Ingredients
5 cups chicken stock or water
1 cup red lentil
3 medium onions
750 g sweet potatoes
5 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup coriander, chopped (or less to your taste)
1 lemon
salt and black pepper

Directions
1Peel and roughly chop the onions and sweet potatoes - can be chunky.
2Combine with the stock or water, lentils, garlic, cumin, cayenne and turmeric in a pot.
3Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer until the potatoes and lentils are cooked - about 20-30 minutes.
4Puree the soup, adding in the coriander and the juice of the lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste (lots of pepper for me).

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Ingredients
4 cups kale (shredded)
1/4 cup carrot (peeled, shredded)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped, toasted)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/3 teaspoon curry powder
1/3 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
Directions
1Combine the kale, carrots and walnuts.
2Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and spices.
3Toss with mix.
4Cover. Chill 1 hour.

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Just served this with roast pork loin last night. Great side dish and so colorful.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
8 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 apples, peeled & cored & chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Directions
1In a large heavy saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil then add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
2Stir in cabbage, garlic and apples.
3Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until cabbage begins to wilt.
4Stir in stock, vinegar, sugar and bay leaf.
5Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until cabbage is soft and liquid has evaporated.
6Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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