Mango and Banana Smoothie Bowl

T​his easy Mango Banana Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and full of tropical flavor. It's made with a few simple ingredients and no added sugar, and comes together in just minutes. Fresh, ripe mangoes makes this an extra special treat!

You'll need:

• 1 cup of peeled and chopped mango;
• 2 small bananas, chopped;
• ½ cup Greek Yoghurt;
• 1 cup of almond milk;
• 1 tbs of honey (optional);
• Berries and chopped fruits for topping (optional)​

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Adjust with more milk or honey if necessary.
2. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

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​Crisp Cucumber Salad

I'm loving this easy cucumber salad with red onion and red capsicum! Tossed in a simple lemony dressing, it’s the perfect crunchy, refreshing dish for hot weather. Enjoy!


You'll need:

• 3 continental cucumbers, sliced;
  
• 1 red capsicums, sliced;
  
• ¼ red onions, sliced;
  
• juice of ¼ lemon;
  
• 2 tbs olive oil;
  
• salt and pepper
  
  
  

Method:

1. Dressing: whisk together olive oil with lemon juice, salt and pepper, taste, adjust seasoning if necessary.
   
2. Place cucumbers, onion and capsicum into a bowl, toss with dressing.
   
3. Serve immediately
   

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Sticky Date Pudding

My favorite dessert? Sticky date pudding! So moist and comforting, it’s super easy to make. Perfect for celebrations or just because. Everyone loves it!


You'll need:

• Around 200 g of pitted and chopped dates;
• 1 cup boiling water;
• 1 tsp bicarbonate soda;
• 100 g unsalted butter, softened;
• ¾ cup brown sugar;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• 2 eggs;
• 1 ½ cup of self rising flour, sifted
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Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 170°.
2. Grease and line 20 cm round baking tin.
3. Place dates and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl, pour over boiling water, leave for 20 – 30 minutes.
4. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla; add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Fold in flour and dates.
6. Cook for 35 – 40 minutes.

Serve with ice cream, cream or yoghurt. 

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Fresh Apricots With Goat Cheese

Looking for a quick and delightful appetizer? Try these simple apricots! With just five ingredients and five minutes of your time, you can create a light and refreshing snack perfect for any occasion. Gluten and grain-free, these apricots make an excellent choice for appetizers, pre-dinner treats, or finger food.
Who knew something so easy could be so delicious? Enjoy!

You'll need:

• 6 – 8 fresh apricots, halved and pitted;
• around 120 g of goat cheese;
• pinch of ground nutmeg;
• handful of favourite nuts;
• 1 tbs of balsamic vinegar;
• 1 tbs of honey

Method:

1. Mix balsamic vinegar and honey together.
2. Top the apricots halves with goat cheese, drizzle with honey mixture and chopped nuts.

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Parmesan Zucchini Wedges

  Indulge in the delightful crunch of oven-roasted zucchini sticks! These crisp and tender snacks are not only healthy and nutritious but also completely addictive. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create the perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish that pairs wonderfully with pizza sauce.


You'll need:

• 4 medium size zucchini;
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese;
• ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• ¼ tbs Italian dry herbs;
• ½ tbs black pepper
  
  
  

Method:

1. Pre - heat oven to 160°.
2. Cut zucchini into wedges.
3. In a small bowl combine together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, dry herbs and black pepper.
4. Place zucchini into baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture.
5. Bake for around 10 – 15 minutes.

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Looking for a delightful twist on classic snacks? Try this recipe for chocolate-covered figs! This quick and straightforward treat is an easy departure from the traditional chocolate-dipped strawberry. Not only are these figs delicious and mostly made from whole foods, but they are also highly customizable to fit your unique preferences. Perfect for taking to work, the gym, school, or even on a camping trip, they’re also great for indulging at home.


You'll need:

• around 10 dry figs;
  
• around ½ cup walnuts;
  
• half of chocolate bar;
  
• Turmeric for dusting
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Method:

1. Melt the chocolate.
   
2. Meantime, prepare the figs: make the slit in the side and stuff with a half of walnut.
   
3. Dip each fig into the chocolate, as dip as you desired; dust with turmeric.
   
4. Place into the fridge until the chocolate set.
   

Seasonal: Sourdough Young Garlic Bread

Embrace the delectable delights of sourdough bread, freshly smothered in creamy butter, accented with the vibrant essence of young garlic, and topped with your favorite cheese. This wholesome combination not only satisfies the palate but also fills the air with an irresistible aroma. What’s more, this garlic bread masterpiece is incredibly freezer-friendly.


You'll need:

• 4 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread;
• 2 tbs of salted butter;
• 1 clove of garlic, minced (or add more for extra garlicky taste);
• couple of parsley sprigs, chopped (or 1 tsp of dry parsley);
• ¼ cup of Parmesan or Mozzarella (or both)​

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 180°.
2. Line the baking dish with parchment paper, slice the bread.
3. In a small bowl combine together butter, parsley and garlic and spread over slices of sourdough.
4. Place in an oven and bake for around 10 minutes or until golden brown. Add cheese in the last 2 minutes

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Seasonal: Mango Cream

Looking for a fancy dessert that’s ridiculously easy to make during race time? Look no further! Introducing Mango Cream—an exquisite no-bake delight that requires just 4 ingredients and can be ready in a swift 10 minutes. This mouthwatering treat combines flavored cream with fresh mango pieces, and the best part? It contains no added sugar!

You'll need:

• 3 medium size mangoes, cubed;
• 1 bottle of cream;
• pinch of ground cardamom;
• blueberries for topping, optional;
• mint for garnisheeing, optional;
• Shredded coconut, optional
  

Method:

1. Puree 2 mangoes.
2. Whip cream together with cardamom, mix with pureed mangoes, leave some for topping.
3. Place cream mixture into serving glasses, add cubed mangoes, pour whipped cream on the top and garnish with berries, shredded coconut and mint leaves.

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Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart

Exciting news, food enthusiasts! I recently discovered a delightful Asparagus Tart recipe that is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with the fresh flavors of spring. This dish is perfect for a weekend brunch or a light weeknight dinner.

The best part? You can assemble it the night before! Just cover it, store it in the fridge, and simply bake it right before serving. This way, you can enjoy a sophisticated meal without the hassle.

Give this recipe a try, and I promise it will impress your guests!


You'll need:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, partially thawed;
• 1 tbs Dijon mustard;
• 2 tbs heavy cream;
• 1 egg;
• 1 bunch of asparagus, hard ends trimmed, chopped;
• around 150- 170 g of Gruyere cheese, grated;
• fresh cracked black pepper

Method:

1. Pre -heat oven to 180°.
2. Place puff pastry on parchment paper, bake for 6 – 10 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.
3. Whisk egg, Dijon mustard and cream.
4. Arrange asparagus on a pastry, sprinkle with cheese and pour egg's mixture over.
5. Bake for 10 minutes or until the Gruyere's mixture is set ​

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Chocolate Blueberry Cake 

Indulge your taste buds with this delightful Blueberry Chocolate Cake! Super moist, soft, and fudgy, this cake features a perfect blend of fresh blueberries mixed right into the rich chocolate batter. Topped with even more blueberries, the flavor combination is simply amazing! Treat yourself to a slice of this exquisite dessert.


You'll need:

• 1 1/3 cup plain flour;
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda;
• ½ cup cocoa powder;
• 1 cup sugar;
• pinch of salt;
• 1 cup buttermilk;
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 tbs vanilla essence;
• 125 g butter, melted;
• 2 punnets blueberries (1 punnet for batter, 1 punnet for garnishing);
• Yoghurt for garnishing

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 160°.
2. In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients (flour, soda, salt, sugar, cocoa). Combine buttermilk, eggs, butter, vanilla and 1 punnet of blueberries in a small bowl.
3. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients (except blueberries) and pour in buttermilk mixture. Beat with electric mixer for a for a few minutes. Add blueberries.
4. Bake in a lined with baking paper 20 cm round cake pane for 40 – 45 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the centre come out clean.

Serve with yoghurt (any) and blueberries.

 Seasonal: Garlicky Asparagus 

Quick, fresh, and delicious! This garlic butter sautéed asparagus will elevate your meals and make them much healthier. Tender, crisp asparagus spears sautéed lightly in garlic, butter, and a splash of lemon juice are ready in under 10 minutes!

You'll need:

• 2 bunches of asparagus, end trimmed and discarded;
• 4 tbs butter;
• few gloves of garlic, minced;
• ½ red onion, sliced;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• juice of 1 lemon;​

Method:

1. Melt the butter in a pan, over medium heat; add garlic and red onion and cook till the garlic starts to turn slightly brown.
2. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and saute for around 10 minutes (times varies vary depending on thickness of asparagus).
3. Serve immediately, squeeze lemon juice over.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte

Embrace your morning with a delightful pumpkin spice latte! This naturally sweetened recipe is the perfect addition to your coffee routine or a soothing afternoon treat.

Elevate your coffee experience and savor the incredible flavors that make this beverage a beloved favourite. You won’t want to miss out on this real treat!

You'll need:

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup of strong coffee;
• 1 cup of milk of any kind;
• 2 tbs of pumpkin puree;
• 1 tbs of maple syrup or sugar (optional);
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• 1 tsp mix spice
• Whipped cream for topping (optional, but highly recommended)

Method:

1. Make espresso and pour into mug, add pumpkin puree, syrup, vanilla extract and spices.
2. Froth the milk, pour the milk into coffee mixture.
3. Serve immediately, topped with cream.

 

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Urad Dal, Protein Packed Snack

looking for a protein-packed snack that's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside? Look no further! These delicious dish are the perfect way to satisfy your hunger while staying healthy.
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You'll need:

• 1 cup black lentils (urad dal), soaked overnight;
• ¼ cup rice flour;
• 2 green chillies, thinly sliced;
• 1 small knob of ginger, shredded;
• 1 sprig of curry leaves, chopped;
• freshly ground black pepper, salt;
• oil for deep frying
  
  

Method:

1. Wash the soaked lentils and grind it, adding some water at intervals; add chilli, rice flour, curry leaves, salt and pepper. Make sure that batter is thick.
2. Take a small amount of batter and make a ball, flatten it and make a small hole in the centre.
3. Slip gently into hot oil and deep fry until golden brown

Peanut butter, Blueberry And Oat Smoothie 

Creamy and packed with flavor, this blueberry peanut butter smoothie is the perfect way to start your day! Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack, this nourishing smoothie is sure to give you the energy you need to power through your day.
Surprise someone special with this tasty treat or indulge in some self-care by whipping up this simple and satisfying smoothie. Try it out and let me know what you think! Enjoy!

You'll need:

• handful of frozen blueberries;
• 1 banana;
• 1 cup of unsweetened plant based milk, I prefer oat one.
• 2 tbs peanut butter;
• For topping: extra berries, chocolate nibs, hemp seeds, etc.

