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Balsamic Mushrooms with Beans, Broccoli & Ancient Grains

Balsamic Mushrooms with Beans, Broccoli & Ancient Grains

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:11 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Mushrooms: 500g mixed cultivated mushrooms, sliced into similar sizes for even cooking 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 cloves garlic,…

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Baked Mushroom Brown Rice

Baked Mushroom Brown Rice

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:10 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice 2 ½ cups water, boiled 1 tsp salt 500g mixed cultivated mushrooms, sliced…

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Roasted Mushroom, Fennel & Grape Salad

Roasted Mushroom, Fennel & Grape Salad

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:7 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 medium fennel bulbs 500g pink grapes, seedless 500g white button mushrooms, sliced in half 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp red…

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Mushroom & Masoor Dal Tikki / Mushroom & Red Lentil Fritters

Mushroom & Masoor Dal Tikki / Mushroom & Red Lentil Fritters

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:6 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes ± 15 medium sized fritters Ingredients: Coriander & mint chutney: 2 bunches fresh coriander 1 small bunch fresh mint 1 green chilli 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled 1 Tbsp…

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Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Casserole

Dairy Free Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Casserole

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:4 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 free-range chicken breasts 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 1 white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp ground almonds / almond flour 4 Tbsp nut butter,…

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Mushroom, Butter Bean & Cauliflower Warm Pesto Salad

Mushroom, Butter Bean & Cauliflower Warm Pesto Salad

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:3 April 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

With the weather changing we definitely need some healthy, filling and delicious comfort food. This month of April, serve up some delicious mushroom inspired dishes, that will definitely be a…

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A Celebration of Easter – Faith, Family & Food

A Celebration of Easter – Faith, Family & Food

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:29 March 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Chef Sharon Pye explains the meaning behind the Christian holiday and shares some of her favourite recipes Hospice counsellor and author Kate McGahan once said “The very first Easter taught us…

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Mushroom, Pancetta & Truffle Oil Risotto

Mushroom, Pancetta & Truffle Oil Risotto

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 March 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

By Steenberg Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin As promised, Chef Kerry Kilpin at Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg’s much loved cellar door restaurant, shares her recipe of deliciously rich mushroom, pancetta and truffle…

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Banting / Keto Mushroom Pizza

Banting / Keto Mushroom Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 March 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes 1 large pizza This Banting/Keto Mushroom Pizza, can be enjoyed at any time! Ingredients: Dough: 90g almond flour / ground almonds 125g mozzarella, grated (do not use pre grated…

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Gluten Free Mushroom Tostadas

Gluten Free Mushroom Tostadas

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:9 March 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

As we head into a new season, I am leaning more and more towards comfort food. But comfort food, that is still nutritious, filling and something that the whole family…

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Hi! I’m Cisca, mother to Hudson and Levi and wife to Daniel. I am a lecturer by day and content creator / influencer at night. I have always loved Beauty and Fashion and my blog gives me the opportunity to be creative. This blog is also about finding yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review Get ready and enjoy this journey with me.

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