nuts & seeds

Pine kernels have many of the healthful properties other nuts have. They are a great addition to any salad. Use a variety of salad leaves, such as rocket, red leaf, green leaf, and Romaine to round it off. The more antioxidant rich the leaves, the healthier the salads.

Easy to make with vegetable margarine, as a vegetarian recipe, although the cookies made with margarine will be softer.

Goes with anchovy, cheese and deli meat sandwiches, cold meats, cheeses, cheese soufflé, steaks, boiled potatoes and pasta.

Not your usual stuffing, but equally delicious. It is worth a try.

A recipe for no bake cookies is a delicious and easy solution when you need a treat fast.

Ice cream for dessert makes the occasion festive. Ice cream is not difficult to make and you can experiment with ingredients, flavors and extras, like the almonds and raisins in this recipe.

Delicious peanut and chocolate dessert or treat, quick microwave cooking.

Moroccan dishes are becoming increasingly popular. This is no more difficult thatn other stew. If you do not have a traditional tajine to cook over coal, you can use a Dutch oven, or a pan with a lid, and your regular stove will do.