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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e5h_R_67voE\/XSXt0kM89oI\/AAAAAAACjKQ\/r7lZHc0hL-cPR-gijvMAHxMl8ziKoob0gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4844.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1385\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e5h_R_67voE\/XSXt0kM89oI\/AAAAAAACjKQ\/r7lZHc0hL-cPR-gijvMAHxMl8ziKoob0gCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4844.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt was so lovely and sunny today that I decided to make us a salad for our supper.\u0026nbsp; I loosely based the flavours on a traditional Nicoise Salad (which uses Tuna), but used chicken instead and added some potatoes for my Carb Loving husband!\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x8eUO8d4aOg\/XSXuBf9hxLI\/AAAAAAACjK0\/gzL1GBzhw5ojqDJ0Mb3ZpeL3tJELVAvLQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4860.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1490\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x8eUO8d4aOg\/XSXuBf9hxLI\/AAAAAAACjK0\/gzL1GBzhw5ojqDJ0Mb3ZpeL3tJELVAvLQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4860.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy version was low carb, which meant no potatoes. Instead I had some leftover steamed asparagus that I used and some sliced cooked beetroot. In all truth I could not finish it, and it was delicious!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7Ithycmsyk\/XSXtzohAxII\/AAAAAAACjKM\/eorAjCMcn6stQauXWS7cxX1qRh06j127ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4845.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1454\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7Ithycmsyk\/XSXtzohAxII\/AAAAAAACjKM\/eorAjCMcn6stQauXWS7cxX1qRh06j127ACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4845.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have only recently discovered that you can roast frozen beans on a baking tray at the same time you roast other things like potatoes or meat.\u0026nbsp; They come out beautifully.\u0026nbsp; A bit caramelised on the edges, perfectly cooked, and the flavour is fantastic!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LUokTmXP5oE\/XSXtyd9nTjI\/AAAAAAACjKI\/ZKMPDpa_iZMM3YDvYDRrZpTPRnuWdvLZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4846.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1492\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LUokTmXP5oE\/XSXtyd9nTjI\/AAAAAAACjKI\/ZKMPDpa_iZMM3YDvYDRrZpTPRnuWdvLZQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4846.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo be honest I have never been overly fond of frozen beans, but this way I love them.\u0026nbsp; We are funny in our family, we like tinned beans . . .\u0026nbsp; that's what we were brought up on.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k3hTDCcsYAw\/XSXt2XPM6mI\/AAAAAAACjKU\/3SeYOqqDqwA3oIee19rwQfA2W6WgnsscgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4847.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"915\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k3hTDCcsYAw\/XSXt2XPM6mI\/AAAAAAACjKU\/3SeYOqqDqwA3oIee19rwQfA2W6WgnsscgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4847.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI had some leftover Rotisserie Chicken from one we had bought at Costco.\u0026nbsp; This is the chicken I used. You could\u0026nbsp; could a couple of chicken breasts if you don't have any leftover. But the Rotisserie Chicken is lovely.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-78IvKJXL5ro\/XSXt4H94NmI\/AAAAAAACjKc\/DCJQOsqdG6QrrRsb1VTXHRACVMvGlsbXwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4848.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1366\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-78IvKJXL5ro\/XSXt4H94NmI\/AAAAAAACjKc\/DCJQOsqdG6QrrRsb1VTXHRACVMvGlsbXwCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4848.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nRoasted fingerling potatoes\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; just tossed with a bit of olive oil and seasoning and roasted along with the beans.\u0026nbsp; Perfect.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Da2tHvXzY6c\/XSXt5GgJAoI\/AAAAAAACjKg\/HiR5FQ3cuL4VoW5eXOBG1MbIFv3v46ZhACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4849.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1347\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Da2tHvXzY6c\/XSXt5GgJAoI\/AAAAAAACjKg\/HiR5FQ3cuL4VoW5eXOBG1MbIFv3v46ZhACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4849.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIdeally you should use Nicoise Olives, but I didn't have any. I did have a mix of Kalamata and Green with small cubes of feta cheese.\u0026nbsp; This is what I used. Yum!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JTO6afUkWCk\/XSXt58Lp4dI\/AAAAAAACjKk\/3LM6hFMaAasqLUsLUSy8nDJcYMYfvYT8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4850.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1414\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JTO6afUkWCk\/XSXt58Lp4dI\/AAAAAAACjKk\/3LM6hFMaAasqLUsLUSy8nDJcYMYfvYT8ACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4850.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHard boiled eggs . . .\u0026nbsp; I always use free-range eggs.\u0026nbsp; Its the least I can do.\u0026nbsp; I refuse to support an industry that is inhumane, and if I can find them I use RS PCB approved.\u0026nbsp; Then I know for sure that they are really produced humanely.\u0026nbsp; Want to know my secret to perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs. Its a electric egg boiler\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Andrew-James-Electric-Attachment-Measuring\/dp\/B004PZ4J1C\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E just like this one\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; They turn out perfectly no matter the degree of doneness you wish, every single time.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W65ecYkF8i4\/XSXt8MwxiOI\/AAAAAAACjKo\/Le3xGOyD5UcXAXaQLPw7vLotsvoXZq1SQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4851.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1581\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W65ecYkF8i4\/XSXt8MwxiOI\/AAAAAAACjKo\/Le3xGOyD5UcXAXaQLPw7vLotsvoXZq1SQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4851.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe dressing is a very simple one.\u0026nbsp; Just lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil,\u0026nbsp; seasonings and fresh herbs.\u0026nbsp; A simple vinaigrette.\u0026nbsp; The original used 1 tsp of granulated sugar, which if you are not bothered you can use.\u0026nbsp; I am bothered so I used a tsp of sugar substitute. Without it, the dressing would be very tart.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x2oSMwsyB1U\/XSXt_KvTZXI\/AAAAAAACjKw\/CCDvfXBAXYce77jPPVs3NLj6r2KkkxeaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4859.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1493\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x2oSMwsyB1U\/XSXt_KvTZXI\/AAAAAAACjKw\/CCDvfXBAXYce77jPPVs3NLj6r2KkkxeaQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_4859.JPG\" title=\"Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMy low carb salad was every bit as visually appealing as Todd's full carb one, and just as delicious.\u0026nbsp; Its very easy to\u0026nbsp; leave out the carbs for on without affecting the other!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"5\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg draggable=\"false\" height=\"276\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e5h_R_67voE\/XSXt0kM89oI\/AAAAAAACjKQ\/r7lZHc0hL-cPR-gijvMAHxMl8ziKoob0gCLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_4844.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nChicken Nicoise Salad Platter\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nI have two ways of doing this. One is full carb and one is low carb.\u0026nbsp; Both are delicious. Simple, easy and very pretty on a plate.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Eprep time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Ecook time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Etotal time: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\nYou will need:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003ELeftover Roast chicken\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E2 hard boiled free range eggs\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 (4 serving size) bag of haricots verts (I used yellow wax)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E5 or 6 fingerling salad potatoes, washed and halved or quartered lengthwise (use only half the potatoes or leave out altogether if you are doing low carb)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Esalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Eolive oil to drizzle\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Ea mix of nicoise olives and feta cheese (or kalamata) (about 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Eabout 6 cherry tomatoes, halved (I forgot these)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\nFor the dressing:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E3 TBS fresh lemon juice\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E3 TBS white wine vinegar\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E3 TBS finely chopped herbs (I used parsley and dill)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 tsp onion powder\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 tsp sweetener or granulated sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 TBS Dijon mustard\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Esalt and black pepper to taste\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Chicken Nicoise Salad Platter\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat your oven to 230*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7. Line a baking tray with foil. Place the frozen beans on one side of the baking tray and the potatoes on the other side. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with some salt and black pepper. Toss each to coat. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or so, until the potatoes are golden and the beans are beginning to caramelise just a bit. Remove and set aside.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EHave ready two large dinner plates. Slice some roast chicken and put a portion on each plate. Peel and halve the eggs. Place two halves on each plate. Divide the potatoes between the two plates (Not if you are doing a low carb plate, then just put half the potatoes on one). Divide the beans between each plate also, as well as the olives, cheese and the tomatoes.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EWhisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. (You will have plenty. You can store any leftovers for a few days in the refrigerator for another time.) Drizzle some of the dressing over each and serve immediately.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EIf you are doing low carb, leave off the potatoes and replace with something else. Today I sliced myself up some cooked beetroot and had some leftover chilled asparagus. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lpli8SSv1cI\/XMGVfLIcrFI\/AAAAAAACdr4\/SsiXWsjtuNk4-xa5lhYeW4D1KR1wMZsNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2781.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1297\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lpli8SSv1cI\/XMGVfLIcrFI\/AAAAAAACdr4\/SsiXWsjtuNk4-xa5lhYeW4D1KR1wMZsNwCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2781.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI was wanting something fresh and crunchy to eat the other day, and then I remembered the\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mydelikitchen.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Deli Kitchen Skinni Wraps\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E I had in the freezer, so I took them out to thaw and started thinking about what I was going to do with them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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A mix of five or more servings of vegetables and fruits in a day.\u0026nbsp; I have heard as many as 8.\u0026nbsp; This can be a bit hard to do, but it isn't impossible, and your heart\u0026nbsp; and body will thank you for it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qyFL4V-lJ_k\/XMGQ2NtX1cI\/AAAAAAACdqE\/wXaPJx_WawkOk-gATPstX6ukEearPjTUACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2755.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1041\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qyFL4V-lJ_k\/XMGQ2NtX1cI\/AAAAAAACdqE\/wXaPJx_WawkOk-gATPstX6ukEearPjTUACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2755.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI love the Deli Kitchen Skinni Wraps!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The come in plain and multi grain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbY1hfOfw7I\/XMGRCeAYfAI\/AAAAAAACdqI\/y2IeNah5OMQrDXIQL-G2LxMxb21QIznQQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2756.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbY1hfOfw7I\/XMGRCeAYfAI\/AAAAAAACdqI\/y2IeNah5OMQrDXIQL-G2LxMxb21QIznQQCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2756.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey truly are very thin and coming in at less than 100 calories per wrap, they are the wise choice for someone who is trying to low carb it and eat healthier!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EIt1Mo2Koao\/XMGRKIn6PnI\/AAAAAAACdqQ\/LPSQtGK1QTQC7TLm1he5Z-Ng67S3u1HUgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2757.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1311\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EIt1Mo2Koao\/XMGRKIn6PnI\/AAAAAAACdqQ\/LPSQtGK1QTQC7TLm1he5Z-Ng67S3u1HUgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2757.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPlus they come in a handy packaging which boasts a peel and stick closure, which means they will stay fresh for longer.