Method:

1. Mix everything in a blender.
2. Place in a glass and decorate with favourite topping.

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Easy Condensed Milk Cake

Check out this amazing condensed milk cake recipe that only requires 5 ingredients! It's super-easy to make and tastes delicious, especially when served with fresh fruit and berry sauce. This versatile cake can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for a celebration cake with your favorite icing and decorations. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out!


You'll need:

• 1 tin of condensed milk;
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 ½ cup self rising flour;
• 150 g butter, melted;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 160°.
2. Whisk together condensed milk, butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
3. Add flour to batter and mix.
4. Pour into baking tin and bake for 40 minutes or until the toothpick will come out clean

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Roasted Mushrooms With Cottage Cheese

I just tried this recipe for Easy Stuffed Mushrooms and I am loving how light, simple, and delicious it is! By using a filling of cottage cheese along with fresh minced garlic, you get a healthy and tasty stuffed mushroom recipe that is sure to impress. 

The Baked Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese Recipe is perfect for serving as an appetizer at parties or as a snack for tea time. You can easily customize the cheese with different seasonings to suit your taste buds.

You'll need:

• around 300 g Swiss Mushrooms;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• ¼ cup cottage cheese;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• I clove of garlic, minced​
  
  

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 160°.
2. Place mushrooms on a baking tray, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper;
3. Roast for around 15 minutes, drain the liquid, continue roasting till tender, for around another 20 minutes.
4. Meantime, mix cottage cheese with garlic, salt and pepper.
5. Arrange mushrooms on a plate, spoon cottage cheese mixture into the mushrooms cups

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Curried Cabbage

Introducing our latest creation: Curried colourful cabbage! This dish is packed with pungent flavors of turmeric, coriander, and curry powder, making it the perfect partner for a variety of dishes in just 20 minutes. The sweet and savory blend of creamy coconut milk, tender cabbage, and spices is sure to impress your taste buds. Give it a try today!


You'll need:

• 2 tbs of cooking oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 1 small garlic, minced;
• half of big cabbage chopped;
• 1 cup coconut milk;
• 1 tsp of turmeric;
• ½ tsp of coriander powder;
• ½ tsp of cumin powder;
• 2 tbs curry powder;
• coriander, chopped, for garnishing
• salt according to your taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Saute onion for about 2 minutes till soft, stir in garlic, turmeric, coriander, cumin, curry, cook for about 1 minutes till fragrant.
3. Add cabbage and coconut milk, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20.
4. Sprinkle with chopped coriander before serving.

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Long Roasted Eggplant

Looking for a delicious side dish to add to your repertoire? Look no further than this Roasted Eggplant Recipe! Tender in the middle and caramelized on the edges, this dish is packed full of flavor. It's perfect as a side dish, in pastas, and so much more.


You'll need:

• 1 large eggplant or 2 medium, sliced;
• salt;
• olive oil;
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced;
• 1 medium carrot, shredded;
• 1 long chilli, sliced

Method:

1. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes; rinse it under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Preheat oven to 160°.
3. Brush both sides of eggplant with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper; arrange eggplants on a single layer on a baking sheet; roast it for 10 – 15 minutes, then flip it and roast another side.
4. Meantime, heat the oil in the pan over medium heat, stir fry garlic, chilli and carrots for a few minutes.
5. Arrange eggplants on a plate, place carrot mixture on the top ​

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Lemon Cake

Indulge in the decadent flavors of a soft and delicate lemon yoghurt cake. Perfectly paired with a dollop of yoghurt and a steaming cup of coffee, this lemon cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. 

You'll need:

• 1 ½ cups plain flour;
• 1 tsp baking powder;
• 3 eggs;
• zest of 1 lemon;
• pinch of salt;
• 225 g unsalted butter, at room temperature;
• ½ cup of buttermilk;
• 1 cup white sugar;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• juice of 1 small lemon;

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°.
2. Cream butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy, beat in vanilla, lemon juice and eggs until well combined.
3. In a small bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture until well incorporated.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until golden brown

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Pumpkin and Oat Bake

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavours of pumpkin, oats, and spices with this delicious baked oatmeal recipe!

You'll need:

• 1 cup of steamed and pureed pumpkin;
• 2 cups of oats;
• 2 eggs;
• 1 cup milk;
• 1 tsp baking powder;
• 1 tsp vanilla;
• handful of dry fruits;
• your favourite spices: cinnamon, clove, ginger etc
• optional: sugar or honey or both

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 160° and grease 22 cm baking pan.
2. Add oats, baking powder, dry fruits, spices in a bowl and stir to combine.
3. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla.
4. Stir the dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture and pour into baking pan.
5. Bake to 35 – 40 minutes or until the centre is no longer looks wet.
   
   

Serve with any topping of your choice

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Pears Nachos

Looking for a nutritious and delicious snack that can be enjoyed any time of day? Try these easy-to-make pear nachos! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and even after school. Sweet and savoury, these pear nachos are a unique twist on a classic dish. Give them a try today!


You'll need:

• 2 firm pears, cut into wedges;
• ¼ cup ricotta or goat cheese;
• halved strawberries or any other berries;
• passion fruit pulp;
• handful of sultana or cranberries;
• honey for drizzling or any syrup​

Method:

1. Arrange pear slices and berries on a plate.
2. Place cheese in the centre or sprinkle over.
3. Drizzle with passion fruit pulp and honey

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Savoury Spinach Brownies

Looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy spinach? Try this spinach "brownies" recipe! Packed with nutritious spinach and your choice of cheese, these savory treats are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish for dinner. They may look like brownies, but they're definitely not sweet! 


You'll need:

• around 400 g baby spinach, chopped;
• 1 cup of any kind flour;
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 cup of milk;
• 4 tbs butter, melted;
• around 300 g of Parmesan (or cheddar pr Mozzarella) cheese, shredded;
• freshly ground black pepper and pinch of salt.

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 170°.
2. Mix all together in a bowl.
3. Transfer to prepared baking dish, bake for about 30 – 35 minutes

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Cauliflower Steak

I just made these thick slabs of cauliflower steak and let me tell you, they are absolutely delicious! Well-seasoned, satisfying, and perfect as the main course or a side dish. And the best part? This hearty recipe is so easy to make and the leftovers are just as tasty.

You'll need:

• 2 small cauliflower heads, sliced in a slabs;
• ½ tsp of each: cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric, ground coriander, salt and pepper (replace spices with Italian seasoning if desired);
• 2 tbs of oil​

Method:

1. Pre heat the oven to 180°; line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a mall bowl combine spices and oil; brush the mixture on both sides of the sliced cauliflower.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven, flip over and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes or until tender and brown (or you can cook in a frying pan over medium heat)

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Baked Camembert

Say hello to the easiest yet most utterly sinful and satisfying cheese creation! This cheesy bread is the perfect dish for any get-together - it's salty, sweet, tart, and bold, making it a great option for snacking or as the centrepiece of your next cheeseboard. Plus, it requires almost no effort to make!


You'll need:

• 1 rye sourdough (or any other bread);
  
• 1 packet of Camembert or Brie;
  
• 1 tbs olive oil;
  
• 2 tbs white wine (optional);
  
• some stir fried sweet vegetable (red capsicums, sweet potatoes etc.)
  
• dry herbs: rosemary and thyme
  

Method:

1. Pre heat the oven to 160°.
   
2. Mix vegetables with wine, herbs and olive oil.
   
3. Slice of the top of the loaf; cut the hole in the middle and make a small well.
   
4. Place some cheese in the bottom of the hole, then place vegetables, top with remaining cheese.
   
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted
   

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Dates and Apple Bake

Looking for a delicious and healthy dessert option? Try my baked apple with walnuts and dates recipe! It's perfect on its own or as a topping for your porridge, yogurt, or cereal. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you later!


You'll need:

• few large apples, sliced and cored;
• 3 tbs maple syrup;
• 3 or 4 dates, pitted and sliced;
• 2 tbs unsalted butter;
• handful of walnuts, crushed;
• 1 tsp of desiccated coconut;
• spices of your choice – ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg etc​
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°.
2. Mix syrup and spices.
3. Arrange apples on a baking dish and drizzle over with syrup mix; top with the pieces of butter.
4. Sprinkle with desiccated coconut, arrange pieces of dates and walnuts on the top.
5. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden and soft

Cheddar Cheese Sticks

These cheese sticks are the perfect blend of easy and cheesy! Whether you're snacking on them solo or pairing them with dips, they're a hit at any gathering. ​

You'll need:

• 1 cup of self rising flour;
• pinch of salt;
• 1 egg;
• .5 tbs of mustard;
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional);
• 70 g unsalted butter;
• 80 g mature cheddar cheese, grated;
• pinch of caraway seeds, for sprinkling, (optional)​

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 160°, line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. Sift salt, mustard and flour in a large bowl; add butter, egg (reserving some amount of egg for brushing) and pepper and rub together until you have a sticky dough.
3. On a slightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 2 cm roll, cut into sticks. Place into baking tray, brush with remaining egg, sprinkle with caraway seeds.
4. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden.

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Roasted Romanesco

Looking for a show-stopping dish to serve at your next holiday party or weeknight meal? Look no further than this. Whole Roasted Romanesco Recipe! With its unique appearance and delicious flavors, it's sure to impress your guests. The bright-tasting lemon and garlic add the perfect balance to this nutty side dish.
You'll need:

• 1 small head of Romanesco, steamed for 10 minutes;
• few tbs of olive oil;
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• 1 tbs lemon juice

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 160°.
2. Remove Romanesco leaves and stem, toss with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper; rub in garlic.
3. Roast for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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Easy Puff Pastry Mushrooms Pies

Looking to impress your guests with a fancy-looking appetizer that's actually super easy to make? Look no further than this puff pastry and mushroom combination! These cozy, earthy bites are not only delicious but also seriously inviting on a serving tray. 

You'll need:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 small onion, chopped;
• 2 cups wild mushrooms (you can use assorted), finely sliced;
• ¼ cup heavy cream;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• pinch of nutmeg;
• ¼ cup of Parmesan or any of your favourite cheese, grated

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 180°.
2. Heat olive in a pan over medium heat, saute onion until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook for about 10 – 15 minutes; add salt, pepper, nutmeg, Parmesan and cream; remove from the heat and let it cool.
3. Unfold pastry and slightly roll. Cut into small squares, spoon filling into the centre, fold pastry over. Press the edges with the fork to seal.
4. Bake for around 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.​

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Eggs, Spinach and Mushrooms Wrap

Start your day off right with this Spinach, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Wrap! High in protein and packed full of nutrients, it's the perfect option for a healthy breakfast on-the-go. You can customize it with additional ingredients like hash browns, sausage, bacon, or extra veggies to suit your taste.

