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Gluten Free Orange & Almond Cake

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In honour of my birthday today, I felt to share the most light and lovely gluten free orange & almond cake that was dreamt up by my dear friend Michelle. She is a baker extraordinaire and her gluten and dairy free recipes are simple, easy and scrumptious. I’ve slightly tweaked it by adding coconut, but you can leave that out if you want to 🙂 Ingredients: 3 eggs Zest and juice of two oranges 160 grams dairy free margarine 1/3 cup coconut sugar 250 grams almond meal 2 teaspoons vanilla powder 2/3 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup shredded coconut 100g flaked … Continue reading Gluten Free Orange & Almond Cake

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Gluten Free Fish & Seaweed Soup

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This gluten free fish and seaweed soup is an evolution from the sea vegetable soup I’ve made before. I felt to add some more spice and flavour to it … 1/2 cup dried sea vegetables/seaweed (I use The Healing Ingredient sea vegetable salad) 1 cup filtered water 1 large brown onion, sliced 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 star anise 4 bay leaves, dried or fresh 250g fresh white fish, cut into 3cm cubed pieces (I used blue eye cod) 100g fresh green prawns, shelled and de-veined and cut into 3cm pieces 2 cups filtered water Soak the seaweed in 1 … Continue reading Gluten Free Fish & Seaweed Soup

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Gluten Free Salmon Taco’s Sarah Style!

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These gluten free fish tacos are a quick, simple and super delicious snack or meal. I was at the fish market this morning stocking up on fresh salmon. I buy the fillets as a whole side and cut them into pieces and freeze them in individual packs to have when I feel like them – love shopping that way. The thin ends of the salmon I sliced into strips … here’s how the tacos formed … About 250g fresh salmon fillet, sliced into strips about 3cm wide 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds 2 tablespoons of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of … Continue reading Gluten Free Salmon Taco’s Sarah Style!

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Apple & Strawberry Tart

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I’ve just had the most scrumptious family Christmas Eve supper and felt to make a gluten free dessert. This gluten free apple tart is delicious! Just so happens that it doesn’t have dairy either! hahaha! And the only sugar is from green apples and strawberries. This is super simple … Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup shredded or desiccated coconut, sugar free 2 tblsp coconut oil 4 tblsp water 3 green apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup coconut butter 1/4 cup water 10 strawberries, medium size, sliced Process: Preheat oven to … Continue reading Apple & Strawberry Tart

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Lamb & Avocado Salad

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What inspires me is how people respond to food. When I served this gluten free, dairy free, salt and sugar free salad for lunch the response was “wow, this tastes amazing!” It’s so simple to cook simply and have stacks of flavour and vitality in a meal. It can be light yet satisfying, tasty and nourishing all at the same time. We don’t have to miss out on flavour when going gluten free! This takes about 10-15 minutes from pan to table for two people 🙂 Ingredients: 2 small/medium lamb leg steaks Tbls olive oil for cooking Cracked black pepper … Continue reading Lamb & Avocado Salad

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Spicy Fish Salad

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My amazing friend Candida lives in California and comes up with some cracking recipes … here’s one she shared with me that needs to be shared with you all! Here’s a recipe for your blog that I’ve been enjoying of late and felt to share. Super easy to make for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a balmy evening supper. Have a lovely day. with love, Candida x Spicy fish salad A piece of white fish, I keep frozen Tilapia in the freezer A large handful of Arugula (rocket) Dried chilli flakes Flaked coconut chips or desiccated coconut Furikake (black and white … Continue reading Spicy Fish Salad

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Waldorf Salad ~ Sarah Style

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This is the perfect salad for a picnic on the beach… or for lunch at work, or when friends come around for dinner, or supper for one – it’s so light and delicious! Ingredients (serves two): 1 small fennel bulb 1 firm green pear 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup raw walnuts 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Juice from one small lemon 4 tablespoons of macadamia nut oil – or any oil you choose Method: Thinly slice the fennel and pear into pieces you can eat with a fork Thinly slice the mint leaves Break the walnuts into smaller … Continue reading Waldorf Salad ~ Sarah Style

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Lamb & Fennel Casserole

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  This is one of the tastiest, simplest casseroles I have ever made. The photo was taken on the stove top before the lid went on! 500g lamb cubed (you could use any meat or tofu) 1 large fennel bulb 1 large brown onion 2 bay leaves 1 star anise 1 heaped teaspoon turmeric powder 1 heaped teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch all spice powder 1 pinch chilli 2 tablespoon coconut oil In a heavy based saucepan (with a secure lid) melt the coconut oil on a medium heat Fry the onion till translucent and starting to brown then … Continue reading Lamb & Fennel Casserole

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Kale & Radicchio Stir Fry

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Inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe, Braised Peas with Spring Onions and Lettuce, I tweaked and twirled and danced a jig when this evolved in my kitchen last night … The simplicity of this dish is divine. The ingredients are for a dish for one, or a side dish for two. 1 medium brown onion 2 cups kale leaves (stalk removed) 6 outer leaves of radicchio 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons coconut oil Ground black pepper Pinch of dried chilli flakes Juice of half a lemon Melt the coconut oil in a large frypan on a medium heat When … Continue reading Kale & Radicchio Stir Fry