\u0026nbsp; They also freeze very well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aoPX8-t3KQQ\/XMGRV_E7egI\/AAAAAAACdqU\/QyioDPXS1_c5cBjlqZqGRxBRr1fD1A5twCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2758.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1121\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aoPX8-t3KQQ\/XMGRV_E7egI\/AAAAAAACdqU\/QyioDPXS1_c5cBjlqZqGRxBRr1fD1A5twCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2758.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey also boast a unique rectangular shape with a pointed end, which makes them perfect for filling and rolling up tightly, no matter what you choose to fill them with!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Foj4qQYBYh8\/XMGRhCXHTuI\/AAAAAAACdqc\/L_YZ6K_KK7IfXDvfCjmekAriFLTlWx8mACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2759.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1593\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Foj4qQYBYh8\/XMGRhCXHTuI\/AAAAAAACdqc\/L_YZ6K_KK7IfXDvfCjmekAriFLTlWx8mACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2759.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs you can see I chose a variety of fresh veg to fill mine with . . .\u0026nbsp; courgettes (zucchini), carrots, red cabbage, mashed avocado, rocket, carrots and two colours of fresh peppers . . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QJ_UeXqbauI\/XMGSL3UzoqI\/AAAAAAACdqo\/oGP7zLJWLeAf4Dt3MNtObvS3mQ98uFlKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Rolling%2Bit%2Bup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QJ_UeXqbauI\/XMGSL3UzoqI\/AAAAAAACdqo\/oGP7zLJWLeAf4Dt3MNtObvS3mQ98uFlKwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Rolling%2Bit%2Bup.jpg\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI spread a thin layer of hummus over each wrap before I added the vegetables and then I added the crisp and fresh veggies in rows . . .\u0026nbsp; a beautiful rainbow of colours and textures and flavours!\u0026nbsp; Because the mashed avocado is a bit wetter than the others, I chose to put it in the middle.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BzmXvUnWpUs\/XMGSylk9iHI\/AAAAAAACdq0\/lXb_XbeNAagPBcTOltU5lDbvenhPiuQKgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2767.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1318\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BzmXvUnWpUs\/XMGSylk9iHI\/AAAAAAACdq0\/lXb_XbeNAagPBcTOltU5lDbvenhPiuQKgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2767.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI adore hummus also and this was perfect for the base on which to layer everything else.\u0026nbsp; You can make your own or use a good, well flavoured store brand.\u0026nbsp; I used a Lemon, pepper and coriander one.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ht9wkn3-L0\/XMGTUwdYINI\/AAAAAAACdrI\/Dqot0li8-aci2zvy5jAhLD-QyORjWYMDACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2770.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1429\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ht9wkn3-L0\/XMGTUwdYINI\/AAAAAAACdrI\/Dqot0li8-aci2zvy5jAhLD-QyORjWYMDACLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2770.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt looked really pretty when sliced . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BPKM1eYOmAM\/XMGUoesIq7I\/AAAAAAACdrg\/ZerJy0KXKU4ftQBBx0SxLKjAS4gPTGSxgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2775.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1493\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BPKM1eYOmAM\/XMGUoesIq7I\/AAAAAAACdrg\/ZerJy0KXKU4ftQBBx0SxLKjAS4gPTGSxgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2775.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd those lovely wraps held everything in beautifully, making these easy to eat and enjoy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o9IpFd3Ol9Y\/XMGU3-sFuPI\/AAAAAAACdrk\/a3zPDaz2AxEkOglCEwKLmv3NYD1Yk2zAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_2778.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow Wraps\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1354\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o9IpFd3Ol9Y\/XMGU3-sFuPI\/AAAAAAACdrk\/a3zPDaz2AxEkOglCEwKLmv3NYD1Yk2zAgCLcBGAs\/s400\/IMG_2778.JPG\" title=\"Rainbow Wraps\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI love eating rainbows!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"3\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nRainbow Wraps\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg draggable=\"false\" height=\"259\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lpli8SSv1cI\/XMGVfLIcrFI\/AAAAAAACdr4\/SsiXWsjtuNk4-xa5lhYeW4D1KR1wMZsNwCLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_2781.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003EMakes 4 wraps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nHealthy, crunchy and very tasty!\u0026nbsp; Great for lunch or a snack.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E4 Deli Kitchen Skinni Wraps\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E2 handfuls of fresh baby rocket (baby arugula)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 Avocado, pitted, peeled and mashed with the juice of 1\/2 lime\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 each red and yellow peppers, trimmed and sliced\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/2 of a small courgette (zucchini) washed and cut into matchstick pieces\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 small piece of a red cabbage shredded (about 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E8 TBS your favourite hummus (I used lemon, pepper \u0026amp; coriander)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Esalt and black pepper to taste\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto\"\u003E\nHow to cook Rainbow Wraps\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ELay your wraps out flat.\u0026nbsp; Spread each with 2 TBS of the hummus, covering them totally.\u0026nbsp; Lay out the veggies in a rainbow order. 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Season to taste with salt and black pepper.\u0026nbsp; Roll up tightly.\u0026nbsp; Cut as desired.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-credit ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nCreated using \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recipesgenerator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Recipes Generator\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cstyle class=\"ccm-card-styles\"\u003E\/*\u003C![CDATA[*\/.ccm-wrapper, .ccm-wrapper *{box-sizing: border-box;}.ccm-wrapper h3{margin: 0;}.ccm-show{display: block !important;}.ccm-wrapper{max-width: 620px;position: relative;padding: 20px;margin: 20px auto;background: #f2f2f2;border: 6px double #6672E5;}.ccm-howto{position:absolute!important;visibility:hidden!important;opacity:0!important;}.ccm-name{font-size: 20px!important;font-weight: 700!important;}.ccm-info{position: relative;font-size: 13px;text-transform: 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Burgers with Cranberries \u0026 Goat's Cheese"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-66jAY8ZHp7I\/W4Ox0N5TTnI\/AAAAAAACC1Q\/pn-5yH0B2p0B3xHQsoq8zpNhaS1juuGlgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1053.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1577\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-66jAY8ZHp7I\/W4Ox0N5TTnI\/AAAAAAACC1Q\/pn-5yH0B2p0B3xHQsoq8zpNhaS1juuGlgCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1053.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen it comes to burgers we are more fond of turkey burgers in this house than we are of beef burgers.\u0026nbsp; I am not sure why that is.\u0026nbsp; I think we just prefer the taste of turkey more and I know (Speaking for myself) I prefer the texture of ground turkey to beef.\u0026nbsp; Turkey is also one of those things that you can really adapt well with other flavours such as the additions I have made here today.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gyi-OH4njdU\/W4Ox0p82jGI\/AAAAAAACC1U\/NZQIWzdMk98fEWCGqV0n9iBCZRST4TOEQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1054.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1097\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gyi-OH4njdU\/W4Ox0p82jGI\/AAAAAAACC1U\/NZQIWzdMk98fEWCGqV0n9iBCZRST4TOEQCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1054.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nToday's recipe is one which I adapted from one I found in the cookery book \"The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book.\" The original sounded really delicious.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0AAVosrrhXM\/W4Ox1wAHI4I\/AAAAAAACC1Y\/G1layMMb-00I3i8YpiPcyAwRyyarwCF9ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1056.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1331\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0AAVosrrhXM\/W4Ox1wAHI4I\/AAAAAAACC1Y\/G1layMMb-00I3i8YpiPcyAwRyyarwCF9ACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1056.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe original recipe called for chopped dried apricots and Haloumi cheese.\u0026nbsp; I had neither one of those in my larder, so I decided to go with dried cranberries and goat's cheese which I do have.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-psdrjNC8bm4\/W4Ox3GUF1pI\/AAAAAAACC1c\/7rSAYBcRE3YVK7nstMj5x0qNomR_sKbNgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1057.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1462\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-psdrjNC8bm4\/W4Ox3GUF1pI\/AAAAAAACC1c\/7rSAYBcRE3YVK7nstMj5x0qNomR_sKbNgCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1057.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBecause I had changed out the fruit and cheese in the recipe, I decided to use different herbs also. In the original they had used coriander flakes (cilantro) and red chillies. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKk96jzunDM\/W4Ox3-eri7I\/AAAAAAACC1g\/OsO8MILCIb0ZJ5cPizLl7hrs8L3RlxuYACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1058.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1595\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKk96jzunDM\/W4Ox3-eri7I\/AAAAAAACC1g\/OsO8MILCIb0ZJ5cPizLl7hrs8L3RlxuYACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1058.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI didn't think either one would go well with cranberries or goat's cheese and so I chose to use sage, parsley and thyme, with fabulous results! I use an adjustable\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mykitchen.love\/products\/adjustable-scale-metering-spoon?afmc=1k\u0026amp;utm_campaign=1k\u0026amp;utm_source=leaddyno\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emeasuring spoon\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ethat works really well for this. You can adjust it according to the amount you need. No need for a variety of spoons!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9CTNBe9zZ8\/W4O0ragGlbI\/AAAAAAACC2k\/iM_z1MlZkoEcCUVGhxPHQLjNH2npX031wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1059.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"899\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y9CTNBe9zZ8\/W4O0ragGlbI\/AAAAAAACC2k\/iM_z1MlZkoEcCUVGhxPHQLjNH2npX031wCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1059.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMake sure you really chop your cranberries and spring onions very finely. The burgers will hold together better if you do. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mykitchen.love\/collections\/the-best-kitchen-prep-tools-and-cooking-gadgets\/products\/black-ceramic-knife-set-for-healthy-cooking-techniques?afmc=1k\u0026amp;utm_campaign=1k\u0026amp;utm_source=leaddyno\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZirconia Ceramic Knives\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E do the job perfectly.\u0026nbsp; Good knives are your best friend in the kitchen. I always hated it when I went to my mom's and had to use her knives.\u0026nbsp; They were old, dull and alot of the handles were broken and taped together. (My mom's was never a keen cook.) After the first couple of times, I used to bring my own knives with me.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CgEwmYNElFg\/W4Ox5H0yEsI\/AAAAAAACC1k\/5PYYevGGgnMpKRrkQNLKhO3lwtTcoA_AwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1060.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1504\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CgEwmYNElFg\/W4Ox5H0yEsI\/AAAAAAACC1k\/5PYYevGGgnMpKRrkQNLKhO3lwtTcoA_AwCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1060.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCranberries and goat's cheese go very well with each other and with turkey!\u0026nbsp; These burgers are really moist and delicious!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xK09gDoTl3U\/W4Ox6PRw0BI\/AAAAAAACC1o\/u8O_xSGSDlcYct24k7y23gl6fJ3FZLFnACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1061.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1454\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xK09gDoTl3U\/W4Ox6PRw0BI\/AAAAAAACC1o\/u8O_xSGSDlcYct24k7y23gl6fJ3FZLFnACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1061.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLately we have forgone the buns when it comes to burgers. They mostly fall apart when you are eating them and we end up eating them with a knife and a fork anyways, so its just easier to eat them plain.\u0026nbsp; At least for us it is, and as a Diabetic, it is the\u0026nbsp; healthier option for me!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nD7U11GutVs\/W4Ox773LfyI\/AAAAAAACC1s\/A22DEnATPOMN15fVgaZbFz3ePsVpuKZqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1062.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1570\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-nD7U11GutVs\/W4Ox773LfyI\/AAAAAAACC1s\/A22DEnATPOMN15fVgaZbFz3ePsVpuKZqACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1062.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese were served simply with a red slaw, which is a recipe I also got from the book.\u0026nbsp; Red cabbage, shredded carrot and apple are simply mixed together with a simple slaw dressing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7xYl0FOCj2Q\/W4Ox9Ruh1YI\/AAAAAAACC1w\/_8Au9aEebR8uF5aDgXXKwza--w3FA7fxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1063.