The best part is, these wraps can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for months. Just pop one in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you've got a delicious and nutritious breakfast ready in no time.

You'll need:

• 1 flat bread or tortilla or GF wrap;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves;
• pinch of oregano;
• 2 eggs;
• some shredded Parmesan cheese;
• few mushrooms, sliced;
• pinch of salt and pepper;
• hot sauce or mayonnaise or hummus (optional)

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbs of oil in a skillet over medium heat, add spinach and cook until wilted; remove from the heat.
2. Wipe the skillet, add more oil, add eggs, salt, pepper, oregano and cook until eggs are cooked through.
3. Lay out flat bread scoop out eggs, sprinkle with cheese, top with spinach, mushrooms and sauce if using.
4. Wrap flat bread and serve.

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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

  Looking for a delicious and nutritious salad to enjoy this autumn season? Look no further than this sweet and savoury salad featuring crisp apples, leafy greens, dried cranberries and feta cheese. It's the perfect side dish or healthy treat to satisfy your taste buds! ​

You'll need:
For the salad

• 3 cups of salad mix;
• 2 medium Gala, cored and thinly sliced;
• 1 cup of walnuts, crushed;
• ¼ cup feta (or goat cheese), crumbled;
• ¼ cup cranberries;
• 1 small red capsicum, chopped;
• ¼ cup pomegranate arils;

For dressing

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil;
• 2 tbs apple cider vinegar;
• 2 tbs honey;
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard;
• freshly ground black pepper

​Method:

1. In a large salad dish arrange salad leaves, apples, feta, walnuts, cranberries, capsicum and pomegranate arils.
2. To make dressing: mix all ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously; drizzle over salad.

Serve immediately.   ​

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Moist Upside Down Pineapple Cake

Indulge in the tropical paradise of this stunning Upside-down Pineapple Cake! The ultra-moist, tender vanilla cake is the perfect complement to the sweet and tangy pineapple topping. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make. No fancy baking skills required!


You'll need:
For topping

• ¼ quarter of medium pineapple, sliced;
  
• 1 tbs unsalted butter, softened;
  
• 1 tbs brown sugar;
  
• 2 tbs desiccated coconut
  

For the cake

• 100 g softened butter;
  
• 1 cup self raising flour;
  
• 1 tsp baking powder;
  
• pinch of salt;
  
• 1 cup caster sugar;
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven 160°.
   
2. Topping; beat together sugar and butter till creamy. Pour the mixture over the base of a cake tin.
   
3. Arrange sliced pineapples over on the top, sprinkle with desiccated coconut.
   
4. Whisk (beat) cake mixture till it well combines. Spoon into the tin, bake for about 40 minutes (until golden brown).
   
5. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 – 20 min minutes, then turn out onto plate.  
   

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Vegan Ragout

Looking for a comforting meal that is also healthy? Try this vegan ragout recipe that your family will love!
You'll need:

• 2 tbs cooking oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• few gloves of garlic, sliced;
• 2 carrots, chopped;
• few Brussels sprouts, chopped;
• handful of green beans, chopped;
• few parsnips, chopped;
• 1 zucchini, sliced;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• couple of tomatoes, sliced;
• ¼ cup of red wine (optional);
• 1 tbs tomato paste;
• pinch of thyme;
• 2 bay leaves;
• few sprigs of parsley, chopped;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pot with a heavy bottom. Saute onion, garlic and green beans for a few minutes.
2. Add bay leaves, thyme, red wine and cook for another few minutes.
3. Place the rest of ingredients, except parsley, and cook for about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in parsley in serve with potatoes or quinoa or polenta

Winter Melon (Ash Gourd) Curry

Looking for a delicious and healthy vegan dish to try this winter? Look no further than Sri Lankan style ash gourd curry! This flavorful recipe is packed with spices and is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. Plus, winter melons are in season at Asian grocery stores right now, so it's the perfect time to give this dish a try.
You'll need:

• 2 tbs cooking oil;
• around 500 – 800 g winter melon,
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic, sliced;
• 1 small knob of ginger, sliced;
• 2 green chilli, sliced;
• few curry leaves or 2 tbs curry powder;
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder;
• 1 can coconut milk;
• 1 cup of vegetable stock or water
• salt, according to your taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions, garlic, ginger, chillies, curry leaves, spices and cook for another 1 minute.
3. Place winter melon and give a good mix.
4. Put coconut milk and water (stock), cook covered for 30 minutes

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Simple Fudge 

Indulge in the rich chocolatey goodness of this easy-to-make chocolate fudge! Perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

You'll need:

• 2 ½ semi sweet chocolate chips;
  
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk;
  
• 2 tbs butter;
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
  
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut (optional)

Method:

1. Line 20 cm square baking dish with parchment paper that covers the sides of the dish.
   
2. Add chips, condensed milk, butter and vanilla in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat, stir constantly till the chips are melted and well combined.
   
3. Pour the fudge into prepared dish and let it cool down, cut down with the knife into squares or, alternatively, roll into a roll when its still not completely set, sprinkle with desiccated coconut and slice.
   

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Penne Pasta Salad

​You'll need:

• 2 cups cooked penne pasta;
• 3 tbs olive oil;
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes;
• 1 cucumber, sliced;
• ½ red onion, sliced;
• 1 clove garlic, minced;
• 2/3 cup pesto;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Serve warm or cold as an easy mid week meal.

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Roasted Vegetables

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When you roast vegetables, their natural flavours deepen beautifully, and they gain enough char and great texture. They will also maintain their heart – healthy fiber and vitamins and minerals for fighting disease.



You'll need:

• few brown onions, skin removed;
• 2 red capsicums, chopped, deseeded;
• around 500 g or small potatoes with skin on;
• few garlic;
• carrots, chopped length wise;
• sweet potatoes, chopped;
• 4 tbs olive oil;
• 1 tbs balsamic vinegar;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• ¾ tbs crushed dry rosemary

Method:

1. Pre – heat oven to 180° degree.
2. Place vegetables on a single layer onto prepared baking tray. Sprinkle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and rosemary; season with black pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
   
   

Serve it with some green vegetables, as steamed broccoli.


Enjoy hot or at room temperature.

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Stir Fry Daikon

You'll need:

• 2 tbs oil;
• 2 medium size daikon (white radish), cut into matchsticks;
• splash of coconut milk;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• ½ tsp ground coriander;
• ½ ground turmeric;
• ½ ground cumin;
• ¼ tsp red chilli powder;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• few sprigs of coriander and parsley, chopped

Method:

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a pan or skillet.
2. Saute onions until slightly brown.
3. Stir in daikon together with spices, reduce heat to low, add coconut milk, cover with the lid cook till daikon is tender.

I served it with yellow rice and loose salad mix.


Enjoy!

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Poached Pear

You'll need:

• 1 bottle of red wine, Caberner Sauvignon or Merlot (substitute with fruit juice if don't want use wine);
• 1/3 cup of sugar;
• ½ cup of honey;
• 1 large piece of orange peel;
• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 1 vanilla bean;
• 3 – 6 pears, Beurre Bosc or Williams (with stem);
• cream to serve

Method:

1. Place wine, sugar, honey, orange peel, cinnamon and bean in a pot, bring to boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer till the sugar dissolve (around 2 to 3 minutes).
2. Add pears to the pot and simmer until pears are soft, around 20 minuts.
3. Remove pears, increase heat to high and cook till reduce to syrup (about 15 minutes), discard bean and cinnamon.
4. Pour syrup over pears.
   
   
   Serve with cream if desired.
   
   
   

Enjoy

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Fresh Figs Cake

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You'll need:

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil;
• 1 cup sugar;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted;
• 1 tsp baking soda;
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon;
• 50 g crystallised ginger, sliced (optional);
• lemon zest (optional);
• 1 cup buttermilk;
• around 10 fresh figs, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
2. In a bowl combine eggs, oil, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
3. Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet one together with figs.
5. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 – 50 minutes or until a wooden stick will come out clean.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Easy Broccoli Pancakes

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• around 300 g broccoli florets, broken, steamed and mushed;
• 3 eggs lightly beaten;
• ½ cup plain flour;
• ½ shredded Parmesan cheese;
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Add some oil into the pan and pre heat over medium heat.
3. Pour 2 or 3 spoonfull batter on a pan and cook for a couple of minutes (or until golden brown) on each side.
   
   

Enjoy!

Serve with any available vegetables.

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Berry Pinwheel 

You'll need:

• 1 sheet frozen pastry, thawed;
• ½ cup any berries preserves;
• zest of 1 lemon

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 180°. Line the baking sheet with baking paper.
2. Pulse berries and zest of lemon in food processor until smooth;
3. Spread berry mixture over pastry.
4. Roll the pastry up as tight as possible, tucking berries if necessary; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Remove from the fridge and cut into slices, using the sharp serrated knife.
6. Bake 25 or 30 minutes or until slightly brown.

Enjoy!

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Vegan Chocolate Fudge

You'll need:

• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted;
• 1 cup natural cocoa powder;
• 1 cup vegan butter, softened;
• ¼ cup of plant milk;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• optional: jam and berries of your choice for decoration

Method:

1. Line square baking tray with parchment paper;
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and transfer to baking tray; using the spatula, press the fudge into all corners.
3. Place fudge into freezer and let it set for at least 1 hour.

Enjoy!

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Summer Grain Salad

You'll need:

• ½ cooked quinoa;
• ½ cooked farro (or pearl barley);
• ½ cooked black rice;
• ½ cup mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin etc);
• ½ cup dry cranberries;
• ½ cup steamed baby spinach leaves;
• handful of dates, pitted and sliced;
• freshly squeezed lemon juice, according to your taste;
• 2 – 3 tbs of olive oil

Method:

1. Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

I serve it with roasted sweet potatoes and capsicums.


Enjoy!

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Savoury Onion Pancakes

You'll need:

• cooking oil for greasing the pan;
• ¾ cup all purpose flour;
• 1 egg, slightly beaten;
• 1 large brown onion, finely sliced;
• few sprigs of spring onion, thinly sliced;
• pinch of salt;
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black peeper;
• ½ tsp baking powder

Method:

1. Hear some oil in the pan and sauté onion until golden brown; add spring onion and cook until softened; set aside to cool.
2. Mix all dry ingredients, make a well in the middle and add the wet ingredients, stir to mix well.
3. Fold onion mixture into the batter.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, grease with some oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet and cook until lightly brown on each side.

Served with a lot of vegetables steamed and fresh and Greek yoghurt.

Enjoy!

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Roasted Capsicums With Tomatoes

You'll need:

• yellow capsicums, halved and cleaned from seeds;
• 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes;
• ½ cup of basil​ leaves, chopped;
• ½ tsp of dry oregano;
• 4 – 6 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• freshly ground black pepper;.
• pinch of salt;
• 2 tbs olive oil

Method:

1. Pre - heat oven to 200°.
2. Place peppers cut side up in the baking tray. Divide sliced garlic, tomatoes and herbs between capsicums half; season with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil, cover with aluminium foil.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes.

