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Anne Marie’s Spicy Spanish Prawns with Asparagus & Chickpeas

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100g raw King prawns ½ Bunch of asparagus (about 6 spears) ½ cup of chickpeas. (I use dried chickpeas that have been soaked and then boiled) 1 clove garlic 1 Lime 1 Tsp cumin powder 1 Tsp paprika 1 Tsp-ish of chopped fresh chili 6 Tbsp Olive oil Steam the asparagus and place in a large bowl with chickpeas. Gently heat some olive oil and add prawns. When cooked place in the bowl with the chickpeas and asparagus Wipe the frying pan clean add about 6 Tbsp of olive oil and gently heat. Add cumin powder, paprika chopped garlic, chilli … Continue reading Anne Marie’s Spicy Spanish Prawns with Asparagus & Chickpeas

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Sarah’s Lovingly Luscious Leek, Lime & Lemongrass Baked Fish

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Spontaneous Amazingness in my kitchen tonight … Mix well together in a bowl: Half a leek, finely sliced 4 teas minced lemongrass 1/4 cup dried, shredded coconut Zest of one lime 1 teas gluten free tamari 1 teas coconut oil 1 teas sesame oil 1 teas chilli flakes In an oven tray place a large sheet of foil Place the leek and lemongrass mixture in the foil Place a piece of fresh white fish fillet on top (I used basa fillet) Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (I used white, but could use black too – or a mixture of both!) … Continue reading Sarah’s Lovingly Luscious Leek, Lime & Lemongrass Baked Fish

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Jinya’s Prawns with Tamari Satay Dressing

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Gather greens, pak choi, carrots and any other vegetables you feel. Chop and steam. Add raw prawns a few minutes before you’re ready to serve. They cook in jiffy. The dressing – 2 tbsp tamari. 1 tsp peanut butter. 1 tsp tahini. Juice of half a lime. Whizz in a blender. Dress the prawns and veg. mix it up then garnish with spring onion, fresh chilli and sesame seeds. Bosh! Continue reading Jinya’s Prawns with Tamari Satay Dressing

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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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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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Bridging Foods Spinach and Salmon Frittata

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http://www.bridgingfoods.com.au/ Spinach and Salmon Frittata Ingredients 1 onion halved and finely sliced 1 tablespoon Olive oil 10 eggs, room temperature, whisked 300g spinach leaves 150-200g portion of cooked salmon 1 bunch of fresh herbs (parsley/ coriander/basil) 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds ½ teaspoon of chilli flakesMethod Turn grill on to a medium heat Pour 500mls of boiling water over spinach to wilt – squeeze spinach until moisture is removed In a large fry pan place onion with oil and heat until softened Flake Salmon with a fork and add to onions Add spinach spreading evenly over the fry pan Whisk … Continue reading Bridging Foods Spinach and Salmon Frittata

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Naren’s Feisty Fish

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An adaptation of a recipe we found on the BBC Good Food website. Really tasty and super quick and easy! Tilapia in a Thai-Style Sauce 2 tilapia fillets (pretty popular these days, but any white fish will work) Gram/chick pea flour Oil for frying 1 tbs gluten free tamari (about) 1 tbs water 1 large clove garlic 4 spring onions 1 fresh chili de-seeded (or about 1/2 tsp dried or to taste – go wild) juice of 1 lime Chop the spring onions, crush the garlic and chop the chili Coat the fish in gram flour Heat the oil in … Continue reading Naren’s Feisty Fish

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Jane’s version of the Patara London Curry

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Patara, Mayfair, London, is a fantastic Thai restaurant everyone needs to try! Red curry paste (gluten, dairy, ginger free) Sugar/salt-free peanut butter Coconut milk, or coconut cream Prawns (or diced lamb or chicken) Onions, garlic, red capsicum, and either peas, cauliflower, carrot, or cabbage (or a combination) Chop the veg, lightly fry the onion, garlic, then add the rest of the chopped veg, and prawns, gently fry momentarily, then add a spoonful (or however much you want to use) of red curry paste, a teaspoon (or two) of peanut butter Add half a cup of hot water, stir, and then … Continue reading Jane’s version of the Patara London Curry

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Jane’s Prawn and Spinach Curry

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(Adapted from the Red Magazine website – taken out the sugar and ginger and am going to give it a try …) Cooking time: 20 minutes 2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼- ½ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 4 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped 400ml coconut milk 10 fresh or dried curry leaves 150g spinach, rinsed, stalks removed, and leaves finely shredded 400g raw king prawns, shelled weight Heat olive oil and add onions, garlic, cook until softened Add spices and … Continue reading Jane’s Prawn and Spinach Curry