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Sarah’s ‘Ay Carumba’ Mexican Sides

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It’s Taco Tuesday here in Bangalow and here are my sides to go with the lamb and/or roasted vegetable taco’s: Sarah’s World Famous Guacamole (party size) 7 ripe avocados Juice of four lemons 3 teaspoons ground black pepper 3 cloves fresh garlic – finely chopped Fresh red chilli (to taste) – finely chopped Chunk the avocado from the skin in big pieces and put into a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix gently. The avo will breakdown as you mix, make sure leave some big pieces! Add more chilli if you want some extra carumba! Store in … Continue reading Sarah’s ‘Ay Carumba’ Mexican Sides

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Esther’s Egg Free Crackers

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It fills two baking trays. Make 1 liter of vegetable pulp, what works really well is: tomato, red pepper, onions, zucchini. and add a good amount of spices: black pepper, oregano, chili, parsley, paprika Mix in 3 cups of seeds: sunflower, sesame, linseed. Let it sit for 1-2 hours so the seeds can soak up the liquid. Use baking paper on the baking trays otherwise it sticks and spread the paste evenly on the baking paper into a thin (not too thin) layer. Bake on low temperature 80-100° for 3-4 hours. Open the oven door every now and then to … Continue reading Esther’s Egg Free Crackers

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Judith’s Pumpkin Muffins

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1 small or 1/2 a pumpkin 1 Onion 50g Almonds (you can use other nuts and seeds) Blend all into a paste and mix in a bowl with: 2 table spoons Arrow root powder 50ml coconut milk and some spices, I use a mix of: nutmeg, black pepper, coriander seed, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, paprika, chili I also use one egg to make it stick, haven’t tried to make it egg free yet, might have to use more arrow root powder and some soaked linseed. Place in muffin tray and bake for 30-40 min 180°c Continue reading Judith’s Pumpkin Muffins

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Judith’s Coconut & Cinnamon Tofu

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SPICE MIX Approximately same amounts of: Aniseed, Fennel Seed, Cardamom Seed, Cloves (whole). Gently heat them in a dry frying pan so the fragrance can unfold. Let them cool off and then grind to powder, add same amount of Cinnamon Powder and also some Vanilla Powder. Find your own favorite mixture. TOFU Take 200g of firm Tofu and cut it up in small strips. Mix 80-100ml coconut milk with some olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the spice mix and 1 teaspoon of honey or 2-3 table spoons of palm sugar, mix well  and gently heat in a medium size frying … Continue reading Judith’s Coconut & Cinnamon Tofu

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Bridging Foods Sensational Biscotti

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This is kind of Biscotti or baked nut porridge 🙂 3 eggs 2 large ripe bananas Lemon or Orange zest and vanilla (bean or powder) Wiz together to make a batter Add 100 grams ground almonds Now you add whatever you like! I put walnuts, macadamias, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame or whatever is in the cupboard. I have also added cranberries, blueberries and diced apples at times. I bake on grease proof paper in two long 1/2inch thick, kind of a Biscotti shape. Make the surface ruff with a fork and sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Bake at 160c for … Continue reading Bridging Foods Sensational Biscotti

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Sally’s Asian Eggs

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Asian Eggs and can be eaten any time of the day. In a fry pan heat some olive oil and add chopped fresh chilli, garlic, spring onion, basil and coriander – stir gently Add some tinned tuna and mix together Add 2-3 eggs and stir together until eggs are cooked through Stir through some fresh chopped coriander and basil once you have taken the fry pan off the heat Grind some fresh black pepper over the top En-JOY Continue reading Sally’s Asian Eggs

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Carolien’s Nori Rolls

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I love making nori rolls as they are easy to take with me when I travel or for lunch at work. I fry thin omelets from eggs with some spices (such as turmeric, wasabi, black pepper, chili, Italian herbs or fresh herbs. You can also add a little garlic powder) and cut those in half. Place the half (cooled down) omelet on the nori sheet. Then on the middle of the omelet place your filling. Your filling can be whatever you like: salad, avocado, greens like watercress, sprouts, smoked salmon, tuna etc. I have even filled them with left over … Continue reading Carolien’s Nori Rolls

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Rachel’s Coconut Flour Pancakes

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4 eggs 1/4 cup coconut milk or nut milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup coconut oilWhisk eggs the add all ingredients except oil whisk again Add oil give it another good whiskCook on a griddle or frying pan lightly oiled medium heat Drop a table spoon sized amount for each little pancake Cook for a couple of minutes before flipping to cook other side. These burn easily so do not have the heat too high Lovely naked (the pancake – not you!) … Continue reading Rachel’s Coconut Flour Pancakes

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Rachel’s Nut Butter Brownies

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450g nut butter e.g almond, peanut or cashew, brazil nut etc (almond is our favourite) 1/2 to 3/4 cup honey depending on how sweet you like them 2 eggs 2 teaspoon baking powder Pre heat oven 180 deg C Mix together all ingredients Line a rectangular tray with grease proof paper Pour in brownie mixture Bake 15 – 20 mins so still a bit gooey in the centre Cool and cut into portions and enjoy No one would every guess they were gluten and dairy free Some variations for you to have fun with: Try 1/2 tahini and 1/2 almond … Continue reading Rachel’s Nut Butter Brownies