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Lime & Coconut Dairy Free ‘Cheesecake’

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I don’t have a photo but felt to share this with you because Dante Holmes has asked about it on the Facebook page … This recipe is for a small dish I have that is 20cmx20cmx6cm – if you need it for a bigger dish, double or triple the amounts … 2 cups of blended nuts – I use almond and macadamia but you can use whatever you want 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 2 tablespoons of coconut manna (or coconut butter) Melt the oil and manna then mix with the blended nuts. Press this mixture into the bottom of … Continue reading Lime & Coconut Dairy Free ‘Cheesecake’

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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

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Coconut & Almond Truffles

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I had a lovely lunch last weekend with Alex and we were discussing how much sugar impacts on how much we eat. We’ve both had a similar experience – by reducing sugar we have reduced the craving for more food. It’s like sugar runs another program in my brain that overrides my ‘satisfied’ belly. We have both found that by cutting down on sugar of any kind, the feeling of ‘enough’ could truly be felt and over-eating is no longer a driving force at meal time. Inspired by this conversation, I’ve created a ‘sweet treat’ that is lovely to offer … Continue reading Coconut & Almond Truffles

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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

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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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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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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

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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