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Boxing Day Broth
This is very easy, economical and makes excellent use of your leftover turkey carcass that would usually end up in the bin! Broths are easily digested and nutritious, freeze well and can be used as a base for gravy, soups and stews as well as making a warming drink. Broths are traditionally made with beef bones on the stove top by bringing the ingredients to the boil and simmering for 3-4 hours but if you own a slow cooker, this is the perfect way to make a home-made broth.

Amanda
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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The Turkey's Last Hoorah!
Not a turkey curry but warm, comforting bowls of nourishing soup to ease you into January. Use the Boxing Day Broth to give this soup a real turkey flavour. Serves 6 Ingredients 900g assorted vegetables - carrots, leeks, potatoes, are ideal, all peeled or scrubbed and cut into equal sized chunks 1 heaped tablespoon of coconut oil or butter 1 litre of vegetab

Amanda
Dec 26, 20221 min read
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Boxing Day Salad
Yes, it's Brussels sprouts but not as you know them! Use up any that you didn't cook on Christmas Day and team with a couple of those Clementines or Satsumas that you have lurking at the bottom of the fruit bowl! This is a lovely, colourful, zingy, crunchy salad that you can enjoy with a couple of slices of left over turkey. Ingredients 250g Brussels sprouts 1 red onion, finely sliced and soaked in a bowl of bowl of cold water for a few minutes 12 cooked chestnuts and rough

Amanda
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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Slow cooker lentil chilli
Ingredients: 1 large onion 2 peppers 1 carrot 3 garlic cloves 200g dry red lentils 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tins chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 vegetable stock cubes 450ml water black pepper to taste 2 tins kidney beans 1 avocado, sliced (optional) coriander to garnish cauliflower rice (optional) 1. Dice the onion, roughly chop the peppers and carrot and finely chop the garlic. 2. Rinse the lentils well and add them to the slow cooker po
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Oct 18, 20221 min read
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Scrambled eggs 5 ways
1. SPINACH AND FETA 2 large eggs, 1 tsp coconut oil, pinch of salt, twist of black pepper. Wilt a generous handful of spinach in another teaspoon of coconut oil and a splash of water. Crumble a tablespoon of feta. 2. FRESH HERBS 2 large eggs, smidge of cold water, 1 tsp coconut oil, pinch of salt, twist of black pepper. Chop up a mix of fresh herbs. Chives and parsley are a great combo. 3.PARMESAN AND PESTO 2 large eggs, smidge of cold water, 1 tsp coconut oil, pinch of salt,
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Oct 18, 20221 min read
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Smoothie Bowls
Ingredients: 100g mixed frozen berries 100g frozen banana (1 small ripe banana) 2-3 tbsp unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1 scoop vanilla/plain protein powder (optional) Toppings (pick 1-2) 1 tbsp shredded coconut 1 tbsp chia or hemp seeds 1 tbsp chopped nuts 1 tbsp granola 1 tbsp nut butter extra berries 1. Add frozen berries and banana to a blender and blend on low until small bits remain. 2. Add a bit of coconut or almond milk and protein powder (if using), and blend on
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Oct 18, 20221 min read
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