8 Ways to Eat your Avocado

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8 Ways to Eat your Avocado

1. Just as it is

For those who like the fresh taste of avocado, simply slice them in half and eat them during breakfast or anytime of the day for a little energy boost.

2. Guacamole

Dice up or mash some aocados, add in your favourite seasoning and dip some chips in it. This is a healthier and tastier alternative to other snacks.

3. Eat it over toast

You can mash them up and spread it over toast with scrambled eggs. Serve with some sprinkled salt and pepper and it will be nutritious, cholestoral free breakfast option. Alternatively, you can also slice them into thin slices.

4 Avocado salad

Feeling like having some veggie boost? Why not make an avocado salad. Mix your favourite greens, such as kale, arugula and beans with diced avocados. Drizzle some balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper and it is good to go. If you are feeling more hungry, add a boiled egg on top. 

5. Avocado stuffed burgers

These avocado stuffed burgers are great for those meat lovers out there. SImple to make and it doesn't contain any carbohydrates. Check out the recipe here.

6. Pasta with creamy avocado sauce

Change your normal cream sauce with this creamy avocado sauce that's much healthier, has a fresh taste and less cholesterol.

7. Avocado smoothie

This is the perfect idea for breakfast. Blend an avocado with bananas and berries and you'll get a thick, creamy, sweet and tangy smoothie that is full of vitamins and healthy fats.

8. Chicken and avocado soup

On a cold rainy day, this chicken and avocado soup is what you need to warm your body up. The flavourful chicken stock and chunky avocado cubes will leave you feeling more than satisfied.

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Quick and Easy Vegetarian Meals

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Quick and Easy Vegetarian Meals

Easy vegetarian meals probably conjure images of salad. But veggie-lovers who want their food fast do not just have to settle for a bowl of salad. There are a great variety of meatless meals that can be prepared quickly, so salads can make just one of the simple veggie meals you have in a week!

Here are some easy vegetarian meals to try out!

1. Pasta Puttanesca

If you love tomato-based pasta dishes, you will love pasta puttanesca too. This pasta dish typically includes anchovies but that can be omitted to suit the diets of vegetarians, as with this recipe.

2. Asparagus, Spinach and Feta Quiche

Quiche is a brunch favourite but it can be eaten at any time of the day. Reward yourself with slice of veggie-filled quiche on the weekends!

3. Soba Noodle Salad

Vary your meals by adding an Asian veggie dish to your dinners. This soba noodle salad contains buckwheat noodles and is packed with nutrient-dense veggies – perfect for us health-conscious folks!

4. Vegetable fried rice

Want a fast, tasty and filling veggie meal? This vegetable fried rice is the answer. Note that the recipe contains egg so if you will have to modify the recipe if you are on a vegan diet.

5. Pizza

You can be vegetarian and enjoy your slice of pizza in a healthier way. And veggie pizzas are hardly difficult to prepare at all – you only need two ingredients to prepare the dough! And you can use any veggie topping and sauce you fancy!

 

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Dumplings around the world

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Dumplings around the world

Dumplings feature in most cuisines around the world. Whether they have savoury or sweet fillings and whatever their shape and size, there is no denying that dumplings are universally loved by many.

Let's give them the attetion they deserve by exploring different dumplings from around the world so that you know what to order when next on your travels.

1. Czech Republic

Dumplings are known as knedliky in Czech Republic and are prepared by boiling them a batter comprising flour, eggs, milk and dry bread cubes. They are typically served with savoury meaty dishes and dipped in the gravy that accompanies the meat dish.

2. Japan

Japanese dumplings, more popularly known as gyoza, are savoury dishes that contain minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped in a thin dough and are pan fried before serving. This dish actually originated from China, where it is known as jiaozi. Gyoza is served at most eateries around the country and are typically eaten as a side dish to mains. 

3. China

Apart from jiaozi, another dumpling dish China is also known for is xiao long bao. This dumpling originated in Shanghai and contains a flavourful broth that retains the flavour in the minced meat while keeping it moist. It is typically dipped in vinegar and ginger before one bites into the dumpling. 

4. Italy

Ravioli is the name for Italian dumplings and are one of many pasta dishes in Italian cuisine. They are typically filled with meat, cheese and vegetables, which are sandwiched in two thin layers of pasta dough. Ravioli can be served with a tomato-based sauce or cream-based sauce, or even a combination of both. 

5. Sweden

Swedish dumplings are known as Kroppkakor made from potato and typically filled with pork or ham, onions and spices and wrapped in a layer of mashed potato. They are usually accompanied with melted butter and lingonberry jam when served. Different regions of Sweden have various takes on this traditional dish. 

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6 of the Best Vegan Dessert Recipes

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6 of the Best Vegan Dessert Recipes

If you ever host a dinner party and find that you have to cater to vegan guests, you will be hard-pressed to come up with a menu that caters to everyone. And if you are a dessert-loving host, you will definitely not want to skip the most important course of the meal! But fear not, your vegan guests will not have to watch everyone else indulge in sweets as many desserts can be made vegan! In fact, non-vegans may not even realise that the dessert they are eating is vegan because it tastes just as good, we promise! 

Here are some vegan dessert recipes you can try out! 

1. Blueberry cheesecake

Not only suitable for vegans, it's also gluten-free. Smiles all round! Check out the recipe for the blueberry cheesecake. 

2. Sweet potato brownies

Sweet potatoes in your desserts? Yes, and it's delicious! Your guests may not even be able to tell the difference between non-vegan friendly brownies and these sweet potato brownies.

3. Tiramisu

This vegan tiramisu is proof that vegan desserts can be just as decadent as non-vegan ones.

4. Lemon tart

Tangy and vegan, this no-bake lemon tart is perfect for summer dinner parties. 

5. Pumpkin pie

Another vegan and gluten-free treat for everyone, this pumpkin pie will be a popular sweet treat with your guests. Plus it's perfect for Halloween!  

6. Strawberry shortcake

Vegans can have their cake and eat it. This strawberry shortcake will surely delight both your vegan and non-vegan guests at your dinner party. Would anyone be able to tell that it is vegan?

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