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1446\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7xYl0FOCj2Q\/W4Ox9Ruh1YI\/AAAAAAACC1w\/_8Au9aEebR8uF5aDgXXKwza--w3FA7fxwCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1063.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 TBS of mayo along with 1 TBS each of olive oil and cider vinegar do the trick. There is a bit of sweetness from the apple, and plenty of colour and crunch. One apple, one carrot and half a small cabbage, shredded finely.\u0026nbsp; This \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mykitchen.love\/collections\/the-best-kitchen-prep-tools-and-cooking-gadgets\/products\/5-in-1-kitchen-shredder?afmc=1k\u0026amp;utm_campaign=1k\u0026amp;utm_source=leaddyno\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5 in 1 vegetable shredder\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E makes really short work of that!\u0026nbsp; Plus it has a handy bowl which you can mix the salad together in for serving and storing. I love kitchen gadgets like this which are not only attractive, but also useful and work well.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GP-LGoClVtg\/W4Ox-6ebPlI\/AAAAAAACC10\/w6dJ0Z1bu1wUi3VovdzxZYtgFSRe6zimQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1064.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1408\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GP-LGoClVtg\/W4Ox-6ebPlI\/AAAAAAACC10\/w6dJ0Z1bu1wUi3VovdzxZYtgFSRe6zimQCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1064.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI did cook Todd some potatoes to enjoy with his.\u0026nbsp; I really love potatoes, but in trying to keep my carbs under control, more often than not I have to forgo them.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d1fxdWcPH1g\/W4OyAHRdweI\/AAAAAAACC14\/DzRCqe8C_p0EHAKq-h_Dptk2r4kXiAtYACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1065.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1518\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d1fxdWcPH1g\/W4OyAHRdweI\/AAAAAAACC14\/DzRCqe8C_p0EHAKq-h_Dptk2r4kXiAtYACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1065.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese tasty burgers made for a lovely light supper that we both enjoyed very much!!!\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0keCIHa8dRE\/W4OyBpAumBI\/AAAAAAACC18\/vNUe3YldjOce9tdo60dsBt6SqHIJV3GjACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN1066.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1450\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0keCIHa8dRE\/W4OyBpAumBI\/AAAAAAACC18\/vNUe3YldjOce9tdo60dsBt6SqHIJV3GjACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN1066.JPG\" title=\"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026amp; Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHealthier options for me, whilst still satisfying my skinny husband who can eat whatever he wants. We both felt like winners!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"recipe-inner\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"yield\" itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E6\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"printbutton\" id=\"printbutton\" onclick=\"this.parentElement.querySelector('.print-options').className='print-options show-print-options'\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint Recipe\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,'recipe','printWithImage'); 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Goat's Cheese\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI really, \u003Ci\u003Ereally \u003C\/i\u003Eloved these tasty burgers.\u0026nbsp; Simple to make and delicious, they went down a real treat. It was all I could do to keep my appetite in check and eat only one. Never mind, I filled up on salad.\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPS - I hope you like my new printable recipes format.\u0026nbsp; My friend Jan clued me in to the fact that Google documents were changing and not for the better so I made the change to Recipe Generator. Its\u0026nbsp; not free, but what the hey, I think it looks better!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NNxceQwTRi0\/W4O0zurwsZI\/AAAAAAACC2o\/UYAXS8H9Qm4ySPDeIuBHjIw_U7QenffKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Marie-Signature-Transparent.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NNxceQwTRi0\/W4O0zurwsZI\/AAAAAAACC2o\/UYAXS8H9Qm4ySPDeIuBHjIw_U7QenffKwCLcBGAs\/s200\/Marie-Signature-Transparent.png\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2681531302142022533\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/08\/turkey-burgers-with-cranberries-goats.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2681531302142022533"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2681531302142022533"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/08\/turkey-burgers-with-cranberries-goats.html","title":"Turkey Burgers with Cranberries \u0026 Goat's Cheese"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-66jAY8ZHp7I\/W4Ox0N5TTnI\/AAAAAAACC1Q\/pn-5yH0B2p0B3xHQsoq8zpNhaS1juuGlgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/DSCN1053.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6641476349774144541"},"published":{"$t":"2018-03-05T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-03-05T04:00:28.918+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tex Mex"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Crispy Baked Sweet Potato, Corn \u0026 Bean Flautas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfsHHLBxGaU\/WpPTDII1MRI\/AAAAAAABs4w\/UfJqY6VjzNg4fp8bPVLDuKxAONml28CqwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6810.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1418\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hfsHHLBxGaU\/WpPTDII1MRI\/AAAAAAABs4w\/UfJqY6VjzNg4fp8bPVLDuKxAONml28CqwCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6810.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe were feeling in a kind of a Mexicany mood the other day.\u0026nbsp; I adore Tex Mex food and could eat it until it comes out my ears.\u0026nbsp; I\u0026nbsp; will tell you up front, I have never been to Mexico.\u0026nbsp; The closest I have been is to a Mexican restaurant in Fredericton, New Brunswick called Mexicali Rosa's. Not sure if it is still in existance or not, but it was a place that my ex and I used to love to visit\u0026nbsp; every now and then.\u0026nbsp; There were chili pepper fairy lights hanging all over the place, Mexican music playing and every diner was treated to a basket of their homemade tortilla chips and fresh salsa to enjoy while they were perusing the menu and waiting for their meal, sometimes two if you were really eager!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pji4TQ2LOCc\/WpvbLm8l2nI\/AAAAAAABuC0\/om1uyG38lc8PQXgVYjn5vbQmNcKJt50UACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6811.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1404\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pji4TQ2LOCc\/WpvbLm8l2nI\/AAAAAAABuC0\/om1uyG38lc8PQXgVYjn5vbQmNcKJt50UACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6811.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe food was always excellent and we were always very happy with our meals.\u0026nbsp; Other than that my only experience with eating out and Mexican food was Chi Chi's (a chain) in London, Ontario, and the local Taco Bell in Greenwood Nova Scotia, which I understand is no longer there.\u0026nbsp; I did have plenty of experience through the years in trying to replicate my favourites at home via television programs and magasines.\u0026nbsp; I am not sure any of it was entirely authentic or not, but I can tell you it was always delicious.\u0026nbsp; I don't want any Mexican food purists knocking me or giving me grief.\u0026nbsp; I do the best with what I have on hand, its as simple at that.\u0026nbsp; IF it tastes good and even remotely similar to what it should, then that's good enough for me!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ruyheys6IGc\/WpPTDNIkliI\/AAAAAAABs40\/s3qfp1eW3e05lDl4ug_FJUDd4yfmK7ajgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6812.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1454\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ruyheys6IGc\/WpPTDNIkliI\/AAAAAAABs40\/s3qfp1eW3e05lDl4ug_FJUDd4yfmK7ajgCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6812.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMexican food here in the UK is something which is quite popuar, but the ingredients are very hard to find, making my food journey a bit of a challenge, but you can get some things in the shops.\u0026nbsp; I always bring my own tex mex chili powder back with me when I go to Canada, and a really nice reader sent me some Pendery's a year or so ago that I have been REALLY enjoying!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggbIyLFwC0A\/WpPTEl54JfI\/AAAAAAABs44\/al84Em48FlYX0oiAYLNA7v4n6gg8ionrwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6813.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"872\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggbIyLFwC0A\/WpPTEl54JfI\/AAAAAAABs44\/al84Em48FlYX0oiAYLNA7v4n6gg8ionrwCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6813.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMexican food can be somewhat high in fat and calories however, especially since a lot of the Tex Mex stuff is fried, like chimichangas, tacos, etc.\u0026nbsp; I am trying really hard to cut back on the fat and calories, and the carbs.\u0026nbsp; ie, I am trying hard to eat healthier, but I still want to eat tasty.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5Ron-8eKFI\/WpPTHocsiCI\/AAAAAAABs5A\/DzVRGe5pKVsc24PTPG2f68nIrAEVx9gywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6814.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1508\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5Ron-8eKFI\/WpPTHocsiCI\/AAAAAAABs5A\/DzVRGe5pKVsc24PTPG2f68nIrAEVx9gywCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6814.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI made us these Crispy Baked Sweet Potato, Corn \u0026amp; Bean Flautas the other day, which I adapted from a recipe I found on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/peasandcrayons.com\/2012\/09\/baked-black-bean-sweet-potato-flautas.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPeas and Crayons\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; I was really pleased with the results!!\u0026nbsp; The filling was very simple to make and went together quickly. I had to adapt the recipe to what I had in the house.\u0026nbsp; I didn't have any black beans (Or the horror, how did that happen!) so I used a tin of mixed beans, which had pinto, black, haricot, borlotti, etc. in the mix.\u0026nbsp; They worked beautifully.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8NbfxxxRH8\/WpPTHqfyDEI\/AAAAAAABs48\/Pq0ZfdMeqOoYR1Jf5KqiRZi_5u6p-C5hQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6815.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1390\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8NbfxxxRH8\/WpPTHqfyDEI\/AAAAAAABs48\/Pq0ZfdMeqOoYR1Jf5KqiRZi_5u6p-C5hQCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6815.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI also didn't have any corn tortillas, but I did have South American Kitchens Coconut and Black Pepper mini wheat tortillas, which happened to be six inch tortillas, which were the perfect size. I used salsa only for the filling and doubled up on the chili powder for a little extra heat.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NlkBaOXW2pI\/WpPTMWZwJNI\/AAAAAAABs5M\/aU376JV432Mzjmy6HfBDCsYxY6XxNfu6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6816.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1252\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NlkBaOXW2pI\/WpPTMWZwJNI\/AAAAAAABs5M\/aU376JV432Mzjmy6HfBDCsYxY6XxNfu6wCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6816.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHer method for baking them, filled up, rolled and secured with a toothpick, laid out on a rack over a baking tray, worked perfectly. Because my tortillas were wheat ones, they were soft enough to fill and roll without heating them.\u0026nbsp; I also skipped the step of spraying the insides of the tortilla with cooking spray. I didn't think it was necessary.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9Vt8XqLV5U\/WpPTLZODVSI\/AAAAAAABs5I\/n9-OK6pp4JUDN9hl52wRwQfvHREUdsCWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6817.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1518\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9Vt8XqLV5U\/WpPTLZODVSI\/AAAAAAABs5I\/n9-OK6pp4JUDN9hl52wRwQfvHREUdsCWACLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6817.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI spritzed them only on the outside with some cooking spray and it worked perfectly.\u0026nbsp; They turned out beautifully crisp and delicious!\u0026nbsp; We loved them and they are something I WILL make again, maybe even soon because they are that good!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-N7jRxEmu790\/WpPTLShX8yI\/AAAAAAABs5E\/DnZqVvRqYUsmshe7kfq4DGXkXNhRFduLgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6818.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1423\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-N7jRxEmu790\/WpPTLShX8yI\/AAAAAAABs5E\/DnZqVvRqYUsmshe7kfq4DGXkXNhRFduLgCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6818.