Tag Archives: healthy

HONEY AND GINGER PORK STIR FRY

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Manu

Maybe not everyone knows this, but my eldest daughter has started her first year of “big school” in January. It is all very thrilling and exciting for all of us, though this has also brought a huge change in our … Continue reading →

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Posted in Mains, Meat, South East Asian, Vegetables | Tagged Asian, dinner, ginger, healthy, honey, kecap manis, kids, main, meat, pork, quick, recipe, South East Asian, soy sauce, stir fry, vegetables | 3 Comments

BANANA, COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Manu

Lately I have been experimenting quite a bit with smoothies and shakes. The truth is, I have been left with some ripe fruits that needed to be used and I wanted to make something light and healthy with it. Besides, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Breakfast, Drinks, Fruits, Gluten Free, Snack, Tea Time, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged banana, bananas, breakfast, children, coconut, coconut cream, drinks, easy, fruits, gluten free, healthy, honey, kids, passion fruit, smoothie, smoothies, snack, tea time, tropical, vegan, vegetarian | 3 Comments

PROSCIUTTO, ROCKET AND GRANA CHEESE PIZZA

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Manu

My husband adores pizza… so, to please him (and the kids!), I usually make pizza on Sunday evening. Home made pizza can be quite healthy, depending on the toppings you use and it is quite common in Italian houses to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Baking, Bread, Italian, Mains, Pizza, Street Food | Tagged arugula, baked, baking, children, dough, Grana, healthy, Italian, Italy, kids, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, pizza, pizza dough, prosciutto, rocket, tomatoes | 6 Comments

CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH CASHEW NUTS

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Manu

I have a thing for Thai food. I confess. And of all Thai food, chicken with cashew nuts is my absolute favourite. I still remember the first time I ate it: I was on holiday in Port Douglas with my … Continue reading →

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Posted in Mains, Meat, South East Asian, Thai, Vegetables | Tagged Asian, broccoli, carrots, cashew nuts, cashews, chicken, dinner, healthy, lunch, onions, South East Asian, soy sauce, stir fry, Thai, vegetables | 3 Comments

COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS WITH APRICOT SAUCE

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Manu

If you like sweet and sour dishes like me, this one will make you drool. I like chicken, but it can get a bit boring and bland… especially chicken breasts or tenders. What I like about this recipe is that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Mains, Meat, Sauces | Tagged apricots, baked, chicken, chicken tenders, coconut, dinner, healthy, jam, lunch, main dish, meat, mustard, sweet and sour | 5 Comments

GRILLED FUJI FRUIT, SPINACH AND ROCKET SALAD

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Manu

I have noticed that l don’t have enough recipes for side dishes on the blog, so I thought of remedying that and today I am going to share with you the recipe for a delicious salad. This is perfect for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetisers, Fruits, Gluten Free, Salads, Sauces, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged appetiser, balsamic, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fruits, Fuji Fruit, gluten free, healthy, honey, main, rocket, salad, side dish, spinach, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vinaigrette | 12 Comments

GRAVLAX WITH SWEET DILL MUSTARD SAUCE

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Manu

Maybe you don’t know this, but since I was a teenager I have always loved Scandinavia. I love the long and bright summer nights and the short and cold winter days. I love snow. I love the beautiful Norwegian fjords … Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetisers, Breakfast, Finger food, Fish, Mains, Sandwiches, Sauces, Scandinavian, Snack | Tagged breakfast, brunch, cure, cured, dill, fish, gravlax, healthy, lunch, mustard, salmon, salt, sauce, Scandinavia, Scandinavian, snack, sugar | 5 Comments

WATER BASED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GRAND MARNIER

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Manu

I have come across a few chocolate mousse recipes lately and I have seldom made any as I have a recipe that I always make and that I think is perfect… anyhow, when I read about a chocolate mousse that … Continue reading →

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