ASPARAGUS, BROAD BEAN AND MINT COUS COUS SALAD

Asparagus, broad bean and mint cous cous salad   This salad is so pretty with the beautiful green vegetables next to the spheres of cous cous dressed in a simple lemony dressing. It’s also pretty simple to throw together and great as a meal by itself or as a side.

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ASIAN MEATBALLS ON RICE NOODLES WITH A CHILLI GINGER AND SESAME SAUCE

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I love spaghetti and meatballs. I love Asian food. I also love green vegetables. Therefore, this dish is everything to me because it has all those things. Oh and chilli and sesame and they’re always my go to flavours. This is basically my heaven.

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CHEESY TWICE BAKED SWEET POTATOES

Cheesy twice baked sweet potatoes   I’ve loved twice baked potatoes since I was a kid. Whenever I was sick they’d be the thing I’d want as soon as I could eat. It’s the soft mashed filling and slightly crispy exterior. And all the extra flavour.

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CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMOND AND CARAMEL CHEWS

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Okay, before you get started I’m not pretending these are a health food. I do think they’re a much better option that munching on refined sugar filled lollies though and they’re my after dinner (or lunch!) treat and I LOVE THEM. And it’s my birthday so I can eat them all! Right?!

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SWEET POTATO AND KALE WILD RICE NOURISH BOWL

SWEET POTATO AND KALE WILD RICE NOURISH BOWL 2  This is an easy and tasty bowl to make that only uses simple processes. It can be ready in half an hour if you multi task or relax and take it slowly and you’ll still be eating in 40 minutes.

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MISO AND SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

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These skewers are easy to throw together and make a delicious weeknight meal. They’re also great on the barbecue or at even cold at a picnic! Which seems super appropriate seeing as it’s Cup day and those are two things that hopefully someone is doing today! But anyway, I love the salty unaminess (making up words again) of them against the cool and refreshing salad.

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MUSHROOM AND AVOCADO BURRITO WITH CRISPY CHEESE

Mushroom and avocado burrito 3   A vegetarian burrito that you won’t even notice doesn’t have meat. It’s super tasty and the thick mushroom slices are sort of ‘meaty’ in their own way. And the secret to sealing them is… CHEESE.

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9 SALADS YOU CAN MAKE FRIENDS WITH

ZUCCHINI AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH HERBED 'MAYO' AND CHICKPEA CROUTONS

Despite me posting a curry recipe yesterday and complaining about the lack of Spring weather… it’s getting sunny this weekend and that means it’s time to get pumped about salads.

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COCONUT AND GINGER EGGPLANT CURRY

COCONUT AND GINGER EGGPLANT CURRY 1   This is a filling and fragrant curry filled with the flavours of coconut and ginger. The turmeric gives great colour and the lentils add some extra protein to this vegetarian curry.

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ZUCCHINI, CHILLI AND GARLIC PASTA WITH BROAD BEANS AND LEMON

ZUCCHINI, CHILLI AND GARLIC PASTA WITH BROAD BEANS AND LEMON 2     This might just be my new favourite pasta dish of the season. It’s so quick and easy and the flavours are amazing.

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