Author Archives: theLABkitchen

Poached Pears – How Grown-Up of Me

Posted on April 21, 2012 by theLABkitchen

We had some dear friends over for dinner while dog sitting (looking after one of the dear labradors for whom this blog is named) and so feeling grown-up by parenting (a dog) in a house (not a unit) I thought … Continue reading →

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Beetroot Soup

Posted on April 20, 2012 by theLABkitchen

To end the wonderful week that was “Beetroot Week” I’m not posting a recipe but a link to a beautiful beetroot soup recipe on the Macheesmo site. Macheesmo’s Roasted Beet Soup Every one of Nick’s recipes has taken me by … Continue reading →

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Beetroot, Pea and Feta Salad

Posted on April 19, 2012 by theLABkitchen

This is one of my all-time favourite salads. The sweet earthy beetroot is balanced perfectly by the salty, peppery and tanginess of the other ingredients. So much of a good dish is getting this balance right. Asian cuisine is light-years … Continue reading →

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Beetroot and Chocolate Mug Muffin: Sweet Murder in a Mug!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by theLABkitchen

So how do you use up left over Easter Chocolate in a healthy way? You make a 5 minute mug muffin with vegetables in it! I know that sounds crazy, but stay with me because it’s really yummy. One of … Continue reading →

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Beetroot and Feta Dip

Posted on April 17, 2012 by theLABkitchen

The problem with most dips is that the more tasty they are the less healthy they are. So my desire to eat dip by the spoonful is inversely proportional to how much I should eat. But I have solved the … Continue reading →

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Beetroot Week: Beetroot Leaves

Posted on April 16, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Yay! Beetroot week is here! In the same vein as yesterday, often people discard the main ingredient of this dish. If only they knew what they were missing! Beetroot leaves are super tasty, not as mild as english spinach but … Continue reading →

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Beetroot Week is Coming!!! and a quick recipe

Posted on April 15, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Hi All! I’m so excited that from Monday we will have an entire week of beetroot recipes! This humble root vegetable is completely under-rated and should never be eaten sliced on a burger, what a waste of such potential! I … Continue reading →

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Perfect Saturday Morning Brunch

Posted on April 14, 2012 by theLABkitchen

A massive plate of scrumptious creamy mushrooms and buttery sage bulgur for less than 400 calories? And that’s my full-fat version, it’s less than 300 calories in the low-fat option! This is a husband approved breakfast, actually he was over … Continue reading →

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Healthy Rosewater Cream

Posted on April 13, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Today I wanted a treat, perhaps some cream and berries, but no one wants the calories or the guilt afterwards. I could get a “diet” dessert, but they are either full of horrible ingredients or taste gross. So I made … Continue reading →

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Ugly but Delicious: Zucchini and Feta Mug Muffin

Posted on April 11, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Welcome to the world of Mug Muffins. They’re not the most beautiful of creatures, but I’m all about inner beauty and the mug muffin has “a great personality” and you have to love something so healthy, tasty and easy! Mug … Continue reading →

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