Johannesburg, 4 December 2024 – Chantal Lascaris, South Africa’s beloved cookbook author, is back with her latest creation: All Sorts of Junk Food Made Healthy. This fifth instalment in her acclaimed All Sorts series transforms everyone's favourite guilty pleasures into guilt-free delights, offering the perfect balance between healthy habits and indulgence.

A Guilt-Free Junk Food Revolution

“I’m a self-confessed junk food rebel,” says Chantal. “Who doesn’t love a burger, fries, or cheesy nachos? This book is an ode to the naughty side of our palates—but with a healthy twist.” By swapping out nutrient-poor ingredients for wholesome alternatives, Chantal reinvents fast-food classics like Mac 'n Cheese, hamburgers, and even the retro banana split into nourishing yet decadent treats.

Packed with 80 inventive recipes, All Sorts of Junk Food Made Healthy encourages readers to embrace indulgence without the calorie overload. From quick snacks to hearty mains and desserts, the cookbook caters to everyone—from carnivores to vegetarians and even self-proclaimed "junketarians."

Highlights From the Cookbook

• Waist-Conscious Hamburgers
• Twisty Tiramisu
• Love-Loaded Milkshakes
• Moreish Chicken Pie
• Sweet Chilli Chicken Pizza

This cheat-sheet for indulgent yet health-conscious cooking introduces smarter pantry substitutes and alternative methods, making it easy to enjoy your favourite treats.

Sweet Chilli Chicken Pizza Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 tsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ cup low-fat smooth cottage cheese
• ¼ cup low-sugar sweet chilli sauce, plus extra for topping
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• ¼ cup sherry vinegar
• 4 wraps
• ½ cup tomato paste
• 8 Peppadews, sliced
• 1/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salad greens for garnish

Method

1. Sauté chicken in 1 tsp olive oil until cooked through. Coat with sweet chilli sauce and set aside.
2. Sauté mushrooms and red pepper in the same pan with sherry vinegar until softened.
3. Spread cottage cheese and tomato paste over wraps, heat each wrap until browned, then top with chicken, vegetables, Peppadews, and cheddar.
4. Grill wraps until the cheese melts. Garnish with salad greens and serve immediately.

About Chantal Lascaris

After selling her clothing business in 2011, Chantal Lascaris pursued her passion for health and cooking, becoming a self-taught chef. Her best-selling cookbooks, starting with All Sorts of Salads, have cemented her reputation as a kitchen innovator. Based in the Western Cape, Chantal runs a small farm while promoting her books, which combine simplicity, flavour, and a touch of rebellion in the kitchen.

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