​Enjoy!

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Cauliflower Casserole

You'll need:

• 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets;
• 1 tbs butter;
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any other milk of your choice);
• ¼ cream;
• ½ cup Mozzarella cheese;
• ½ cup sharp Parmesan cheese;
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (optional);
• ¼ tsp of paprika (optional);
• freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Steam the cauliflower (or roast).
2. While the cauliflower is steaming/roasting, prepare the cheese sauce.
3. Pour the milk into a skillet and bring to boil, then add butter, cheeses, cream, garlic, paprika and pepper; whisk until sauce is smooth.
4. Spread cauliflower in the casserole dish, pour over the sauce; bake for around 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

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Cauliflower And Oats Fritters

You'll need:
Fritters:

• 2 tbs olive oil for frying;
• 1 small cauliflower, steamed;
• 1 cup of oats, pulsed in food processor;
• ¼ cups of feta;
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten;
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Spread:

• ½ cup Greek Yoghurt;
• 1 clove of garlic, minced;
• few sprigs of dill and parsley​, chopped

Method:
Fritters:

1. Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until its the size of couscous.
2. In a large bowl combine together all ingredients.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Take around ¼ of cup of the mixture and shape into a patty and place into thr pan.
4. Cook each side until golden brown.

Spread:
Pulse all ingredients in a food processor.
​
I served patties on a bed of steamed rainbow chard (stream rainbow chard, chop, mix with crashed garlic, lemon juice and olive oil).
Enjoy!

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Pesto Tuna Stack

You'll need:

• 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced;
• 1 small tin of tuna, drained;
• few spoons of pesto;
• 1 tsp of capers (optional);
• freshly ground pepper;
• handful of cherry tomatoes, halved;
• Mozzarella cheese, sliced into small pieces

Method:

1. Arrange sliced cucumber on a plate;
2. Mix in a food processor tuna, pesto, capers and freshly ground peppers. Arrange pieces of Mozzarella on each cucumber slice, top with some pesto mix and tomato.
   
   

Enjoy!

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The Ultimate Party Appetiser:
Jalapeño Poppers

You'll need:

• 8 large or 12 small jalapeno chillies, halved lengthwise and seeded;
• around 200 g of cream cheese;
• ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded;
• few springs of coriander, spring onion and parsley, chopped;
• ½ tsp garlic powder;
• 1 tsp smoked paprika;
• pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Pre – heat oven to 200°.
2. Place chillies on lined baking sheet cut sides up.
3. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients.
4. Divide filling evenly between cavities of the chillies.
5. Bake till the filling is melty and chillies are softened.

Serve warm with Greek yoghurt or with your favourite dipping siuce.
​
Enjoy!

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Strawberry Pancakes

​You'll need:

• 1 ¼ cups of all purpose flour, sifted;
• 2 tbs sugar (optional);
• 1 tbs baking powder;
• pinch of salt;
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 1/3 cup of milk;
• 4 tbs of melted butter, plus more for baking;
• 1 cup of diced strawberries;
• maple syrup for drizzling

Method:

1. Place all dry ingredients into a bowl and mix.
2. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.
3. Add wet ingredients into dry one and mix until just incorporated.
4. Heat griddle or skillet over medium high heat, melt some butter.
5. Pour rounds of batter into griddle, arrange strawberries over the top of each pancake.
6. Cook on each side until golden brown.

Serve with maple syrup or cream or both.


Enjoy!

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Xmas vibes - Biscuit Salami

You'll need:

• Around 2 cups crushed biscuits (tea biscuits or digestive biscuits);
• handful of crushed almonds or walnuts
• ½ cocoa powder;
• ¼ cup sugar;
• 120 ml of milk (or plant milk);
• ½ unsalted butter (or vegan one), melted;
• 100 g dark chocolate (replace with vegan if needed);
• small handful of raisins (optional);
• handful of desiccated coconut;
• 1 tsp rum
  
  ​Method:

 

1. Place dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
2. In a saucepan, mix the milk and sugar, simmer until sugar dissolved; add cocoa and mix gently. Take off from heat and add rum, chocolate and butter.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix.
4. Cut two pieces of cling wrap, sprinkle with desiccated coconut; divide the mixture into 2 batches and place each batch into cling wrap and roll up tightly, forming “salami”.
5. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
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Xmas vibes - Mini Pecan Tart

You'll need:

• 12 tart shells;
• ¼ cup brown sugar;
• 1 tbs unsalted butter, melted;
• 1 egg, lightly beaten;
• 1/3 cup maple syrup;
• 2 tbs cognac (brandy will do too);
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract;
• ¼ cup of pecans, chopped

​
Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 180°.
2. Whisk together sugar, butter, egg, syrup, cognac, vanilla and pecans.
3. Fill each tart shell with filling.
4. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until bubbly or golden brown.
5. Cool on a rack before serving.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Easy Eggplant Stir Fry

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced;
• 1 small onion, chopped;
• 2 dried red chilli, crushed (optional);
• 2 eggplants, sliced;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• salt and freshly ground pepper
  
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in wok over medium high heat.
2. Add garlic, spring onion, red chilli and onion, cook, stirring often for a few minutes.
3. Add eggplant and cook for about 5 minutes, then add capsicum and cook for another few minutes, stirring often.
   
   Served with dhal and roquette.
   
   

Enjoy!

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Spicy Papadams Mix

You'll need:
• Few papadams, broken into pieces;
• Dry red chilli, whole;
• Cashews;
• Dry carry leaves;
• Couple of handfuls of dry noodles;
• Your favourite spices: paprika, dry ginger, turmeric, dry coriander etc.

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve as a side dish with vegetables, lentils, rice etc. This mix will bring up flower to any dish.

Enjoy!

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Banana Flower Curry

ou'll need:
​
1 banana flower;

• 1 tbs of oil;
• 1 small onion, chopped;
• 1 small knob of ginger, shredded;
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• few dried chillies;
• pinch of turmeric;
• 1 tsp smoked paprika;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• ¼ tsp ground pepper;
• ½ tsp cumin;
• seasoning according to your taste
  
  

Method:

1. Prepare banana flower: peel off the outer skins and flowers, till you get to the heart of the flower. Place it on the chopping board and slice very thinly. Put it in a bowl of water with some salt; keep aside for 15 minutes. Rinse them thoroughly, drain the water and squeeze out any excess of water.
2. Heat oil over in a pan over medium heat; add onion, garlic and spices, saute till soft.
3. Reduce heat to low, add banana flower and cook for 5 minutes.

I served with roasted grey pumpkin and mini cos leaves.


Enjoy!

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Pink Grapefruit Pie

You'll need:

• 1 sheet shortcrust pastry, thawed;
• 4 pink grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and sliced;
• 3 tbs of grapefruit juice;
• 1 pack of Mascarpone cheese (or Philadelphia);
• half of small packet of crystallised ginger, finely chopped;
• 2 tbs of maple syrup
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180º.
2. Bake pastry according the instructions, cool on a wire rack.
3. Whisk together grapefruit juice, cheese, ginger and syrup.
4. Pour filling into a pie shell, top with grapefruit slices just before serving.
   
   Enjoy!

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Black Quinoa and Broadbeans Salad

You'll need:

• 200 g black quinoa, cooked;
• 600 g broad beans, shelled and cooked;
• Few leaves of mini cos salad;
• Few sprigs of spring onions​, chopped;
• Few sprigs of dill and parsley, chopped;
• 2 tbsp olive oil;
• juice of 1 lemon, more to taste;
• 100 g of wasabi microgreens
• some red onion, sliced;
• 150 g feta, crumbled;
• Freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Place quinoa, beans, herbs, lemon juice and olive oil and into a bowl, combine.
2. Arrange lettuce leaves on a large plate, put quinoa mixture on the top, sprinkle with feta, microgreens and red onion.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Corn Relish

You'll need:

• 4 corn, kernels removed;
  
• 1 or 2 capsicum, seeded, chopped;
  
• 2 onions, chopped;
  
• 1 red chilli, sliced;
  
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar;
  
• 2 tbs caster sugar;
  
• 2 tbs salt;
  
• 1 tbs ground mustard;
  
• ½ tsp turmeric
  
  
  

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan; saute onions together with capsicums.
   
2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
   
3. I served it with buckwheat.
   

Enjoy!

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Garlicky Beets

You'll need:

• 3 medium beets cooked and grated;
• ½ cup crushed walnuts;
• 3 gloves of garlic, minced;
• 2 tbs of mayonnaise;
• optional: chopped parsley, dill, prunes

Method:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; refrigerate. Serve cold, I served it with rye bread.


Enjoy!

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Cranberry and Coconut Energy Balls

You'll need:

• ½ cup dried cranberries;
• 2 cups almond meal;
• 1 cup desiccated coconut plus 3 extra tbs to roll;
• 3 tbs; coconut oil
• 4 tbs maple syrup or honey​ or both;
• ½ tsp vanilla
  
  

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients (except extra coconut for rolling);
2. Roll into ball (around 10 – 14), then roll in the shredded coconut.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Enjoy!

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Stuffed Lebanese Zucchini

You'll need:

• 2 tbs cooking oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 3 gloves of garlic, minced;
• 400 g minced chicken (or any other minced meat)
• few sprigs of chopped herbs (parsley, dill, coriander);
• 1 tbs of tomato paste;
• 5 medium Lebanese zucchinis​, cored;
• around 6 cups of vegetable stock (depends on your pot);
• salt and pepper;
  
  

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix together onion, garlic, herbs, mince meat, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
2. Spoon the portion of meat mix into each zucchini.
3. Place zucchinis in a large pot, add enough stock to cover them; bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cook for 30 – 45 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Carrots Pancake

You'll need:

• 1 cup grated carrots;
• ½ cup of plain flour;
• ½ cup of wholemeal flour;
• 2 tsp baking powder;
• 2 eggs;
• 1 cup of milk;
• 3 tbs of sugar (optional);
• ¼ tsp nutmeg;
• 1 tsp cinnamon;
• 1 tsp vanilla;
• 2 tbs of butter for cooking

Method:

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.
2. Whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla and brown sugar; fold in grated carrots and mix.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and combine.
4. Heat some butter in a skillet over medium heat and pour on the batter (around 1/3 cup), cook both sides (2 – 3 minutes each side).

Served with maple syrup, walnuts and cherries in syrup.

