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Honey glazed carrots – quick version.

Honey glazed carrots – quick version.

Carrots are common but often underrated vegetables. Recently there was a lot of hype around aubergines or kale. But lets not disregard a humble carrot. It is classed as one of superfoods. The richest in carotenes of all of plant foods! They offer protection from cancers and cardiovascular disease plus help keep eyes and lungs healthy. They are also rich in fibre, antioxidant vitamins C and E, calcium and potassium. Combine carrots with honey, which is another superfood and you…

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Spanish style chicken and chorizo

Spanish style chicken and chorizo

There is no doubt that chicken is now a staple protein in our diet. Poultry accounts for nearly half of meat bought in the UK. In 2013 chicken has officially overtaken beef in US as most popular meat being consumed. Yet chicken can be seen as a bit inferior to other types of protein or maybe even boring. Fear no more, this recipe brings the humble poultry to the spotlight. Arguably the most flavoursome part of the chicken is thighs…

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Perfect roasted potatoes

Perfect roasted potatoes

Potato arrived to Europe in 16th century and was at first named tartuffli – earth truffles. As a matter of fact French still call it pomme de terre – earth apples. Potatoes had a slow start on Europeans tables. The French were convinced that they were responsible for leprosy, Scottish Protestants did not like them because they were not mentioned in the Bible. This humble vegetable had to wait until mid eighteen century to become widespread. Today it is hard…

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