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Justine will return after her operation, and we wish her well.

 

 

 

Easy zucchini slice

Serves: 12 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 1 spring onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 4 slices lean ham (reduced salt), chopped
  • 1 cup cheese (reduced fat), grated
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • Pepper, to taste

 

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a slice tray lined with baking paper and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  4. Cut into 12 slices, and serve warm or cold.

 

Tips

  • For variation, replace the ham with 1 cup of tuna, or replace the carrot with ½ cup of corn.
  • Remove the ham to make a vegetarian version. 

 

 

 

Bliss balls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 cups dried dates
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Desiccated coconut, to coat

 

Method

  1. Process the oats, dates and cinnamon in a food processor.
  2. Add the honey and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula to make a sticky consistency.
  3. Roll 1 teaspoon of the mixture into balls.
  4. Lightly roll each ball in coconut then refrigerate for 30 mins before serving.

 

 

 

Base Muffin Recipe

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 2½ CUPS (375G) SELF-RAISING (SELF-RISING) FLOUR
  • 1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
  • 1 CUP (220G) RAW CASTER (SUPERFINE) SUGAR+
  • 1 EGG
  • ½ CUP (125ML) VEGETABLE OIL OR LIGHT-FLAVOURED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
  • 2 TEASPOONS VANILLA EXTRACT
  • ¾ CUP (180ML) MILK

METHOD

  1. Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine.
  2. Place the egg, oil, vanilla and milk in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and fold until almost combined. 
  3. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Make 12
  4. Suitable to freeze

 

Add 1 cup of your favourite flavours

mashed banana & pinch cinnamon

frozen or fresh berries

grated apple & sultanas

grated carrot 

chocolate chips