Nixtamal Tortillas Recipe: Homemade Corn Tortillas Done Right

Nixtamal Tortillas Recipe: Homemade Corn Tortillas Done Right

Nixtamal is a traditional process involving soaking and partially cooking corn with wood ash or lime. This method releases niacin, an amino acid that contributes to reducing bad cholesterol, increasing good cholesterol, and aiding digestion. Corn itself is rich in fiber, folate, and vitamins B and C. To make Nixtamal tortillas, you can purchase nixtamal…

French Toast

Ingredients 4 large Eggs 1/2 cup Low-fat milk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (or more if you love cinnamon) 8 slices Whole wheat bread Method 1. Put eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into shallow medium bowl. 2. Beat lightly with a wire whisk or fork. 3. Spray frying pan with vegetable oil…

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1 cup All-purpose flour 1/2 cup Whole wheat flour 2 tsp Baking powder 1 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg 1 large Egg 1/4 cup Canola oil 1/2 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Nonfat milk 2 cups Blueberries, fresh or frozen Method 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Pull…

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Ingredients 1 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Sour cream 2 large Eggs 3 medium Bananas, very ripe 2 cups Flour 1/2 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Baking powder Vegetable cooking spray 1/2 cup Walnuts (optional) Method 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Blend sugar and sour cream together in a large bowl with an…

Simple Chicken Curry

Simple Chicken Curry

Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz skinless chicken breasts 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree/paste 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp low fat ‘butter’ spread 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (or use 1 tsp of ground ginger) 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder or 2 tbsp curry powder…

Rustic Chicken Stew

Rustic Chicken Stew

Ingredients 2kg/41⁄2lb chicken pieces, skin removed 2 tbsp plain/all purpose flour 1 onion, chopped 1 red (bell) pepper, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 400g/14oz tins chopped tomatoes 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 handful pitted green olives 1 tsp anchovy paste 3 bay leaves 500ml/2 cups chicken stock Low cal cooking spray Salt & pepper…

Vanilla Cheesecake

Vanilla Cheesecake

Ingredients 1 lemon, zested 160g caster sugar 160ml sour cream 160ml double cream Splash of vanilla extract 475g cream cheese 1 dsp caster sugar 140g digestive biscuits Fruit to finish Strong coffee or espresso 85g butter Method 1) Melt the butter and sugar together in a saucepan over a gentle heat and then pour into…

Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients For the coffee topping 3 tablespoons milk 25g (1 oz) Stork packet 1 teaspoon coffee extract 12 walnut halves to decorate 85g (3 oz) plain chocolate 225g (8 oz) soft brown sugar 1 tablespoon coffee extract 2 large eggs 85g (3 oz) plain flour, sieved with 25g (1 oz) cocoa and 1/2 teaspoon baking…

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Ingredients Finely grated rind of 2 lemons Juice of 2 lemons, strained 115g (4 oz) caster sugar 2 tablespoons milk 3 medium eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 175g (6 oz) Stork tub 175g (6 oz) caster sugar 175g (6 oz) self raising flour Method 1) Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing…

White Chocolate Brownies

White Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients 200g (7oz) white chocolate, chopped 115g (4oz) fresh raspberries 125g (4 1/2 oz) plain flour 2 medium eggs 115g (4oz) caster sugar 115g (4oz) Stork packet Method 1) Pre-heat your oven to 190°C, 170°C Fan, Gas 5. 2) Melt the Stork, add half the chocolate and stir until nice and smooth. 3) Whisk the…

Healthy Carrot Muffins

Healthy Carrot Muffins

Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 4 medium carrots, grated 1/2 cup tinned pineapple, crushed and drained Pinch fine salt 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 cup wholemeal flour 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup plain flour Method 1)…

Brown Rice Crispy Squares

Brown Rice Crispy Squares

Ingredients 2 tbsps sesame or sunflower seeds 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins 6 cups brown rice cereal 1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Method 1) Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2) Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Quickly stir in the marshmallows and…

Yum Yum Brownie Muffins

Yum Yum Brownie Muffins

Ingredients Fresh berries, for serving 1 can 100% pure pumpkin 1 box devil’s food cake mix Method 1) Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2) Pour cake mix into a large bowl and whisk to remove any lumps. Add pumpkin and stir until completely smooth and uniform. 3) Cook’s Note: Do not add any other ingredients…