Absolutely one of the best roast chickens I have ever cooked! I heated up the BBQ with the lid down to approx 150- 180 degrees. I had one burner on at each end of the BBQ. To prepare the Chicken I used a Can of this German Pils. Drink half the can and then stuff some fresh Rosemary, Thyme and Garlic into it. Stuff it into the bottom of the Chicken and stand upright in a foil tray (big enough … Read More
Lj’s Apricot and Almond Slice
I was cleaning out the Pantry this morning and found a few bits and pieces that needed using up, mostly some Rice Bubbles I had left over from making Christmas goodies. I came up with this slice recipe as I also wanted to use up some dried Apricots. This a very quick melt, mix and pop in the fridge recipe. Ingredients:125g Butter2 Tbs Honey1/2 Cup Sugar4 Cups of Rice Bubbles1/2 Cup Coconut60g Sliced Almonds toasted1/2 Cup Sultanas100g Dried Apricots diced … Read More
Greek Walnut Syrup Cake
We had a themed day of Greek Flavours at work today. I decided to make this Greek Walnut Syrup Cake. First time today I have tried this recipe and it was .. yum yum.. Very different!Here is a link to the original recipe 🙂http://greek.food.com/recipe/karithopasta-greek-walnut-syrup-cake-266580 Ingredients: 250g Butter 1 Cup Sugar 5 Eggs 1/3 Cup Orange Liqueur ( I squeezed one orange instead) 3/4 teas Cinnamon 1/4 Tes Ground Cloves 2 1/2 teas baking powder 2 Cups of Bread Crumbs 1 … Read More
Lj’s Lamb Hot Pot Pie
Ingredients for the Pie Filling: 6 Lamb Forquarter Chops 6 Slices of Shortcut Bacon diced 3 large Potatoes peeled and diced 3 Carrots peeled and diced 1 Large Onion diced 6 Button Mushrooms sliced 2 Cloves of Garlic finely diced 2 Fresh Tomatoes (you can substitute with tinned) 2 Cups of Beef Stock 2 Tbs Tomato Paste Fresh Sprigs of Oregano & Thyme (You could used dried if that’s all you have ) 2 tbs Cornflour mixed with 1 Cup … Read More
Lj’s Cottage Cheese Omelette
Healthy and delicious! You can add whatever cooked Vegetables you like… add some Bacon or Chicken or whatever you have left over. 2 Free Range Eggs 3 Tbs Low Fat Cottage Cheese Splash of Skim Milk Cracked Pepper and Salt Whisk together and set aside.. In a hot fry pan add some chopped Red Tuscan Onion, Grated Zucchini and Sliced Button Mushrooms. Saute until soft. Whisk together the Cottage Cheese and Eggs and pour over the top. When it looks … Read More
Lj’s Quick & Easy Curried Pumpkin and Carrot Soup
Quick and easy, very economical and most of all really healthy! Ingredients 3 Cups of Butternut Pumpkin diced 2 Carrots diced 1 Small Onion finely diced 2 Cloves of Garlic Chopped 1 Cup of Chicken Stock 1 Teas Ground Cumin 2 Teas Curry Powder What to do: Put everything into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until soft. Blend using a stick mixer. Nom…Nom… Nom…
Orange & Raisin Apple Pie
My Healthy Living Lifestyle clients asked to for a home made apple pie this week. To make it a little special I’ve added Raisins and Orange Zest. Ingredients: For the pastry: 250g Plain Flour 50g Icing Sugar Pinch of Sea Salt Zest from half and Orange 125g Cold Butter cut into small cubes 1 Large Free range Egg Splash of Milk What to do: Sift the flour into a bowl and add the icing sugar and pinch of salt. … Read More
Chicken Curry (Dukan Friendly)
I have been researching many Dukan Recipes and also creating my own, this one is a mix of both. Ingredients: 350 Grams of Chicken Breast diced 1/2 Onion finely diced 200 Grams of No Fat Yoghurt Curry Spices Sliced Zucchini & Carrot Curry Spices… 1 tablespoons cumin seeds (or ground) 1 tablespoons coriander seeds (or ground) 1 teaspoons ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Grind in a pestle and mortar or a … Read More
Hollandaise Sauce Dukan Style
This in incredibly delicious and one of the best home made Hollandaise recipes I have ever made. I found the recipe here… http://mydukandiary.com/dukan_diet_free_recipes.html Unfortunately this page is no longer being updated and unable to send in a recipe or email. Ingredients: 1 Free Range Egg Yolk 1 Teas Organic Dijon Mustard 2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice 50ml of warmed Skim Milk What to do: Combine the Egg, Mustard and Lemon Juice in a non stick saucepan on very low … Read More
My Low Fat Dukan Friendly Turkey, Vege & Herb Meatloaf
I haven’t made a Meatloaf in ages! It’s not that popular in my house but I love them! Keeping within Dukan guidelines I made this healthy low fat Turkey Meatloaf for dinner. Ingredients: 500 G Turkey Mince 1 Medium White Onion finely diced 1 Clove Garlic finely diced 1 Medium Carrot grated 1 Medium Zucchini Grated 1 Free Range Egg Fresh or dried herbs What to do: Quick and Simple!! Preheat the oven to 180 Degrees. Throw all of the … Read More
