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Spicy Lamb Curry

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This Spicy Lamb Curry really knocked my socks off … maybe I will cut back on the chilli next time!!! I am not adding any salt to my food so have reverted back to making my own spice mixes for curry’s as the ready made mixes in the store all seem to have salt. I love the process of making my own – so much fun – exploring how different a curry tastes with such minor tweaks to the ingredients. This is a great foundation and you can start exploring making your own! Spice blend ingredients: 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 … Continue reading Spicy Lamb Curry

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Gluten Free Coconutty Biscuits

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These gluten free cookies are lovely to have for when friends drop around for a cup of tea, for the school lunchbox, a little snack at work or for something to munch when watching a movie – they are an adaptation on my lovely friend Gail’s recipe and they are lovely, light and very yummy and crunchy! This recipe makes about 24 small biscuits. Ingredients: 200ml egg whites, approximately 6 egg whites 1 cup almond meal 1 cup hazelnut meal 1 cup desiccated coconut, sugar and preservative free 1/3 cup coconut sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla powder 1 teaspoon baking soda Method: Pre-heat … Continue reading Gluten Free Coconutty Biscuits

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Watercress, Spinach & Pea Soup

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I don’t usually have a diatribe before the recipe, but feel this is relevant today as it was when this recipe came into being in March 2014 … (written in April 2014) Twenty two days ago I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy – my uterus, ovaries and cervix were all removed with key hole surgery. After a four hour operation and three days in hospital, I am on a very steady and beautiful recovery and recuperation. Over the last four weeks, my food has been as much a part of the healing as the preparation, operation and rest. I now truly see … Continue reading Watercress, Spinach & Pea Soup

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Gluten Free Fish & Seaweed Soup

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This gluten free fish and seaweed soup is an evolution from the sea vegetable soup I’ve made before. I felt to add some more spice and flavour to it … 1/2 cup dried sea vegetables/seaweed (I use The Healing Ingredient sea vegetable salad) 1 cup filtered water 1 large brown onion, sliced 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 star anise 4 bay leaves, dried or fresh 250g fresh white fish, cut into 3cm cubed pieces (I used blue eye cod) 100g fresh green prawns, shelled and de-veined and cut into 3cm pieces 2 cups filtered water Soak the seaweed in 1 … Continue reading Gluten Free Fish & Seaweed Soup

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Gluten Free Salmon Taco’s Sarah Style!

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These gluten free fish tacos are a quick, simple and super delicious snack or meal. I was at the fish market this morning stocking up on fresh salmon. I buy the fillets as a whole side and cut them into pieces and freeze them in individual packs to have when I feel like them – love shopping that way. The thin ends of the salmon I sliced into strips … here’s how the tacos formed … About 250g fresh salmon fillet, sliced into strips about 3cm wide 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds 2 tablespoons of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of … Continue reading Gluten Free Salmon Taco’s Sarah Style!

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Lamb & Avocado Salad

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What inspires me is how people respond to food. When I served this gluten free, dairy free, salt and sugar free salad for lunch the response was “wow, this tastes amazing!” It’s so simple to cook simply and have stacks of flavour and vitality in a meal. It can be light yet satisfying, tasty and nourishing all at the same time. We don’t have to miss out on flavour when going gluten free! This takes about 10-15 minutes from pan to table for two people 🙂 Ingredients: 2 small/medium lamb leg steaks Tbls olive oil for cooking Cracked black pepper … Continue reading Lamb & Avocado Salad

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Spicy Fish Salad

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My amazing friend Candida lives in California and comes up with some cracking recipes … here’s one she shared with me that needs to be shared with you all! Here’s a recipe for your blog that I’ve been enjoying of late and felt to share. Super easy to make for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a balmy evening supper. Have a lovely day. with love, Candida x Spicy fish salad A piece of white fish, I keep frozen Tilapia in the freezer A large handful of Arugula (rocket) Dried chilli flakes Flaked coconut chips or desiccated coconut Furikake (black and white … Continue reading Spicy Fish Salad

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Waldorf Salad ~ Sarah Style

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This is the perfect salad for a picnic on the beach… or for lunch at work, or when friends come around for dinner, or supper for one – it’s so light and delicious! Ingredients (serves two): 1 small fennel bulb 1 firm green pear 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup raw walnuts 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Juice from one small lemon 4 tablespoons of macadamia nut oil – or any oil you choose Method: Thinly slice the fennel and pear into pieces you can eat with a fork Thinly slice the mint leaves Break the walnuts into smaller … Continue reading Waldorf Salad ~ Sarah Style

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Lamb & Fennel Casserole

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  This is one of the tastiest, simplest casseroles I have ever made. The photo was taken on the stove top before the lid went on! 500g lamb cubed (you could use any meat or tofu) 1 large fennel bulb 1 large brown onion 2 bay leaves 1 star anise 1 heaped teaspoon turmeric powder 1 heaped teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch all spice powder 1 pinch chilli 2 tablespoon coconut oil In a heavy based saucepan (with a secure lid) melt the coconut oil on a medium heat Fry the onion till translucent and starting to brown then … Continue reading Lamb & Fennel Casserole

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Kale & Radicchio Stir Fry

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Inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe, Braised Peas with Spring Onions and Lettuce, I tweaked and twirled and danced a jig when this evolved in my kitchen last night … The simplicity of this dish is divine. The ingredients are for a dish for one, or a side dish for two. 1 medium brown onion 2 cups kale leaves (stalk removed) 6 outer leaves of radicchio 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons coconut oil Ground black pepper Pinch of dried chilli flakes Juice of half a lemon Melt the coconut oil in a large frypan on a medium heat When … Continue reading Kale & Radicchio Stir Fry