Tag: lactose free

Dessert, Vegan2 Comments

Chocolate Flan

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Classic Sarah recipe that was almost all eaten before I managed to snap a quick picture!!! These are vegan, raw and scrumptious! I made individual sized mini-flans based on the Key Lime Pie recipe and adapted it for some chocolate lover friends for dessert for a wonderful dinner party last weekend. The base is the same as the Key Lime Pie … but I tweaked it for this recipe and this is enough for four small, 10cm diameter flan dishes: 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup dessicated coconut 1/2 cup coconut butter 1/2 cup coconut oil I … Continue reading Chocolate Flan

Recipes, Seafood, Spicy6 Comments

Fish Dumplings & Tamarind Lemongrass Curry

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Sydney is inspiring me to create some amazing combinations and this one is incredible! The First Sydney Curry was made with lamb dumplings, but I know it would work with fish dumplings as well. I have never made fish dumplings before today so it was a complete experiment and one that has exceeded all taste bud magic x 1 billion. The curry paste: 1 large garlic clove or two teaspoons of minced or dried1 stalk of fresh lemongrass or two teaspoons minced or dried 1 tablespoon tamarind paste 10 ish kaffir lime leaves 10 ish curry leaves 1 heaped teaspoon … Continue reading Fish Dumplings & Tamarind Lemongrass Curry

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Is it really a treat?

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My previous food experiences were usually to override my body’s resistance by shoving more of what was harming me into my mouth so I couldn’t feel. Ouch. You may have different experiences and I would love to hear them. We are all so different and yet so alike! I used to totally justify my overeating because it tasted so good, or it was Christmas, or it was such-and-such birthday dinner or whatever it was, I made excuses to eat food that I absolutely knew harmed my body. Not to mention the drinking binges that meant that the following day I … Continue reading Is it really a treat?

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Divine Herb Soup

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My intention was to make a batch of the Herby Fish Chowder – because it is so nourishing. After all, we eat to nourish ourselves right? But there is a twist in the tale … I doubled the herb content and added fresh spinach instead of fish … here’s how the inspired Divine Herb Soup evolved to be the smooth, multi-layered, simply loving harmony of scent, taste, picture perfect green-ness I have ever had. Wash and dry 1 cup each of fresh: Sweet basil Tarragon Flat leaf parsley Dill Place in a blender with two garlic cloves and a small … Continue reading Divine Herb Soup

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Fennel, Coconut & Mint Salad

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The sun has been shining in London and we had a barbecue to celebrate! Here is my contribution … In a large bowl toss together finely sliced fennel, baby gem or cos lettuce leaves with lots of shredded coconut and fresh mint leaves. The dressing is lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and vanilla powder. Simple recipe with so much flavour! Continue reading Fennel, Coconut & Mint Salad

Author inspiration, Breakfast, Recipes, Snack, Vegan, Vegetable3 Comments

Simple Vegetable Supper

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This week was really busy at work. I have started to integrate into a new department to take over from a lady who will be going on maternity leave in three months. So in addition to my usual work, I am picking up more tasks and spent Friday focussed and busy. I love being busy so it wasn’t exhausting or stressful. When I got home at 7.30pm, I was hungry and tired, so I wanted to have something super nutritious and light that would send me to sleep in harmony. In a large fry pan I melted some coconut oil. … Continue reading Simple Vegetable Supper

Breakfast, Seafood, Soup6 Comments

Herby Fish Chowder

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This recipe is adapted from one I had recently in Norway with Eva. It’s so nourishing and simple to make. Ingredients: 1 red onion 2 teas turmeric Whole red chilli (medium heat) 4 garlic cloves 2 cups fresh herbs – Tarragon (essential), Parsley, Dill, Oregano, Thyme (whatever you feel to use) 1 big fennel bulb (or two medium) 1 400ml tin coconut milk 600g cod loin Water and/or fish stock Process: In a blender, put around 2 cups of fresh herbs – I used tarragon, parsley and thyme (no stalks) Add garlic and chilli 1/2 cup water to blend into … Continue reading Herby Fish Chowder

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Sarah’s Luscious Laksa

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Laksa is a Malaysian soup that was my favourite when I lived in Australia. There aren’t many in London, so I have created my own. I made this Laksa paste from a few recipes that I found – it’s been ‘Sarah-fied’ – and verified – it’s amazing! 4 shallots 6 garlic cloves 2 tbls crushed macadamia 4 tbls soaked dried shrimp 6 bulbs fresh lemongrass 2 teas chilli flakes 2 teas turmeric 4 teas coriander seeds 1 teas fennel seed 1 teas cumin seed 1/2 teas cinnamon 4 cardamom pods 6 kaffir lime leaves Fresh mint Fresh coriander stalks Blend … Continue reading Sarah’s Luscious Laksa

Recipes, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetable6 Comments

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