Green pea hummus is a super refreshing alternative to chickpea hummus. It pairs well with grapefruit segments and pomegranate on a rice cracker. You can also try thinly sliced fennel and mint for a crisp and refreshing treat.
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Tropical Mussels Melange
I was not all that certain on what I should call this creation to for now we are stuck with “Tropical Mussels Melange”. It is a lovely, and perhaps unexpected, mix of bell peppers, mango, sage and mussels. The sage is from my grandmothers garden and every time I visit I bring back sage and rosemary from her garden. I freeze it by first washing it and then patting it dry after which I layout individual layers and then freeze. Are you curious about the recipe and how it comes together? Check out the recipe below.
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Healthy + Rich Banana Bread
This is amazingly rich, delicious AND healthy. It is not your average banana bread with one measly banana and a cup of oil. No, this is banana goodness at its fullest. Bananas are a great source of fibre and so many minerals, vitamins and nutrients. Eat them raw as a snack (prepackaged at its best!) or use them in smoothies or, in this case, a lovely and rich banana bread. So go ahead and enjoy a rich indulgence without the guilt.
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Dirty Dozen vs. Clean Fifteen
The Dirty Dozen vs. The Clean Fifteen if that doesn’t sound like a cheesy spaghetti western then I don’t know what does. But we aren’t talking about drawlin’ cowboys here instead we have fruit and veggies on the stand. The dirty and clean list refers to how much contaminants (pesticides etc.) each fruit or vegetable may contain. The list is originally from the Environmental Working Group and is an excellent guide. Your best bet is to buy organic fruit and veggies to make sure that they are contaminant free but let us be honest that can get expensive. So here are some alternatives.
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