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Sally’s Confit Garlic

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An accompaniment for any table meal. 1/2 kilo garlic – peel garlic and leave cloves whole (or buy it already like this ) Place garlic in a medium saucepan. Add olive oil (enough to cover the garlic) add herbs, rosemary and thyme. Start to gently warm the oil. Gently warm it until garlic starts to turn golden brown. Use a very low temperature and keep checking it. Takes about 20-30mins. Keep moving the garlic around the saucepan. Let it cool and place in an airtight container. Use as an accompaniment, on salads, to marinate fish or meat, to make aioli … Continue reading Sally’s Confit Garlic

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The Last Melbourne Curry

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Sandra Dallimore and I went to the amazing Chin Chin last week – gorgeous Asian restaurant in Flinders Lane in Melbourne – and tried their Yellow Pumpkin & Aubergine Curry – we have experimented with our own version this evening and it was incredible – here it is! In a pestle & mortar, make a paste with: 2 x whole star anise 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 or 2 large garlic cloves 2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes Seeds from seven cardamon pods 2 teaspoons lemongrass 2 teaspoons turmeric Zest of one lime 5 thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves 2 … Continue reading The Last Melbourne Curry

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The New ‘Normal’

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This morning I have been on my Facebook page and the subject came up about treating ourselves when we’ve been good and that usually that treat is to feel normal because we have removed bad things from our diet. Di and I were commenting on a post where someone was asking whether there is a yeast free alcohol available and her comments are inspirational and very honest. “… for the ones who have just separated themselves from eating like everyone else around them (when on realisation it is them who suffer from ailments), it is difficult sometimes to just go … Continue reading The New ‘Normal’

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Carolien’s Nori Rolls

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I love making nori rolls as they are easy to take with me when I travel or for lunch at work. I fry thin omelets from eggs with some spices (such as turmeric, wasabi, black pepper, chili, Italian herbs or fresh herbs. You can also add a little garlic powder) and cut those in half. Place the half (cooled down) omelet on the nori sheet. Then on the middle of the omelet place your filling. Your filling can be whatever you like: salad, avocado, greens like watercress, sprouts, smoked salmon, tuna etc. I have even filled them with left over … Continue reading Carolien’s Nori Rolls

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Rachel’s Grain Free Eggy Wraps

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1 egg 1 3/4 tablespoons flax seed meal (ground flax/linseed) Water to loosen as needed Whisk egg add flax meal whisk again if too thick add splash of water – you are after a thick pancake batter not runny Heat few drops oil if frying pan medium heat add Pour enough mixture to coat bottom of frying pan – spread out with back of spoon to get it evenly distributed Aiming for a thick crepe or English pancake thickness Allow to cook until golden then flip over and cook on other side until egg is cooked through and golden both … Continue reading Rachel’s Grain Free Eggy Wraps

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Rachel’s Coconut Flour Pancakes

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4 eggs 1/4 cup coconut milk or nut milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup coconut oilWhisk eggs the add all ingredients except oil whisk again Add oil give it another good whiskCook on a griddle or frying pan lightly oiled medium heat Drop a table spoon sized amount for each little pancake Cook for a couple of minutes before flipping to cook other side. These burn easily so do not have the heat too high Lovely naked (the pancake – not you!) … Continue reading Rachel’s Coconut Flour Pancakes

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Rachel’s Nut Butter Brownies

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450g nut butter e.g almond, peanut or cashew, brazil nut etc (almond is our favourite) 1/2 to 3/4 cup honey depending on how sweet you like them 2 eggs 2 teaspoon baking powder Pre heat oven 180 deg C Mix together all ingredients Line a rectangular tray with grease proof paper Pour in brownie mixture Bake 15 – 20 mins so still a bit gooey in the centre Cool and cut into portions and enjoy No one would every guess they were gluten and dairy free Some variations for you to have fun with: Try 1/2 tahini and 1/2 almond … Continue reading Rachel’s Nut Butter Brownies

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Coconut Mistake Cake

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This is a mistake cake because I was making little pancakes and the mixture wasn’t forming or holding – so I lined a loaf tin with baking paper and filled it up with the mixture: 2 cups coconut flour 6 eggs 1 cup coconut water (or a little more, I can’t remember – just feel your way!) 3 teaspoons cinnamon Bake for 30-40 mins at 170oC till golden brown on top and when you skewer it comes out clean Gail thought that it was like an apple tea cake – so maybe next time I’ll try with fresh peeled apple … Continue reading Coconut Mistake Cake