Kate’s Almond and Blueberry Porridge
Take some raw almonds and grind finely in a food processor or blender. Add equal amount of water and place in pot on stove. Add generous helping of cinnamon and nutmeg (to taste) and a handful of frozen blueberries and gently bring to boil. Then place some gluten free cornflour in a small amount of cold water and dissolve, add this to the almond and blueberry mixture and stir to thicken. Serve with an extra dash of cinnamon and the tiniest drizzle of maple syrup. Divine! Continue reading Kate’s Almond and Blueberry Porridge
Eunice’s Egg Free Crackers
This is modified from Eva’ s recipe earlier – I was looking to make an egg free version and here it is – Instead of eggs for binding, soak linseed and chia seed in water for couple of hours – soaks up the water and forms a gooey mixture. If you don’t have chia will probably still be ok with just linseed. Saute onion Blitz sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and some black olives Add sesame seeds and pressed garlic x 2 after blitz (or could put garlic in blitzer/blender too) Mix the blitz mixture with the onion and the … Continue reading Eunice’s Egg Free Crackers
Eunice’s Tuna and Black Olive Dip
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
Spicy Tuna Felafel Balls
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
Rebecca’s Super Green Smoothie Zing
Blend together 1 chopped apple (golden delicious are my fav), a handful of raw spinach leaves (or curly kale leaves) cinnamon and a few chilli flakes. If I want to make the smoothie thicker and more of a substantial breakfast I add some sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds. Also can add ground almonds. Whizz it all up. Delicious! It gives you a real Zing to start the day. Full of nutrients. Continue reading Rebecca’s Super Green Smoothie Zing
Rebecca’s Quinoa Blueberry Flapjacks
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
Yasmin’s Baked Chicken or Fish
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
Peter’s Simple Red Salad
Grated beetroot Chopped tomato Finely sliced red onion Cucumber Red chili Olive Oil Cracked black pepper Toss together and enjoy! Yummy Continue reading Peter’s Simple Red Salad
Broccoli, Fennel and Red Onion Soup
I made this very yummy soup this morning – Gently fried the onion in some chilli olive oil to get some colour, then added the fennel and broccoli and turmeric with water to just cover and simmered till soft … blended with black pepper … v yummy x Continue reading Broccoli, Fennel and Red Onion Soup
Spinach and Chick Pea Soup
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
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