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Chocolate granola for breakfast? Sure why not! The combination with raw cacao, dark chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, which is loaded with almonds and walnuts is something we all love. And because I use whole grain flakes of oats, barley, rye and spelt it’s something I can definitely say is healthier than any standard boxed cereal -- and without actually saying it. Yes, that was the first question from...

One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In particular, fresh beet greens -- especially when they are sautéed with a little garlic, olive oil, a healthy dose of sunshiny lemon juice and crunchy almonds. Yes, next time you see beets with their greens intact buy them! Then you get two vegetables for the...

Next time you are wondering what to do with that can of beans in your cupboard, go ahead and give this simple, healthy and naturally oh-so tasty Mediterranean mixed bean salad a try. It’s low fat, high in protein and easy to put together with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Full or fresh flavors, this salad is made from four types of beans: red kidney beans, runner...

Zucchini bread is one of those things I’ve never understood. Carrot cake on the other hand, I can wrap my head around. Mind you, I have some very overly sweet childhood memories of carrot cake slathered in a very thick layer of icing. In contrast, zucchini bread sounds “healthy”. And yes, it is. But I'm telling you, even though I am using the word “zucchini” here, this chocolate zucchini...

Light and highly flavored, consider this avocado and prawn salad a guilt-free indulgence! Avocado and Prawn Salad -- a fantastic summer salad This south-of-the-border inspired salad is absolutely terrific. It really brings me back to holidays spent in Mexico soaking up the sun and enjoying fresh ceviche served in beach cafes. With the combination of prawns, lime and cilantro this salad is fresh, vibrant and reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze....

It's easy to be inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi. And this lamb paella recipe was definitely inspired by his cookbook Plenty which is a compilation of Ottolenghi's recipes from the Guardian. Admittedly, this is a loose adaptation of his multi vegetable paella. Yes, this is far from being vegetarian. Ottolenghi himself is not vegetarian, but this particular cookbook of his is. So with his version of course being completely sans,...