25 Nov 2014

Christmas Punch - secret ingredient revealed!

My all-time favourite refreshing Punch with a delicious ingredient that hits the spot!
Prep 10 mins   Serves 6     Non-alcoholic
  • 4 Cups (1 litre) Lemonade
  • 2 Cups (500ml) Cranberry Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Rosewater  (secret ingredient)
  • 1/2 punnet Raspberries
  • 6 Mint Leaves
1. Into Punch Bowl Pour:
4 Cups (1 litre) Lemonade
2 Cups (500ml) Cranberry Juice
2 teaspoons Rosewater  (secret ingredient)
2. Stir gently
3. Carefully Add:
1/2 punnet Raspberries
6 Mint Leaves
so they float at the top

Place in fridge until ready to serve .... delicious :-) 

Lemon, Lime & Bitters Punch

5 Stars
This is a great drink option for those designated drivers out there!
Prep 10 minutes plus refrigeration time to chill
Serves 2.5 litres (10 cups)
  • 2 Limes & Lemons sliced thinly
  • 5 lemon infusion Tea Bags
  • 1.25 litres (5 Cups) Lemonade
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Lime Juice Cordial
  • 1 teaspoon aromatic bitters
  • 1 litre (4 cups) of boiling water
  • 3 cups ice cubes
1. Combine :
5 Tea Bags & 1 litre (4 cups) of boiling water, stand for 5 minutes

2. Remove tea bags and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate

3. Into a large jug Add :
2 Limes & Lemons sliced thinly
1.25 litres (5 Cups) Lemonade
1/4 cup (60ml) Lime Juice Cordial
1 teaspoon aromatic bitters
3 cups ice cubes

then Stir to combine

Watermelon, Watercress, Fetta & Mint Salad

5 stars ES
Prep 15 minutes   Serves 8+ as a BBQ side and Serves 4 as a Main @ 247 Cal per serve
  • 2 bunch of watercress, trimmed with leaves  (rocket is a great alternative)
  • 1/2 Cup torn Mint leaves
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1600g Watermelon, peeled & cut into small wedges
  • 200g  Low-cal fetta crumbled
  • 2 tblsp white wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • freshly cracked black pepper
1. Combine in bowl & season with black pepper:
 2 bunch of watercress leaves
 1/2 Cup Mint,
 1/2 red onion,
 2 tblsp vinegar
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

2.Transfer to a large plate and top with :
1600g Watermelon,
200g  Low-cal fetta

A firm winner ! When I serve this simple, low cal dishes people always ask me for the recipe :-)
Adapted from Losing the Last 5 Kilos by Michelle Bridges