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;*Crispy Baked Sweet Potato, Corn \u0026amp; Bean Flautas*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/crispy-baked-sweet-potato-corn-bean-flautas\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI love Mexican food. This is a low fat version of one of my favourites. Serve with salsa and low fat sour cream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 (300g) tin of mixed cooked beans, drained and rinsed (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 (198g) tin of mexi-corn, drained and rinsed\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small sweet potato \u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small red onion, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp chili powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp garlic powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground cumin\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp dried coriander leaf (cilantro)\u003C\/div\u003E\nsplash of hot pepper sauce\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS salsa\u003C\/div\u003E\n170g grated low fat strong cheddar cheese (1 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\nsalt and black pepper to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\nlow fat cooking spray\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETo serve:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSalsa, low fat sour cream, salad leaves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4OV0UoFC5qY\/WpPTPtRrxZI\/AAAAAAABs5U\/8PctVO7Dz5IgnTJZmmqnD8ZhCQJ6SP-0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6821.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1083\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4OV0UoFC5qY\/WpPTPtRrxZI\/AAAAAAABs5U\/8PctVO7Dz5IgnTJZmmqnD8ZhCQJ6SP-0QCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6821.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWash and prick the sweet potato all over with a \nfork. Wrap it in paper kitchen towels and nuke in the microwave on high \nfor 5 to 6 minutes until cooked. (It should give easily when pressed \nbetween your fingers once it is cooked.) Set aside to cool a bit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7.\u0026nbsp; Place a rack onto a baking tray. Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nToss\n the beans, corn, onion, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, corinder \nleaf, hot pepper sauce and salsa together in a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Tear open the \nsweet potato and scrape the flesh into the bowl. Mash all together \nlightly.\u0026nbsp; Lay out your tortillas. Spritz them all on one side with the \ncooking spray and flip over. Spoon a line of the bean\/corn mixture down \nthe centre of each.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle each with a portion of the cheese.\u0026nbsp; Roll \nup the tortillas to enclose, securing shut with toothpicks if need be.\u0026nbsp; \nPlace slightly apart on the rack on the baking tray. Place into the \npreheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely crisped and \nthe cheese has melted.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nServe hot with your desired \naccompaniments. I like to break them a bit open and spoon on a bit more \nsalsa, some sour cream and some salad leaves.\u0026nbsp; I know, a bit \nunconventional, but hey, it tastes great!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wRVLeJUuqpk\/WpPTPFehbWI\/AAAAAAABs5Q\/ej5jXubXwMw4Eem2UpkTXsA5iwSJTRbvgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN6823.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1520\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wRVLeJUuqpk\/WpPTPFehbWI\/AAAAAAABs5Q\/ej5jXubXwMw4Eem2UpkTXsA5iwSJTRbvgCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN6823.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you are a purist you might want to look away now.\u0026nbsp; I enjoyed mine by tearing them open and tucking in some of those baby salad leaves (kale, rocket, spinach, chard) and then topping with a dollop of sour cream.\u0026nbsp; Oh boy . . .\u0026nbsp; those peppery leaves went really well with that gooey spicy filling.\u0026nbsp; All in all these were a really delicious taste treat that\u0026nbsp; was low in fat, high in fibre, and very health conscious!\u0026nbsp; Provecho Amigos!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X97d6LVJlLE\/WpvgMexidWI\/AAAAAAABuDQ\/WVH37jWMTnomLD1mTu4O3K-3qFN3Qcm6gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Signaturegood.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X97d6LVJlLE\/WpvgMexidWI\/AAAAAAABuDQ\/WVH37jWMTnomLD1mTu4O3K-3qFN3Qcm6gCLcBGAs\/s400\/Signaturegood.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4121xkBAAWQ\/WWCyjmtzjQI\/AAAAAAABEHM\/TaeHCaBRmrwYCibcjoDcrqsQ-6ZMCMGmQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2886.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1552\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4121xkBAAWQ\/WWCyjmtzjQI\/AAAAAAABEHM\/TaeHCaBRmrwYCibcjoDcrqsQ-6ZMCMGmQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2886.JPG\" width=\"620\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am a HUGE fan of salads, and vegetables and pasta.\u0026nbsp; Todd, not so much . . . but I am slowly converting him, and bringing him around to my way of thinking.\u0026nbsp; Actually in all truth he loves my salads because, as he says, they are never boring!\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMU97oDdG3E\/WWCylYvDL6I\/AAAAAAABEHQ\/HtfOYRWMc-oaJJ4bmOpFlhKrV02LfOZSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2887.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1519\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mMU97oDdG3E\/WWCylYvDL6I\/AAAAAAABEHQ\/HtfOYRWMc-oaJJ4bmOpFlhKrV02LfOZSACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2887.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis recipe here today is actually one I adapted from one which I found in an old Weight Watchers cookbook.\u0026nbsp; It is filled with colour, flavour, texture and taste!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eCDmmhqAm3M\/WWCynOwdgfI\/AAAAAAABEHU\/ODQxVryO_LcSEyQTRfiNt6K1jh6tosiDgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2888.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1572\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eCDmmhqAm3M\/WWCynOwdgfI\/AAAAAAABEHU\/ODQxVryO_LcSEyQTRfiNt6K1jh6tosiDgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2888.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI really enjoy these types of salads because they sit well, and taste even better the day after.\u0026nbsp; With plenty of fresh vegetables . . .\u0026nbsp; cauliflower, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and red onions\u0026nbsp; . . . chopped fresh basil.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZwP6odHsgmM\/WWCzAllm_0I\/AAAAAAABEHk\/smjc2iaG1xAmIYD4PxjmE2yl-TVcIN0qgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2889.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1590\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZwP6odHsgmM\/WWCzAllm_0I\/AAAAAAABEHk\/smjc2iaG1xAmIYD4PxjmE2yl-TVcIN0qgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2889.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt would be even more colourful if you used both golden and red cherry \ntomatoes, and you could add some chopped peppers also for added crunch, colour and fibre.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VQxKTBD6F_A\/WWCy6caGjhI\/AAAAAAABEHg\/zVe5W5V1wuE_urWDcKsMNoldiXxjsz-6wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2890.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1466\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VQxKTBD6F_A\/WWCy6caGjhI\/AAAAAAABEHg\/zVe5W5V1wuE_urWDcKsMNoldiXxjsz-6wCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2890.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I like to use whole wheat pasta.\u0026nbsp; Not only does it have a nice flavour, but it is also a diabetic friendly complex carbo-hydrate.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Z3MitbKuAk\/WWCzOzhmDcI\/AAAAAAABEHo\/4uP7rw7-EEgPW1zFKopvCPKbp31vJdf2ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2891.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1481\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Z3MitbKuAk\/WWCzOzhmDcI\/AAAAAAABEHo\/4uP7rw7-EEgPW1zFKopvCPKbp31vJdf2ACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2891.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe dressing is flavourful and zest . . .\u0026nbsp; with lemon, garlic, red wine vinegar, some olive oil and some Parmesan cheese, which adds a nice depth of flavour.\u0026nbsp; Use freshly grated. It has more flavour than the packaged stuff. Oh, and I added some crushed pepper flakes for even more flavour.\u0026nbsp; You can leave them out if you want to, but I really like them. Not too much, just a pinch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-trfq1u4Trng\/WWCzbYaLxsI\/AAAAAAABEHw\/f8VFrh0V-iYtt_fAcG73mO6vQivw0bdfACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2892.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1597\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-trfq1u4Trng\/WWCzbYaLxsI\/AAAAAAABEHw\/f8VFrh0V-iYtt_fAcG73mO6vQivw0bdfACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2892.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Quick and easy to make and very tasty!\u0026nbsp; This is a summer salad winner\/winner chicken dinner!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PnlFgRxO_x0\/WWCzo85AHhI\/AAAAAAABEH0\/sPgTLfIco4oWGsRTvLiuaapnR8FjGRJKwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2893.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1496\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PnlFgRxO_x0\/WWCzo85AHhI\/AAAAAAABEH0\/sPgTLfIco4oWGsRTvLiuaapnR8FjGRJKwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2893.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Pasta Salad Primavera*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pasta-salad-primavera\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nLow\n fat and delicious.\u0026nbsp; Whole wheat pasta studded with vibrant crispy \ntender vegetables tossed together with a rich cheese based dressing.\u0026nbsp; \nThis only gets better upon standing.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS finely grated Parmesan Cheese\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS red wine vinegar\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp finely grated lemon zest\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 tsp olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 clove garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\npinch of crushed pepper flakes, or to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g whole wheat fusilli, uncooked(1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 broccoli crown, broken into small florets (about 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n12 cherry tomatoes, halved crosswise\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\na handful of chopped fresh basil (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 red onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rDF8uXkGRlI\/WWCzsVcznWI\/AAAAAAABEH8\/NrlIFCspBMkoxA3jiGT6lti1cj9KlnvLwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2894.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1551\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rDF8uXkGRlI\/WWCzsVcznWI\/AAAAAAABEH8\/NrlIFCspBMkoxA3jiGT6lti1cj9KlnvLwCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2894.JPG\" width=\"620\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhisk together the cheese, vinegar, lemon zest, oil, garlic, crushed pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCook\n the pasta al dente,\u0026nbsp; according to the package directions. Drain well, \nrinse under cold water to cool, and drain again.\u0026nbsp; Place into a bowl. Set\n aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSteam the broccoli and caulifower over boiling\n water, just until tender-crisp.\u0026nbsp; Let cool completely. Add to the boil \nwith the pasta.\u0026nbsp; Toss in the cherry tomatoes, basil and onion.\u0026nbsp; Give the\n dressing a good whisk and then stir into the pasta mixture, tossing all\n together to coat.\u0026nbsp; Cover and chill for at least one hour prior to \nserving.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n179cal per serving. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n6g fat\u003C\/div\u003E\n26g complex carb\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RRCqx0dDezI\/WWCz0kxJxZI\/AAAAAAABEIA\/pxWAEJiK9e8qxJX-jQ45y7yULBPM82nowCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2898.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1532\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RRCqx0dDezI\/WWCz0kxJxZI\/AAAAAAABEIA\/pxWAEJiK9e8qxJX-jQ45y7yULBPM82nowCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2898.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;With the addition of some chopped cooked chicken or fish, it would \nbecome a delicious main dish salad as well.\u0026nbsp; Tuna or salmon would be \nexcellent!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2574365103701300173\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/07\/pasta-salad-primavera.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2574365103701300173"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2574365103701300173"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/07\/pasta-salad-primavera.html","title":"Pasta Salad Primavera"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4121xkBAAWQ\/WWCyjmtzjQI\/AAAAAAABEHM\/TaeHCaBRmrwYCibcjoDcrqsQ-6ZMCMGmQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/DSCN2886.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7990918340799183162"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-13T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-13T04:00:44.103+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chicken"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking for two"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diabetic friendly"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Parmesan Chicken with an Avocado\/Tomato Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8040_zpsjms48akf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8040_zpsjms48akf.jpg\" width=\"376\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI made us a deliciously light supper tonight of some golden, tender and moist . . . lightly sauteed chicken breasts and a fabulous avocado and tomato salad!\u0026nbsp; It is a recipe meant to feed only two, but could very easily be doubled if you have more to feed, but you might want to use two skillets for sauteeing the chicken.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8041_zpsxcudrpbx.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8041_zpsxcudrpbx.