Cleopatra's Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Salad

A great take on the normal bean salad: Cleopatra's Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Salad served with, as Richard recommends, one of my favourite afternoon wines; Gewurztraminer... sounds like a dream come true.

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La Popote's Pear, Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake

La Popote’s Pear, Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake is something I must go and try especially that they are now just around the corner from me in Hilton.

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Farmer's Daughter Powa Bars

The Powa Bars from the Farmer’s Daughter, a spot I have been meaning to go to for ages now, are extremely healthy and yummy at the same time.

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Barbz Health Bread

What is any meal without Barbz’s health bread. A recipe to keep.

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Avocado and Asparagus Salad

I know you’ll enjoy the super-fresh asparagus-avocado-and-pomegranate ruby salad with thick dollops of cream cheese. Over this I suggest you drizzle a simple lemon vinaigrette. Asparagus, avocado and pomegranates help alleviate anxiety so, during stressful times, you now know what to serve for dinner. The sheer beauty of these ingredients promises to induce a relaxed ambience!

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Potato and Almond Bake

My almond-and-potato dauphinoise (fancy name for a cream-based potato bake) is a firm favourite and I wish all chefs would put as much love into cooking as Elaine did when she made this for our recipe test and photo shoot. Hands-down it’s the best daupinoise I have ever eaten. It has the perfect balance of crunch to creaminess. Elaine and I have a love affair with potatoes which means we could never go on the Banting diet. Potatoes and almonds help relieve headaches so I know what I’ll do when next I feel one of those coming on.

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Chocolate Tart with Raisins

It will take some serious chocolate-tart recipe to surpass my chocolate tart with raisins, and remember there’s no reason to change a recipe unless you can add, considerably, to the flavour. Those with high blood pressure will be pleased to know that dark chocolate as well as raisins help reduce this condition.

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Banana Smarties

If you are having a problem sleeping then bananas should form part of your dessert option. Give me a whole banana any day but a mushy banana is a ‘no-go’ for me. I do, however, enjoy banana white-chocolate ganache. In the past I made tiny Smartie-sized bites which we covered in hand-tempered chocolate and served to accompany a dessert. For home consumption I suggest eating it by the spoonful.