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Thyme honey lime vinaigrette dressing for Fruit Salad


Fruit salad final

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The Honey thyme Vinaigrette is very complimentary to this salad. I love the diversity of flavors with the honey, lime juice, vinegar and thyme all mixed together with the fruit. The thyme gives an extra cool factor punch. For the very best flavor, be sure to serve this Fruit Salad with cold vinaigrette.

Pomegranate seeds  bring some crunch to this salad, while the pulpy sweetness of grapes is balanced by tangy and sweet taste of orange, pineapple -Tossed with a sweet, slightly tangy and herby  lime-Thyme Vinaigrette, this salad showcases the best flavors and colors that winter has to offer and gives summer salads a run for their money.

Yields: 3-4 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes

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Fresh Figs Cornmeal Porridge – Gluten Free


Corn meal figs final

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Cinnamon spiced cornmeal porridge with fresh figs is perfect for the cold wintery days and the colours remind me of the autumn months. I love porridge, even living in the hot summer dessert, I still crave a delicious comforting porridge which gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside.

This dish is inspired by Kesari bath, an Indian sweet breakfast.

Health Benefits:

Cornmeal is ground dried corn, which is added to certain recipes like bread and pancakes. It can also be cooked to make polenta or grits. It’s also a good alternative to flour for people who have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. The food supplies a wealth of certain nutrients, too.

Cornmeal has a good carbohydrate. These types of whole grains contain complex carbs, fiber and other nutrients, and they can help prevent diseases like diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

Yields-2 servings
Preparation time-5 minutes
Cooking time-15-20 minutes

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