Now this is one that I know you'll all end up loving!! It may taste a little strange at first, as it is raw chocolate and not as sweet as the chocolate that you buy from the shops...my son at first didn't like them but now he's always asking me to make more when he's finished the batch that I've just done. This chocolate you can happily eat for breakfast, as nothing is processed and it's packed full of nutrients that you're brain (and muscles) will love you for!! These can be

Here's another easy sweet that you can prepare ahead of time, to make the of your gathering a lot smoother, easier and enjoyable... This can be made in bulk, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. My son loves these and generally it takes me longer to make them, than it does for him to eat them!! So I always make double to quantity These apricot balls are yummy, treats or snacks to have anytime as they're full of nutrients that will make your body happy...needless to

Nearly there.. now for what everyone wants at the end of eating lots of fantastic savory canapes..sweets!! Well here is one that will surely get everyone coming back for more...coconut milk Chia puddings with fresh summer berries..the berries themselves are enough to get you going. This pudding is so easy that you won't believe it....leave the chia seeds soaking over night and it'll be ready to serve the following day, and the berries you can chop them up lightly or pop them

You may wonder...what about corn and how can it be a part food?? Well once you try this I'm sure you'll see why...it also makes it fun, and a little different. Something for all to enjoy Ingredients 2-3 corn with husks, depending on how big, and how many you need to prepare sweet chilli sauce rice bran oil How to... remove husks off the corn, then cut up into roughly 2cm slices cooked corn pieces, let cool once done. place corn into a bowl and add enough sweet chilli sauce s

I remember the first time I had grilled haloumi about 20yrs ago...I couldn't imagine what it would be like to have a cheese that remains firm when grilled....not all gooey and runny...well..I loved it! I have been having it ever since and my son loves it too...we sometimes have it a snack, as it's so easy to prepare. If you have never tried this before, give it a go. It's great to add to salads, especially in the summer time when it's too hot to eat a hot dinner, as you feel

Here's another quick and easy party food that can be done in no time... grilled fresh asparagus!! This is so much nicer than the tinned asparagus (if you have ever had it)..it is full of good nutrients and....needless to say fibre! (but we won't worry about that for now) Ingredients 1-2 bunches of asparagus olive oil/rice bran oil lemon How to.... wash asparagus then cut of about 1-2cm of end...removing what looks to be more 'woody' peel the cut ends of the asparagus, about 5

Here's another really quick and easy thing to do for any party or get together... Goats's cheese ball wrapped in delicious roasted capsicum... this is something that your children, especially the little ones, can do... I used lemon thyme (it looked so nice) to coat the balls in but you could also use plain thyme, sesame seeds, dill, corriander... or any other herb that you like, as long as it's not too overpowering...as you want the goat's cheese and capsicum shine. Ingredi

Here we go... Christmas is getting nearer and I hope that you're feeling a little more in control of what you're going to make on these festive days to come...well.... here in another Chilean favourite of mine - even my son loves it!! - chicken paste canapes...I can't remember when I first had these...when in Chile over the years or here...either way I always love making this...you don't always have to make the chicken paste just for parties. I sometimes make this as having

Here is where you can prepare ahead of time and get a meal out of it at the same time...this is another favourite of mine, which most Chileans tend to do for parties...it's a chicken paste that you can use to make canapes, or you can use it as a dip with sliced up carrots, celery or corn chips, crackers...But...first we need to boil the chicken first...if you can use a whole chicken great..if not use drumsticks and wings...because you'll get all of the lovely glutamine and co

Huevos rellenos (stuffed eggs), as we say it in spanish, is one of my favourite party foods...and they're so quick and easy to do...you can start by having the eggs boiled up to 2-3 days before the event... Ingredients Eggs depends on how many guests you'll be having mayonnaise, 2-3 Tbsp, again depends on how many eggs you're using 2-3 tsp mustard...I use Masterfoods french mustard, but you can use any that you like...it depends on your taste roasted capsicum slices ​ How to

Roasted capsicums are such a great thing to have, you can add them to anything...the red and yellow ones are soooo lovely and sweet...Again this can be done a few days ahead, storing them in an airtight container, or you can slice them up and put them in a glass jar covered with olive oil Ingredients large red capsicum How to... place capsicum under a hot grill and let it char on one side, then turn over...do this until the whole capsicum is looking burnt once capsicum is ch

Mayonnaise... here I'll give you the recipe on how to make your own...and once you know you'll never go back to buying from the shops. I'm starting off with this, as it will be an ingredient in a couple of the entrees and canapes that I'll be featuring...so Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2-1cup of rice bran oil, olive oil (light, or if using stronger flavoured oil do half and half with rice bran oil, or it will be too bitter) or oil of choice 1 lemon approx 1 tsp salt, you'll have to

What can all of these mixed ingredients do??? Well....they can go on to provide you with several lovely, quick, simple and DELISHIOUS canapés and/or, entrees depending on how you are going to cater your Christmas on New Year’s celebratory menu. Over the next 12 days, I shall be doing a 12 days of quick, DELISHIOUS Christmas foods to help kick start your new journey into healthy eating and living...it is possible to eat great food that will do you lots of healthy goodness and