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Jinya’s Slow Roasted Lamb with Cherry Tomatoes

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Coat the leg of lamb with olive oil then with a sprinkle of turmeric then cover with a Moroccan spice rub (ras el hanout). Surround the leg with lots of whole cherry tomatoes and red onions chopped in big chunks. Roast for one hour on just above medium heat then covered the whole roasting tray with foil then turned it right down to about 150oC / gas mark 2 and let cook away for just under three hours. Baste very occasionally. When it’s done, rest the leg under some tin foil while taking a mashing implement and mash away at … Continue reading Jinya’s Slow Roasted Lamb with Cherry Tomatoes

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Eunice’s Tuna and Black Olive Dip

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1 tin tuna Some pitted black olives (ones I had were in packet with herbs) Juice half lemon Sprinkle cayenne pepper and black pepper (to taste) Fresh coriander Blitz in a blender or food processor – add a little water to get going and for right consistency This came out pretty yummy!! Probably would be fine plain as well with just tuna/lemon/black pepper/olives – but of course add/remove ingredients as you feel to and enjoy! Continue reading Eunice’s Tuna and Black Olive Dip

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Spicy Tuna Felafel Balls

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Spicy tuna falafel balls (courtesy of NZ student) 1 large tin tuna (400g) or 2 medium size (185each) 1 grated carrot 1 finely diced red pepper garlic and chilli chopped fresh herbs coriander, parsley mint etc coriander powder or ground seeds 1tsp 1 egg beaten 1 pkt gluten free felafel mix Prepare felafel mix according to instructions on pack. Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and add beaten egg at end. Then combine with felafel mix and mash together with fork and roll mixture into balls. Can add other spices/herbs as feel to eg paprika, turmeric etc. Can shallow … Continue reading Spicy Tuna Felafel Balls

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Rebecca’s Quinoa Blueberry Flapjacks

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Use Quinoa flakes mixed with ground almonds and cinnamon. Add enough whisked eggs to make it all bind together. Add honey to taste. Mix up well. Cook on greased baking tray (or with baking paper) shaping the flapjacks as you like. Thin layer on the bottom. A layer of sugar-free blueberry jam in the middle, and then another layer of flapjack mixture on top. Cook in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for approx 30 mins. Yum! Continue reading Rebecca’s Quinoa Blueberry Flapjacks

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Yasmin’s Baked Chicken or Fish

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Chicken Breast or Fish wrapped/stream baked for two Saute 1 or 2 large leeks chopped with garlic chilli, large tomato, oregano pepper & olives if you like Fold 2 baking paper sheets in half, place a bed of cooked leek onto paper then lay each chicken breast or filet of fish onto that, fold paper over, turn the edges over, pinch like a pastie. So the juices won’t escape! Bake for only 15min 180oC till cooked through (time depends on the thickness of the fillet) and allow the flavours to become infused Try it with fresh turmeric cumin, red onion … Continue reading Yasmin’s Baked Chicken or Fish

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Spinach and Chick Pea Soup

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I had some spinach in the fridge that needed turning into magic … so I blitzed a red onion with three garlic cloves till pureed and sauteed them in a little olive oil till soft Then added the chopped spinach and with some homemade stock … cook till soft then blended to a creamy green delight. I added some chick peas (cooked from dried as the tinned ones have salt) Blend a little so there are still some whole peas … and a generous squeeze of lemon juice You really need to try this thick, glorious soup … yum to … Continue reading Spinach and Chick Pea Soup