The vegetables and fruits used in this recipe are high in water content. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water. If fruit and vegetables are wet, drain on kitchen paper towel.

You can add a protein of your choice such as chicken in step 1, after chopping the garlic and onions.

Top pizza with 3-5 tablespoons pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, red onions and 4 oz grated mozzarella and bake as directed per recipe.

For best results ensure vegetables are at least 4 cm long but no longer than 10-11 cm and between 4-5 cm in width. This will prevent crushing and tangled spirals. Keep this in mind when shopping to choose smaller produce.

Serve quiche topped with fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs and accompanied by a rocket and avocado salad. Dress the salad with a little lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and ground black pepper.

Store leftover Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto in the refrigerator and use within 10 days.

Lafun is a traditional Nigerian swallow food made from cassava flour, which is boiled and stirred into a dough-like consistency. It is often served with a variety of rich and flavourful soups like egusi, providing a hearty and satisfying meal.

To make your own vegetable stock paste and shichimi togarashi seasoning, see Cookidoo®️ for recipe.

Traditionally okra without meat is served cold while okra with meat is served hot.

To serve with rice : cook rice on stove top according to package instructions before starting Vegan Cashew Sauté.

For added traditional flavor use miso flavored broth.

Add some sliced garlic with the potatoes for a different flavour.

Replace chicken fillets with fish fillets (1 in. thick). For the sauce, replace mustard with freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon and add a pinch of cumin (optional).

Save time by making the chicken parcel the night before, refrigerate and let marinate overnight.

Korean Ramen with Tofu benefits women over 50 by providing rich protein from eggs and tofu, essential for muscle maintenance and repair during menopause. It offers vitamin D, supporting bone health and alleviating osteoporosis symptoms. Additionally, the choline in eggs enhances brain health and cognitive function, making this dish an excellent choice as women age.

To make your own mayonnaise, see Cookidoo® for one of our recipes.