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Bullhorn Capsicum Curry

You'll need:

• 2 tbs oil;
• 2 large bullhorn capsicums, seeds removed and sliced into big chunks;
• 1 large onion, chopped;
• ½ tsp mustard seeds;
• ½ tsp curry powder;
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (optional);
• ¼ turmeric powder;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• ½ cup coconut milk;
• cashews for sprinkling (optional)

Method:

1. Heat oil over low heat, add mustard seeds and fry until they start to pop, then add onion and and saute until caramelised.
2. Add spices together with salt and stir fry around 10 minutes; add 1 cup of water, put the lid on and cook for another 10 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk and cook for another couple of minutes.
4. Sprinkle with nuts.

Serve with rice.

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Cottage Cheese And Carrots Casserole

You'll need:

• 500 g carrots, grated;
• 300 g cottage cheese;
• 2 tbs of Julia's honey;
• 1 tsp vanilla essence;
• 2 eggs' lightly beaten;
• zest of 1 orange;
• 3 tbs of flour;
• optional: sultana, chopped died apricots or dates
  ​
   

Method:

 

1. Preheat oven to 160°; grease a baking tin.
2. Put cottage cheese in a blender and process until homogeneous, add carrots, eggs, flour, vanilla, honey, zest of orange, dry fruits if using and mix well.
3. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes or until set.

I served it with Greek yoghurt and walnuts.

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Caramel slice

You'll need:
Base:

• 1¼ cup all purpose flour, sifted;
• ¼ cup of sugar;
• ½ cup butter, softened;
• pinch of salt

Caramel:

• 1 tin of condensed milk;
• 70 g butter;
• 2 tbs golden syrup

Chocolate layer:

• 150 g chocolate;
• 1 tbs coconut oil

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180° and line a square slice tin with parchment paper.
2. Mix all base ingredient, transfer to tin and press down until smooth; bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until the base is lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool while you are making caramel filling.
3. Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook in a low heat until butter has melted, then increase to medium and cook, whisking, for 5 – 6 minutes, or until golden. Pour over base and bake for 12 -15 minutes. Refrigerate till set.
4. Topping: place chocolate with oil into a small bowl over a small pot with simmering water, stir until melted. Pour over chocolate base and refrigerate until set.

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Carrots and Bean Curry

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil;
• 2 handful of beans, cut into lengthwise;
• 2 – 3 medium carrots, cut into lengthwise;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 2 – 3 garlic, sliced;
• ½ tsp mustard seeds;
• ½ tsp turmeric;
• ½ tsp garam masala (optional);
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust according to your taste);
• ¼ cup of water (adjust to desired thickness)
• seasoning according to your taste

​Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan; add mustard, when began to splutter, add onion, garlic and the rest of spices and saute a few minutes.
2. Add beans and sautee for 2 – 3 minutes, then add beans and saute for another 2 – 3 minutes.
3. Pour the water, bring to boil, decrease heat to low, put the lid on and let it simmer for 10 – 15 minutes.

Hint! Great to be served with quinoa.

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Lamb Liver Stir Fry

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil;
  
• 2 onions, chopped;
  
• 4 – 6 cloves of garlic, sliced;
  
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced;
  
• 1 kg lamb liver, washed and chopped;
  
• pinch of sweet paprika;
  
• pinch of hot chilli (optional);
  
• ¼ tsp of dry herbs – oregano, rosemary etc
  
• salt and pepper
  

Method:

1. Cook vegetables together with spices on medium heat for 5 minutes.
   
2. Add liver, cook for another 4 – 5 minutes.
   

I served it with sweet potatoes.

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Vegan Cashew And Zucchini Soup

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of oil;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 garlic clove, minces;
• 1 kg of zucchinis, chopped;
• 1 cup of cashews;
• 2 cups of vegetable stock;
• salt and pepper

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a medium size pot; add onion and garlic and stir fry for a few minutes.
2. Add stock, zucchini and cashews; bring to boil, reduce heat, cover the pot and cook till zucchinis are soft.
3. Blend the soup.
4. Serve with herbs, lemon wedges and crusty bread.

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Lecho, Marinated Red Capsicums

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil;
• 1.5 - 2 kg tomatoes;
• 2 kg red capsicums, seeded, chopped;
• 1 tbs sweet paprika;
• ¼ cup of sugar;
• ¼ cup vinegar;
• 1 tbs salt;

Method:

1. Blend tomatoes in a food processor.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot with thick bottom, add tomatoes togerther with salt, sugar and paprika and bring to boil.
3. Place capsicums into pot, bring to boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, add vinegar just before the end; allow to cool.
4. Serve warm or cold; transfer to sterilised jars if want to preserve.

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Squash Spread

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of vegetable oil;
• 3 medium squashes, or zucchinis or marrow, chopped;
• 2 carrots, chopped;
• 2 onions, chopped;
• 2 – 3 garlic cloves, sliced;
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• few sprigs of coriander and basil, chopped;
• 1 capsicum, chopped;
• ½ cup of water;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• bay leaf
  
  

​Method:

1. Sauté onion together with garlic for a few minutes.
2. Add vegetables, herbs, water, pepper and seasoning, cook for 10 – 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Let it cool down, discard the bay leaf.

Served with Omega Boost Sourdough, tabbouleh and walnuts. 

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Kohlrabi Curry

You'll need: ​

• 500 g kohlrabi, peeled, chopped and thinly sliced;
• 1 cup coconut milk;
• 2 tbs coconut oil;
• 1 tbs mustard seeds;
• 1 tsp cumin seeds;
• 1 tsp curry powder;
• ½ tsp turmeric powder;
• pinch of chilli, optional;
• lemon juice
• 
  Method:
• Heat oil over medium high heat in a large saucepan.
• Fry the coconut oil together with mustard and cumin seeds, until the mustard seeds start to crackle.
• Add the rest of spices and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add kohlrabi and coconut milk, bring to the boil, close the lid and simmer at low heat for 10 minutes.
• Just before the end, add lemon juice.​

I served it with rice.

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 Easy Vegan Stuffed Capsicums

You'll need:

• 2 cups quinoa ​cooked (or rice or millet or cous cous);
• 3 large capsicums of any colour (or 8 small ones, I used mini ones), cut off tops and seeds removed;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, diced;
• 3 garlic cloves, minced;
• spices: 1 tbs ground cumin, big pinch of paprika, cayenne pepper (all optional);
• 1 tin dices tomatoes, drained;
• 1 tin black beans, drained;
• 1 ½ cup vegan cheese;
• basil and parsley​, chopped;
• freshly ground black pepper, salt

Method:

1. Pre - heat oven to 190°.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until softened, for about 5 minutes, add garlic, and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add tomatoes, beans, spices, salt and pepper, cook, till heated through.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in herbs, cheese and quinoa.
5. Stuff capsicums with filling, arrange on the baking dish and cook for 30 minutes.
   
   Served with a lot steamed vegetables.

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Pickled Zucchini

You'll need:

• 4 zucchinis, sliced;
• 2 red capsicums​, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 1 tbs salt;
• 1/3 cup sugar;
• 1 red chilli, chopped (optional);
• 1 cup cider vinegar;
• 2 tbs mustard seeds;
• ½ tbs ground turmeric

Method:

1. Salt zucchini, capsicums and onion, toss and let soak for at least 2 hours, rinse after and drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the rest of ingredients, stirring frequently, for a few minutes, till sugar dissolves.
3. Add vegetables, bring back to a boil, then remove from the heat.
4. Transfer to a clean jar, let cool, for a best results, refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Served on a bed of steamed spinach, sprinkled with pecan nuts

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Green Papaya Salad

​You'll need:
For dressing:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• 1 red chilli, minced;
• 2 tbs maple syrup;
  
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 2 tbs freshly squeezed lime juice;
• salt, according to your taste;
• 2 tbs soy sauce;
• cherry tomatoes, crushed;
• 3 tbs dried shrimps (skip if vegan)
  
  

For salad:

• 1 big or 2 small unripe papaya, chopped or shredded;
• cos or sprouts or any other crunchy greens;
• coriander, chopped (or Thai basil);
• lime for garnishing;
• nuts for sprinkling, I used pecans

Method:

1. Paste garlic and chilli in the mortar together with shrimps.
2. Mix all ingredients for dressing and set aside for at least fifteen minutes; mix with papaya.
3. Arrange cos leaves on the plate, place papaya on the top, sprinkle with nuts and coriander, put lime wedges on the side.

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Savoury Crepes With Potatoes

​You'll need:
For For batter:

• 1 cup of flour;
• pinch of salt;
• 220 g milk;
• 2 eggs;
• 2 tbs unsalted butter
  
  
  

For filling:

• 600 g mashed potatoes;
• 1/5 cup of milk;
• 2 tbs melted butter;
• chopped herbs,
• 2 tbs shredded Parmesan;
• chopped pickled cucumber (or chopped bacon);
• salt and pepper according to your taste

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat non stick pan over medium heat, pour about 2 tbs of batter into pan and swirl around; when sides starts to brown, flip to other side.
3. Do the same with the rest of batter.
4. Mix mashed potatoes with the other ingredients.
5. Spread some mashed potatoes into crepes and fold into quarters.

Potatoes and Mushrooms Stir Fry

You'll need:

• 3 tbs vegetable oil;
• around 6 waxy potatoes, sliced;
• 1 onion, sliced;
• 1 clove of garlic, sliced;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• chopped parsley for garnishing
  
  Method:

1. Heat 2 tbs of oil in a large pan, over medium – high heat, add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often, until golden – brown crust forms; put aside.
2. Heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat, add onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes, add mushrooms; they will release a lot of liquid, cook them stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporate.
3. Add mushrooms to potatoes, cook them for around 2 – 3 minutes on a low heat, stir in parsley, season according to your taste with salt and pepper.

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Vegan Black Beans Burger

You'll need:

• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained;.
• 1 - 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped;
• handful of roasted cashews or walnuts;
• ½ cop of oats;
• spices: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp coriander, ½ chilli powder;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• for assembling: burger's buns, red onion, lettuce, ​tomatoes, any other vegetables; I also served with home made sweet chilli sauce.

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 180°.
2. Arrange beans on a tray, lined with aluminium foil and bake for around 12 minutes or until most of them split open.
3. Heat oil in a medium pan, add onion and garlic, saute for about 5 minutes; add spices and cook for another 1 minute.
4. Add beans, nuts and vegetables in a food processor, pulse till the mixture come together.
5. Shape mixture into the patties.
6. Heat pan over medium heat, add oil and cook patties for around 5 minute on each sides.

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Vegan Carrot Turnover

You'll need:

• 2 cups carrots, shredded;
• 1 apple, Granny Smith, preferable, thinly sliced;
• 1 tsp cinnamon;
• 1 tbs lemon juice;
• 4 tbs of brown sugar;
• pinch of salt;
• 1 tbs vegan butter;
• 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed, according instructions 
• ​sesame seeds, for sprinkling, optional.

