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Chicken Red Lentil Pasta (Gluten free)

Pasta is one of my greatest loves 😍 In an the pursuit of exploring healthier options I came across this red lentil fusilli pasta in the health shop which I was delighted to try out. I coupled it with a gluten free bechamel sauce, chicken and peas with fresh herbs for a for a combination that brings healthy and comfy together 😉I do hope you enjoy this one! For a vegetarian option soya prawns or shredded soya chicken can be substituted, equally delish! Ingredients Chicken Prep 2 Chicken Breasts cut into cubes (Subsitute 1 packet soya prawns or shredded chicken) ½ tsp salt and pepper ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp dried mixed herbs Mix the above ingredients and leave covered for 15 mins 1 tsp coconut oil for cooking ½ Onion finely chopped ½ tsp crushed garlic 1 chopped green chilli 30 grams baby peas (I used frozen) Sautee` onion in the coconut oil, with the garlic and chilli.             ...

Chicken ala King

Definitely a comfort dish..... When I just want to have a that warm feeling of home and something saucy and delish, this is my go to meal....Enjoy 😊 Ingredients ½ onion chopped finely 2 chicken breasted diced into cubes 60 ml baby peas half a punnet mushrooms sliced 10 ml olive oil 1 tsp cumin powder ½ tsp curry powder 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 1 tsp salt  ½ tsp pepper Fresh coriander for garnish Sauce 60 ml butter 60 ml flour 200 ml milk (can add more if needed) salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Add the oil to a medium sized pot on medium heat and add the onions, saute these until translucent in color.  2. Add the cumin and curry powder as the mixed herbs to the onions and stir. 3. Allow the spice to cook for a minute. 4. Add the chicken cubes and stir until coated with the spices. 5. Once the chicken starts to cook it releases it natural juices and flavours 6. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir. 7. Once the mushrooms start to cook it will also release juices, allow to cook ni...

Creamy Spinach

Creamy Spinach Ingredients Sauce 50 g   Butter ¼         Onion chopped fine ½ tsp  Garlic chopped/crushed 1 cup  Milk 60 ml Full Cream (optionally use extra milk for healthier option 😉) 40 ml Flour ½ tsp Pepper ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper Spinach 200gr Baby Spinach ¼         Onion chopped fine 1 tsp Cumin Powder ½ tsp Pepper ¼  tsp Salt ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tblsp Parmasen cheese 4 sprigs chopped chives Method Sauce 1. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. 2. Add onions and garlic and allow to cook until translucent. 3. Add flour and mix to form a roux. 4. Add milk and cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth and allow to thicken 5. Add pepper, salt and cayenne pepper. Spinach 1. In a pan, add oil on a medium heat 2. Add onions and allow to cook until translucent. 3. Add cumin powder and stir. 4. Add spinach in small bunches and allow to wilt while adding more as it starts to wilt. 5. Add salt, pepper an...

Choc Peanut Butter Smoothie 😍

 Ok guys this is my ultimate favourite smoothie when I need a cheat 😄😉 Choc Peanut Butter Smoothie  1 frozen sliced banana 1 tbl Peanut butter 2 tsp cocoa powder 1 tsp maca powder (optional) 4tbl plain yoghurt 3tbl almond milk 2 tsp honey (optional) 2 tsp granola for the top Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and serve chilled with sprinkled granola on top if you like 👌🏼 😉

Green Genie Smoothie 💚

In my pursuit of living a more healthier lifestyle I am trying different variations of smoothies and thought I would share them 😊 ~  Neru❣ Green Genie Smoothie 1 avocado peeled and cubed 1 sliced banana (frozen is best) 10 baby spinach leaves 4tbl plain yoghurt 3tbl almond milk 1 tsp maca powder 2 tsp honey Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve chilled with a mint leaf for garnish  😉👌

Thai chicken curry

I have always thought it would be so cool to cook with coconut milk, I never quite got around to it though, well better late than never. This is my take on a Thai chicken curry, my very first attempt. The versatility of the recipe a part from it being healthy, is that you can substitute the chicken with a plant based protein for a vegan option. A pretty tasty dish if I say so myself 😉👌  Thai chicken curry Ingredients 1 tbl sp Coconut oil 1-2 Green chillies ½ Onion (medium) 1 tsp Garlic 1 tsp Ginger 2 tsps Red Curry paste Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Carrot (medium) 2 cups Spinach 1 can Coconut Milk ( 400ml ) 3 tsps Sesame Oil 1 tsp Sesame seeds ½ tsp Paprika ½ tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 3-4 Chicken breasts Method Cut the chicken into cubes, add the sesame oil, turmeric and coriander powder, paprika and some salt and sesame seed and mix together, set aside to marinade for a bit. \ Heat the coconut oil to a wok or pan, add the chopped onions and chillies...