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Cardamom Fever Tea

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I made this tea blend thinking I would use it in my future baking projects (which I’m sure I will at one point) but up to date, I’ve been drinking it everyday!

If you’re a cardamom fanatic, this is for you 🙂

Cardamom Fever Tea
 
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Recipe type: Tea Blend
Ingredients
  • 6 teaspoons of green cardamom pods - coarsely crushed
  • 4 teaspoons of coriander seeds - coarsely crushed
  • 2 teaspoons of Szechuan peppercorns - coarsely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons of red rooibos tea

 

No Fuss Grilled Hummus & Tomato Toast

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Because it doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.  Here’s a simple recipe with easy to find, local ingredients that you can make at any time of the day!  Part of the #NoRecipe trend on twitter… it could easily be become a fun appetizer if cut in small pieces.

Enjoy!

No Fuss Grilled Hummus Toast
 
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Recipe type: Easy Breezy
Ingredients
  • Rye Bread Slice
  • Roasted Garlic Hummus
  • Fresh Tomatoes from the Garden
  • 6 years old Cheddar Cheese (or any other strong cheese)
  • Chopped Coriander for the garnish
Instructions
  1. - Toast the bread
  2. - Spread your hummus
  3. - Add the sliced tomatoes, cheese on top and grill for 1-2 minutes in the oven (on broil)
  4. - Sprinkle the freshly chopped coriander leaves
  5. watch out, it might be hot.... Bon Appetit!

Max’s Pink Smoothie

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Max’s always like his breakfast smoothies to be sweet and full of fruits.  While I’m on a the green smoothie train, he usually prefer to step away from the heartily kale for the sweetness of the fruits.  I’ll admit, this smoothie is pretty delicious but………… I still prefer mine 😛 hihi

If you’re like him and have a sweet tooth, this is for you!

Enjoy!

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Marinated Cauliflowers & Tomatoes Appetizers

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It’s one of those recipes that will make you look like you actually took time to think about your “concept” when it fact it was the easiest and…let’s say it… laziest recipe ever 😛 lol!

If I may suggest, serve the whole thing right on the baking sheet, for a rustic look, and add some chopped cilantro or basil as a little happy green colour to your presentation.

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Basil Lover Green Smoothie

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I love the subtile, yet noticeable taste of the basil leaves in this one…

For who isn’t super fan of the extremely sweet smoothies (like me), this mildly sweet, yet tangy drink might just be what you needed.

Good Morning!

Green Smoothie Life
 
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Recipe type: Smoothie
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
  • 1 banana,
  • 1 green apple,
  • Juice of ½ lime,
  • 4 strawberries,
  • ¼ cup fresh basil,
  • 1 big curled kale leave,
  • ½ cup of almond/coconut milk
Instructions
  1. - Blend all the ingredients
  2. - Enjoy!