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChicken breasts are the perfect canvas for many flavours and these were simply seasoned, dipped in beaten egg white and then rolled in a simple mix of finely grated Parmesan cheese and chili powder for a bit of zip.\u0026nbsp; Chicken and Parmesan are a marriage made in heaven!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8042_zpshdtzskxr.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8042_zpshdtzskxr.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe salad really makes this dish.\u0026nbsp; It's a beautiful mix of colour, flavours and textures.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8043_zpsrzzlvzxi.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8043_zpsrzzlvzxi.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe tomatoes are sweet and juicy.\u0026nbsp; Not quite from my garden yet, but soon\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; the avocado so rich and creamy . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8044_zpsoltcugqv.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8044_zpsoltcugqv.jpg\" width=\"358\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is also some thinly sliced red onions for a bit of zip . . .\u0026nbsp; much milder in flavour than the white onions . . . but also colourful.\u0026nbsp; I added basil, which goes well with all of those flavours . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8047_zps2gxoydqg.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8047_zps2gxoydqg.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt came from my garden. It's bush basil, which means it has really tiny leaves which grow in small clusters, but it tastes the same as the larger basil. The dressing is simply a good quality Balsamic vinegar and some extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8048_zps7pfxiucf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8048_zps7pfxiucf.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple ingredients, but when put together the flavours are just WOW!\u0026nbsp; I love it when that happens.\u0026nbsp; This made for a lovely light supper.\u0026nbsp; I added some crusty bread for Todd.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8045_zpskhxtme5e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8045_zpskhxtme5e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Parmesan Chicken with Avocado Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 2\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/parmesan-chicken-with-avocado-salad\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI love these quick, easy and delicious recipes that are sized just for two.\u0026nbsp; This is an excellent summer night supper.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the chicken:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts\u003C\/div\u003E\na pinch of chili powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g of finely grated Parmesan cheese (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large egg white, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS olive oil for frying\u003C\/div\u003E\nLemon wedges to serve\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the salad:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 red onion, thinly sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 handfuls of ripe cherry tomatoes, halved\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp balsamic vinegar\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS extra virgin olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\na small handful of basil leaves, cut chiffonade\u003C\/div\u003E\n(Rolled into a tight roll and slice thinly)\u003C\/div\u003E\nfine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8050_zps2shblpfy.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8050_zps2shblpfy.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFirst make the salad. \u0026nbsp; Mix all together gently and then set aside while you do the chicken.\u003C\/div\u003E\nMix\n together the parmesan cheese and chili powder in a shallow bowl.\u0026nbsp; Set \naside.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lightly whisk the egg white in another shallow bowl.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut\n the chicken pieces in half, horizontally through the middle so that you\n have two thin escallopes.\u0026nbsp; Pound a tiny bit to even out their size.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nSeason lightly.\u0026nbsp; Dip one at a time into the beaten egg white and then \nthe parmesan to coat.\u0026nbsp; Lay aside while you heat the oil over high heat\u0026nbsp; \nin a skillet.\u0026nbsp; Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken breast \npieces and cook quickly for 2 minutes per side, until crisp and golden \nbrown.\u0026nbsp; Lay two fillets on each of two plates along with a portion of \nsalad and a lemon wedge for squeezing.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8051_zpsbzp8egqa.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AA\/DSCN8051_zpsbzp8egqa.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do hope you will try this.\u0026nbsp; It's really\u0026nbsp; healthy, simple, quick and \u003Ci\u003Every\u003C\/i\u003E tasty!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7990918340799183162\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/parmesan-chicken-with-avocadotomato.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7990918340799183162"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7990918340799183162"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/parmesan-chicken-with-avocadotomato.html","title":"Parmesan Chicken with an Avocado\/Tomato Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-752999589356204706"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-25T04:00:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-01-14T14:12:18.175+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Delicious Mains"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Soups"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lentil Soup and Falafel"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Lentil Soup\" border=\"0\" height=\"619\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6054_zpsuhnm8myd.jpg\" title=\"Lentil Soup\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI don't know about you, but I have very special feelings associated with Good Friday.\u0026nbsp; I have always been a very spiritual person and for me this has to be one of the most emotional days of the year . . .\u0026nbsp; a mix of sadness combined with feelings of gratitude and thanksgiving.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI like to keep food simple on Good Friday.\u0026nbsp; We usually start with hot cross buns for breakfast and then the rest of the day we have basically a vegetarian diet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I like to have a soup for supper, like this delicious Lentil Soup and for lunch this year we are having homemade Falafel.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lentil Soup\" border=\"0\" height=\"616\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6055_zpsyps9le1o.jpg\" title=\"Lentil Soup\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nLentils are not something I ever had when I was growing up but I have discovered as an adult, I really love them!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E(Even if they don't always love me! 'nuff said!\u0026nbsp; Lentils can sometimes be very hard on my diverticulitis!)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lentil Soup\" border=\"0\" height=\"610\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6056_zpsg1899cyw.jpg\" title=\"Lentil Soup\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis is a very simple soup and uses things I always have in my larder and refrigerator. \u0026nbsp; Onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, dried lentils, vegetable stock (I like Marigold\u0026nbsp; powder) and a variety of spices.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe end result tastes anything but simple.\u0026nbsp; I like to serve it with a simply crusty roll, whole wheat of course!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lentil Soup\" border=\"0\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6057_zpsqeog6tqq.jpg\" title=\"Lentil Soup\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lentil Soup*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nserves 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/brown-lentil-soup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA delicious simple soup that is hearty, filling and healthy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium\u0026nbsp; carrot, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 stalk of celery, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp fine sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 pound lentils,picked through and rinsed\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 litres vegetable stock (about 2 quarts, I like Marigold powder)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp\u0026nbsp; ground coriander\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp\u0026nbsp; ground cumin \u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cardamom \u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground white pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lentil Soup\" border=\"0\" height=\"626\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6059_zpsqcd3hojv.jpg\" title=\"Lentil Soup\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHeat\n the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the onion, \ncarrot, celery and salt.\u0026nbsp; Cook and sweat over medium heat, stirring \noccasionally, until the onions are translucent, and the vegetables have \nbegun to soften.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EStir in the spices.\u0026nbsp; Heat through for a bout a minute \nuntil quite fragrant.\u0026nbsp; Add the remaining ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the \nboil, then reduce to a slow simmer, cover and cook until the lentils are\n tender, 35 to 40 minutes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Lentil Soup\" border=\"0\" height=\"618\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6060_zpsjdtcwtex.jpg\" title=\"Lentil Soup\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nRemove about half of the soup and blitz with\n a stick blender.\u0026nbsp; Return to the soup pot and heat through.\u0026nbsp; Serve hot \nwith crusty bread.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Falafel\" border=\"0\" height=\"627\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/falafel%201_zpskcrjck8e.jpg\" title=\"Falafel\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nChickpeas are something else which I never ever had when I was a child.\u0026nbsp; Also called garbanzo beans, these are something which also plays havoc with my diverticulitis . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003Ehowever I find that if I use the dried ones, and soak them overnight and grind them in the food processor like this recipe requires, then I can tolerate them quite well!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Falafel\" border=\"0\" height=\"629\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/falafel%203_zpse2rbuyki.jpg\" title=\"Falafel\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnother Vegetarian dish, Falafel are deep fried spicy chickpea balls, that are traditionally served with hummus or tahini for dipping, or with a tasty garlic sauce sort of like mayonnaise.\u0026nbsp; (I buy mine ready made at the shops in the middle eastern section.)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love them tucked into warm pita bread with salad . . .\u0026nbsp; cucumber slices, tomatoes, lettuce.\u0026nbsp; These are fabulous and homemade are even better.\u0026nbsp; Do plan ahead as you need to soak the peas overnight!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Falafel\" border=\"0\" height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/falafel%204_zpsszixuuw4.jpg\" title=\"Falafel\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Falafel from Scratch*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about 3 dozen\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/falafel-from-scratch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nDelicious chick pea balls that are fabulous served in pita with sauce, or on salads, or just for snacking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 pound dry chickpeas (Don't use tinned.\u0026nbsp; They will not work.) (about 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\na handful of flat leaf parsley chopped (about 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 3\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp\u0026nbsp; cumin\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground coriander\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp cayenne pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch ground cardamon\u003C\/div\u003E\nunflavoured oil for frying (I like canola or sunflower oil)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n the dried chickpeas into a bowl. Cover with cold water by about 3 \ninches over the top.\u0026nbsp; Soak overnight.\u0026nbsp; They should double in size.\u0026nbsp; \nDrain and rinse well.\u0026nbsp; Put the drained beans into your food processor \nalong with the chopped onion, garlic cloves, parsley, flour, salt, \ncumin, ground coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper and ground \ncardamom.\u0026nbsp; Process until you get a mixture which resembles a rough \ncoarse meal.\u0026nbsp; You don't want hummus, but you do want the mixture to hold\n together.\u0026nbsp; It should be somewhere in between the texture of couscous \nand a paste.\u0026nbsp; Scrape out into a bowl and fork it through.\u0026nbsp; Remove and \ndiscard any large bits that did not get chopped finely.\u0026nbsp; Cover and chill\n for several hours, or overnight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhen you are ready to \ncook them, fill a skillet with about 1 1\/2 inch depth of cooking oil.\u0026nbsp; \nHeat the oil slowly over medium heat until it is hot.\u0026nbsp; Shape two \ntablespoons of the mixture into a ball using wet hands.\u0026nbsp; They may seem a\n bit loose, but bear in mind that they will stick together once they \nbegin to fry.