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Super Simple Green Soup

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A simpler variation on the Green Soup – Saute Asian greens – choi sum/bok choy with brown onion and add spinach and a little chicken stock and simmer till all soft Blend – I added a little nutmeg and chopped coriander, but you could add whatever you felt like – chilli, garlic, basil – make it your own! I had planned on taking a photo because it was so green and yummy – but I couldn’t wait to eat it!! Enjoy creating your own green yumminess 🙂 Continue reading Super Simple Green Soup

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Herby ‘Sun’ Dried Tomatoes in the Oven

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This is for Mariette in Holland Set your oven to a very low temperature – 100oC Slice roma tomatoes into half, lengthways Toss them in olive oil, dried herbs of your choice and some freshly ground black pepper Lay them out on a foil lined (or non-stick) tray in a single layer and roast for 6-8 hours The time will depend on the water content of the tomatoes so keep an eye on them as they dry so they don’t burn or if you feel they need more time `this technique really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes – … Continue reading Herby ‘Sun’ Dried Tomatoes in the Oven

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Salmon and Broccoli Soup

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Mirtha is a foodie inspiration for me. She shared this with me and it’s a regular. I really can’t begin to tell you how awesome this soup is – it’s my breakfast favourite at the moment! Gently saute one leek, one brown onion and one red onion and finely chopped broccoli stalk in some olive oil till slightly brown and soft Add cracked black pepper and the broccoli florets with some stock (or water) to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer and gently place two large-ish pieces of fresh salmon on top Cover the saucepan and simmer till the salmon … Continue reading Salmon and Broccoli Soup

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Sarah’s World Famous Pesto

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Gently roast lots of whole garlic cloves with pine nuts and blanched almonds in lots of olive oil till just golden then set aside and allow to cool Put in a blender with lots of fresh basil and spinach and blitz with freshly ground black pepper and extra olive oil … add chilli if you’re feeling daring Store in the fridge in a sealed jar with olive oil on top to stop air getting to the pesto and it will keep for longer Continue reading Sarah’s World Famous Pesto

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Sarah’s Lamb Meatballs

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Mix some dried or fresh herbs (oregano, parsley and basil are great) with garlic powder (or fresh finely chopped), turmeric, pepper and chilli into some lamb mince with a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste and chilli to taste You can add some finely chopped bacon if you feel to … Gently fry golf ball sized yumminess till almost cooked if you’re going to add to a home-made tomato sauce and serve with vegetables Or cook through and serve with a mezze Gobble! Continue reading Sarah’s Lamb Meatballs

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Simple Lamb Curry

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Fry red or brown onion (or both!) in a little coconut oil with some red curry paste for a few minutes to bring out the flavour of the spices Add some cubed lamb to brown before adding and some tinned (or fresh) tomatoes and slowly simmer for an hour or so till tender Add some pumpkin cubes, simmer till those are cooked and right at the last minute stir through some spinach and coriander and coconut milk to warm through … yum yum Continue reading Simple Lamb Curry

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Sarah’s Tomato Sauce

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You really need to give this a go – super versatile! Gently and slowly sauté one large brown onion in olive oil with cracked black pepper  till brown and sweet Add fresh or tinned tomatoes (about 500 grams) with fresh oregano and thyme and some chilli if you want heat Cook down slowly with a splash of lemon juice Keep it really thick and add a teaspoon of honey if you want some subtle sweetness Blend till smooth … Yum! You could freeze in small batches and cook with meatballs or fish or add to sauces Continue reading Sarah’s Tomato Sauce

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Red Curry Baked Fish

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I used small whole sea bass that were on sale at the market – but you could use any whole fish that has been de-scaled and gutted Place the fish in some foil in a baking dish Smear a teaspoon of red curry paste inside and all over the top Pour over a little coconut milk and baked for 30 minutes Gently lift off the fillets with a wide spatula and pour the self-made sauce over the top It’s a very yummy, quick and simple fish dish! Continue reading Red Curry Baked Fish

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Sarah’s Wow San Choi Bow

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(literally 15 minute meal, made it up for a quick. light Sunday lunch!) In a saucepan put 500g chicken thigh mince (you could use any mince) and cooked it with a little sesame oil and a splash of lemon juice and black pepper When fully cooked, drain most of the liquid and add five (or so) chopped spring onions, half a cup of roughly chopped macadamia nuts (or you could use water chestnuts or any other nuts you like), sesame seeds, chilli flakes (to your taste), juice of a whole lime and a little more sesame oil and lemon juice … Continue reading Sarah’s Wow San Choi Bow