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Essential Stock

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I’ve found that most powdered and liquid stocks have yeast, sugar and salt so I started to make my own Stock 3 carrots cut into three pieces 3 celery stalks cut into three 1 large brown onion cut into quarters 1 tablespoon of peppercorns 4 bay leaves (dried or fresh) Fresh parsley stalks 1/4 of a lemon, skin removed Cover all with water in a large saucepan on the stove and simmer on a low heat for at least three hours for the cege version – or at lesat five hours on a low simmer ot overnight in a slow … Continue reading Essential Stock

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Pumpkin/Squash and Fennel Soup Heaven

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Just tried out a new recipe and HAD to share it … Half a butternut squash or pumpkin One large fennel One large brown onion Saute in olive oil Add one heaped teaspoon of red curry paste – or more if you’re feeling spicy! Add one tablespoon of minced lemongrass Barely cover with chicken stock (yeast, salt, sugar free) or water – keep it thick Simmer till soft Add one tablespoon of salt/sugar free peanut butter (optional) Add half a cup of coconut milk (or more if you need more liquid) Blend …Serve sprinkled with coriander/cilantroHeavenly ♥ Continue reading Pumpkin/Squash and Fennel Soup Heaven

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Simply Green Soup

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Fry onion gently in olive oil till softAdd some green curry paste (to taste depending on how hot you like it) Add lots of cavallo nero/Italian cabbage and beetroot leaves Add chicken stock – not too much! halfway up the greens in the saucepan Add a generous spoonful of minced lemongrassSimmer gently till the greens are soft Add a little coconut milk – keep it thick! Then blend … so yummy Continue reading Simply Green Soup

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Breakfast Greens with Fried Egg

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Beans are a little heavy for me at the moment … so I’ve combined two recipes from Vicky G and Fiona S for a yummy breakfast … Gently saute some red onion in olive oil till soft with a little turmeric and ground black pepper … add greens (kale or cavolo nero or beetroot leaves or spinach or cabbage … whatever you have) and fresh tomatoes … and simmer gently till all is combined and soft I fried an egg and put it on top of a big spoonful of the greens for breakfast this morning and sprinkled some dried, … Continue reading Breakfast Greens with Fried Egg

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Truly Glorious Chicken Soup

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Into a big pot … whole peeled shallots (French), chopped carrots, a whole finely sliced leek with skinless, boneless chicken thighs (whole) a few fresh bay leaves and a bouquet-garni of fresh herbs (I used tarragon, oregano and rosemary in a paper tea bag hung from the side of the pot!), turmeric, fresh crushed garlic and fresh ground black pepper Barely cover with water and simmer till the chicken falls apart and add chopped fresh parsley to serve That was it … simply amazing … add chilli or extra pepper if you feel you need more va va voom Continue reading Truly Glorious Chicken Soup

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Sesame Seafood Dumplings

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Mince to a paste in a blender – fresh raw prawns and raw white fish with; Coriander Mint Garlic Spring onions Chilli Ground black pepper Roll into Bite-sized patties and then roll in sesame seeds to coat ** I made a batch that substituted the spring onions, garlic and chilli with a dollop of green curry paste and they were amazing** Gently fry in coconut oil Oh, you really need to bite a few to get the Kapow 😀 Continue reading Sesame Seafood Dumplings