\u0026nbsp; If you can't get them to hold together at all, you can \nadd 2 to 3 TBS of flour to the mixture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFry one to test.\u0026nbsp; \nCarefully drop one ball into the centre of the pan.\u0026nbsp; It should take 2 to\n 3 minutes per side to brown.\u0026nbsp; If it browns faster than that, then your \noil is too hot, and your balls will not be cooked in the centre.\u0026nbsp; Turn \nthe oil down and try again if this happens.\u0026nbsp; Once you get the oil to the\n right temperature, fry the falafels in batches of 5 to 6 until golden \nbrown on all sides.\u0026nbsp; Remove with\u0026nbsp; a slotted spoon to some paper toweling\n to drain.\u0026nbsp; Serve fresh and hot along with some hummus for dipping or \nwith tahini sauce.\u0026nbsp; You can stuff them into warm pita breads along with \nsalad and garlic sauce.\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Falafel\" border=\"0\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6064_zpsnjnrdhnn.jpg\" title=\"Falafel\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe Lentils and Chickpeas I used today come from Crazy Jack Organic. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Their fabulous Green lentils are known for their full flavour and all round delicious goodness. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EJust like the red lentil cousin, they are superb for using in soups and stews.\u0026nbsp; No need to soak, just rinse and add to your soup or stew.\u0026nbsp; They are also good simply cooked and added to salads, or sprouted!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"rice\" border=\"0\" height=\"592\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/lentils%20and%20brown%20rice_zpstagavhbb.jpg\" title=\"rice\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(Sprouted green lentils and brown rice cooked in the rice cooker.)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCrazy Jack Organic Chickpeas aare grown by passionate organic farmers under the warm mediterranean sun.\u0026nbsp; Dried Chickpeas make a great storecupboard staple.\u0026nbsp; All they need is an overnight soak in cold water and then a boiling for 40 minutes to an hour and you have tender chickpeas that taste way better than anything you might find in a tin.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crazyjack.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrazy Jack Organic \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eare purveyors of\u0026nbsp; fine organic foods sourced from\u0026nbsp; from all over\u0026nbsp; the world.\u0026nbsp; As well as their lovely lentils and chickpeas they also offer grains and cereals, other pulses, herbs and spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds and syrups.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love, LOVE their pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried apricots.\u0026nbsp; That's what I use in my homemade granola along with their coconut.\u0026nbsp; Yum!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Do check out\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crazyjack.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E their website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for more information as well as recipes.\u0026nbsp; They are available at most shops and independant health food shops.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"crackers\" border=\"0\" height=\"637\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground008\/DSCN6065_zpsrkefhix3.jpg\" title=\"crackers\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe've also been enjoying snacking on these delicious Japanese \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sanchi.co.uk\/products2.asp?ProductRangeID=32\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESanchi\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E Tamari Rice Crackers!\u0026nbsp; I love that they are baked to perfection and not fried!\u0026nbsp; Flavoured with Tamari Soy sauce they go down a real treat with me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey also have no preservatives, artificial colours of flavours added. \u0026nbsp; I love that!\u0026nbsp; You can buy them on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgrocery\u0026amp;field-keywords=Sanchi+Tamari+Rice+Crackers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmazon\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and at select health food shops.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/752999589356204706\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/lentil-soup-and-falafel.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/752999589356204706"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/752999589356204706"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/lentil-soup-and-falafel.html","title":"Lentil Soup and Falafel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1642537464582601777"},"published":{"$t":"2012-01-16T04:00:00.004+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-01-16T15:55:46.145+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"low fat options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Meat Free Mondays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pasta"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vegetarian"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pappardelle with Roasted Winter Squash, Rocket and Pistachios"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14934.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh my but I do love me some pasta from time to time.  Todd . . . he does hate it with a passion and so . . .  I only ever have it very infrequently . . . almost never really.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14935.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe other day he was going with the missionaries to have lunch at a Single Sister's house and so I decided to fulfil my flagrant need to eat some pasta and threw together this dish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14936.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUnfortunately my Pappardelle was a bit broken up . . . which didn't affect the flavour at all . . . just the looks.  It went down the same and tasted every bit as delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14937.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love butternut squash as well, especially roasted until it is almost caramelized . . . \u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003Eand\u003C\/span\u003E I love the flavour of sage . . .  rocket . . . je t'adore . . . and pistachios???  Well, they just happen to be my most favourite nut of all time!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14942.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo . . . let's see now . . . roasted butternut squash all sweetly caramelized at the edges . . . toasted pistachio nuts . . . oh so scrummy . . . sage . . . all musty herby . . . the peppery bite of rocket . . . almost meaty  . . . buttery al dente pasta . . . oh . . . and cheese, finely grated Parmesan Reggiano . . .  all together in my bowl, on my fork and in my tummy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14943.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBliss.  Pure and utter bliss . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14944.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Pappardelle with Roasted Winter Squash, Rocket and Pistachios*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4 to 6\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pappardelle-with-roasted-winter-squash-rocket-and-pistachios\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEasy  to cook and relatively low in fat.  Low fat doesn't have to mean  dissatisfied.  This pleases on many levels!  It's peppery, sweet and  quite filling!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 cups of butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces\u003Cbr \/\u003E(about 1 medium sized squash)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS of good quality Balsamic Vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp of good quality extra virgin olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003Efine seasalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003Elow fat cooking spray\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 ounces uncooked pappardelle or fettuccine\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 TBS coarsely chopped raw shelled pistachio nuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS chopped fresh Sage leaves\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 of a 70g bag of washed rocket (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ecorasely ground black pepper to garnish\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 230*C\/475*F\/ gas mark 7.  Line a baking tray with foil wrap.  Spray lightly with cooking spray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToss  the squash cubes together in a bowl with the balsamic vinegar, olive  oil, salt and some pepper.  Spread out on the baking sheet in a single  layer.  Bake for about 25 minutes or so, until tender and lightly  browned, stirring occasionally.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAbout halfway through the baking  time for the squash cook the pasta, according to the package directions,  omitting any salt or fat.  Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1  TBS of the cooking liquid.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMelt the butter in a large nonstick  skillet over medium heat.  Add the pistachio nuts, sage and garlic.   Cook for about 3 minutes until the nuts begin to toast and the mixture  becomes very fragrant, stirring occasionally.  Remove from the heat and  toss in the drained pasta, cooking liquid, roasted squash and rocket,  tossing all together gently to combine.  Add a pinch of salt, some  freshly ground black pepper and the cheese.  Toss gently again to  combine.  Serve immediately.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/GoldenJubileeCake.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBaking in The Cottage today, a delicious \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2012\/01\/sleep-garden-sleep.html\"\u003EGolden Jubilee Cake.\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1642537464582601777\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/01\/pappardelle-with-roasted-winter-squash.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1642537464582601777"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1642537464582601777"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/01\/pappardelle-with-roasted-winter-squash.html","title":"Pappardelle with Roasted Winter Squash, Rocket and Pistachios"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7880663811430226392"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-08T04:00:00.004+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-11-08T06:49:01.140+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gingerbread Roasted Chickpeas"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13988.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEvery once in a while I try to do something really healthy for myself.  I like to have something to munch on sometimes in the evening when the Toddster and I settle in to watching the telly and it's nice to have a healthy option available.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13987.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI love chickpeas!  (Or Garbanzo Beans as they are sometimes called in North America)  Trouble is they don't always like me!  'Nuff Said!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13990.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey become incredibly moreish when they are roasted in the oven until they are all toasty and crunchy!  They're also very versatile when done this way as you can always change up or down the herbs, spices and flavourings to your own taste.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13989.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday I did them with traditional Gingerbread flavours and boy oh boy, they are some good!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13992.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's not that easy to photograph roasted chickpeas in a favourable light, and to make them look interesting  . . . I've done the best that I could.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13993.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETry some today.  You'll be glad you did I reckon!  ♥☺♥  These would make great nibbles to have with drinks over the holidays instead of peanuts.  They're high in fibre and relatively low in fat . . . healthy even!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC13996.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Gingerbread Roasted Chickpeas*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes about 2 cups\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/gingerbread-roasted-chickpeas\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDeliciously, moreishly scrummily delish!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 (420g) tin of chickpeas, drained ( 15 ounce)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp of salad oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp ground ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 tsp ground cardamom\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 tsp of ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS raw granulated sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003Epinch of salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS runny  honey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat  your oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.  Have ready a baking tray with  sides.  Put this into the oven while the oven is heating.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDrain  your chicken peas really well, giving them a good old rinse under cold  water until the water runs clear and then shake them really well to get a  lot of the water off.  Put them into a bowl.  Toss together with the  salad oil and all of the spices and the granulated sugar.  Mix them up  really well.  