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Make this yummy summer pizza when the warm season hits

<p><strong>Time to prepare <em>5-10 mins</em> | Serves <em>4</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4 x 20cm plain pizza bases</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/4 cup tomato passata</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">200g fresh ricotta, crumbled</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 bunches asparagus, woody ends removed</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4-5 sprigs fresh thyme</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 teaspoon black peppercorns</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Basil oil</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 bunch fresh basil, leaves and tender stems stripped off</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watercress, to garnish</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Directions</strong></p> <p>1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Brush the pizza bases with the passata and scatter with the ricotta, asparagus, thyme and peppercorns. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until crisp and bubbly.</p> <p>2. In the meantime, prepare the Basil Oil: Place the basil in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Using a slotted spoon, remove basil immediately and refresh in cold or iced water. Drain basil well and place in a food processor. Add the olive oil and process until bright green and smooth.</p> <p>3. When cooked, drizzle the hot pizzas with a little basil oil and serve immediately.</p> <p><em>Recipe provided by the<a href="http://asparagus.com.au/"> Australian Asparagus Council.</a></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Republished with permission of </span><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/summer-pizza.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wyza.com.au</span></a></em></p>

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5 yummy snacks with 150 calories or under – that’s almost guilt-free

<p>If you’re looking to watch your calorie intake, but can’t resist the allure of a mid-afternoon or post-dinner snack, here are some you can consume without feeling guilt from that calorie hangover – each of these has less than 150 calories per serving. Don’t go overboard, though, remember to be on the lookout for sugar content as well as calories.</p> <p><strong>Cobs Popcorn</strong></p> <p>This popcorn is a revelation. It’s kind of sweet, and a little bit salty, and 100 per cent delicious. It’s perfect for when you go to the movies and your stomach growls when you smell the warm popcorn of your neighbour. You won’t envy them for long once you’ve had a few pieces of this.</p> <p><em>Calorie count: 97</em></p> <p><strong>Grapes</strong></p> <p>One cup of grapes is a delicious snack that will give you energy to get on with your day.</p> <p><em>Calorie count - 110</em></p> <p><strong>Mars Bar Ice Creams</strong></p> <p>Yep, you definitely read that correctly. A Mars Ice Cream bar has less calories than a regular Mars Bar, but extra deliciousness because there’s ice cream involved. Just right for when you feel like a sweet treat after dinner.</p> <p><em>Calorie count: 145</em></p> <p><strong>Corn Thins</strong></p> <p>These addictive snacks are crunchy and pack a surprising flavour punch. Eat them on their own, or top them with something healthy for a filling snack.</p> <p><em>Calorie count: 91</em></p> <p><strong>Vegetable Chips</strong></p> <p>Forget those artificially-flavoured corn chips – go for these naturally colourful, delightfully crunch veggie chips. With a mix of sweet potato, carrot, beetroot and parsnip in the bag, it’s a snack you won’t be sick of in a hurry.</p> <p><em>Calorie Count: 120</em></p>

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10 inflight meals that taste rather yummy

<p>As you can probably imagine, serving food at 40,000 feet isn’t exactly a piece of cake, but airlines have worked hard to lift their culinary game considerably in recent years.</p> <p>We’ve put together a gallery containing 10 of the most-delicious inflight meals you can enjoy when you’re travelling. Featured in the gallery are meals from carriers like United Airlines, Air France, Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines that actually look pretty decent.</p> <p>To see the meals, scroll through the gallery above.</p> <p>1. Malaysia Airlines</p> <p>2. Thai Airways</p> <p>3. Air France</p> <p>4. Iberia Airlines</p> <p>5. Japan Airlines</p> <p>6. Singapore Airlines</p> <p>7. CityJet</p> <p>8. United Airlines</p> <p>9. American Airlines</p> <p>10. Garuda Indonesia</p> <p>What’s the best/worst inflight meal you’ve ever had?</p> <p>Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram / Inflight Meals</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/07/the-real-reason-your-luggage-is-lost-in-transit/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The real reason your luggage is lost in transit</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-insurance/2016/06/5-tips-to-get-through-airport-security-quickly/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>5 tips to get through airport security quickly</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/06/10-tips-to-save-your-holiday-from-jet-lag/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>10 tips to save your holiday from jet lag</strong></em></span></a></p>

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