​
Method:

1. Pre – heat oven to 180°.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium – high heat, add carrots and apples and toss to coat with butter; cook for 3 – 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to low, add cinnamon, lemon juice, sugar and salt, keep stirring occasionally; simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Roll pastry out on a floured surface and cut into 4 squares. Place 2 to 3 tbs of carrot's mixture on the top, then fold in half diagonally to make triangle; lightly press the edges.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Wasabi Oysters

You'll need:

• 18 oysters;
• 2 tbs soy sauce;
• 1 tbs wasabi paste;
• 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds
  
  

Method:

1. Arrange oysters on a plate.
2. Mix soy sauce and wasabi paste.
3. Divide wasabi mixture among oysters.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Tuna Sandwich

You'll need:

• 2 small tuna cans, drained;
• 1 celery stalk, finely sliced;
• ¼ minced red onion;
• few sprigs of herbs (parsley, dill, coriander) chopped;
• ½ cup of mayonnaise (or Greek yoghurt);
• 1 tbs of lemon juice;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• slices of bread, toasted, I used Hemp sourdough

 

• Method:
  
  
  
• In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Serve on a toast or as a sandwich, I used Hemp Sourdough

​

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Winter Breakfast – Waffles
Spoil Your Mum

You'll need:

• 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted;
• 1 tbs white sugar;
• 1 tsp salt;
• 4 tsp baking powder;
• 2 eggs;
• 1.5 cup warm milk;
• 6 tbs unsalted butter​, melted;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat waffle griddle.
2. Whisk together all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt).
3. Beat the eggs until fluffy and pale in colour; stir in milk, butter and vanilla.
4. Mix dry and wet ingredients.
5. Scoop the batter into the waffle griddle, cook till golden brown and crispy.

Served with maple syrup and wild blueberries.​

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Dambala – High Protein, Crunchy and Spicy

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil;
• 250 g winged beans (dambala), sliced;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 1 1/5 tsp red chilli flakes;
• 4 medium curry leaves, chopped;
• 2 cloves garlic, minced;
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbs chopped dry Maldives fish (or anchovies), thinly chopped,optional; substitute with salt if not using it.

Method:

1. Heat the oil in the pan, add onion, chilli, curry leaves, garlic and mustard; fry for a few minutes.
2. Add beans ant stir fry for 5 minutes together with Maldives fish.
   
   
   Serve when warm.  ​

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Seasonal: Kale and Persimmon Salad

You'll need:

• 1 bunch of curly kale, stem removed, thinly sliced;
• 1 persimmon, cut lengthwise, thinly sliced;
• ½ cup pomegranate arils;
• 3 tbs olive oil;
• 2 tbs maple syrup;
• 1 tbs Dijon mustard;
• handful of pecan nuts (or almonds)

Method:

1. Whisk olive oil, maple syrup and mustard in small cup, till combined.
2. In a large bowl, combine kale and dressing, massage dressing into kale to soften; add persimmons and pomegranate arils; toss to combine, sprinkle with nuts.

Seasonal: Brussels Sprouts Pesto

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You'll need:

• Around 8 large Brussels Sprouts, steamed;
• Herbs: few sprigs of basil, parsley and dill;
• 2 cloves of garlic (you can skip garlic, still going to taste amazing);
• ¼ cup of olive oil;
• 70 g of Parmesan (or nutritional yeast);
• squeeze of half lemon;
• 50 g pine nuts, toasted or any other nuts;
• pinch of smoked paprika;
• freshly ground black pepper;

​Method


Pulse in a food processor all ingredients. I served it with steamed cauliflower, quinoa, spinach and snacking tomatoes.

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Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
  
• 1 brown onion, sliced;
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced;
• 500 g green beans, ends trimmed;
• ¼ cup of stock;
• pinch of oregano;
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan;
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Pre heat oven to 160°.
2. Heat oil in a pan on a medium heat; add onion and garlic and stir fry till soft.
3. Add beans, stock and oregano; cook for another few minutes till stock almost evaporated.
4. Drizzle Parmesan over beans.
5. Place in the oven, cook for around 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.  ​

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Seasonal: Roasted Figs

 You'll need:

• 8 – 10 figs;
• 2 tbs red wine (Pinot Noir is the best);
• 1 tbs of honey; (or maple syrup);
• 1 tbs of lemon juice;
• pinch of cinnamon;

Method

1. Pre – heat the oven to 160°.
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper; put the figs on a tray and drizzle with wine, honey and lemon juice, sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Bake them for 15 – 20 minutes or until they are soft and and liquid is sticky.

Love it in the morning with Greek Yoghurt and strong coffee. 

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Pumpkin and Potatoes Mash

You'll need:

• 500 g pumpkin , roasted;
• 500 g Desiree potatoes , cooked, skin removed;
• ½ cup of soy milk;
• pinch of freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method

Mash pumpkin and potatoes, add salt, pepper and milk, mix well. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.

Served with steamed baby spinach.

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Chocolate rough. Gluten Free.

You'll need:

• Around 100g dark chocolate, broken unto pieces;
• 2 tbs coconut oil;
• ½ cup of shredded coconut;
• 1 tbs silvered almond, toasted (optional);
• 1 tbs dried cranberries (optional)

Method

1. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Place chocolate with coconut oil in a heat proof bowl over a pot of simmering water; wait till chocolate has melted.
3. Pour in coconut, cranberries and cranberries, mix.
4. Place spoonful of mixture into a tray.
5. Place the trays into the fridge for 1 hour or until set.

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Pumpkin Quiche

You'll need:

• 1 pampas shortcrust pastry;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 1 clove of garlic, sliced;
• 1 cup of baby spinach;
• ¼ cup char grilled capsicum, drained and chopped;
• 1½ roasted pumpkin cubes (or sweet potatoes);
• few sprigs of parsley, chopped;
• 1/2 cup of cream;
• 3 eggs;
• handful of feta, crumbled;
• 2 tbs finely grated Parmesan cheese;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• pinch of nutmeg

Method

1. Preheat oven to 160°. Please pastry case into an oven tray ( do not remove foil), bake for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile prepare the filling. Heat olive oil over medium heat, saute the onions, together with garlic, add spinach, parsley and cook till spinach reduce in volume by half.
3. Arrange pumpkin, capsicum and onion mixture over pastry base. Whisk eggs, cream and feta together with pepper and nutmeg.
4. Pour eggs mixture over the base, sprinkle with Parmesan.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the crust is golden and filling is set.

Served with mini roma tomatoes and pea microgreens.
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Fig and Honey Jam

You'll need:

• 4 cups of sliced figs;
• 1 cup of raw sugar;
• 150 g honey;
• juice of 1 lemon;
• zest of 1 orange;
• 1 tsp of cinnamon (optional)

Method

1. In a large, heavy bottomed saucepan in a low heat, combine all ingredients; stir occasionally until all sugar dissolve.
2. Cook jam uncovered for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Leave to cool down for 15 minute.
4. Ladle into sterilised jars.

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Okra and Capsicum Stir Fry

You'll need:

• 4 tbs of oil;
• 1 tsp cumin seeds,
• 1 tsp mustard seeds;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 1 garlic clove sliced;
• 300 g okra, chopped;
• 3 small potatoes, boiled, chopped;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• 1 medium tomato, chopped;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• red chilli flakes;
• pinch of ground turmeric;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method

1. Heat 2 tbs oil in the pan on a medium heat; add okra once hot and stir fry for a few minutes, until all the slimy substance completely removed. Put okra aside.
2. Place same pan over medium heat, add more oil if needed; add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and chilli flakes, when start crackling add turmeric and ground coriander; give a good stir.
3. Add onions, garlic, capsicum and tomatoes and cook till translucent.
4. Put potatoes and okras to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.

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Schnitzel Wrap

You'll need:

• left over schnitzels, approximately 3, sliced;
• wraps;
• cos lettuce, chopped (oak lettuce will do to);
• carrot/carrots, shredded;
• sweet chilli sauce (or mayonnaise);
• optional: sliced cucumbers, tomatoes etc. (or left over salad)

Method

1. Spread chilli sauce on base of wrap, top with schnitzel, cos and other ingredients, tightly roll together.
2. If storing overnight, make sure the chilli sause is in the middle of layers to avoid wrap getting soggy.

Hint! Great idea for lunch boxes.

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Chicken Vindaloo

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 2 tbs tomato paste;
• seasoning according to your taste
  

For the marinade:

• 1 tbs oil;
• 8 pieces of chicken thighs, cut into a small pieces;
• 1 tbs lemon juice;
• 6 – 8 cloves of garlic, crushed;
• knot of ginger, shredded;
• 2 tbs white vinegar;
• 2 tbs spice red chilli flakes;
• 1 tsp hot paprika;
• 1 tsp turmeric;
• 1 tsp coriander;
• 1 tsp cumin;
• ½ cinnamon
  
  

Method

1. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Prepare the marinade: mix all the ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken, cover and leave for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
2. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 – 4 minutes, or until soft.
3. Add chicken together with marinade and tomato paste, cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through; add some water if needed.

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Vegan Gluten Free Florentine

You'll need:

• ½ cup crushed cornflakes;
• ½ cup flakes almonds;
• 60 g crushed nuts;
• 30 g raisins;
• ½ tsp lemon zest;
• 2 tbs coconut oil, melted;
• 2 tbs coconut milk;
• 2 tbs maple syrup;
• 3 tbs gluten free flour;
• 100 g dark chocolate, melted;
• some glace cherries, halved, for decoration, optional
  
  

Method

1. Pre heat oven to 160°.
2. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
3. In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients; in a separate bowl combine wet ingredients.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients.
5. Drop small teaspoons full of mixture few cm apart.
6. Bake just until flat and started to brown, around 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
7. Drop the bottom of Florentine into melted chocolate. Allow to cool completely.

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Roasted Eggplant Dip

You'll need:

• 2 medium eggplants or 1 big, around 900 g;
• 2 garlic clove, minced;
• 3 tbs olive oil;
• 3 tbs tahini;
• 2 – 3 tbs lemon juice;
• salt and black pepper, according to your taste;
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional;
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
  
  
  

Method

1. Pre – heat oven to 200°.
2. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, poke with the fork in a few places; brush with olive oil, place onto baking sheet facing up. Cook for around 25 – 30 minutes or until it tender inside. Remove from the oven and let it cool; remove the skin.
3. If you want to roast the garlic, place unpeeled together with eggplant.
4. Place all ingredient in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.​

Served with cos lettuce, olives and ancient grains sourdough. 

Peach and Blue Cheese Salad

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 tbs Julia's honey;
• 1 tsp of lemon juice;
• 4 – 5 peaches, sliced;
• 140 g blue cheese or Brie, crumbled;
• handful of roquette (or water cress or salad mix);
• handful of crushed walnuts for sprinkling (optional);

Method

1. Make the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice and honey.
2. Combine roquette and peaches, scatter over the cheese and drizzle with dressing.

I served it with black quinoa.