Toss them onto the heated baking tray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake for 15  to 40 minutes giving the baking tray a good shake every ten minutes or  so. By the end of that time they should be crunchy and no longer soft in  the middle.    If not, bake them for a few minutes longer, but watch  carefully so that they don't burn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERemove from the oven, drizzle  the honey over top along with the salt and give them a good old shake to  coat.  Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight  container.  So good!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote:  Chili spiced ones are good as well.   Just swap the sweet spice here for ground cumin, oregano, ground  coriander and some mild chili powder.  Keep in the sugar, honey and  salt.  Scrumdiddlyumptious also!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20Pictures\/sesamechicken.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd over in The Cottage today, you'll find\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2011\/11\/simple-womans-day-book_08.html\"\u003E Sesame Chicken.  \u003C\/a\u003EDeliciously simple!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7880663811430226392\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/11\/gingerbread-roasted-chickpeas.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7880663811430226392"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7880663811430226392"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/11\/gingerbread-roasted-chickpeas.html","title":"Gingerbread Roasted Chickpeas"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2698865454644718996"},"published":{"$t":"2011-08-26T04:00:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-08-26T07:17:19.896+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"side dishes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegetables"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Carrots with Sage and Lemon Butter"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12780.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EI don't always cook things in the English Kitchen that are incredibly rich and scumptiously fattening, like cakes and cookies.  Occasionally I also cook vegetables!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12781.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EActually I cook vegetables every day. I just don't always show them to you.  We actually eat a fairly healthy diet most of the time.  I only ever rarely fry anything . . . and most of the cakes and goodies I bake get given away to friends and the missionaries.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12786.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003ETodd does eat some of them of course, but with there only being two of us in the house . . . it would go off before it would get eaten and so I gift it.  I have tastes too . . . and I adore them, I really do!  (All the more reason to give some of it away!)\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12788.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EI don't mind giving it away and don't look at it as a waste.  I get a lot of pleasure out of baking and gifting . . . and tasting!!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12789.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday I cooked some fresh carrots from our garden in this delicious manner.  I can't take credit for the recipe.  It is from a Waitrose booklet from several years ago.  Oh my goodness, but they are some good.\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12790.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003ESage and lemon . . . not just good with chicken and fish, but utterly scrumptious with carrots as well!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EWho knew!!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12791.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Carrots with Sage and Lemon Butter*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 6\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/carrots-with-sage-and-lemon-butter\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003ECrispy tender carrots with a sage and zesty lemon butter!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E12 sage leaves, chopped\r\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe zest and juice of one lemon\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 pound of carrots, peeled, trimmed and sliced\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E30g of butter (2 TBS)\r\u003Cbr \/\u003Esea salt and freshly ground black pepper\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EPut  the chopped sage leaves into a pestle and add the lemon zest.  Season  with some salt and black pepper.  Pound together with the mortar and  then stir in the lemon juice.  Put the carrots into a pan of lightly  salted water.  Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until crispy tender.  Drain  well.  Return the carrots to the hot pot.  Add the butter and the  lemon\/sage mixture.  Toss everything together and them pour into a  heated serving bowl to serve.  Delicious!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 322px; height: 480px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/105826.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EHave any of you tried this yet???  It's incredibly good and makes a good change from plain old rice.  I think it's also rather good for you as well!  Low GI and all that.  I highly recommend!!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20Pictures\/ChickenandButternutSquashGratin.jpg\" \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver in Oak Cottage today there is a delicious \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.com\/2011\/08\/friday-this-and-that.html\"\u003EChicken and Butternut Squash Gratin\u003C\/a\u003E that might grab your fancy!\r\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2698865454644718996\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/08\/carrots-with-sage-and-lemon-butter.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2698865454644718996"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2698865454644718996"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/08\/carrots-with-sage-and-lemon-butter.html","title":"Carrots with Sage and Lemon Butter"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1156022151271562197"},"published":{"$t":"2011-07-27T04:00:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-07-27T04:00:02.634+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Curries"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chicken Curry with Rice"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12273.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis recipe here today is in honor of a good friend of mine named Jo.  She just loves a good curry, and like me, she is always trying to watch her weight!  (She's a bit better at it than I am though!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12279.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJo used to be the housekeeper at the Manor when I first started working there.  Over the years we became good friends, and I really missed her when she and her husband left the area to pursue their dreams.  She's now a Chiropodist, and her husband, well . . .  he is still a plumber, but quite happy in his work!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12278.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJo and her husband took me out to my very first Indian Restaurant actually!  We had a really good time.  They also took us to our very first Gherka Restaurant, and introduced us both to Thai Food as well!  I guess you could say that they are very worldly in their tastes when they eat out!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12277.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey also enjoy a good curry at home.  Colin likes the blow your head off kind . . . a hearty hot Madras, whilst Jo opts for  something a bit milder.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12274.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is probably a bit too mild for her, but she (and you) can certainly adjust the heat by adding more tikka paste, or even some chili powder.  I found it just right for me.  One thing she won't mind though is the fact that it's relatively low in fat and filled with lovely spinach, both for colour and texture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12280.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo anyways, I never eat a curry now without thinking about Jo, and giving her a nod of thanks for having broadened my tastes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC12276.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Curry with Rice*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-curry-with-rice\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is quick  and easy and relatively low in fat.  There is no cream or coconut milk  added.  The spinach makes it quite healthy as well.  You could cut the  fat even more by using chicken breast meat instead of thighs.  I think  you could safely cut the oil in half as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS vegetable oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 onion, peeled and finely sliced\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trim off any fat and discard, then cut into strips)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS tikka masala curry paste\u003Cbr \/\u003E200g tin of chopped tomatoes (2 cups of chopped tomatoes in tomato juice)\u003Cbr \/\u003E450ml of hot vegetable stock (1 1\/2 cups)  (Use low salt stock)\u003Cbr \/\u003E7 ounces basamati rice (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 pound of baby leaf spinach (225g)\u003Cbr \/\u003Enaan bread and mango chutney to serve\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHeat  the oil in a large pan.  Add the onion and fry, stirring, over medium  heat, for about 5 minutes until golden.  Add the garlic and chicken.   Stir fry for another 5 minutes, until golden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdd the curry  paste, tomatoes and stock.  Stir and bring to the boil.  Reduce the heat  to a simmer and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, giving it a  stir every so often to make sure it doesn't catch on the bottom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile  the chicken is cooking, cook the rice.  Bring 1 pint of water to the  boil. (2 cups)  Add the rice and salt and stir.  Cover and reduce the  heat to it's lowest setting.  Cook for the time stated on the package of  rice.  Once cooked, cover with a teatowel and the lid.  Leave for 5  minutes to absorb the steam.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStir the spinach into the curry and  cook until just wilted.  Spoon the rice into heated bowls.  Ladle on the  curry and serve immediately, along with the naan bread and some mango  chutney.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can get a good Peshwari Naan Bread recipe \u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/peshwarinaan_86757\"\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E  It's delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1156022151271562197\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/07\/chicken-curry-with-rice.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1156022151271562197"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1156022151271562197"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/07\/chicken-curry-with-rice.html","title":"Chicken Curry with Rice"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6144670019086041202"},"published":{"$t":"2011-02-28T04:00:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-15T12:55:01.352+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chicken"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Poultry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19411.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;I know it may not seem like it, but I\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E do\u003C\/span\u003E try to eat as healthily as possible most of the time.  We eat very little red meat . . . and I only very rarely deep fat fry anything.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19413.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;We often eat chicken or fish, or no meat at all, but we always have lots of vegetables.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;WE love vegetables and by that I don't mean tinned peas and carrots, although, I suppose they are better than no vegetables at all!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19416.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;This is one of my favourite dishes this time of year.  It's somewhat a break away from stodgy winter food . . . light and colourful too.  Light in flavour, texture and fat and calories as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe chicken is flash fried in a very small amount of oil . . . it is crispy on the outside and yet tender and moist on the insides because it hasn't been over cooked.  The light breadcrumb coating is delicious.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19417.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;The greens are wonderful . . . a bit salty from the pancetta, smokey and slightly sour, and tasting of the earth and well . . . spring!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19418.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe two together are wonderfully delicious!  All you need as a side dish is some tasty steamed baby new potatoes and a juicy wedge of lemon for squeezing over the chicken!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Roll on Spring!  I am feeling frisky like a newborn lamb and anxious for some sunshine!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19420.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EServes 4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-scaloppine-with-spring-greens\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Flash cooked chicken breast, moist and tasty served along side some lightly sauteed spring greens.  