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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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Black Cherries & Soy Coconut Cream

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In a blender put: 1 x 350g pack of silken tofu with 1/2 a cup of coconut cream 1 heaped teaspoon of vanilla powder A sprinkle of ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar Put the misture in the fridge to set. Heat a saucepan and add: 2 cups frozen black cherries (I always keep some in the freezer, they’re so handy and really good for you!) 1 star anise 1 stick of cinnamon A splash of water. Cover and simmer till just warmed through. Remove the star anise and cinnamon stock and serve in bowls with a dollop of … Continue reading Black Cherries & Soy Coconut Cream

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Spinach, Leek & Basil Soup

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This soup was made around what I had in the fridge – and I always have frozen spinach … 2 small leeks 2 cups frozen or 4 cups fresh spinach 3 (packed) cups fresh basil leaves 2 cups home made stock 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Saute the leeks in coconut oil gently on a medium heat till soft and starting to caramelise. Add the cinnamon, pepper and turmeric. Add spinach and two cups of home made stock and bring to the boil. turn the heat off and stir through … Continue reading Spinach, Leek & Basil Soup

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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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Yummy Banana Pancakes

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These are quite simply the yummiest, easiest, most nutritional pancakes EVER! In a bowl whisk two eggs* with one mashed banana, a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of bicarb soda till fluffy. Melt a knob of coconut oil in a non stick pan. Dollop small spoon fulls into the pan. Small so they are easy to flip. Cook on a medium heat, watch them carefully so they don’t burn. The banana browns quickly! Wait for a ew bubbles to appear and the edges go brown then flip and brown the other side. Double the ingredients for double the mixture! … Continue reading Yummy Banana Pancakes

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Jane’s Gorgeous Egg Muffins

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Jane works and travels a lot so she prepares lovingly her meals and make sure she is well nourished as she scoots about the UK on planes, trains and auto-mobiles. Pre-heat the oven to about 180oC/350oF Gently fry a tin of tuna, chopped shallots, chopped fresh herbs (whatever you feel like), fresh garlic and chilli and a dash of tomato puree. Prepare a muffin tray and use cases if you don’t have a non-stick tray. A splash of olive oil in the bottom of each muffin case and a spoon full of the cooked mixture. Whisk eggs then fill the … Continue reading Jane’s Gorgeous Egg Muffins

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Sarah’s Coconut, Apple & Blueberry Muffins

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Ingredients 1 cup of coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda/bicarb soda 6 eggs 1/2 cup of coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup of raw honey 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder 1 apple, grated some fresh blueberries Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C. In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients together and set aside.   In a medium bowl, beat eggs and mix in melted coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Mix through one grated apple and some blueberries, as many as you would like. I had about five blueberries … Continue reading Sarah’s Coconut, Apple & Blueberry Muffins