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Cabbage and Potato Kimchi

You'll need:

• 1 Chinese cabbage, outer leaves removed, sliced;
• 1 tbs sea salt;
• 3 – 4 cloves of minced garlic, minced;
• 1 knob of ginger, minced;
• 2 tbs fish sauce;
• 2 tbs Korean salted shrimps, with brine, minced;
• 1 to 5 tbs Korean red chilli flakes;
• 1 small waxy potato, cooked and mashed;
• 1 tbs sugar;
• 2 daikon radishes  grated, you can substitute them with radishes;
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks;
• 4 spring onions, finely shredded
  
  
  

Method

1. Rice the cabbage under the running water, pat dry.
2. Place cabbage into a bowl, mix with salt.
3. Make the kimchi paste; blend garlic, ginger fish sauce, shrimps, chilli, potato and sugar.
4. Mix cabbage and vegetables.
5. Using your hands, gently work the paste into the vegetables, until they are thoroughly coated.
6. Serve straight away or pack kimchi into a jar and leave overnight.

Hint! I served it wasabi sprouts.

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Summer Breakfast Idea: Ricotta and Apricot Pastries

You'll need:

• 1 sheet of pastry;
• 1 cup ricotta cheese; you can replace it with cream cheese;
• 1 egg;
• zest of 1 lemon (optional);
• handful of sultanas;
• ¼ tsp of almond essence (optional);
• ½ tsp of vanilla essence;
• leaves of 1 sprig of thyme;
• few spoons of sugar (optional, I never use it);
• around 12 apricots, halved, pit removed (or 1 tin of apricots if they are out of season);
• Julia's honey, for drizzling
  
  
  

Method

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut pastry into 6 squares, transfer to the baking sheet, spacing 2 cm apart.
3. In a bowl combine ricotta, egg, lemon zest, dry fruits, almond and vanilla essence, thyme and sugar.
4. Pre – heat the oven to 180°.
5. Spread the cram mixture over the middle of pasties, place halves of apricots and fold the sides up.
6. Bake for around 15 minutes on the lower rack, until the pastry is golden at the edges.
7. Drizzle with honey.

Serve cold or warm, top with ice cream or yoghurt; also serve it as a dessert or brunch.


Happy baking!

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Suzanne's Vegan Sweet Potato Muffins

​You'll need:

• 1 sweet potato;
• ½ cup olive oil;
• ¾ cup soya milk;
• ¾ cup raw sugar;
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract;
• 2 cups self-raising flour;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 heaped teaspoon mixed spice;
• ½ teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Peel sweet potato and slowly cook in a little water until soft and water has evaporated. Check it does not catch. Allow to cool completely.
2. Blend with olive oil, soy milk, raw sugar and vanilla extract. Refrigerate until completely cold.
3. Preheat oven to 205 ◦ C.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, mixed spice and salt. Add sweet potato mixture and mix together.
5. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners and evenly distribute batter among cups.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving. 

Served with blueberries.


© Suzanne Palmer-Holton
Vegan Society of Australia
Very loosely adapted from The Age

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Lazy Summer Brunch: Roasted Capsicums

You'll need:

• Bread​, slightly stale (stale brad will absorb moisture from capsicums much better than fresh);
• few red capsicums, halved lengthwise;
• half of red onion, finely sliced (optional);
• 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil;
• 2 tbs red win vinegar;
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced (optional);
• red chilli (optional);
• salt and pepper;
• olives;
  
• pinch of oregano
  
  
  

Method

1. Place capsicums on the grill, skin down, cook until tender and blackened, about 10 – 15 minutes; place in the bowl and cover with cling wrap. Let them cool , then peel the skin off and discard. Slice them into strips.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Toast the pieces of the bread (I used protein sourdough). Place capsicums on the top of the bread, drizzle with olive oil mixture, sprinkle with oregano.

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Fruit Cake

​You'll need:

• 400 g mixed dries fruits;
• ¾ cup dark rum, brandy, apple juice of cranberry juice;
• 2 cups plain flour;
• 1 tsp baking soda;
• ½ tsp baking powder;
• pinch of salt;
• 120 g  unsalted butter, softened;
• 1 cup brown sugar;
• ½ cup sour cream;
• 3 eggs​, lightly beaten;
• 1 tbs orange zest;
• 1 tbs lemon zest;
• 3 tbs crystallised ginger, finely chopped;
• handful of almonds, walnuts and pecans​, chopped (optional);
• 2 tsp mixes spice
  
  

Method

1. Combine the fruit with liquid of your choice in a non – reactive bowl, cover and leave to rest overnight.
2. Pre – heat oven to 160°.
3. Either grease the loaf pan or line with baking paper;
4. Mix together the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
5. Cream butter and sugar, add sour cream in the end.
6. Add eggs, zests, dry ingredients and mix until well – combined.
7. Add crystallised ginger, nuts and soaked fruits.
8. Transfer to the loaf pan; cook for around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Test with toothpick, when it comes out clean, the cake is done.

Creamy Asparagus Soup

You'll need:

• I tbs olive oil;
• 1 bunch of leeks, white parts, chopped;
• 2 Desiree potatoes, peeled and sliced;
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced;
• 3 cups of vegetable stock;
• 1 kg of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3 cm pieces;
• ½ cup cream;
• ½ cup Greek yoghurt;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste
  
  

Method

1. Heat oil in a pot, add potatoes and leek, cook, stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
3. Add stock, asparagus, salt and pepper and cook for 10 – 15 minutes.
4. Puree the soup, stir in cream and yoghurt

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Date Cake

You'll need:

• 300 g dates, pitted and chopped;
• 1 cup of boiling water;
• 120 g butter, softened;
• ½ cup of sugar;
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• 1 tsp baking powder;
• handful of walnuts  (or almonds) crushed;
• 2 cups of self – raising flour, sifted
  ​
  
  

Method

1. Pre - heat oven to 180°.
2. Grease cake pan or bread mould.
3. Place dates into bowl, add boiling water, set aside.
4. Combine sugar, vanilla and butter and beat until creamy.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, continue beating until well mixed.
6. Add flour, baking powder, nuts and dates mixture; stir well.
7. Pour batter into pan, bake for 40 – 45 minutes.
8. Generously drizzle with Julia's honey  when served; sprinkle with sultana.

Enjoy!


Hint! Love with strong coffee.

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Pickled Cucumbers Without Vinegar

You'll need:

• Sterilised 3 L jar with tight lid;
• Filtered water, 2 L;
• 2 tbs of salt;
• 2 – 3 bay leaves;
• 3 – 4 cloves;
• 1.5 kg of pickling cucumbers, all similar size, washed and drained;
• 5 – 6 cloves of garlic  (or double for extra garlicky);
• 1 – 2 leaves of horseradish;
• 5 – 6 leaves of black currant;
• bunch of fresh dill , preferably with flowers;
• 1 tbs black peppercorns.
  
  
  

Method

1. Make the brine: dissolve salt in a water, add bay leaf and clove and bring to boil.
2. Meantime, layer the cucumbers with spices and herbs: place some spaces and herbs into the bottom, pack one layer of cucumbers tightly, repeat till run out of ingredient; the last layer should be herbs.
3. Pour boiling brine over the cucumbers and leave in the worm place for 1 day; transfer to the fridge after.

Enjoy!


Pickled gherkins are always available in Julia's store https://www.juliaorganic.com.au/store/p549/Pickled_cucumbers.html​​

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Fried noodles with beef 

You'll need:

• 225 g noodles – Hokkien or other type of egg noodles, cooked according instructions;
  
• 3 - 5 tbs sesame oil;
  
• 300 g steak (sirloin is preferable), cut against the grains;
  
• 2 tbs cornflour;
  
• 2 tbs dry sherry;
  
• 1 tbs oyster sauce
  
• salt and paper;
  
• thumb size ginger, minced;
  
• 1 onion, sliced;
  
• 3 garlic, minced;
  
• 2 heads of bock choy, chopped;
  
  
  

Method

1. Marinate the meat: combine meat with cornflour, sherry, ouster sauce, salt and pepper and leave for at least 15 minutes.
   
2. Heat a large pan with 2 tbs sesame oil over medium high heat. Spread the noodles over and cook without stirring till the bottom turn golden; turn the other side and cook the other side until golden, add more oil if needed. Transfer to a big plate once done.
   
3. Add 1 tbs oil and cook meat over medium high heat, for 2 – 3 minutes; remove to the plate.
   
4. Turn the heat down to medium and stir fry onion, garlic and ginger for 2 – 3 minutes or until lightly cooked.
   
5. Add the cooked beef, noodles and heat through.
   

Enjoy!

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Coconut curry lentils with kale 

You'll need:

• 2 tbs coconut oil;
• 2 onions, chopped;
• 3 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 knob of ginger, finely sliced;
• 1 tsp of turmeric;
• 1 tbs of ground coriander;
• 1 tbs of ground cumin;
• ¼ tsp of paprika (optional);
• ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper (optional)
• handful of green beans, cut into 3 cm segments;
• 3.5 cups of water;
• 1 tin of coconut milk;
• 3 cups of lentils;
• bunch of kale, thick stems and veins discarded, chopped

Method

1.  Put oil, onions and garlic into a medium pot and bring to boil; decrease heat to low and sauté for 5 – 10 minutes.
2. Add ginger and spices and cook for another 1 minute.
3. Add coconut milk, water, lentil and cook for 20 minutes at a low heat; then add beans and cook for another 20 minutes.
4. Stir in kale.​

Enjoy! 

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Yellow Rice 

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• ½ freshly chopped onion;
• 2 gloves of  garlic, minced;
• 1 tomato, finely chopped;
• 2 cups rice;
  
• 4 cups of vegetable stock;
• ½ tsp ground turmeric;
• ¼ tsp paprika, optional;
• ¼ tsp chilli powder, optional;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil on a medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic and saute for 3 – 5 minute, till soft.
3. Add tomato, stir fry for another 1 minute.
4. Add the rice and stir to coat.
5. Add stock, turmeric, pepper, spices and bring to boil.
6. Once boiling, lower the heat and stir.
7. Cover with the lid and cook for 15 – 20 minutes.
   
   
   

Enjoy!


Hint! I served it with stir fry mushrooms (oil, onion, garlic, Swiss mushrooms).

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Stir fry with Singaporean noodles 

You'll need:

• 1 packet of Singaporean noodles;
• 2 tbs oil;
• 3 gloves garlic, finely chopped;
• 1onions, chopped;
• 1 carrots, cut into strips;
• 1 red capsicum, cur into strips;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• 1 tbs creamy peanut butter;
• 4 tbs low sodium soy sauce;
• 1 tsp sesame oil
  
  
  

Method

1. Prepare noodles according instructions.
2. Meantime, in a large skillet, heat oil, saute garlic and onion, until lightly brown.
3. Add remaining vegetables and cook, stirring constantly.
4. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, pepper and sesame oil, mix.
5. Add in noodles and toss to coat.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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​Flourless and Sugarless Banana Bread

You'll need:

• 2 cups rolled oats;
• handful of walnuts (optional);
• 3 very ripe bananas , mashed;
• few Medjool dates, chopped (optional);
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 tsp baking powder;
• 1 tsp vanilla essence;
• 3 tbs Julia's honey (optional);
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180° and grease loaf pan.
2. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
3. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
4. Bake for around 35 minutes or until the skewer inserted into the cenre comes out clean.

