MEXICANAAAA...

Mexican food seems to be unfortunately stereotyped as greasy, meaty and cheesy cuisine, laden with all the bad things!

At the heart of authentic Mexican Food is bright colours, fresh crisp veggies and powerful flavours such a jalapenos and lime. It's time we took a step back and begun to cook Mexican food the way it was intended - FRESH & HEALTHY! With a powerfully rich culture it is time to embrace the unique flavours of MEXICO! And why can't it be fresh and healthy...?



RAW GUACAMOLE

Ingredients:

2 avocados
Pinch of salt & pepper
1 tomato

Place all ingredients into your Bio Chef Blender and pulse for 30 seconds for chunky texture.

RAW AVOCADO & CORN SALAD

2 firm large ripe avocados, halved, stones removed, peeled, finely chopped
1 x 410g can corn kernels, drained
3 shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
2 tbs fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well to serve.

CHIHUAHUA RICE

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno chillies
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 yellow capsicum, finely chopped
200g green beans, cut into 3cm lengths
400g can lentils, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1. Cook rice following packet directions. Cool. Stir with a fork to separate grains.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic, chillies, onion, carrot and capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
3. Add beans and lentils. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are tender and lentils heated through. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper
4. Add vegetable mixture to rice. Stir gently to combine. Serve. 

Silly Season

T'is the season to be jolly! The big day seems to be approaching much quicker than most of us would like, and panic mode is kicking in! And as it seems Christmas tends to revolve around food, food and more food so it is only appropriate that we have a very special Christmas recipe...  

Raw Orange & Ginger Bread Man

Ingredients:

• 100g cashew nuts or nut of choice
• 100g almonds
• 100g dates
• 100g prunes or figs
• About 3-4 tablespoons of honey/agave
• 2 tsp. ground or grated ginger
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Zest of one orange

Process the cashew nuts and almonds in a food processors or a blender, such as the Bio Chef Blender, and process until fine crumb or meal.

Slowly add remaining ingredients whilst processing, drizzle the honey or agave towards the end to turn mixture into a dough ball.

Refrigerate mixture in plastic wrap overnight to firm and set miture.

Roll out mixture with a rolling pin until approx 5mm thick. Use gingerbread man shape to cut out shape of Gingerbread Man.

Place onto Bio Chef Dehydrator Trays and dehydrate for 12 hours, you will need to turn half way to make sure the are chewy and crispy.

Decorate and enjoy... yum yum!

How about pack a few into a little goodie bag with cute wrapping for an easy, cheap and thoughtful pressie!

Source: cutestfood, amanda595, magazineznews