CULINARY Pilaf rice with roasted chicken gravy

The Christmas season is already here, therefore, pilaf rice and chicken gravy is a perfect side dish to prepare for the family. This dish requires little effort and has a great taste with loads of nutritional values. 3 tablespoons of avocado oil 3 chicken stocks 1/3 cup of chopped carrots 1 celery stalk 2 green onions 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 2 chicken thighs 2 cups of organic long grain jasmine rice 4 cups of water 2 teaspoons of Himalayan pink salt

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon of chili flakes 2 cardamom pods 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or three garlic cloves

1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, zested 1/2 lemon juice 1/2 bunch of parsley 1/2 bunch of cilantro

• Preheat oven to 350oF (175oC)

• Melt butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, seven to eight minutes. Remove from heat.

• Combine rice and onion mixture in a 9x13-inch casserole dish placed on a baking sheet. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice.

• Combine chicken stock, salt, saffron and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for five minutes.

• Pour chicken stock mixture over rice in the casserole dish and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan, add all the ingredients and allow cook. Cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

• Bake in the pre-heated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove foil and fluff with a fork to separate the grains of rice.

• Grill your chicken gravy and serve with your pilaf rice

• Your pilaf rice and chicken gravy is ready to eat and enjoy.

Tropical fruits cocktail is a healthy drink to start the morning with. It is thick, creamy and rich in vitamins with a tropical flavour. It is easy to prepare and saves time. Pineapple, diced Strawberries, diced Kiwis, diced I banana, chopped Blue berries Raw honey

• In a blender, add your diced pineapple, strawberries, chopped banana, coconut milk, kiwi and a spoon of raw honey and blend together.

• Pour into a clean glass cup and serve chilled.