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Roasted Red Pepper, Red Onion and Tomato Soup

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Pop the red pepper/capsicum in the oven whole straight onto the baking tray Gently saute the red onions in olive oil, ground black pepper for 10 mins Add fresh tomatoes and put the lid on for another 5 mins Once the peppers’ skin are starting to blacken, remove them and wait for them to cool a little then de-seed and peel Add them to the tomatoes and onions and just half cover with water so the soup is still thick Add some fresh or dried herbs, a splash of gluten-free tamari whatever you feel … simmer for 10 mins then … Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper, Red Onion and Tomato Soup

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Lime and Chilli Toasted Almonds

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Pre-heat oven to about 140oC Roll a lime under your palm on the counter top till it becomes soft Add the juice of the lime and cayenne pepper or hot paprika to taste (I used a small teaspoon to 250g of almonds); mix well to coat the raw almonds and roast gently for about 20 minutes till the coating dries out and the nuts are just starting to brown inside EN-JOY 😀 Continue reading Lime and Chilli Toasted Almonds

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Simon’s Vegetable Lasagne

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A nice warming winter (or British summer) dinner. Take a generous handful of brown lentils and a mix of beans. Boil them in water or stock to make the beans slightly less windy 🙂 and simmer gently for about 20 mins. Meanwhile slice a large aubergine (eggplant if you prefer) into long strips, oil and grill until the slices almost burn. Take the bean/lentil mix and add well fried onion and garlic, chopped tomatoes (tinned or fresh, your choice) and your choice of spices. (For Italian try rosemary, thyme and basil – Moroccan style go with paprika, cinnamon and thyme) Then … Continue reading Simon’s Vegetable Lasagne

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Jacqui’s Lamb Bolognaise with Zucchini Fettuccine

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Fry off onions garlic and the add herbs you want – I use basil, rosemary and turmeric. Add diced capsicum/bell pepper and cook gently then add lamb mince and tomatoes and simmer for about half an hour. Slice long thin pieces of zucchini/courgette and lightly fry in olive oil. Try serving with olives and tahini for a creamy finish. Continue reading Jacqui’s Lamb Bolognaise with Zucchini Fettuccine

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Natalie’s Roasted Beetroot Salad

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Cut beets into medium pieces cover in olive oil, pepper and a splash of plum ume plum seasoning (if you have some) You can also add thyme or oregano. Roast until nicely toasted on the out side and leave to cool. In a bowl add loosely chopped beetroot leaves, chives, fresh fennel leaves and toasted walnuts. Fresh crushed garlic, 1 lime juice and olive oil. Put in the roasted beets and gently toss …puuurrrrrrrrrrrrrr Continue reading Natalie’s Roasted Beetroot Salad

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Rebecca’s Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake

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For the base grind up cashew nuts and almonds and maybe a few walnuts until like biscuit crumbs. Transfer to bowl. Add a small amount of runny honey or another liquid sweetener – I used ‘sweet freedom’ (liquid carob, apples and grapes) found at my local health food shop. I also added some cinnamon. Heat up some coconut oil until it is liquid and add it to the mix. Stir all together until squishy! Place in a round dish or tin and pat down until flat. Put in fridge for a while. The coconut oil becomes hard again and holds … Continue reading Rebecca’s Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake