Ridiculously tasty

I have a few friends who have recently discovered they can cook... this is very exciting stuff. Anyway, they've asked me to post more food ideas, so here are a few delicious and healthy ideas just in time for the weekend.

* Tahini. I prefer the hulled variety, and I love it on buttered toast with thin slices of cucumber and a pinch of sea salt. Try mashing it with avocado or mixed with olive oil and poured over warm broccoli, bok choy or beans with a squeeze of lemon. Sensational.
* Lentils. All lentils and dried beans are easier to cook and better for digestion when soaked overnight. Just pop a cup's worth in a bowl, cover with water and glad wrap and leave on the counter until you need - drain, rinse and they're ready. My fave recipe starts with Italian sausage - slice into chunks, brown in a medium size pot with a little oil, garlic and onion. Throw in a can of chopped tomatoes, the lentils, a splash of red wine, thyme, olives and seasoning. Simmer with lid on for about half an hour - the lentils should be soft and sausages cooked right through. Top with parsley and a splash of evo. Dig in.
* You can also make a warm lentil salad by simmering them in stock for half an hour, draining and mixing them up with some cherry tomatoes, capsicum, baby spinach, parsley and evo.
* Seaweed. Yes, seaweed. It's yummers and so good for you. You can buy nori sheets and snack on them with rice and seafood if you can't be bothered rolling them into sushi rolls. Or you can get wakame, it's usually dried and in a packet. Soak it in water for 15 minutes, then mix into a salad - see how easy that was peeps? I suggest cucumber, bean sprouts, carrot and smoked salmon or trout. Top with a dressing of rice vinegar, tamari, chilli sauce and a pinch of sugar. You'll love it.