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Jinya’s Tofu Blini – Pancake – Wrap

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200g of firm tofu 4 eggs 2 Tbsp approx Gram flour Drizzle of olive oil Gather the above in a blender and whizz away. Use a soup spoon for blinis or a ladle for pancake / wrap size and gently cook on a frying pan. Have fun flipping the pancakes! It’s all in the wrist… The toppings can be savory or sweet. I cooked a turkey steak in some jerk seasoning and had it in a wrap with guacamole, raw spinach, red capsicum and cucumber. Gotta say it was a delish dish. Continue reading Jinya’s Tofu Blini – Pancake – Wrap

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Jinya’s Slow Roasted Lamb with Cherry Tomatoes

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Coat the leg of lamb with olive oil then with a sprinkle of turmeric then cover with a Moroccan spice rub (ras el hanout). Surround the leg with lots of whole cherry tomatoes and red onions chopped in big chunks. Roast for one hour on just above medium heat then covered the whole roasting tray with foil then turned it right down to about 150oC / gas mark 2 and let cook away for just under three hours. Baste very occasionally. When it’s done, rest the leg under some tin foil while taking a mashing implement and mash away at … Continue reading Jinya’s Slow Roasted Lamb with Cherry Tomatoes

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Kate’s Almond and Blueberry Porridge

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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

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Eunice’s Egg Free Crackers

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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

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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