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Tabouli Salad

2 bunches Italian parsley (150g) 1 red onion, chopped 4 tomatoes 3 lemons 5 tbs olive oil 1 cup cracked wheat (burghul) 1 cup water, boiled Salt and pepper Method: […]

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Strawberry Shortcake

500g strawberries, hulled and sliced 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups plain flour 4 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 200g unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1/2 cup cream 2 eggs 1 cup whipped cream, […]

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Chocolate-coated Strawberries

500g large strawberries 300g milk chocolate     Method: Wash hands. Wash and dry the strawberries but keep the hull and green leaves attached. Line a tray with baking paper. To […]

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Braised Pak Choi

1tbs vegetable oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 pak choi 1tsp grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock 1 tbs oyster sauce 1 tbs […]

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Meatballs

500g beef mince 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 small onion, grated 2 tbs tomato sauce Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. In a bowl, combine the mince, […]

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Rainbow Fruit Salad

FRUITS OF THE RAINBOW Red fruit:  Raspberries, Strawberries Orange fruit:  Rockmelon, peaches, apricots, mango Yellow fruit:  Mango, pineapple, star fruit Green fruit:  Kiwi, green grapes, honeydew melon Blue fruit:  Blueberries  […]

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Oven-baked Frittata

2 potatoes 2tbs olive oil 1 onion, chopped 100g ham, chopped 100g baby spinach 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red capsicum, chopped 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup tasty […]

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Easy Fried Rice

2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups cooked rice 1 tbs vegetable oil 2 bacon rashers, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup frozen […]

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Honey Chicken with Noodles

500g chicken breasts 1/4 cup salt reduced soy sauce 2 tbs honey 1 tbs oil 2 cloves garlic 3cm cube ginger 2 medium carrots 1 red capsicum 1 onion 100g […]

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Beetroot Soup

3 medium beetroots 1/4 purple cabbage 2 cloves garlic 1 onion 750mL vegetable stock 1/3 cup low fat sour cream Method: Wash hands. Peel and grate the beetroots.  Wear gloves so […]

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