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issy, 15
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ingredients- 

  • 300g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 6 egg yolks (see note)
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 500ml thickened cream, whipped
  • 200g frozen raspberries

preparation- 

  1. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure bowl doesn’t touch water. Heat, stirring occasionally with a metal spoon, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.

  2. Meanwhile, place yolks and sugar in a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat for 5 minutes or until thick and creamy. Slowly beat in chocolate until combined.

  3. Fold cream into chocolate mixture. Spoon half the mixture into eight 3/4 cup-capacity glasses or ramekins. Top with raspberries. Spoon over remaining mixture. Cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve.

why it is good for youu:
-protects cholesterol related diseases-reduces risks of cardiovascular diseases-used in prevention and treatment of prostate and breast cancer-includes necessary minerals like potassium, calcium, vitamin C and K, folic acid, copper, sodium and dietary fibers. These are used to provide the mineral necessity of the body.-Potassium in avocado regulates pressure of blood.-Sodium reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stoke.-It improves the ability of the body to absorb carotenoids.-Avocado is used to help people who have sexual problems.-It is a good antioxidant.-It can be used in the treatment of skin disorders.-It is used to heal people who suffer from digestive and circulatory problems.

ingredients- 

1 large tomato, diced 
3 tablespoons finely-chopped onion
1/2 chile finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded 
1/4 cup firmly-packed chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste 
Coarsely-ground pepper to taste

preparation- 

In a large bowl, combine tomato, onion, chile pepper, and lime juice; set aside.

Dice the avocado and add to the tomato mixture; gently stir together

Add cilantro, salt, and pepper to the tomato/avocado mixture; stir until blended.

tips- 

do not add olive oil or butter, or any other fat based food. these do add a good flavour, but if you are trying to cut down i recommend not adding these, as the dip will taste just as good without it