Low fat and healthy too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;1 TBs olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;2 ounces fine dry bread crumbs (1\/2 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1\/2 tsp dried oregano, rubbed between your fingertips\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1\/4 tsp dried basil, rubbed between your fingertips\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1\/4 tsp black pepper\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 tsp salt\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E5 (6 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E100g of pancette, cut into cubes (about 1\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4 ounces dry white wine (1\/2 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4 ounces chicken stock (1\/2 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E3 TBS fresh lemon juice\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 tsp butter\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 pound of spring greens, sliced crosswise\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2 TBS chopped fresh flat leaf parsley\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2 TBS capers, rinsed and drained\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Place  the chicken breast between two sheets of cling film and give them a  bash with the side of your rolling pin until they are about 1\/4 inch  thick, taking care not to tear them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mix the bread crumbs and  seasonings together on a large shallow plate.  Coat the chicen breasts  in this mixture, patting them to help the crumbs adhere well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Heat  the olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.  Cook the  chicken breasts for about 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned and  just done through.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Remove from the pan and keep warm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Add the pancetta to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until they are nicely browned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAdd the  wine, broth, lemon juice and butter to the pan, scraping the pan to  loosen up any tasty bits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Add the sliced spring greens.  Cook and toss  in the pan juices for several minutes, then cover and allow to steam  until done, about 3 to 4 minutes.  Stir in the chopped parsley and  capers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;Divide the greens amongst four heated plates.  Top each with a  chicken scaloppine and serve immediately.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19417.jpg\" style=\"height: 356px; width: 356px;\" title=\"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #4e4d4c; font-family: \u0026quot;Open Sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003EThis content (written and photography) is the sole property of The English Kitchen. Any reposting or misuse is not permitted. If you are reading this elsewhere, please know that it is stolen content and you may report it to me at mariealicejoan at aol dot com.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4e4d4c; font-family: \u0026quot;Open Sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4e4d4c; font-family: \u0026quot;Open Sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Open Sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #161616;\"\u003EFollow my blog with Bloglovin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6144670019086041202\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/02\/chicken-scaloppine-with-spring-greens.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6144670019086041202"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6144670019086041202"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/02\/chicken-scaloppine-with-spring-greens.html","title":"Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Greens"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1127800629403706420"},"published":{"$t":"2010-07-28T04:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-07-28T04:00:02.504+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruits"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Summer Fruit Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 352px; height: 434px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/Summerfruitsalad007.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh how I love, LOVE summer!!  The warm sunny days . . . the smell of newly mown grass . . . flowers blooming . . . bees buzzing . . . barbeques . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIs there no end to it's loveliness???  I think not!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 354px; height: 361px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/Summerfruitsalad005.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJust look at all the fresh fruit that is so abundant at the moment . . .  fresh blueberries from hampshire, blackberries and cherries from Kent . . . fresh ripe white peaches from France (Sorry, but they are very hard for this glutton top resist!!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENot to mention fresh plums and nectarines and sweet mint from my very own garden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 444px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/Summerfruitsalad002.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll you need is a bit of fresh local honey and some freshly squeezed orange juice and you have a delicious fruit salad . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 350px; height: 343px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/Summerfruitsalad001.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo refreshing on a hot summer's day . . . Very pretty to look at . . . And very healthy and full of all those good things like antioxidants and vitamins!  I almost feel self-righteous eating this!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 401px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/Summerfruitsalad029.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA nice dollop of tangy Greek Yoghurt is the perfect addition!  Well . . . what are you waiting for???  Dig in!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 418px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/Summerfruitsalad030.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Summer Fruit Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 6\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 255, 51);\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/fruit-salad\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat could be more  refreshing or delicious than a nice bowl of fresh summer fruits??  This  is the best of the season all dressed up in a bowl with a tangy dollop  of Greek Yoghurt to gild the lily!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 pitted and sliced ripe plums\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 pitted and sliced ripe peaches (I used white fleshed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 pitted and sliced ripe apricots\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small punnet of blueberries (about 1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small punnet of ripe blackberries (about 1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 small punnet of ripe cherries, pitted and sliced in half (about 1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe freshly squeezed juice of one large orange\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS runny honey (I like Acacia)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of small mint leaves, bruised\u003Cbr \/\u003EGreek Yoghurt to serve (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix  all the fruits together in a large bowl, along with the mint.  Whisk  together the orange juice and the honey.  Pour over top and toss to coat  the fruit.  Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.  Serve  spooned out into small bowls and pass the Greek Yoghurt!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote - this will keep in the fridge, covered,  for up  to one day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHmmm . . . I wonder if this will help towards redeeming me from all those lucious bad for me goodies that I ate whilst on my holidays?  Do ya think???"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1127800629403706420\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/07\/summer-fruit-salad.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1127800629403706420"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1127800629403706420"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/07\/summer-fruit-salad.html","title":"Summer Fruit Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3244213076204656296"},"published":{"$t":"2010-05-19T04:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-05-19T04:00:02.637+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chicken"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"light lunches"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Poultry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chicken Salad"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 348px; height: 369px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensalad.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was looking to make us a delicious lunch today, that was not only scrumptious, but also fairly healthy.  Todd has been diagnosed with high cholesterol and I am trying to get him to eat a lot healthier.  If they can't get his cholesterol down, it will mean him going onto a medication to bring it down.  We don't want that if we can help it.  (Baking cookies does not help.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 355px; height: 380px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis means using low fat ingredients, and avoiding butter, cheese and fatty meats.  No frying etc.  You know the drill. Boring . . . when you take the fat and fun out of food, you also take out a lot of the flavour.  You have to get it back in there somehow . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 355px; height: 408px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGoing low choleserol is not an easy change to make when you have a man who loves buttered toast with cheese in the evenings, and tinned corned beef sandwiches on buttered bread for lunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 350px; height: 415px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI had a jar of mostarda di frutta that I had picked up at the store probably about six months ago.  A pricey little item, and something that I had not yet used.  I also had a package of cooked chicken bits that I wanted to use up, so today  I decided to make him a somewhat healthy chicken salad for his lunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 411px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI used lots of celery and toasted pecans for crunch.  I thought the mostarda di frutta would add some interest and a bit of hot sweetness to the mix.  It was a fabulous addition . . . I used the plum and orange.  I only added a minimum of mayo, and I used the ultra low fat version at that . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 355px; height: 394px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe were very pleased with the results.  Todd really enjoyed this.  Of course you could add not so good for you ingredients . . . like chopped grilled bacon or chopped hard boiled egg . . . but in this instance we didn't really miss them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 349px; height: 383px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChopped apple is also very good in this, or even chopped mustard pickle or chutney.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 495px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/chickensaladjpg8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chicken Salad*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EServes 2\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 255, 51);\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chicken-salad\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA delicous chicken  salad, filled with flavour, crunch and little surprises!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the  salad:\u003Cbr \/\u003E250g package of cooked chicken breast bits\u003Cbr \/\u003E(about 2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2  stalks of celery, washed, trimmed and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 spring onions,  washed, trimmed and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea small handful of pecan nuts, toasted  and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003Etwo fruits from a bottle of mostarda di frutta, chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea  drizzle of the syrup from the bottle\u003Cbr \/\u003Eseveral dollops of mayonnaise\u003Cbr \/\u003Esalt  and black pepper to taste\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Elettuce leaves for serving\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea few  toasted pecans for garnishing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf your chicken is in large bits,  cut it into smaller bits, about 1\/2 inch cubes.  Place into a bowl along  with the remaining ingredients, adding only enough mayonnaise to  moisten.  Cover and chill until ready to serve.  Arrange some lettuce  leaves attractively on two chilled salad plates.  Divide the chicken  salad equally between the plates, placing it on top of the lettuce  leaves.  Garnish with some chopped toasted pecans if desired.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote  - this also makes a delicious sandwich filling.  If you cannot get the  mostarda di frutta you can use mustard piccali, if you wish, or you can  use a half of an apple, cored and chopped.  Leave the skin on for  colour.   This adds a touch of sweet and crunch."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3244213076204656296\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/05\/chicken-salad.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3244213076204656296"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3244213076204656296"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/05\/chicken-salad.html","title":"Chicken Salad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}}]}});