Beetroot is an excellent source of fibre and is also packed with beta-carotene, Folate, potassium, vitamin C and iron Serves 4 Prep 20 mins Cook 50 mins Per serve 1100kJ Fat 16g Sat fat 3.2g Spinach, Beetroot & Egg Salad ·           Baby beetroot, 2 bunches, stems trimmed ·           Water, 1 cup ·           Green beans, 200g, … Read more

French beans with sun-dried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella French beans with sun-dried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella Serves 4 ·         400g fine French beans ·         70g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced ·         50g shelled walnuts ·         5tbsp extra virgin olive oil ·         1tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ·         130g feta cheese ·         2 buffalo … Read more

Seared tuna steak with courgettes and capers Seared tuna steak with courgettes and capers Serves 4 ·         100 ml olive oil ·         4 tuna steaks (about 300g each) ·         3 garlic cloves, roughly sliced ·         5tbsp pine nuts ·         2 large courgettes, roughly sliced ·         200g cherry tomatoes, halved ·         5tbsp capers in salt, rinsed … Read more

Obsessed with all things French? Don your diva apron and get authentic with the country’s eclectic fare. Here’s wishing you bon apetit. Meat Fondue Meat fondue Ingredients: 2 pounds beef tenderloin; 1 cup cooking oil; sweet pepper to garnish Method: Prepare the meat by removing the fat from the tenderloin. Cut into cubes that can … Read more

Fruit Tart Fruit tart Ingredients: For crust: 1 cup softened butter; 11/2 tbsp castor sugar; 3 eggs; 41/2 cups flour. For filling: 100 gm melted plain chocolate; 3/4th cup heavy cream; 4 tbsp powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla essense; ½ cup red grapes (chopped); 4 kiwis (sliced); apricot jam Method: Cream butter and sugar and … Read more

Put summer on ice Fruit STOCK UP ON I berries, tomatoes, and stone fruits like peaches, plums, and nectarines TO PRESERVE Wash and pat dry with paper towels. Hull strawberries and cherries and quarter tomatoes, peel, slice, and toss stone fruits with lemon juice and simple syrup to prevent browning. Place fruit in a single … Read more

Move over goji berries and take a back seat, quinoa, there’ s a host of new superfoods hitting the big time. Ellie Moss introduces the next generation of health superstars coming to a kitchen near you With powers that range from fighting free radicals to stoking up your immune system, superfoods are an easy way … Read more

This winter, help comfort your family with a recipe of rituals that shows you care. When a family member is feeling out of sorts, sometimes only a mother’s love and care can make it all better. And for generations of Australian mums, Butter-Menthol medicated lozenges have been relied upon to help comfort her family suffering … Read more

Love or hate it, there’s no denying the power of this sweet vegetable Beetroot is a bit of a ‘Marmite food’ – you either love or loathe its earthy, sweet flavor. If you’re a beetroot lover, you’re picked a winner: beetroot is a brilliant vegetable to include in your diet. We tend to focus on … Read more

Slim down in your lunch break with these simple weight-loss tricks that really work 1.    Make a packed lunch Shop-brought salads and sandwiches might seem like a virtuous choice, but they’re often high in slat, fat and sugar. Bring a homemade packed lunch and you’ll save calories and cash! Keep the leftovers from a healthy … Read more

Multipurpose tomato sauce Ingredients ·         From 10 to 15 or more tomatoes ·         Chili powder ·         2 tablespoons of cooking oil ·         1 or 2 teaspoons of whisky made of black wheat ·         1 teaspoon of methi grain ·         Some Kari leaves ·         A bit of cumin Instructions Grind tomatoes completely in the mixer. Without … Read more

Think about your pregnancy as the first 9 months in the rest of life – and also the life of your child. Here’s how to create good eating habits, doing exercise and other habits, which will help you gaining weight at this time. It is good for you and your family. Good habit 1: start … Read more

Forget fancy ingredients with their even fancier price tags. These cupboard staples pack a powerful nutritional punch without knocking out your budget Onions Red, white or yellow, onions are a super frugal food that can transform bland meals into something special. Why? Because what they offer in taste, they also match in nutritional value. ‘Onions … Read more

We have news, know-how and meals in minutes Myth-buster Myth Granola is a healthy breakfast option Fact Granola may appear healthy with its rolled oats, nuts and dried fruits but one bowl can often serve up a whopping 500 calories or more, and some even have more sugar than a can of Coke! It’s important … Read more

The fetus in the womb gets nutrients and oxygen through the placenta connected to the skin inside the uterus. The umbilical cord is the life line helping the child get things he needs to develop in the womb. Once the baby is born, the umbilical cord will be held tightly and cut closely to his … Read more

From the white stuff in your tea to the man-made stuff hidden in your favourite foods, sugar is a multifaceted beast. White and granular like cane sugar, xylitol occurs naturally in many trees, fruit and vegetables. Xylitol was discovered as far back as the 19th century, but today it’s most commonly added to chewing gum … Read more

You can teach your baby to swim when he/she reaches 6 months old. Swimming is a necessary skill for life, whether your baby likes it or not. You can teach your baby how to swim when he/she reaches 6 months old. There’re kids born to learn swimming quickly though there’re some who are really afraid … Read more

Beetroot and broad bean salad Sweet and earthy roasted beetroot mixed with slightly nutty broad beans – both storehouses of nutrients – is a match made in heaven. Serves 2 Easy/Prepare ahead; Preparation: 15 minutes; Cook: 45 minutes Ingredients                      ·         500g (1lb 2oz) raw beetroot, peeled and sliced into small wedges 2tbsp olive oil … Read more

Fragrant ratatouille A deliciously healthy supper that’s great served with crusty bread. Serves 4 Easy/Prepare Ahead; Preparation: 20 minutes; Cook: 40 minutes Ingredients ·         6tbsp olive oil ·         2 large aubergines, cut into 2.5cm (1in) chunks ·         4 small courgettes, sliced into 2.5cm (1in) chunks ·         1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut … Read more

Harissa chicken Any leftovers will make a great lunch the next day. Serve 2. Easy/Prepare ahead. Preparation: 5 minutes. Cook 15 minutes For the couscous ·         200g (7oz) couscous ·         200g (7oz) pomegranate seeds ·         50g (2oz) toasted flaked almonds ·         Juice 1 lemon ·         2tbsp extra virgin olive oil For the chicken ·         2 … Read more