Ingredients: 4 tbsps butter, divided 2 tbsps flour 1/4 tsp salt pepper to taste 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 110g elbow macaroni, cooked and drained thin baguette slices fresh basil leaves 1 cup breadcrumbs paprika Procedure: 1. In saucepan, melt 2 tbsps butter on medium-low heat. Add flour until blended….
Carbohydrates are foods made of kinds of sugar like glucose and starch. Foods such as bread, rice potatoes and pasta, as well as sweet things, are rich in carbohydrates. On the other hand, fats are greasy foods that will not dissolve in water. Some are solid, like cheese and meat fat. Others are oils. Fats…
1. Pretzels (lightly salted or unsalted) 2. Bagels with tomato sauce and low-fat cheese 3. Flavored rice cakes (like caramel or apple cinnamon), ampao 4. Soupy noodles, macaroni soups, or even arroz caldo 5. Popcorn – air popped or low-fat straight from the microwave 6. Low-fat cottage cheese topped with fruit or spread on whole-wheat…
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups (330g) sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 4 medium (680g) firm ripe nectarines, halved, seeded 125g raspberries Procedure: 1. Combine the sugar and vanilla bean and seeds with 1-1/2 cups (375mL) water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. 2. Add the nectarines; simmer gently, stirring occasionally,…
Need a healthy dinner fast? Try these mini pizzas. Top whole grain English muffins with tomato paste, capsicum, pineapple, tomatoes and a little cheese sprinkled on top (make a few extra and freeze for up to 1 month).
Ingredients: 400g penne 100g sliced salami, chopped (or sliced cabanossi) 1 cup baby rocket leaves (or basil leaves) 100g button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup black olives 1/2 cup sliced marinated artichokes 1/4 cup halved semi-dried tomatoes 4 baby bocconcini, sliced 125g cherry tomatoes, halved crusty bread, to serve DRESSING: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsps…
Ingredients: 2 tbsps olive oil 1 pc chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 pc medium eggplant, chopped 2 pcs zucchini, chopped 1 tsp ground chilli powder 1 tsp paprika 400g can diced tomatoes 300g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup vegetable stock 2 tbsps tomato paste 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup…
Ingredients: 2 tbsps peanut oil 1 pc onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 long green chillies, seeded, finely chopped 2 tsps graged fresh ginger 2 tsps red curry paste 1 pc red capsicum, seeded, chopped 100g green beans, sliced 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced 4 cups cooked, cooled jasmine rice (1-1/3 cups…
Ingredients: 750g butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, and cut into 3cm pieces 2 zucchini, cut into chunks 1 pc large red onion, cut into thin wedges 2 tbsps olive oil 80g baby spinach 90g feta cheese, crumbled 8 eggs 1/2 cup cream or milk salad, crusty bread to serve Procedure: 1. Preheat oven to very hot,…
Ingredients: 2 tbsps olive oil 2 cooked beef sausages 1 pc onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 pc carrot, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 1 liter vegetable or chicken stock 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes 420 g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained 2 cups water 2 cups finely shredded…
