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Christmas pudding ice-cream
The beauty of ice-cream on Christmas day is that it can be made days in advance, which reduces the last minute stress of cooking. It’s also a winning dessert for those don’t like the rich flavour of traditional pudding. Leftovers stored in clear glass jars make wonderful gifts.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
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Quinoa salad with crispy roast pumpkin and hazelnuts
Quinoa seeds are easy to cook and prepare. Similar to rice, they require only quick, gentle cooking with water. Quinoa seeds can be used to make porridge, or savoury salads and stews. They are fairly plain tasting, so are best combined with sharp flavours such as lemon juice or zest, or a little vinegar and oil.
- < 30 mins
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Cold-busting chicken soup
Garlic, ginger and tumeric are must-have additions to chicken soup if you want to ensure your next batch of "Jewish penicillin" is a true flu-buster, rather than a mere folk remedy. A properly prepared pot of chicken stock is also essential. Chicken protein provides an ample source of cysteine - an amino acid chemically similar to a drug known as acetylcysteine, which can clear mucus. The gelatin in real stock also adds a velvety texture and a rich flavour.
- 2 hrs +
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Luscious creamy fig and almond smoothie
Whipping up a creamy and delicious smoothie with nutritious ingredients takes less time than putting together a cooked breakfast or preparing muesli or porridge and smoothies are far more nutritious than toast. It's the ultimate healthy breakfast-on-the-go.
- < 30 mins
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