Ideal Nutrition

Energy Juice

This drink is high in Vitamin C and is a mild tonic for the liver.  The berries can be fresh or frozen, but unthaw a bit before juicing or blending.

Wash and put through juicer:

2 cups strawberries, hulled
2 carrots, unpeeled
1 orange, peeled, leave white pith on
1 cup kale or other dark greens, packed

If making in a blender, put 3/4 cup water in blender, add cut-up produce and blend until smooth. Pour into cheesecloth, twist and apply gentle pressure to get all the liquid out. Discard pulp.

Parsley and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

A great way to use the parsley in your garden!  Use on pasta, sandwhiches, fish or mix on vegetables.

Makes 2 cups

2 cups fresh parsley, packed
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups toasted pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp salt

1. In a blender of food processor, pulse the parsley, olive oil and vinegar until coarsely chopped.

2. Add the toasted pumpkin seeds, garlic and salt and continue to pulse until the seeds are coarsely chopped.  This pesto keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Fish Pie

This is a simple, easy and delicious dinner that your kids will love!!
Serves 4

2 potatoes,peeled and cubed
100g broccoli
2 splashes of olive oil
small handful of finely shredded leek
1 garlic cloves, minced
400 g mixed white fish fillets, skinned and cut in small pieces
100 g small cooked prawns
small handful of spinach, washed and finely chopped
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 tsp mustard powder
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 deg.

Start to cook potato cubes in pot of boiling water. After 8 minutes add the broccoli and cook 3-4 minutes, making sure you don’t overcook (it should stay bright green). When the potatoes and broccoli are done, drain, add a olive oil (can use butter)and mash together.

In large pan heat the olive oil and add leeks, garlic and mustard powder. When they have softened , add the fish, prawns and spinach and cook on medium heat 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat and add creme fraiche, mustard powder and seasoning. Stir through, then remove from the heat and divide between four small pie dishes (or one large one). Top each pie with the mash and bake 15 minutes until golden. ENJOY!!