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Cardamom Fever Tea

April 18, 2015 by Ariel Leave a Comment

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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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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Author: Zesty and Spicy.com
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
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No Fuss Grilled Hummus & Tomato Toast

April 9, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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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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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 mins
Total time
7 mins
 
Author: ZestyandSpicy.com
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!
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Max’s Pink Smoothie

April 3, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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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

March 31, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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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

March 18, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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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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Prep time
3 mins
Total time
3 mins
 
Author: ZestyAndSpicy.com
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!
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