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AMANDA KELLY-LENNON,

EDITOR

S

pring is about positive change. The sun

shines brighter, the sky is bluer and, on

a personal note, I swap my knee-high

boots for light and airy so-right-now sandals.

We also peel off the layers and try to shed

kilos that have crept on during the colder

months. Change brings about a new way of

thinking, and in this issue we offer a new

way of eating. Making positive changes and

moving your life forward is easy after you

commit to the decision. Ten years ago,

I was sporting an extra 45kg, but through

commitment, change and setting a few goals,

the weight came off and my mindset shifted.

I have so many favourite features in this

issue it’s hard to tell you where to start

cooking! The vegetarian recipes on p24 were

inspired by a little salad place on the NSW

Central Coast I ducked into one day. I was so

impressed I had to make my own versions.

Everyone loves a makeover, and our healthy

makeovers, p26, deliver – we show you how

to ditch the carbs by swapping spaghetti for

zucchini ribbons. Apart from main meals

being the diet trigger, our cover recipe was

such a huge hit at recipes + HQ. I found

myself going back for thirds – who would

have thought a reduced-fat chocolate cake

could cause a 3pm food frenzy! Try it and let

us know your thoughts on our Facebook

page. On a note of change, I’m adding another

name to my signature, see below. Always

remember life is good, so take time to treat

yourself to a little positive spring sunshine.

FAMILY

6 Slimming mains They’re low in

kilojoules, but high in flavour

10 Healthy meals Filling, but not fattening

14 Super dinners Powerhouse mains

18 Sweet sensations Reduced-fat desserts

24 Vital vegies Bright and tasty salads

30 Cook the cover Chocolate & Ricotta

Layer Cake

BUDGET

33 Week 1 Samosa Pies

39 Week 2 Roast Pork Ramen

Noodle Soup

45 Week 3 Beef & Bean Enchiladas

51 Week 4 Satay Chicken Drumettes

SPECIAL DIETS

20 Dairy free! Baked treats without dairy

26 A fresh twist Low-carb ‘rice’ and ‘pasta’

28 Gluten-free bakes Sweet and savoury

HERE TO HELP

5 Social buzz What you posted

on our Facebook page

58 Peas in a pod This month’s

budget-friendly vegetable

62 Top ingredient Apple cider vinegar

64 Cake of the month Caramel Mud Cake

66 10 healthy snacks How to graze

without the guilt

70 Stir crazy Perfect stir-fries, every time

72 Sundae best Desserts for special diets

76 In a spin Pinwheels for the kiddies

78 Fast 5 Brekkie beverages

80 Let’s Ask Amanda How; Reader

Recipe Chilli Chicken Caesar

83 Take 5 Mini-Lemon Meringue Pies

From the Editor

p9 p20 p

To access some of our

favourite recipes from this

issue online, as well as

additional kitchen tips and

tricks, look out for the Food

To Love stamp throughout

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CHOCOLATE &

RICOTTA LAYER CAKE

RECIPE

AMANDA

KELLY-LENNON

PHOTOGRAPHY

ROB SHAW

STYLING

KATE BROWN

FOOD PREPARATION

CARLY SOPHIA

TAYLOR

COVER RECIPE

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