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Herb Omelette
This dish is one of my favourite 'I'm too tired to think what to make for dinner' dinners. And would also make a mighty fine weekend brunch. Ingredients (Serves 2) 3…
Iced Lemongrass Tea
Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 stalks lemongrass, very finely sliced 2 cups boiling water 2 cups soda water 2 tablespoons honey Method Place sliced lemongrass in a teapot, pour 2 cups boiling…
Iced Spiced Green Tea
Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 tablespoon green tea (or 6 tea bags) 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 6 whole cloves 4 slices lemon 1 tablespoon honey 4 cups (1 litre) boiling…
Immune Support Breakfast
This is a great breakfast recipe from Bastyr University in the States. The addition of spices to a bircher muesli-style mix turns this into a wonder breakfast. Ingredients 4 cups…
Lamb, Beetroot and Pomegranate Salad
Mediterranean-inspired salad for a twist on the trusted lamb and fetta combination. Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 large lamb backstrap (approx. 200g) 1 beetroot (steamed), roughly chopped 1/2 bunch watercress Seeds from…
Lemonade with Fresh Mint Leaves
An easy party drink for designated drivers when you're entertaining. Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 cups cold water juice of 4 lemons 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, left as…
Lentil Salad
Legumes (such as chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils and baked beans) are a fabulous addition to our diet, they are high in protein, fibre and low in fat. Some people are…
Lentil Stew
It is not quite '101 ways with lentils' but I am getting there. Can't help it, I love them and they are so easy to prepare. Ingredients (Serves 4) 500g dry…
Lunch Box Salads
Salads are great for lunch boxes, but for them to be a success they have to be packed well and have to have dressing. Ingredients A largish size rectangular plastic…
Mango, Banana and Tofu Smoothie
This is a variation on the protein shake. Tofu provides the protein, fruit and fruit juice together make a very refreshing drink. Totally satisfying even without milk. Again mix it…
Marlin Steaks with Green Beans, Pesto and Roast Tomatoes
Kids usually eat vegetables if they have other flavours such as garlic, salt, soy sauce added to them. Pesto is a good choice for flavouring vegetables. Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 marlin…
Mediterranean Fish Soup
This is an extremely easy yet finger-licking good soup (more like a stew really). Make it on the weekend and serve it with a side salad in individuals plates. You…
Mediterranean Salad
I guess this is a cross between a Greek salad and a Nicoise. You can play around with it as you like. For example, you can replace chick peas with…
Mim’s Hot Cold Tea
If you have got a cold, or thinking about getting a cold or flu, drink this delicious tea and you're bound to feel much better. In your favourite teapot or…
Minestrone with Pesto
Traditional minestrone has short pasta (like penne or macaroni). I've left it out of this recipe because I think it is much nicer without the starch. However, if you wish…
Mixed vegetable and tofu stir-fry
Colourful and crunchy, this healthy stir-fry is simply mouth-watering. Asian-style flavours and cashew nuts complement fresh, seasonal vegetables. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1—2 tablespoons rice bran oil or sesame oil 1…
Moroccan Inspired Lamb with Couscous
This is not the authentic recipe but it is a pretty good imitation. You can use chicken instead of lamb, if you prefer. Ingredients (Serves 4) 500g diced lamb, all visible…