful Chinese dish can be a great addition to any diet. Get the crisp noodles and the delicious taste of chow mein with none of the fat with a few simple changes. Best of all, this dish is quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed by the entire family. (more…)

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A typical Western diet is high in fats, refined food and additives. This mass processed food often passes for real food, leaving one overweight and sluggish. A detox can help rid the body of the residues of toxins. It can also help give you a taste of pure and natural food. It’s best to adopt a healthy, balanced diet in the long term, though, as a quick detox won’t necessarily remove all the toxins that are stored in one’s body. (more…)

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After a hard day’s work or a busy weekend the last thing you feel like doing is slaving away in the kitchen over dinner. Nightly takeaway meals can undo all that hard work you have put into exercising, though. Healthy takeaway meals are often hard to find especially if you don’t really know what you are looking for. So get smart about eating healthily and find quick and easy foods that are great for the entire family. (more…)

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This recipe is inspired by the Continental cream of asparagus soup. It is a delicate tasting soup made with fresh asparagus and can be served with crispy bread and butter. Ingredients include fresh asparagus spears, onion, vegetable stock, butter, flour, cream, and egg yolks. Allow for a preparation time of half an hour and a cooking time of 40 minutes. Use tinned asparagus if fresh asparagus is out of season. Serve with a swirl of cream and a grating of nutmeg. (more…)

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Cock-a-leekie soup is a strange name indeed but it makes sense when one knows what goes into the dish: thin slices of chicken and rings of leek. Perhaps farmyard roosters went into the soup in the past. Tough poultry needs long simmering which isn’t a bad thing when it comes to making stock for a soup. Aside from these two main ingredients, you also need onion, carrots, water, spring onions, parsley, peppercorns and bouquet garni. Prunes can also be added. (more…)

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Fruit is an essential part of a balanced diet and is a healthy alternative to fatty snacks like chips and sweets. Fruit can be dull and unexciting and is not particularly tempting when hungry or peckish, though. Liven fruit up by preparing it in some different ways and get your children and yourself eating more fruit every day. Choose your favourite fruits or go for something you wouldn’t normally eat and think out of the box. (more…)

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Whether it is your child’s lunchbox or your work lunch you’re packing you need to include energy giving foods. Is it better to pack one big sandwich or a couple of little snacks and treats? Often the last thing you feel like doing in the evening is making lunch for the next day so next time you are at the supermarket be sure to pick up some easy, ready-to-go lunchtime snacks that are not only nutritious but are also delicious. (more…)