Here’s the low-down on these low-GI, delicious moist carrot cakes: • Low-GI food provides a constant supply of energy; high-GI food causes a sudden surge in energy followed by a sharp drop. Following a low-GI diet in combination with a low-fat diet can assist with weight loss, reduced cholesterol and a reduced risk of heart disease. • The glycaemic index ranks food based on its immediate effect on your blood glucose level. Food with a high number enters the bloodstream faster than food with a lower number. • Food that requires a lot of effort to chew and digest usually…
TO DRINK: A light tawny port works well with both chocolate and plums, and isn’t too heavy with dessert.
Print Recipe Canderel chocolate egg lollies Serves: 4 large lollies Ingredients 3 x 85g Canderel milk chocolate slabs A clear plastic chocolate mold with 4 compartments (in the shape of your choice) with spaces for the sticks 4 plastic or wooden lollipop sticks Glitter for dusting (optional) Instructions 1 Ensure the mold is clean and
Print Recipe Crispy fennel and carrot salad Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 10 mins Ingredients DRESSING 30ml (2 tbsp) sherry vinegar 80ml (½ cup) olive/avocado oil 5ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste SALAD 125ml (½ cup) fresh breadcrumbs 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 2
A rustic and flavourful vegetarian dinner for two
Wanting a little more doesn’t make you avaricious. It just means that this delicious trio of ice creams is addictive. All the ice creams (double choc fudge, nougat and…
A light but super-healthy low-fat salad
TO DRINK: Fleur du Cap Viognier, bright and peachy, will stand up to the fruity and salty elements of this dish.
Print Recipe Caprese salad Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients 4 vine-ripened tomatoes 4 slices prosciutto sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling 2 x 125g bocconcini (buffalo mozzarella balls), torn 250ml (1 cup) fresh basil leaves 15ml (1 tbsp) white wine vinegar 30ml (2 tbsp)