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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING – ROASTED PUMPKIN, SPINACH & PINE NUT DIP

This dip is super healthy and also super delish the perfect dip for the Christmas season. INGREDIENTS This amount of ingredients is for one serve as shown in the bowl in the photos. Double the quantities for a larger serve. 1/4 Butternut Pumpkin RoastedTo do this wrap the pumpkin with skin on in alfoil, add […]

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MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

The colours of Christmas inspired this dish and it is perfect as a side dish to a butterfly marinated chicken on the BBQ and also perfect as lunch the next day. INGREDIENTS 1 Large Mug of dry Couscous1 Tbs Vegeta Gourmet Stock powder ( vegetable and chicken stock will do too)1 Tbs Minced Garlic1/2 Can […]

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING – SWEET POTATO, CASHEW & PARMESAN DIP

This is a lovely sweet purée dip perfect for salty corn chips and crackers. INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Sweet Potato mash ( bake in the oven and scrape out, or steam and mash)1/2 Can Chickpeas1/2 Cup Cashew Nuts1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh herbs, parsley or chivesThe juice of 1/2 a lemonSalt and pepper […]

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING – GHERKIN LOG DIP

This is an impressive way of serving up what is normally a rather ho hum dip. INGREDIENTS 1/2 Block Light Cream Cheese2 Gherkins, chopped finely1 Tbs Onion Flakes – found in the dry herb section of your supermarketFinely chopped parsley and garlic chives LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. Place the cream cheese, gherkins and onion […]

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING – CORN RELISH DIP

This dip is perfect for all members of the family. The bright yellow and sweet flavour makes it appealing to the little party goers as well as us big ones. INGREDIENTS 1 Block of Light Cream Cheese1/3 Cup Corn Relish2 Tsp Vegeta Gourmet Stock Powder LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. Place all ingredients in a […]

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