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(For the best tender chicken; put your chicken breasts and milk in a large bowl, cover with cling film, place in the fridge and soak the chicken overnight.)Cajun Chicken:3 teaspoons of salt2 teaspoons of ground black pepper3 teaspoons of garlic powder3 teaspoons of onion powder1½ teaspoons of Cayenne pepper3 teaspoons of paprika2 teaspoons of dried thyme1 teaspoon of dried oregano4 chicken breasts1-2 cups of milk (if soaking the chicken overnight)Butternut, Arugula and Quinoa Salad:400 g butternut squash, peeled and diced1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup dry quinoa2 cups arugula1/2 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup chopped pecansMaple Vinaigrette:2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons apple...

Easy Breakfast for those who have less than 5 minutes!Looking for a fulling breakfast/snack that will take less than 5 minutes and keep you going. Look no further, here's a simple favourite.Ingredients:- 2 eggs, scrambled- 2 slices rye bread (toasted/untoasted)- 1 avocado- Half a lemon- season with cilantro, paprika Method:Scramble your eggs in a frying pan.Peel and mash the avocado in a bowl. Add some salt and pepper to taste and half the lemon juice from the lemon.Place the avocado onto the rye bread.Top with cilantro, and dash of paprika 

With the beautiful summer sun, its time to hit the beach, have a braai or pool party with friends, family and those you love. Good food, drinks and ice cream! But you are on a diet and worked so hard for that summer body. ⁠⁠Well, I have a secret to tell you! ⁠⁠Now you can have your ice cream and eat it too! With this amazing 190 calorie ice cream that you can make in the comfort of your home!⁠ Ingredients:⁠- 2 or 3 frozen, overripe bananas⁠- 1/2 cup milk/water of your choice ⁠- 1 scoop Ultima 1 (flavour of...

With summer just around the corner, we thought we'd get you started with a light salad that will tantalize your tastebuds and keep your nice and cool.     Ingredients:  - 250 -500g zucchini / cucumber shredded - 1 pear, sliced - pomegranate seeds - 1 diced mango - 200g baby spinach - pince of salt and pepper to taste   Method:  Place the baby spinach on a plate or in a bowl.  Top with the shredded zucchini /cucumber and add all your other ingredients.  Drizzle with a dressing of your choice or with some balsamic ad olive oil.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves: 6-8 people Ready in: 15 minutes Ingredients 6-8 portobello mushroom caps , stems removed, washed and dried with a paper towel 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 onion dices thinly 6 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or a dried oregano and basil leaf blend) 3/4 cup pizza sauce (best with garlic and herb) 1 1/2 cups reduced­ fat shredded mozzarella cheese (or a pizza cheese blend of your choice) 1 pepper sliced (green, red or yellow) 8 cherry tomatoes , sliced or chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 180 and...