This petit and light tart is both beautiful to look at and to eat … it’s like a smooth sailing waltz in the arms of heaven … Ingredients for base: 1½ cups raw almonds 2 teaspoons coconut sugar ¼ cup egg … Continue reading Pear & Lime Tart
It’s been a long time since I’ve had roast pork and this afternoon I decided to slow roast a small pork belly for the first time … there I was, wondering what to have and found a yummy recipe that … Continue reading Slow Roast Pork Belly with Thyme & Garlic
This is a treat that’s not too sweet … a little spicy and zingy with a swing and a tang .. kapow!! Ingredients: 2 large green Packham pears, firm 6 cardamon seeds, smashed open 1 star anise 1/2 teaspoon ground … Continue reading Spicy Poached Pears with Strawberries & Passionfruit
This is a weekend roast special to live for! Twice cooked lamb shoulder that falls apart and melts in the mouth … served with roasted seasonal vegetables. This recipe serves as many as you want … depends on how many … Continue reading Twice Cooked Lamb Shoulder
I don’t usually have a diatribe before the recipe, but feel this is relevant today as it was when this recipe came into being in March 2014 … (written in April 2014) Twenty two days ago I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy – my uterus, ovaries and cervix were all removed with key hole surgery. After a four hour operation and three days in hospital, I am on a very steady and beautiful recovery and recuperation. Over the last four weeks, my food has been as much a part of the healing as the preparation, operation and rest. I now truly see … Continue reading Watercress, Spinach & Pea Soup
Welcome to my kitchen!! I felt to take a photo of the soup-in-progress because there are so many green soups here that all look the same – here is the pre-blended masterpiece. I had some spinach in the fridge that needed cooking so this is what I felt to make this morning for breakfast and to have some green goodness in the fridge for my busy week ahead. Ingredients: One large leekSix celery sticks 700g fresh spinach 500g fresh spring greens 20 toasted almonds (whole) 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1 clove garlic 3 bay leaves 3 tablespoons coconut oil … Continue reading Herby Green Pesto Soup
I have a very busy week ahead and felt that preparing my fridge for the late nights and long days would be the very best care I can give to myself and my body. Seaweed Soup (makes about 4 serves) Soak one cup of mixed dried seaweed (sea vegetable) in a bowl covered with filtered water for it to rehydrate. This takes about 15 minutes. While the seaweed is soaking, heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Thinly slice one large brown onion and four-six sticks of celery and saute gently in the pan … Continue reading Seaweed Soup & Fried Fish
Tonight after having a delicious meal with my flat mate, we felt like something sweet. I felt to share a little treat that won’t keep you awake or jumping around. It’s delicious and took me ten minutes to whip up! Put some frozen cherries (or berries) into a small saucepan with a spoonful of honey to your taste and simmer gently on the stovetop. While that is bubbling away, put into a blender: 1 cup of macadamia nuts (or almonds, or half/half) 1 sliced, peeled, cored apple ½-1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened, or water) Blend to a thick, smooth paste. Add … Continue reading Cherries & Nut Cream
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