Sweet Vegetable Bake

Ok so this is not for dessert but as part of the main meal, however by bringing into the meal sweet vegetables such as carrots, sweet potato and pumpkin you can reduce chocolate and sweet cravings afterwards.

Naturally sweet vegetables are great for nourishing the spleen and pancreas, and help children to relax after a long day at school - as well as the parents after a long days work!

• First of all finely slice plenty of onions (5-6) and saute with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt for about 20-25 minutes until very soft and sweet. 
• Whilst this is cooking, peel and finely slice carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips and pumpkin and start to fill a greased oven proof dish with a layer of vegetables.
• Scoop on top a little of the onion mix and then place more vegetables on top.
• Continue in this way, as if you were making a lasagne. If you wish to brush the layers of vegetables with a soya sauce, toasted sesame oil dressing as you go along you may.
• Bake in the oven until soft inside and golden and crispy on top.

Children will love this!

Beat The January Blues

Do you want something to nourish and warm your family from all this snow and cold weather so many of us are having?

Well keep posted, delicious recipes coming up...

Cauliflower is a much overlooked vegetable, often over boiled into mush where it can be bland and unappetising - no wonder kids don't want to eat it!

Why not try this recipe, gently steaming cauliflower florets until just soft, and then covering with a dressing made of peanut butter - smooth or crunchy choose whichever your family prefers (be sure to look for sugar free whole nut versions in supermarkets), white miso, touch of warm water (not too much as we want this dressing to be thick and creamy) and a little apple juice concentrate. Mix well and pour over the steamed cauliflower and grill until nice and crispy.

A great side dish which all the family will love!