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Try this healthy twist on traditional Thai sweet potato balls. Not sweet, not savoury but somehow somewhere in between, these sticks are baked until crisp on the outside and fluffy and fragrant on the inside. Serve with a Thai dipping sauce.

These crispy chicken ribs are one of our favourite dinners. While they’re traditionally fried, they taste fantastic when baked. The trick is the double breading. That’s how you get those delicious crispy bits that build up on the edges. These ribs are quick to make and an easy weeknight dinner.

If you don’t love a still-warm cinnamon doughnut, then we can’t be friends anymore. Make these traditionally deep-fried treats much healthier by baking them instead.

These Thai-style chicken golden bags can be a tad fiddly when you’re trying to wrap them with a thin pastry strip, but they are worth the effort.

Zucchini is packed with essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C, potassium and folate. These nutrients play a crucial role in supporting immune function and promoting heart health. Zucchini also contains antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin,
which are beneficial for eye health and vision and offer protection from age-related macular degeneration

Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delectable zucchini chocolate brownies. Zucchini adds more than just moisture to these wholesome brownies, they add important nutrients such as vitamins A and C that contribute to immune and skin health. Cacao is abundant in powerful antioxidants, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. These antioxidants help combat oxidative stress in the body, neutralising free radicals and helping reduce the risk of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease. Cacao also contains compounds such as theobromine that can positively influence mood and can contribute to feelings of wellbeing and happiness.

I’m not going to pretend that this dish isn’t a bit of work, but trust me when I say it’s worth every second. From the crisp, delicious potato crust to the lush, flavour-packed filling, it’s a vegetarian show-stopper.

Buttery tender and tasty, raw zucchini gives you all of the satisfying crunch of a cucumber, but none of the wateriness. Teamed here with a simple yet delicious lemon and olive oil dressing and a scatter of fresh mint, this salad will become a staple. It’s a surprisingly elevated salad for one that is literally thrown together and incredibly simple to make.

This soup is the Wonder Woman of the soup world! Packed full of Vitamins A, C and E, antioxidants and immune-boosting ingredients like garlic and ginger, this soup will be the powerhouse you’ve been looking for. And not only is it full of vitality — it tastes incredible! I’ve used frozen vegetables to make this soup super easy, but feel free to swap with fresh spinach, kale and broccoli. When using turmeric, always make sure to add a good pinch of black pepper as it increases
the absorption of curcumin, turmeric’s anti-inflammatory component.

This warm, comforting soup is bursting with nutritional goodness. One of the key highlights of this soup lies in its abundance of beta-carotene. Both pumpkin and carrots are rich in this important nutrient. Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, a vital nutrient known for its role in promoting good vision, supporting a healthy immune system, and maintaining healthy skin.

This delicious soup has a beautifully rich broth and is super easy to make. If you want a vegan version, just substitute the butter for olive oil and leave the cream out.

We all know that nothing is better when you’re sick than a big bowl of chicken and vegetable soup. Add the powerful benefits of saffron, turmeric and ginger and this soup becomes a healing powerhouse. It’s like a bowl of sunshine for your weary soul.