I don’t know about you, but I love my slow cooker! When you’re a time-poor mama, this trusty kitchen appliance can really help with food preparation. I use my slow cooker at least once a week. I shared this recipe on our Facebook page a couple of weeks ago, and it was such a hit! It’s […]
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This is one of my all time favourite salads! I love it so much because: – It’s easy to prepare (literally takes minutes) – It’s full of crunch. This means my body has to work hard to digest it, which means more fat is being burnt – It’s really tasty and versatile; pair it with any protein source for a complete meal. This week’s video includes the recipe for my Crunchy Bro ..
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Every week, Rach and I plan the dishes we’d like to have for our main meals over the course of the week. This week, Rach had already decided what we were going to have by the time we got around to talking about it, and when she told me that lamb shanks were on the menu, I genuinely jumped for joy! I love this recipe that much! There’s just something “gorgeous” (as Jamie Oliver w ..
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Many people think that in order to lose weight, they must only eat chicken breast. And yes, the chicken breast is the leanest part of the chicken. However, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with using other parts of the chicken too, such as the thighs or drumsticks. They’re packed full of flavour and often, they’re cheaper than
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I made this soup this week and oh my goodness… Delicious! The whole house smelled amazing as it was bubbling away in the slow cooker, and is there anything better on a cold winters night than warm, creamy soup? Here’s my recipe for Creamy Chicken and Pumpkin Soup. Ingredients: 1.5 x Kent pumpkin, peeled and
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Chicken is a favourite in our household, mainly because of it’s versatility. You can just do so much with it! This week’s recipe uses chicken breast – it’s lean, and when cooked correctly can be incredibly tender and juicy. Here’s my recipe for sweet paprika chicken. Ingredients: 6 x chicken breast 1 tbsp olive oil
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By now, you probably would have heard that eating breakfast is important! Your first meal of the day literally “breaks the fast,” as you’ve just been sleeping for a number of hours, and you need to fuel your body again in order to get going. But if you’re like a lot of other time-poor people,
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We spend a fair amount of time at work. About 1/3 of our lives, to be exact! That’s a huge amount of time to be in one place, and it can noften be the downfall of all good intentions when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. At home, you have everything you need at
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Can you believe that Easter is already here?nThis year is flying by so fast! This long weekend is full of all the best things in life, in particular family and food! Mmmmm chocolate…. But if you want to get moving a little this weekend, I’ve got a super quick workout you can do at home.
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If you love coconut and you love spices, this recipe is perfect for you! It was really quick to prepare and cook, and the flavour is delicious! Plus, it’s healthy and nutritious, too. Here’s my recipe for Beef and Coconut Curry! Ingredients: 1 x brown onion, chopped 500g diced beef 1 x red capsicum, chopped
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