Waldorf Wrap (serves 2)
Combine chicken, celery, apple, pecans, spring onions and mayonaise. 1 cup of cold, cooked barbecued chicken, skin removed and chopped. 2 tablespoons dijonnaise (optional; this is a mustard/mayonaise zest). Spread Lebanese bread with ... [... more]
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Recipe of the Week: Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a Spanish soup served ice cold that literally means 'soaked bread'. Gazpacho is made with tomato, cucumber, onion and capsicum, seasoned with olive oil and garlic, and served with croutons rubbed with garlic. Traditionally gazpacho is ... [... more]
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Lamb Souvlaki
If you're looking for an easy and memorable entertaining idea for the New Year BBQ, than look no further! This Lamb Souvlaki with Hummus and Tabouleh is perfect for starting off the New Year celebrations! Hummus and Tabouleh are delicious and ... [... 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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Green Bean and Walnut Salad (serves 8)
Steam or microwave beans until just tender. Refresh under cold running water and drain. Combine beans, tomatoes, celery, carrot, lettuce, apple and walnuts in a salad bowl. To make dressing, place garlic, vinegar, oil and pepper in a screwtop jar ... [... more]
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Oven Baked Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are baked not deep fried, so they make a fantastic snack for the whole family. Filled with a range of ingredients based on the Healthy Eating Pyramid, with lots of fresh vegetables, and a little meat. Get the kids involved in ... [... more]
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Chicken Yakitori
In a flat container, combine ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken. Stir, cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours (can be left for several hours or overnight). Preheat chargrill pan, grill or barbecue until hot. ... [... 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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Lentil Soup (serves 4)
Chop all vegetables and place in pot with lentils and water. Simmer for 1 hr, stirring occasionally. Crumble in the stock cubes and simmer for 5 minutes more. Lentils will soften and thicken. Last updated on July 8, 2007 . 1 packet red lentils 2 ... [... 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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Curried Banana Salad (serves 6)
Mix all other ingredients, pour the curried yoghurt over and fold through. Serve chilled. Great served with cold chicken, tuna or salmon. Mix curry and yoghurt evenly. Last updated on January 26, 2007 . 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup celery, ... [... 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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