Yearly Archives 2017

Jade Gibbons

Jade Gibbons

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 www.nutriscopesolutions.com An Accredited Practising Dietitian, Jade pursued working within the food industry with the desire of providing people with better food choices and ultimately contributing to a healthier future for all.  Through her business Nutriscope Solutions, Jade provides consultancy services to a range of food businesses from start-ups to industry bodies, specialising in nutritional assessment, recipe development and food labelling. Jade’s passion is helping food businesses by providing credible nutrition information and guidance to support the nutritional development of products, labelling, and nutritional marketing messages.    BROWSE OUR RECIPES & ARTICLES HEALTH How to Read Food Labels and Understand Sugar
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Chicken & Kale Burgers

Chicken & Kale Burgers

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Chicken and Kale Burgers { WHAT EVER THE OCCASION THESE EASY CHICKEN BURGERS ARE SURE TO PLEASE THE APPETITE. } Contributor: Lindy Cook { INGREDIENTS } 300g organic/free range chicken mince 2 cup sweet potato, chopped 2 cup spinach/kale/silverbeet 1 cup broccoli, chopped 1 onion 2cm cubed ginger 1 organic egg salt and pepper to taste { METHOD } Peel the skin off the sweet potato and cut into small portions, coat in olive oil and place in oven on 170°C for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Fry diced onion and ginger. Set aside when done. Steam vegetables. Once
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Chicken And Vegetable Risotto

Chicken And Vegetable Risotto

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Chicken and Vegetable Risotto { THIS DINNER IS FULL OF FLAVOUR AND NUTRIENTS, YOU’RE SURE TO BE SATISFIED AFTER THIS DELICIOUS MEAL. } Contributor: Zoe Bingley-Pullin { INGREDIENTS } 500g chicken breast 3 cups arborio rice 2 cups mushrooms, flat, button and/or brown 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 zucchinis, chopped 1 celery stick, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, skin removed 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock salt reduced 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped 4 tbsp. EV olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste { METHOD } Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees, toss chicken breast with olive oil
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Chickpea Hummus

Chickpea Hummus

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Chickpea Hummus { NO NEED TO BUY HUMMUS AT THE STORE! THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO CREATE THIS VEGETARIAN FOOD STAPLE } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 strip kombu (for cooking the chickpeas in: to tenderise them and make them more digestible) 2 cups cooked chick peas (soak overnight approx 1 full cup) 1/2 cup tahini 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice (approx 1-2 medium lemons) 1 small garlic clove *optional 1 tsp good salt (Celtic or Himalayan are my favourites) 1 heaped tbs coriander powder 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 cup filtered water  
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Chewy Baked Bounty Bar

Chewy Baked Bounty Bar

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Chewy Baked Bounty Bar { OOH GOOEY BROWNIE… ENTIRELY GRAIN FREE AND VEGAN AND YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IT! } Contributor: Liz Richards { INGREDIENTS } 1/4 cup almond meal 1/4 cup des coconut 1 cup moist coconut flakes 3tbs cacao powder Pinch salt (optional) 3tbs coconut oil 1/4 cup almond butter 3tbs maple syrup 4tbs coconut cream { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C Grease and line a 20×20 square tray All dry ingredients in food processor – pulse Add wet ingredients, blend until mix comes together but still textured Spread into the lined tray and bake for 15 minutes
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Cherry Ripe Dreamcicles

Cherry Ripe Dreamcicles

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Cherry Ripe Dreamcicles { NOT ONLY ARE THEY TOTALLY DELICIOUS THEY ARE SUPER CHARGED WITH HEALTHY FATS AND ANTIOXIDANTS FOR FULL SATISFACTION. } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 1 Cup Coconut Milk 1/4 Cup Macadamias pre-soaked overnight, rinsed 1/4 Cup chopped cherries, fresh or frozen 1 Tbs Honey or rice malt syrup, or equivalent stevia to taste 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 Tbs dessicated coconut 2 Tbs Chocolate, shaved and chunky { METHOD } Whiz together the macadamias, coconut milk, vanilla and sweetener in a blender until nice and creamy. Blend in half the cherries, then add remaining ingredients. Give
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Cherry Ripe Bites

Cherry Ripe Bites

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Cherry Ripe Bites { DIVE INTO THIS CLASSIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY CARLY HICKS } Contributor: Carly Hicks { INGREDIENTS } FILLING 2½ cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup rice syrup 1/4 cup cacao butter 3/4 cup fresh cherries, deseeded 1 tbsp coconut milk   CHOCOLATE TOPPING 1/4 cup cacao butter 1/4 cup rice syrup 5 – 6 tbsp cacao powder { METHOD } Add cherries, rice syrup, melted cacao butter, and coconut milk to a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds. Then add the shredded coconut until it forms a paste. Place the filling on a piece of baking
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Cheesy Ham & Corn Lunchbox Tarts

Cheesy Ham & Corn Lunchbox Tarts

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Cheesy Ham & Corn Lunchbox Tarts { A PERFECT SNACK FOR YOUR LUNCH BOX, FROM FRESH OR FROZEN } Contributor: Get Kids Cooking { INGREDIENTS } 6 eggs 1 tin corn kernels 1/2 cup grated cheese 6 slices ham salt and pepper to taste spray oil   EQUIPMENT Mini muffin pan Large Bowl Whisk Colander Knife Chopping board Mixing spoon { METHOD } Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Crack eggs into bowl and whisk Drain the corn and add to eggs Chop the ham and add to egg mix Add cheese & salt/pepper to taste to egg mix Gently stir
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Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs

Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs

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Cheescake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs { CHEESECAKE FILLED EASTER EGGS… NEED I SAY MORE? } Contributor: Kristine Ofstad { INGREDIENTS } 6 hollow chocolate gluten-free Easter eggs sharp knife at least one egg cup 120g cream cheese (a low-fat version will work just as well) 3 tbsp icing sugar 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 100ml double cream 50g melted white chocolate 1 fresh and sweet mango 3 tbsp sugar { METHOD } Start by whipping the double cream into stiff peaks. Be careful not to over-whip, but make sure it is firm enough for you to be
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Cheat’s Rasmalai

Cheat’s Rasmalai

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Cheat’s Rasmalai { RASMALAI IS DEFINITELY MY FAVOURITE INDIAN DESSERT. IN ITS AUTHENTIC FORM IT IS MADE FROM SPONGY BALLS OF PANEER THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED AND SOAKED IN SUGAR SYRUP, THEN PLACED INTO A FRAGRANT, MILKY LIQUOR. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } MILK LIQUOR 1lt Whole milk 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, or to taste 2 tbls caster sugar, or to taste 150ml evaporated milk good pinch of Saffron strands   RICOTTA BALLS 400g ricotta, fresh is always best 35g icing sugar 3 tbls pistachios, left whole if small or halved or roughly chopped if large { METHOD }
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