Puff Pastry Tarts

Ingredients:

1 pack of puff pastry

1 egg, whisked

A few circles of chorizo salami

A few circles of thin sliced courgette

A few sun dried tomatoes in oil

A few pine nuts

Fresh rosemary, chopped finely

A slice of prosciutto ham

15 g soft goat's cheese

1 dried fig, cut in circles

walnut

1 teaspoon tomato sauce or ketchup

1/2 thinly sliced tomato

3 anchovies in oil

3 green olives, sliced

15 g feta cheese

Fresh rosemary, chopped finely

1 caramelized onion with a pinch of nutmeg

1 slice of Parma ham

15 g crumbled feta cheese

Fresh thyme

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This meal was so much fun and so easy to make, one can play with different combinations as per personal preference and the food is ready in literally 10 minutes. Just place your chosen ingredients on the pastry, don't forget to score about 1 centimeter from the side which you brush with the whisked egg at the end. Above were examples of her combinations, other ingredients you could use were canned tuna, mozzarella and basil, brie cheese and dried cranberries, smoked salmon with capers and dill; the options were endless. Just work with what you have at home. Bake in over until the pastry rises and gets golden brown color.
Bon Appetit! 

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup agave syrup or honey or maple syrup

1 egg

Pinch of cinnamon

1 tbsp almond flakes

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She first saw this recipe on Timbo's blog, it was the simplest and most genius recipe she ever came across and wanted to try it as soon as possible. And so when the very well known sugar cravings arrived one afternoon, she mixed all the ingredients together along with the pinch of cinnamon, spooned the mix on a baking plate with laid baking paper, sprinkled a few almond flakes on top and baked it in 170 C pre-heated oven for about 10 minutes. The amount created about 12 cookies. After the cookies cool off, you can decorate with melted chocolate  The taste would never give out that there is no flower in it.

Bon Appetit!

Party Snacks

Ingredients:

1 hard boiled egg, chopped

8 small sized tomatoes

3 tbsp crème fraîche 

90 g Dutch shrimps 

1 tbsp mayonnaise

1 teaspoon ketchup sauce

dash of lemon juice 

Bunch of fresh dill, chopped finely

5 tbsp freshly rasped coconut or alternatively 5 tbsp dried coconut and 1/2 tbsp coconut paste

3 tbsp walnut oil

pack of fresh coriander, chopped finely

1 tbsp ginger syrup

1/2 teaspoon ginger powder or alternatively fresh rasped ginger

1 pack of Kroepoek shrimp puffs

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For the purpose of the King's Day celebration she wanted to try out a few new recipes for snacks that she could serve to their guests or alternatively that could serve as a light summer dinner. The boyfriend was proposing the small dutch shrimps so she looked for a recipe with them on Allerhande and altered the one she found.

Boil the egg for 8 min until hard. Peel the egg, cut into small pieces and place in a bowl. 

Meanwhile cut the top off the tomatoes and remove the seeds and sauce with a teaspoon. 

Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, dill, shrimps and to the egg in the bowl and mix gently. Season with lemon juice, pepper and salt. Spoon the filling into the tomatoes and garnish with the remaining dill.
The second recipe was actually their intake on a delicious starter that was served in an Asian style restaurant called Leen and that they absolutely loved. Their tried their own version by mixing the dried coconut (but fresh rasped coconut was the real deal) and the coconut past with super finely chopped coriander. They seasoned the mixture with ginger syrup, ginger powder (fresh ginger was always a good option), lime juice, walnut oil and served the mix with Kroepoek shrimp puffs. Guests seem to really enjoy this snack.
Bon Appetit!

The Green Bomb Smoothie

Ingredients:

Handful fresh baby spinach leaves

1 kiwi fruit, peeled

1/2 banana

1/2 lime juice

100 ml mango and guanabana juice

100 ml water

A few fresh basil leaves

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One more tip for the smoothie recipes as requested. This one felt like an energy bomb, it was full of antioxidants and was very refreshing. Don't be afraid of the baby spinach leaves, they leave practically no taste and add to the texture of the smoothie. Basil leaves go amazingly well with banana. Again, just mix all the ingredients in a blender and if you prefer thicker structure, omit the water.

Bon Appetit!

