Many people find the sliminess of okra as a turnoff, but with this fast and easy okra fry you can completely change the texture and open up a world of exotic flavour! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons safflower oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1¼…

Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them, and the maple glaze makes them especially crispy on the outside! Ingredients: 2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces (about 8 cups) ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt Pre…

The powerful all-natural raspberry flavor of this jam makes will ensure you never go back to the store-bought brands! Ingredients:    • 1kg raspberry    • juice of 1 lemon    • 1kg bag jam sugar Preparation Instructions: 1). Pour half the raspberries into a preserving pan and add the lemon juice. Mash the berries to a…

Ingredients 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped scallion 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 Tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 teaspoon coarse Korean hot red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 Tablespoons olive oil 4 cups sliced maitake mushrooms Preparation Instructions 1). Preheat the oven to 350ºF. 2…

Tangy dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and pine nuts revitalize everyday broccoli into this recipe that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. If you’re adverse to broccoli, try this recipe! Ingredients 12 ounces broccoli florets (5 cups raw) 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fre…

This low carb cauliflower risotto recipe is an extremely healthy side dish that can be made in just 30 minutes! Ingredients: 400g cauliflower 80g unsalted butter 2 eschalots, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 11/3 cups (295g) Arborio rice 850ml chicken stock 300ml thickened cream 50g dried porcini mushrooms Toaste…

Try this low fat side dish that you can make ahead in record time and freeze. Ingredients • 2 tbsp sunflower oil • 3 tbsp medium curry paste • 2 medium onions, roughly chopped • around 5 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks • 140g dried red lentils • Bramley apple – (about 400g), peeled, cored and cut into chunk…

Take parnsips to another level with this easy and nutritious vegan recipe from Bell lifestyle Kitchen! Ingredients • 400g parsnip Parsnip peeled and cut into chunks • 600g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • 60ml olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve • 3 unpeeled garlic cloves • 1 tsp ground nutmeg (around 1 clove) • 1…

We love salad, and they don’t come much healthier than this! Try out this healthy vegetarian dish today, and easily convert it to a vegan recipe by removing the Gorgonzola cheese! Ingredients Dressing: 2 tablespoons fig balsamic vinegar (or high-quality balsamic vinegar) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon Dijon…

This healthy & tasty soup is packed with vegetables and lentils – it’s low fat, full of flavour, and perfect during cold afternoons! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped 6 small carrots (or 4 medium or 2 large), cut into 1/4″ rounds 4 small or 2 medium russet…