Author: Philip Archer

  • PUMPKIN CHIA SEED PUDDING

    Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond (or skim) milk 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (Cooked fresh pumpkin can be used and is better) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Scoop it, garnish with greens, and…

  • LEFT OVER PASTA AND CHICKEN STEW

    I love the concept of cook once and get three meals. Here is how I use left over pasta and chicken stew.           SLOW COOKED LASAGNA INGREDIENTS 1 box Lasagna noodles, parboiled in water 1 large ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 cup dried spinach (optional) 1 cup grated…

  • Crock Pot South-western Chicken Chilli

    CROCK POT TUSCAN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs 3 garlic cloves, chopped 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 5 cup cream 1/2 cup chicken stock (optional) or water 3/4 to 1 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped or cut into strips 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/uncategorised/spice-mix-sugar-salt-and-fat-free/?fbclid=IwAR37XPao3ZQ795MOXtlNyP_MyG2DNH9kgbFh4azPtBJyd8zz1XxWN3kmWZs 3-4 cups spinach,…

  • Crock Pot Chicken and Next Day Chicken Noodle Soup

    CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots minced 1 cup mushrooms chopped 2 celery stalks chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup frozen baby peas thawed (or fresh if possible) 16 ounces/ 450 g cooked chopped chicken Ginger and pepper 4 cups chicken broth or water 3 ounces/ 85 g cream…

  • MUSHROOM CHOW MEIN

      SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHOW MEIN INGREDIENTS 1 large spaghetti squash 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper!) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally 2 cups col slaw mix (home-made shredded cabbage and carrots) INSTRUCTIONS Cut a spaghetti squash in half,…

  • Char Siu Mushrooms

    GARLIC HERB MUSHROOMS INGREDIENTS 2 lbs/900 g. cremini mushrooms 1/4 cup white wine, or water 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 Tbsps fresh thyme chopped 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary 2 Tbsps fresh parsley chopped 2 Tbsps olive oil 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper, or to taste 1/2 tsp ginger, or to taste INSTRUCTIONS Trim the…

  • San Choy bau

    LOW CARB SAN CHOY BAU INGREDIENTS 500g lean pork mince (ground pork) 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup sliced spring onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying 3 tbsp chilli sauce find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/diabetic-foods/chutney-etc/?fbclid=IwAR1b6OT4X_b7ZjKBzzO7tnVVcFoBUkSTxbWf_lSVEGiV5dDB6JREJW1ngwM 1 head of iceberg lettuce to serve INGREDIENTS In a frying pan or wok, heat oil. Add…

  • Tex’s loaded baked oatmeal

      HEALTHY OATS CUTLETS INGREDIENTS Cumin seeds: ½ tsp, Freshly grated ginger-garlic: 2 tbsp, Fine chopped onions: ½ cup, Fine chopped spinach: 3 cups, Oats: 1 cup, Fine chopped green chilly: 1, Red chilly powder: ½ tsp, Lemon juice: 2 tsp, Boiled mashed sweet potatoes: ⅔ cup, Multigrain bread crumbs: 2 slices, Olive Oil INSTRUCTIONS…

  • BAKED LEAN MEAT

    PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced. 1 green bell pepper, diced. 8 ounces mushrooms, diced. 2 cloves garlic, chopped. 2 pounds/ 900 g ground beef 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup cheese whiz (optional) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free…

  • Pork & Plum Cous Cous

    Preparation time: 10 minutes minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 200g lean pork fillet, thinly sliced 3 celery sticks, thinly sliced on the diagonal 4 cups Salt Reduced Beef Stock 3 cups cous cous 1 tsp dried sage or oregano leaves 1/2 cup pitted prunes, roughly chopped 200g…