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Orange – Citrus Delight

Orange – Citrus Delight

The Fragrant Fruit Oranges: A nice size, juicy, pretty color and fragrant. With just the right amount of sweet and tart, orange is the fruit of the season. Oranges originate from South East Asia, but are now available in many warmer climates. The United States are now the largest producer of oranges in the world. [...]
Sweet Orange & Miso Dressing

Sweet Orange & Miso Dressing

Split the Spectrum Sweet orange & miso dressing is a great option for summer months, light, tasty and with it's own unique combination of flavors, it's sure to impress! Try and buy the best oranges you can find, and experiment with different colours, styles and brands of miso. The zingy citrus flavor of the orange [...]
Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad

Chewy Chickpea Classic Cooked chickpeas are extremely versatile. Here we offer a chickpea salad that can easily be a protein-rich snack for the afternoon. Yield: 4 portions / Prep Time: 15 minutes   Ingredients 2 scallions, sliced 3 cups chickpeas, cooked 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 carrot, diced ½ cup parsley, chopped 4 garlic cloves, [...]
Lauren’s Tuna Salad

Lauren’s Tuna Salad

A Classic Re-invented This was one of my treats as a child growing up in San Diego. My mom would make us tuna salad sandwiches after walks on the beach. Toast the bread, add some lettuce, and add some tuna salad. It is the perfect snack or lunch filled with some fantastic nutrients. Her trick [...]
Carrot & Orange Salad

Carrot & Orange Salad

Sunshine Salad A sweet, tangy and brightly colored add-on to your plate. Carrot & orange salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, as it could even work next to a green salad for a light, raw lunch. The sunflower seeds give a sprinkling of healthy fats while the dried raisins, (or even cranberries if [...]
Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh

Tablefuls of Tabbouleh For a perfect balanced meal, try Tabbouleh. A Middle Eastern classic that ticks all the boxes. Wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and plenty of fragrant herbs. Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 15 minutes + 1 hour soaking time / Cooking time: 15 minutes   Ingredients 2 cups bulgur wheat 4 cups water [...]
Beet, Mandarin & Macadamia Salad

Beet, Mandarin & Macadamia Salad

A Unique Summer Special On a hot summers day, there's nothing better than a Beet, Mandarin & Macadamia Salad. It is a wonderful, light, raw salad, that is easy to make, a great blood cleanser and very refreshing. There are some really unique flavors in this salad. The mandarin segments, with their combination of sweet [...]
Kale – Super Green

Kale – Super Green

Kale - The Best of the Bunch  Kale is a super green leafy vegetable of the wild cabbage family, big in the times of ancient Rome and widely used by peasants, brought to the US by English Settlers in the 1600s. The plant is hardy and tastes best after a frost, sweeter when fresh, more [...]