Sarah’s Luscious Laksa
Laksa is a Malaysian soup that was my favourite when I lived in Australia. There aren’t many in London, so I have created my own. I made this Laksa paste from a few recipes that I found – it’s been ‘Sarah-fied’ – and verified – it’s amazing! 4 shallots 6 garlic cloves 2 tbls crushed macadamia 4 tbls soaked dried shrimp 6 bulbs fresh lemongrass 2 teas chilli flakes 2 teas turmeric 4 teas coriander seeds 1 teas fennel seed 1 teas cumin seed 1/2 teas cinnamon 4 cardamom pods 6 kaffir lime leaves Fresh mint Fresh coriander stalks Blend … Continue reading Sarah’s Luscious Laksa
Beautiful Bean Salad
Protein for vegetarians! Soak chickpeas and cannellini beans overnight then boil gently for one hour. Drain, rinse in cold water and allow to cool. Dress with fresh chopped flat leaf parsley Chopped, pitted green olives (in olive oil, not brine – too salty!) Roughly chopped rocket leaves Add chilli if you feel like some extra fire Lots of ground black pepper Serve with an olive oil and lemon (or orange!) juice dressing and a handful of toasted, blanched almonds. Dress it half an hour before serving so the beans soak up the yummy dressing! Continue reading Beautiful Bean Salad
Wicked White Salad
This just came to me while I was writing a lunch meeting plan for Julie … Thinly sliced/shaved fennel Dried shredded coconut (sugar free) Chopped apple Sprinkle in some lightly roasted sesame seeds and lightly toasted macadamia or cashew nuts Serve with a lemon juice and coconut oil dressing Wicked! Continue reading Wicked White Salad
Julie’s Team Lunch Meeting
Julie has asked me to come up with some fresh ideas for a work lunch meeting she is holding for 17 people. A great idea is to ask everyone to choose his or her protein the week before, then you know how much you will need to buy and prepare. Keep it simple and buy a few BBQ Chickens already cooked (no stuffing) and cut them into quarters with some good quality shears/scissors so they are easy to manage. Drizzle with olive oil after cutting and cover to keep in the moisture. Here’s a twist on the protein with a … Continue reading Julie’s Team Lunch Meeting
Simple Dahl & Fish Supper
Super simple … Gently fry a piece of fresh fish (or you could use prawns, or tofu, or grilled aubergine!) in a little coconut oil with lots of chilli flakes on one side. While that is cooking, re-heat some pre-cooked coconut dahl (or cook from fresh – allow one hour) and chop some fresh coriander. Turn the fish till cooked through and serve on top of the dahl, sprinkle the coriander and eat lovingly. Satisfying, tasty and super simple. Continue reading Simple Dahl & Fish Supper
Gyls ‘Gylorious’ Laksa
‘Gyl’orious Laska – inspired by an amazing family Colour is a big thing when I cook and shop for food, so you may want to play around with what you put in this each time you make it. This serves around 4 people Today I used, 2 eschalion shallots 1 red chilli 1 yellow chilli 1 clove of garlic turmeric 2 lemon grass stalks handful of spinach 1 pak choi 2 free range chicken breasts or you could use prawns, tofu or vegetable juice of 1 or 2 limes 200 ml coconut milk 600ml stock or water 1 vegetable or … Continue reading Gyls ‘Gylorious’ Laksa
Emotional Eating
There were some gentle and soothing tears shed this morning on my way to work as I realised I had been hiding from some grief. I connected with feeling that some people in my life had let me down, they hadn’t been there for me when I needed them. Walking in my own love to the tube, I felt that grief and allowed it to express, tears rolling down my face. I felt really vulnerable and fragile in the crowd as I walked and rested in my seat. I was surrounded by scores of people all pressing against one another … Continue reading Emotional Eating
The Dark Side of Wheat
This is a fascinating research study article abour wheat, it’s history and present impact on our bodies. Worth reading the whole article – The Dark Side of Wheat “Below the tip of the “Gluten Iceberg,” we might find these opiate-like peptides to be responsible for bread’s general popularity as a “comfort food”, and our use of phrases like “I love bread,” or “this bread is to die for” to be indicative of wheat’s narcotic properties. I believe a strong argument can be made that the agricultural revolution that occurred approximately 10-12,000 years ago as we shifted from the Paleolithic into the Neolithic era … Continue reading The Dark Side of Wheat
Food, Diet and Self-Nurturing – Returning to True Health
Hello everyone Here’s my latest Huffington Post Blog that explores a Return to True Health Enjoy, with love, Sarah Continue reading Food, Diet and Self-Nurturing – Returning to True Health
Black Cherries & Soy Coconut Cream
In a blender put: 1 x 350g pack of silken tofu with 1/2 a cup of coconut cream 1 heaped teaspoon of vanilla powder A sprinkle of ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar Put the misture in the fridge to set. Heat a saucepan and add: 2 cups frozen black cherries (I always keep some in the freezer, they’re so handy and really good for you!) 1 star anise 1 stick of cinnamon A splash of water. Cover and simmer till just warmed through. Remove the star anise and cinnamon stock and serve in bowls with a dollop of … Continue reading Black Cherries & Soy Coconut Cream
Healthy Cooking for Beginners - Heal Yourself With Food 