Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

2 egg whites

2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

Pinch of salt

1/4 cup of honey

Method

Whisk together egg whites in a medium bowl

Add in honey

Whisk in the salt and add in shredded coconut

Place in the fridge for 1/2 an hour

Use a spoon to create walnut sized balls with a flat bottom

Place on to baking paper/ aluminium foil and bake for 10-12 mins at 180 degrees, until golden

Silver beet and Dutch Carrot Salad

Leafy green vegetables support the health of our bodies in a number of ways.  Dark leafy green vegetables, like spinach, kale and collard greens, are high in calcium, magnesium and B vitamins. The B vitamin group is responsible for the health of our nervous system.It's no surprise that they contain a number of nutrients that are clinically proven to boost our moods and improve vitality.  When a deficiency is present, we may suffer from feelings of depression, irritability and mental fatigue.  The calcium present in leafy greens sends a signal to your brain to release happy neurotransmitters; and with just as much absorbable calcium as dairy, you're guaranteed to feel the good vibes pulsing within.  Magnesium, found abundantly in dark leafy greens, helps to produce and support seratonin in the brain; thus improving our mood. 

Make sure to eat a serving of dark leafy vegetables everyday.

Ingredients

1 bunch of dutch carrots

1/2 bunch of silver beet

2 beetroots

1/2 purple cabbage
1 chilli

salt, pepper and olive oil to taste 

Method

Cut carrots into halves and roast in the oven with garlic, salt, pepper and chilli. This should take between 45 mins and 1 hour.

Peel beetroot and grate in raw.

Grate purple cabbage.

Cut silver beet to small pieces and add in raw.

After the carrots have cooked let cool and add into salad.

Yum this salad is amazing and perfect for passover!

Passover Recipes

Eggy Beef Stir Fry

1 bunch of broccoli

Handful of snow peas

1/2 onion

1 clove of garlic

1 green capsicum

250 grams of beef mince 

1 Egg

Handful of mushrooms

2 chillies 

Heat wok and add onions and garlic

Add beef, cook until there is no red meat showing

Add in greens and cook until tender (do not overcook greens to avoid nutrient loss)

Add in egg at the end and keep stirring till it has covered the ingredients

And there you have it; a simple stir fry

Apple and pear compote

8 apples peeled cored and cubed

2 pears peeled cored and cubed

2 cups of water

1/2 vanilla bean

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

1/2 cup of honey

1/2 lemon

In a large saucepan, combine water, honey, vanilla bean, seeds, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to the boil. 

Boil gently until the honey is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, usually about 5 minutes. 

Add the apples and return to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and the mixture thickens, usually about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon  stick. Let cool to room temperature before serving.