The spice featured above is sumac. Sumac comes from the berries of a wild bush and is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. The spice gives a tart and mild lemon taste to food. Many years ago, my youngest daughter travelled to Turkey and when she came back home she gave me several spices, one of which it […]
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Soft and chewy Naan bread is irresistable when served warm with Indian Dal or other curry dishes. After experimenting, I came up with this Naan recipe, which consists of a blend of fine wholewheat and white flours, yoghurt and poppy seeds. I use wholewheat flour because it’s better for your health and when sifted with white flour, you still […]
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This salad with wild rice, lentils and grilled vegetables is more than just a salad; it’s a complete meal rich in fibre, protein, minerals and vitamins. You can eat it cold or heat it up. The grilled pinenuts add an extra nutty flavour. Make sure that you let the salad marinate before serving. For added flavour, you […]
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If you like sweets, eating dates is a healthy alternative to eating foods made with processed sugar. Dates are nature’s candy and an ideal replacement for sugar. The image above is the Medjool date paste that I made last week. Date paste adds a subtle sweetness to foods and can be used to make desserts, energy bars, cookies, homemade granola, […]
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October is the perfect time to add fresh pumpkin to your diet. Pumpkin is a highly nutritious squash, loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting vitamins and minerals. Last year, I highlighted eight top health reasons to cook with fresh pumpkin. You can read them here. There are so many ways to include pumpkin in your […]
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Farro (or épautre in French), is an ancient grain that looks like a cross between barley and brown rice. It has a unique nutty taste and chewy texture and is a key food in the fight against cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Farro is rich in protein and fiber and contains a host of minerals and […]
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