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Roast Nut and Goji Berry Chocolate Bark -The 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle Plan by Jamie Rose Chambers

Just in time for Easter is this fabulously easy chocolate recipe. Your welcome 🙂


The 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle Plan by Jamie Rose Chambers,

Published by Macmillan Australia, RRP $34.99,

Photography by Rob Palmer

 

“When you have visitors, this is a sweet treat that can be rustled together from pantry items. It takes
no time and can be setting in the fridge waiting to be devoured within a few minutes. I keep a big jar
of nuts and goji berries at home for snacks, so if I have chocolate on hand, it’s a super-quick
sweet solution.” p189

 

 

Makes 16 pieces

200 g good-quality dark chocolate (I like Lindt chocolate)

1½–2 cups roasted mixed nuts, coconut flakes and goji berries

1. Line a baking tray or chopping board with baking paper. Break the chocolate up into a microwave-safe
bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until completely melted.

2. Add the nuts, coconut flakes and goji berry mix to the melted chocolate ½ cup at a time and stir until the
mix is completely covered in chocolate. You can make it as chunky as you like. You can keep adding
the nut mix until it’s jam packed or you can keep it lighter – I make mine super chunky with nuts so I
keep adding them until there’s only just enough chocolate to cover everything before laying out to set.

3. Spoon the chocolate mixture onto the lined tray or board, then use the back of a knife, spoon or spatula
to spread it out in an even layer. At this point, I like to sprinkle a couple more handfuls of nut and berry mix
over the top of the chocolate bark for decoration.

4. Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set, then break or cut into pieces and dive in! If there is any
left over, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge

 

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Four-Ingredient Toppings for Baked Salmon -The 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle Plan by Jamie Rose Chambers

This is a fantastic book! It has many helpful suggestions including ways to make the IF lifestyle suit your lifestyle ( there is  even an IF guide for the retired couple), some great quick no fuss recipes and a yummy chocolate bark recipe which I will  share with you later.

 


The 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle Plan by Jamie Rose Chambers,

Published by Macmillan Australia, RRP $34.99,

Photography by Rob Palmer

 

Four-ingredient toppings for baked salmon

“One of my favourite quick meals for our family when I’m in a bit of a rush and have defrosted or (am lucky to have) some fresh salmon fillets is one of my go-to four-ingredient salmon toppings. It takes less than a couple of minutes to throw the ingredients into a small bowl, drizzle over the top of the salmon fillets and on they go into a hot oven until golden. p. 136”

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with
baking paper and arrange the salmon fillets on the
tray, leaving space between them.

2. Choose a flavour topping and mix all of the
ingredients in a small bowl.

3. Drizzle or spoon the flavour topping evenly on top of
each salmon fillet. Some toppings will be thick and
sit on top of the salmon, others will be runny and
will pool around the base of the salmon fillet. Both
types will be delicious.

4. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes for medium,
or longer if you like your salmon well done.

 

1.Yoghurt and herbs:
150 g Greek-style yoghurt (no-fat, low-fat or full-fat yoghurt will all work here)
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill fronds
juice of ½ small lemon
sea salt

2. Coconut korma:
150 g coconut yoghurt
2 tablespoons korma paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

 

3.Garlic, mustard and lemon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard

4.Soy and sesame:
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

 

 

 

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The Best Monday Night Meal in a Long Time

Do you know that feeling when you can’t really be bothered to cook? When takeaways don’t appeal (or are not readily available) and you just want something really quick, simple and yet full of flavour? Try Thai Chicken Stir Fry with Cashews and Chilli Jam Sauce from My Asian Kitchen by Jennifer Joyce.

This one is a winner! You can prep the sauce and veggies whilst you defrost the chicken in the microwave ( if, like me, you have only just decided what you want to cook for dinner 15 minutes before dinner time). The recipe states preparation time 10 minutes – correct. Cooking time 10 minutes – correct. Flavour – incredible!