Tabouli Cracked wheat makes a change from consuming wheat in the form of bread or pasta. Wheat benefits the heart, spleen and kidneys and calms the spirit. These can be sensitive in summer, so wheat is a nutritious and important part of the diet for many people. Tomatoes and cucumber are cooling in the heat…

Stuffed Eggplant Red capsicums are the colour of Summer. They reduce swelling and distention and promote circulation. Both eggplants and capsicums are good for the digestive system, but avoid eggplant in excessive amounts. Ingredients 4 eggplants Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic 2 red capsicums, chopped…

Vegetable Lasagne This delicious recipe is definitely worthy of sharing. The stand-out feature that makes it different from other lasagne recipes is the lemon ricotta to replace béchamel and a tasty tomato sauce full of capers and olives. Ingredients Lasagne sheets, fresh or instant 200g mozzarella cheese, or parmesan SPICY TOMATO SAUCE (Arrabiata) 3 tbsp…

Three Colour Noodle Seaweed Salad Seaweed is cooling in nature and is one of the most nutrient-rich foods containing iodine, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, calcium and the B vitamins folate, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Ingredients 1 cup dried seaweed, such as wakame 2 bundles of mung bean or rice noodles 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4…

Basil and Tomato Soup Basil is both cooling and drying. Its drying quality counteracts the dampening effect of the bocconcini. There are several sour tastes here, including tomatoes, olives and vinegar, which encourages energy down and enhances the cooling effect. People with damp can lightly grill the tomatoes, and use less cheese and more basil.…