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A seasonal and delicious twist on classic tomato salsa, this chunky pumpkin salsa makes a tasty appetizer with cheese or a condiment for tortilla chips or simply serves over some roasted chicken. If desired, you can also add some diced avocado and tomatoes to the mix. Instead of roasting, you can also blanch the pumpkins in boiling water for 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain well before using.

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Buttery, melt-in-mouth pineapple tarts with a sweet and tangy pineapple filling are paticularly popular in Southeast Asia, esp. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia , during the Chinese New Year. They can be open cookies or made enclosed in round, square or rectangular shapes. It’s quite a tedious task to cook down pineapple to a thick paste, which might take 2-3 hours to prepare just 400-500 grams of pineapple filling. If you can find some ready made, use it, I won’t judge.
These tarts gained significance during Chinese New Year because in Hokkien and Cantonese, the word for pineapple, "ong lai," is a homophone for "fortune come," making the tarts a potent symbol of good luck, wealth, and prosperity.
The pineapple tart originated back in the 16th century from the Peranakans, descendants of the Chinese immigrants who went to the Malay Peninsula, particularly Malacca, and married the locals. Their culinary approach was greatly influenced not only by the local Malay cuisines but also by the Portuguese when they conquered Malacca in the 16th century.

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Fresh, crisp, and bursting with flavour, this refreshing winter salad is a vibrant mix of colours, tastes and textures for a unique salad experience. The salad is delicious, easy and very adaptable. You can swap endive or escarole for the frisée lettuce, blue cheese or feta for Parmesan, pancetta for bacon, and candied walnuts or hazelnuts for chestnuts.

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With the combination of crunchy walnuts, fresh pomegranate, sugarfree apple sauce and delicate spices, these muffins are a real treat for the senses. They are not only easy to make, but also versatile: whether as a sweet breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert, they are perfect for any occasion. These tender and fluffy pomegranate and walnut muffins are not only a really delicious autumn recipe, but also fit perfectly into the cold winter days.
Oatmeal contains mainly complex carbohydrates, which are digested more slowly, keep you feeling full for longer and keep your blood sugar more stable than simple carbohydrates.

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Here’s a super simple, energising and satisfying snack that everyone, including kids, would love! It can be made in just a few minutes for when you need to grab and go. A jazzed up version of apple rings with peanut butter--slathering a slice of a tart apple ring with pure pistachio butter, sprinkling it with salt flakes, then topping it with a variety of healthy seeds and nuts results in the best crunchy-creamy, fulfilling breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. I used Braeburn, but honeycrispy, granny smith or pink lady are equally great.

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Belgian endive can be eaten both raw and cooked. This vegetable makes a delicious winter salad, but is also suitable for casseroles and stir-fries, and tastes great steamed or roasted. Belgian endive is very versatile and a great addition to your diet, especially in the cold season.. It is well known that Belgian endive has a bitter taste, so it is always a good idea to add something sweet to the dish. Roasting transforms this somewhat bitter vegetable into sweet awesomeness. However, bitter compounds in Belgian endive have long been known for their benefits in supporting liver health, digestion and are linked to benefits for metabolic processes of your body.
A pleasant side effect of bitter compounds is that they also curb the appetite somewhat. So if you plan to eat a little less in the new year and boost your metabolism, endive is really good for you.

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Fresh green beans with pistachios and pomegrante are simple, flavourful, and sure to impress! Tender crisp green beans are briefly blanched, then sauteed with butter and garlic. The pistachios adds extra crunch and rich flavour while pomegranate arils provide both vibrant colour and a characteristic sweet-tart, tangy zing to the dish. You can also use hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans or pinenuts too.

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A delicious and moist quick bread that is refined sugar free and fantastic for breakfast, afternoon tea or as a perfect lunch box filler. This quick bread recipe is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce this holiday season! I used the homemade cranberry sauce that has whole cranberries. Feel free to use the canned one.

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A fudgy decadent chocolate brownies that is made with chestnuts, prunes and sweetened with xylitol. It’s full of fiber, potassium and antioxidants thanks to chestnuts. Plus it’s sugar free and naturally gluten free. These brownies will keep well for up to 5 days in an airtight container. They also freeze well, wrapped in cling film, for up to a month.
Xylitol is a natural sweetener that tastes very similar to sugar, has a similar texture, and can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio in most recipes.

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Maustekakku, aka Finnish spice cake, is a traditional dessert that is particularly popular at Christmas time, but it's so good that you can and want to eat it all year round. It is characterised by its rich blend of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ginger, which give the cake a warm, aromatic flavour. The cake is particularly aromatic, tender and moist, thanks to the use of sour cream and applesauce. This cake is often served plain, but can also be dusted with icing sugar or coated with a glaze - perfect for cosy winter days or anyday when you crave for something sweet and comforting.

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Try this hearty, delicious and festive chestnut roast with naturally sweetened cranberry sauce-packed with comforting parsley root and chestnut mushrooms, with sweetness from port-soaked cranberries and buttery, earthy chestnuts. The naturally sweetened cranberry sauce recipe is made with fresh (or frozen) cranberries, maple syrup and orange zest. It’s easy to make and tastes amazing. The chestnut roast is packed with flavour even the carnivores would enjoy it. It is perfect for Christmas and special occasions.

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Brunch favourite: A chorizo lentil stew and top with zesty avocado salsa and boiled eggs that not only tastes good in the morning but also great as a satisfying dinner. Serve it with some flatbreads or pitas if desired.