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 banana, cut into circles

3 tbsp yoghurt (soy)

1 tbsp peanut butter

100 ml orange juice

100 ml water

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

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Another of her smoothie tips, just mix all the ingredients in a blender until smoothie structure achieved. This smoothie is almost like a dessert, a bit more fulfilling than the others and not tot forget, the peanut butter is very caloric, so one spoon should be sufficient.

Bon Appetit!

Papaya Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh papaya, seeded and peeled, cut into cubes

1/2 banana, cut into circles

1/2 orange, peeled

100 ml mango and guanabana juice

100 ml water

1 tbsp chia seeds

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Another of her smoothie tips, just mix all the ingredients in a blender and voilà, healthy snack is ready.

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The Berry Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 cup strawberries

1/3 cup blackberries

1 cup water

2 tbsp coconut milk

70 ml Alpro Soya Mild and Creamy strawberry and rhubarb drink

1 tbsp rasped coconut

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Smoothies seemed to be everywhere now, on blogs, tumblr, in magazines. She was drinking smoothies in the morning for a long time now. It was her morning routine before she went to work. It gave her the energy she needed for a good start of the day and for her journey to work which took her about an hour. She only had breakfast after she arrived at work. The preparation was super easy, just put everything together and mix with blender. This version was a bit richer and mor fulfilling. She used soya milk products as she was lactose intolerant, but feel free to use yoghurt or alternatively also goat's milk products. Be careful on the coconut milk part as the milk is very rich and oily, it should only add a bit of taste and texture to the smoothie. More of her favourite smoothies were about to follow. 

Bon Appetit!

Prawn Skewer With Avocado Puree

Ingredients:

Pack of shrimps, pre-boiled or fresh, peeled
1 ripe avocado, peeled
Bunch of fresh coriander leaves
1/4 small chili pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
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Last kiss of summer. The prawn skewer was barbecued on a disposal set on a deserted island and was liked by everyone. Such a simple thing to cook. Just marinade the prawns in a mix of olive oil, dash of lemon juice, finely chopped coriander and chili pepper, salt and ground black pepper. Stick them onto the skewer and grill, bake or fry on a pan for a few minutes. Prawns do not take too long, especially if already pre-boiled. Avocado pure is made by mixing the avocado with chili pepper, lime juice, drop of olive oil, salt and pepper with an immersion mixer. Easy peasy. Serve with whatever you like. Could be couscous, rice, bread, tortilla chips.
Bon Appetit!

Mix Of Healthy Snacks In Mediterranean Style

Ingredients:

1/2 zucchini, cut in rounds

50 g goat's cheese

4 sun dried tomatoes in oil
Handfull salad leaves or argula for decoration

1 chicken breast, diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme and dried sage

1/2 cucumber

2 tbsp Greek yogurt
Bunch of fresh dill and parsley
1 can red beans
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon tabasco
Bowl of vegetable crisps
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Looks pretty and decorative, it is simple to make, healthy and tasty... The perfect summer snack or light dinner.
Put the diced chicken on a wooden skewer, season with salt, pepper, dried thyme and sage, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and roast either on a sauce pan or in an oven for about 15 minutes.
Cut the zucchini in thicker rounds, place soft goat's cheese on top of it along with half of sun dried tomato. Bake in oven for about 15 minutes.
Cut cucumber in half, remove the soft middle part with a teaspoon and then cut in half moons. You can leave the skin on, depends on preference. Mix with two tablespoons Greek yogurt, finely chopped dill and parsley, salt and pepper and drizzle of lemon juice.
Open can of red beans and pour most of the liquid out. Place in mixing pot along with lemon juice, parsley, Tabasco, salt and pepper and mix with immerse mixer into a rather thick paste. Serve with vegetable or potato crisps.

Bon Appetit!

Various Brown Bread Sandwiches

Ingredients:

4 slices of brown wholegrain bread

1/2 package smoked salmon

1/2 package soft goat's cheese

1/2 small cucumber 

Bunch of fresh dill

1 tbsp pickled capers

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon honey

1 tbsp pine nuts or walnuts

50 g cream cheese spread

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Great more sophisticated alternative for a snack that can be served during family or friend's visit.

Smoked salmon tastes nice with fresh dill, capers and a drizzle of lemon juice, goat's cheese goes well with cucumber, pine nuts or walnuts and a drizzle of honey.

Bon Appetit!