Divide the chicken and vegetable mixtures among the lavashes. Fold up one end of each lavash and tightly roll with filling Total time: 35 times Makes: 4 main-dish servings Receipt: We used rotisserie chicken here, shredding the meat from 1 whole chicken. Alternatively, you can use any leftover chicken you have on hand · ½ … Read more
You may be taking in a lot more calories, sodium and fat than you bargained for when you choose that can or carton of soup (or lasagna or cooking spray). That’s because product labels for many foods suggest unrealistically small serving sizes. For instance, most people eat an entire can of soup in one sitting … Read more
Coping with school paperwork There are peak periods — such as the start of the school year — when, without a system in place, I used to feel in a complete mess with all the school paperwork. After missing a couple of important notices, I realised that to stay on top of things I needed … Read more
Chocolate orange marquis Ingredients: 1,200 gm castor sugar; ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 350 gm dark chocolate chopped into small pieces; 225 gm butter; 5 eggs; 50 gm plain four; 1 tbsp orange zest; macaroons or sponge fingers for decoration Method: Pre-heat oven to 1800C. Place half the sugar in a saucepan, add orange … Read more
Knowing which foods are good, women will be easy to choose an energetic menu assisting the most nutritious for creating breast milk. For women who decide to raise their babies with breast milk, diet not only affects their health and recovery but also impacts powerfully to necessary nutriment for baby’s development. Therefore, knowing which foods … Read more
Readiness for school is a widely discussed topic among parents. I don’t believe there’s one answer to the question ‘At what age should my child start school?’ I suggest if you’re looking for an answer to this question you should consider the following: • Each child is different and decisions should be made on the personality … Read more
Indulge in a generous slice of cake and pair it with a hot cuppa for a perfect monsoon evening. Try your hand at baking with these easy recipes by chef and restaurateur Ritu Dalmia. Poppy lemon cake Opposite page Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 whole egg; 2 … Read more
Organising the school gear Both my husband and I love things being in their place. When it comes to our kids, we’ve worked out that if we want them to put their things away, they need to know exactly where each item has to go. Over the past couple of years my husband has placed … Read more
Getting Involved in Your Child’s Career Planning If you are a boomer or post-boomer-era parent, you probably have some reservations about playing a part in your child’s career decision making. You believe in freedom of occupational choice. You reject a European-style system of education in which young people take a test at age 16 to … Read more
How to buy well, without getting a headache from the price tag A confession: I work in the wine industry, and I’m sick of drinking shit wine. So are my friends. And, I bet, so are you. Not many people can afford to blow $47 on a bottle (even after payday), and spending a fiver … Read more
On each bottom half of focaccia, layer one-fourth each of spinach, peppers, mozzarella, and artichokes Total time 20 minutes Makes 4 main-dish servings · 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar · 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil · 1 sm. Shallot, finely chopped · ½ tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt and pepper · … Read more
Are You a Helicopter Parent? Consider this real-life scenario: Ashley is completing her freshman year at Neighboring State U. On the phone recently, Ashley told her mom that she was changing her major from political science to athletic training. She explained that she met someone at a party who had just gotten a cool job … Read more
Sweet corn Pancake with Strawberry Sauce Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Yields: 6 pancakes INGREDIENTS Pancakes · 1 cup all-purpose flour · 2 eggs · ½ cup milk · ½ cup creamy sweetcorn · ¼ teaspoon salt · 2 tablespoon butter, melted Strawberry sauce · ½ cup sugar · ½ cup water … Read more
For each sandwich: place one-fourth of turkey on 1 slice of bread with hummus. Place bread with mayonnaise op top. Top with another slice of bread with hummus Total time 20 minutes Makes 4 main-dish servings Turkey & Spicy hummus clubs · 1 container (8 to 10 oz.) hummus · 1 tbsp Asian chili sauce … Read more
Opportunities for learning Preschoolers are like sponges. They soak up everything around them. I’m constantly in awe of how much children develop during the preschool years. The beginnings of early literacy and numeracy take hold and kids have a never-ending thirst for knowledge. As a parent I have the opportunity to encourage and foster this … Read more
Spicy Tuna Burgers with Lemon Mayonnaise Preparation & cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS Tuna patty · 2 cans tuna chunks in olive oil · 1 big red onion, diced finely · 2 cloves garlic · 1 cup breadcrumbs · 2 eggs · A few basil leaves · 1 tablespoon ground black pepper · … Read more
Serve immediately or wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Total time: 30 minutes Makes: 4 main-dish servings · ¼ c. mayonnaise · ¼ c. mango chutney Pepper · 2 c. chopped cantaloupe (about ½ med. cantaloupe) · ½ sm. Seedless (English) cucumber, chopped · ½ c. packed fresh … Read more
How to make best burger at home. Calories 364 Fat 12.6g Protein 33g Fibre 5.7g Serves 4 · 400g very lean organic beef mince (100 cals less than standard) · 1egg, beaten · 100g grated carrot (Boosts vitamins and fibre) · 1dsp low-sodium Worcester sauce · 1tbsp wholegrain mustard · 1 clove garlic, crushed · … Read more
You’re busy, they’re easy. It’s unbelievable what canned or packet foods (bought off supermarket shelves) can do to tantalise your tastebuds. Aromatic Tomato Pilaf Rice Preparation & cooking time: 45 minutes. Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS · 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste · 1 large onion, chopped · 8 whole cardamoms · 1 teaspoon cumin powder · 1 … Read more
Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread. Top with tomatoes. Divide salmon, then shallots, among bread slices. Top with goat cheese and watercress Total time 20 minutes Makes 4 main-dish servings · ¼ c. red wine vinegar · 2 tsp. sugar Salt · 2 shallots, very thinly sliced · 4 oz. cream cheese, softened … Read more