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Simple Dahl & Fish Supper

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Super simple … Gently fry a piece of fresh fish (or you could use prawns, or tofu, or grilled aubergine!) in a little coconut oil with lots of chilli flakes on one side. While that is cooking, re-heat some pre-cooked coconut dahl (or cook from fresh – allow one hour) and chop some fresh coriander. Turn the fish till cooked through and serve on top of the dahl, sprinkle the coriander and eat lovingly. Satisfying, tasty and super simple. Continue reading Simple Dahl & Fish Supper

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Gyls ‘Gylorious’ Laksa

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‘Gyl’orious Laska – inspired by an amazing family Colour is a big thing when I cook and shop for food, so you may want to play around with what you put in this each time you make it. This serves around 4 people Today I used, 2 eschalion shallots 1 red chilli 1 yellow chilli 1 clove of garlic turmeric 2 lemon grass stalks handful of spinach 1 pak choi 2 free range chicken breasts or you could use prawns, tofu or vegetable juice of 1 or 2 limes 200 ml coconut milk 600ml stock or water 1 vegetable or … Continue reading Gyls ‘Gylorious’ Laksa

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Californian Cupcake Eggs

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By Candida in California 🙂 On my search for delicious and nutritious gluten and dairy free packed lunches for my 6 year old (who really only wants to eat GF ham sandwiches) I came across a Paleo food site http://primalkitchen.blogspot.com/ where I found these as a breakfast idea. I’ve made them several times now for breakfast at home or on the go and for packed lunches. The whole family enjoys them and they can be made to suit everyone’s tastes, yum yum yum. In a cupcake liner, add 2 slices of mushrooms or any vegetable you like 2 pieces of … Continue reading Californian Cupcake Eggs

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Sarah’s Coconut Dahl

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This is amazing – now I know I say that all the time (!) but this is delicious. Either blitz in food processor or finely chop one large brown onion and two fresh garlic cloves. In a saucepan melt two tablespoons of coconut oil and add the onion and garlic. Fry gently and slowly. The aim is to have it lightly browned and clear. Gently, gently. Add to that: 2 teaspoons of garam masala 1 teaspoon of turmeric A pinch of dried chilli flakes A teaspoon of ground black pepper 50g of creamed coconut – hard, 100% coconut that has … Continue reading Sarah’s Coconut Dahl

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Sri Lankan Curry Powder

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Coriander seeds Cumin seeds Fennel seeds Cinnamon Cardamom Cloves Fenugreek Black peppercorns Black mustard seeds Chilli Roast them on the stove top to accentuate the aromatic qualities Remove from the heat and blend to a powder Store in an air tight container in the fridge and it will keep for ages Add to coconut milk, garlic, red onions and meat, fish or vegetables and simmer – remember to add lime juice for an amazing, authentic curry. (This is a Sarah tweak on a Rick Stein recipe!) Continue reading Sri Lankan Curry Powder

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Jane’s Super Simple Spicy Tomato & Turkey Soup

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Jane sent this in making fantastic use of her left over Christmas turkey! Two onions, tin of chopped tomatoes, and soup stock (I used the juice from the turkey I cooked and saved for stock), chilli, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black pepper, ground coriander, all in the pot, gently simmered with boiling water, then blended… yum! Continue reading Jane’s Super Simple Spicy Tomato & Turkey Soup

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Sarah’s Pumpkin Soufflé

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This is from the amazing Sarah in Switzerland Take a oven dish – mine is about 15cm wide/5cm high Grease the dish with a bit of extra vigrin olive oil Lay it out with some thin slices of butternut pumpkin and 1 shallot Spread with some cranberries and lemon zest Blend 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons almond meal 1 tablspoon chestnut flour 1 tablespoon amaranth flour 1 tablespoon spice mix (mine had cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ground black peeper, chili, ground cloves, cardamon) About 80ml coconut milk, maybe some water too -> stir gently anti-clockwise and pour over the pumpkin Top … Continue reading Sarah’s Pumpkin Soufflé