All posts tagged: good food

[Recipe] Gallbladder Friendly Greek Courgetti Salad

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and perfect as a lazy lunch or light dinner. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients ½ cucumber 30g Feta 200g tub Marinated olives with sundried tomato 250g pack Courgetti noodles or Rice noodles Method Use a mandoline and slice the cucumber into thin ribbons diagonally. Place in medium

[Recipe] Peas & pasta

This delicious recipe is super easy to make and yields about 4 servings. For a healthier option, opt for whole wheat pasta instead of white pasta. Remember to always read the nutritional label. Persons suffering from gallbladder disease should consume food that are lower than 3g saturated fat per 100g serving. Ingredients 3 tbsp Olive

[Recipe] Red lentil curry soup

This delicious, gallbladder-friendly recipe is perfect for the upcoming cold winter nights in South Africa. It is easy to prepare and super healthy. Remember, some food types effect each of us differently. You have to find out what works for you. Don’t be afraid to edit some recipes to suit your needs. Ingredients 1 tbsp

[Recipe] Delicious & Healthy Chocolate Lamingtons

This delicious gluten free, low sugar, recipe is easy to make and yields about 20 servings. Ingredients Sponge cake 1 cup Coconut flour 1 tsp Baking powder 12 Eggs 1/2 cup Rice malt syrup 2 tsp Vanilla extract 2/3 cups Coconut oil, melted 1 cup Raspberry jam (optional) 2 cups Shredded or desiccated coconut. Raw

[Recipe] Smoky Mixed Potato Wedges

This delicious recipe is easy to make and is truly delicious. Yields 8 servings and takes about 45 minutes to prepare. Ingredients 2 large Sweet potatoes 2 medium Potatoes Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp Sweet smoked paprika Olive oil Method Preheat the oven to 200ºC/ 400ºF. Place your potatoes & sweet potatoes

[Recipe] Falafel burgers

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and yields 4 servings. Do not mistake this dish for a light eat, it is quite hearty and will fill up any belly. Ingredients 400g can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained Garlic clove, chopped Handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley 1 tsp ground Cumin 1 tsp ground Coriander

[Recipe] Vegetarian Quick & Easy Tiramisu

I have chosen a delicious vegetarian dessert to end off our vegetarian recipe month. This little dish is easy to prepare and can easily be doubled. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients 3 tsp Instant coffee granules 3 tbsp Coffee liqueur (or Coffee Essence) 250g tub Mascarpone 85g Condensed milk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 4-6

Red or White? What is the better wine choice?

Red wine, as a health improver, has been studied for many years. Findings have been, that drinking appropriate amounts of red wine can actually promote a longer life span, reduce development of heart disease and in some cases even help prevent cancer. Even though none of the above has been proven medically, we do know

[Recipe] Egyptian Koshari

This dish originated in India before British colonization. It was then made with only lentils and rice. Pasta was added after the British took the dish to their home country as it was an inexpensive dish, yet very filling. The Egyptians took this dish and improved it to what it is today. Koshari is a

[Recipe] Spicy Courgette Pittas

This delicious recipe is quick and easy to prepare. This recipe yields 1 serving. Ingredients 1 courgette or cucumber, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways 2 tsp Harissa paste 2 tsp Olive oil Small handful broad beans (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp Houmous 1 Spring onion, finely sliced 1 tsp Tahini paste Small garlic clove, crushed