Fruit Smoothie
Put ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serves 2. Last updated on February 26, 2006 . 1 cup reduced-fat milk 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yoghurt 1 cup drained canned peach slices in ... [... more]
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SUMMER PUDDING (serves 6)
Place fruit and sugar in microwave and cook on high for a few minutes or until the fruit is soft, stirring the fruit at half time. Drain the fruit, reserving the juice to serve with the pudding. Line a narrow, deep bowl with the slices of bread, ... [... more]
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Hommus (Chickpea Dip)
These snacks for the festive season give you just a few food entertaining ideas. The three recipes featured this week, Hommus, Guacamole and Pita Crisps are incredibly easy to make. It is worth experimenting to learn how to make these dips from ... [... more]
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Recipe of the Week: Mango, Pecan and Chicken Salad
The health benefits of eating fresh nuts are becoming widely recognised. Nuts are a rich source of nutrients and contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, proteins and carbohydrates, as well as a wide selection of minerals and vitamins. ... [... more]
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Winter Fruit Salad
Make this colourful salad in Winter when oranges and mandarins are at their best. Combine orange juice, raisins, brandy and honey in a glass bowl. Fold through orange and mandarin segments. Cover and refrigerate until required. Remove from ... [... more]
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Balsamic Bean Salad with
In a flat dish combine oil, ginger, garlic and cumin. Add fish and refrigerate. Meanwhile prepare Balsamic Bean Salad. Add vinegar, olive oil, herbs and pepper. Toss to coat well. Preheat char grill pan, grill or barbecue until hot. Remove fish ... [... more]
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Buying and Storage
The avocado is a nutritious tree fruit originating in South America and now cultivated in many warm coastal climate areas across the world - including Queensland. Unlike other fruit and vegetables, it contains significant amounts of fat. Almost ... [... more]
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Frosted Red Grapes with Mascapone
Blend marsala with mascarpone. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Pull grapes off stalks, lightly brush with egg white and lightly coat with castor sugar. Place on tray and freeze for 1/2 hour before serving with flavoured ... [... more]
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Fruit and Nut Scones
Preheat the oven to 230°C. Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl. Rub in the butter with fingertips. Slowly add the milk and gently mix with wooden spoon. Then knead until you have a soft dough, adding a little flour to your hands ... [... more]
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USING HEALTHY RECIPES FOR DIABETES
Choosing healthy foods if you have diabetes can help you to achieve the best control of your blood glucose level, improve your sense of well-being, and help protect you against complications from diabetes, such as heart disease, kidney disease ... [... more]
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Tropical Fruit Loaf
Place pears, apricots and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pears and set aside. Place apricots, cooking liquid and banana in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pour fruit mixture ... [... more]
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Cocoa Cookies
Place onto greased tray. Bake at 180 degrees for 10-15minutes or until cooked. Combine all dry ingredients. Melt margarine then mix well into dry ingredients. Roll into walnut size balls and slightly flatten with fork. Allow to cool before ... [... more]
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