Author: chefalice

In this recipe, I’ve replaced the toothsome texture of wild rice, a classic component of chicken soup, with chicken cracklings and fried bacon bits. They provide great flavor and add a satisfying texture: I call them “crunchy rice.” I often use the leftover meat from my Herb Roasted Chicken to make this soup.

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Barley is a really nutritious grain and makes a great risotto. It’s also half the price of risotto rice so it’s good for your budget and your body. This recipe is packed with green veg too, so defo makes a good contribution to your five a day.

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There’s nothing quite like a citrus kick to brighten your day. Make these for your best friend when he’s feeling blue and watch him light up like a ray of sunshine as he sinks his teeth into this zesty, lemon zinger. A guaranteed day-picker-upper.

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The texture of the avocado ice cream is creamy, almost like a gelato. I think that is because its healthy fat content is so high, it behaves just like ice cream when it comes out of the freezer but it has no dairy and no eggs. This can also be a nice appetizer if you fold in fresh tomatoes a sweet guacamole. Hemp milk, available in many health food stores, is very digestible and contains a healthy balance of omega-6s and omega-3s.

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