Enjoy!

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Crepes With Zucchini

You'll need:

• ¾ cup of milk;
• ¾ cup of water;
• 4 eggs , lightly beaten;
• pinch of salt;
• 4 tbs butter, melted;
• 1 cup flour, sifted;
• oil for for cooking;
• 4 tbs olive oil for brushing pan;
• around 400 g cottage cheese, creamed;
• 1 small zucchini, thinly grated;
• few sprigs of dill, chopped (optional);
• handful of walnuts, crushed (optional);
• pinch of salt (optional)
  
  
  

Method

1. In a bowl thoughtfully mix milk, water, eggs, salt and butter; leave to rest for at least 30 minutes.
2. Pre - heat the frying pan, grease with a small amount of oil. Pour a small amount of batter onto the pan, quickly swirling pan to coat the bottom; cook for around 1 minutes each side. Repeat until you are out of dough.
3. Mix filling ingredients until smooth. Spread on the top of crepes and add your favourite topping.

Enjoy!

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Roasted Eggplant With Carrots

You'll need:

• 6 tbs olive oil;
• 2 medium eggplants, sliced;
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste;
• 1 small onion , chopped;
• 3 gloves of garlic , sliced;
• 3 medium carrots cut into matchsticks;
• ½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary  (or good pinch of dry one);

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
2. Coat eggplant slices with 4 tbs of oil and arrange on lightly oiled baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Roast for around 30 minutes or until browned.
4. Meantime, prepare the carrots.
5. Heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan on medium heat; add onion, garlic, rosemary and carrots, stir fry for 5 minutes.
6. Place an eggplant slices on a plate and then layer with carrots mixture.

Enjoy!


Hint! Served with long red chilli.

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Granola Bars

You'll need:

• 3 tbs  butter, melted;
• 3 tbs peanut butter;
• 4 cups muesli;
• 3 carrots, shredded;
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  

Method

1. Heat oven to 160°.
2. Line 9x12 inch baking tray.
3. In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
4. Spread mix evenly into prepared tray.
5. Bake until granola is firm and golden around the edge, around 25 minutes.

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Enjoy!

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Celery and mushrooms stir fry

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• half of bunch ofcelery,,  sliced diagonally;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• 2 cups of mushrooms
  
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Sautee onion till transparent, add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
3. Add capsicum and stir fry stirring occasionally 10 minutes.
4. Then add mushrooms and cook for another couple of minutes.
5. Season according to your taste.

Enjoy!

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Coconut bread

You'll need:

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 cup brown sugar;
• ½ tsp vanilla extract;
• ½ cup vegetable oil;
• 1.5 cup all purpose flour;
• 1 cup shredded coconut;
• ½ tsp baking powder;
• ½ tsp baking soda;
• pinch of salt;
• ½ cup buttermilk;
• 2 mashed bananas (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
2. Lightly grease loaf pan.
3. Whisk eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
5. Combine dry mixture with egg mixture and buttermilk, don't overmix.
6. Spoon batter into loaf pan.
7. Bake for around 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.​

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it with yoghurt and generous amount of seasonal strawberries.

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Superfood papaya boat

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You'll need:

• 1 ripe papaya, seeds removed;
  
• 1 cup coconut yoghurt;
  
• ¼ cup frozen mangoes, thawed;
  
• ¼ cup frozen wild blueberries,, thawed;
  
• 1/2 banana, sliced;
  
• 1 tbs chia seeds;
  
• few leaves of mint;
  
• 1 tbs of honey (optional)
  

Method:

1. Spoon yoghurt into papaya.
   
2. Top with fruits.
   
3. Sprinkle with chia seeds, decorate with mint leaves and drizzle with honey.
   

Enjoy!

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Chocolate dipped mandarines

You'll need:

• 4 – 5 mandarins (tangerines will work as well), peeled and segmented;
• ½ cup dark chocolate, melted;
• handful of crushed pistachios, crushed (you can substitute them with festive sprinkles or desiccated coconut)

Method:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Take a mandarin segment and dip into melted chocolate, place it into parchment paper; sprinkle with pistachios.
3. Refrigerate till chocolate set.

Enjoy!

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Rhubarb Salsa

You'll need:

• 1 cup of diced rhubarb stalks (use only thin and tender stalks for this recipe);
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• half of small red onion, sliced;
• few sprigs of coriander, chopped;
• 1 tbs of lime juice;
• 2 tbs of Julia's honey;
• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Place rhubarb, capsicum, onion and coriander in a medium ball.
2. Combine lime juice, honey and oil in a separate container, whisk well; stir into rhubarb mixture.
3. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

Enjoy!

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Chickpeas and Caramelised Onion

You'll need:

• 2 cups cooked  chickpeas;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 medium onion, chopped;
• 1 red chilli, sliced;
• 2 cloves of garlic , minced;
• 1 tsp paprika (optional);
• ¼ tsp of freshly ground black pepper;
• 1 tbs of lemon  juice;
• wasabi microgreens , for sprinkling;

Method:

1. Heat the oil in the pan over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, decrease the heat and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add garlic, chilli, paprika, pepper and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add the chickpeas and cook for another couple of minutes.
4. Serve with sprinkled microgreens.

Enjoy!

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Green Beans And Mushrooms

You'll need:

• 500 g green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 2 gloves garlic, minced;
• 2 shallots, sliced;
• 300 g mushrooms (you can use mix);
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:

1. Cook green beans in a pot for about 2 minutes, drain.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add shallots and cook for 1 minute, add garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add mushrooms and sautee, stirring occasionally for 5 - 6 minutes.
5. Return the beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Season according to your taste.

Enjoy!

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Roasted Dutch Carrots

You'll need:

• 1 bunch of Dutch carrots, tops trimmed and washed;
• 1 tbs olive oil ;
• 1 tbs maple syrup;
• sesame seeds and pistachio nuts  for sprinkling

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
2. Place carrots in a baking tray.
3. Mix oil and syrup together and drizzle over carrots.
4. Roast for 15 – 20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
   

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it steamed spinach and left over chick peas

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Pumpkin and cannellini beans mash

 You'll need:

• 1 small butternut pumpkin, roasted;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced;
• 1 red onion, chopped;
• 2 cups cooked cannellini beans;
• pinch of paprika (optional);
• salt and pepper according to your taste;
• handful of pistachio nuts

​Method:

1. Warm olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic and paprika and sautee until onion is translucent.
3. Inn a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until almost smooth.

Enjoy!


Hint! I serve it with millet bread.

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Warm risoni and sweet potato 

You'll need:

• 200 g risoni pasta, cooked according instructions;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 2 tbs lemon juice;
• 1 tomato, chopped;
• 1 sweet potato, baked;
• 1 cup of
  
• wild roquette;
• few tbs feta cheese, crumbled;
• 1 tbs  Julia's honey;
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds for sprinkling
  

Method:

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine, sprinkle with pumpkin seedas.

Enjoy!

Hint! Add flavours to suit your own taste: kale, char – grilled capsicums, parsley, basil, etc.

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Spinach borek

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• phyllo pastry; 
• 3 gloves of garlic, finely chopped;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 500 g baby spinach(Swiss chard is an excellent substitution);
• 300 g feta cheese​, crumbled (shredded mozzarella will work also);
• 3 tbs milk;
• freshly ground black pepper;

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook garlic, onion and spinach over low heat for about 5 minutes; add freshly ground pepper. Let it cool and mix with cheese.
3. In a small bowl whisk together milk, eggs and olive oil.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and start layering phyllo dough, brushed with egg mixture, then spinach.
5. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
6. Remove burek from the oven and let it cool for 10 – 15 minutes, slice and serve while it still warm.

Enjoy!

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Red kidney bean salad 

You'll need:

• 300 g red kidney beans, pre - cooked;
• ¼ cup carrots;
• 1 small gherkin, chopped;
• 1 tbs of lemon, juice;
• few sprigs of parsley, chopped;
• freshly ground pepper;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• pinch of garam masala, optional;
• pinch of cayenne pepper, optional

Method:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

Hint! For more flavour allow to marinate for an hour.

Enjoy!

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Quince rings

You'll need:

• 2 quinces, peeled, cored and cut into 5 mm rings;
• 1 cup all – purpose flour;
• 2 tsp baking powder;
• 1 tsp cinnamon;
• ¼ nutmeg;
• 1 tsp vanilla;
• pinch of salt;
• 1 cup buttermilk;
• 1 egg, beaten;
• 2 tbs unsalted butter, melted

Method:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, buttermilk, egg and butter.
2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Dip quince slices into batter, coating all over.
4. Place into pan, cook till golden brown, flipping once.

Serve with Julia's honey, or maple syrup.

Enjoy!

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Bograch – thick Hungarian soup

You'll need:

• 3 tbs of olive oil (pork lard in traditional recipe);
• 1 kg of beef, diced;
• 4 tomatoes, chopped;
• 2 red chilli, sliced (optional);
• 3 onions, , chopped;
• 3 carrots, medium, chopped;
• 3 red capsicums, sliced;
• 2 – 3 potato;
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced;
• 5 cups of veggie stock (beef in traditional recipe);
• 1 tin of beans (optional);
• pinch of caraway seeds;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 1 tbs of paprika;
• ground pepper and salt according to your taste;
• dill and parsley, chopped, for serving

Method:

1. Heat the oil in the heavy pot, fry onion for a few minutes.
2. Add beef and cook till it starts brown for another 10 minutes.
3. Place into the pot the rest of the vegetables (except potatoes) together with stock, caraway seeds, paprika and bay leaves.
4. Cook for a couple of hours, add potatoes and cook for another 15 – 20 minutes.
5. Discard bay leaf.
6. Serve with sprinkled fresh herbs.

Enjoy!

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Pumpkin and millet porridge

You'll need:
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• ​400 – 500 g of sweet pumpkin, skin removed and diced into small cubes;
• 1 cup of millet, rinsed thoroughly;
• 3 cups of coconut milk;
• few spoons of Julia's honey, according to your taste;
• pinch of salt (optional);
• butter (optional);
• handful of cranberries;
• chia seeds

Method:

1. Place diced pumpkin and milk in a pot, bring to boil, then reduce the heat ans simmer for about 30 minutes. You can add extra milk during cooking for desired consistency.
2. Let it cool slightly, puree, then re – heat again.
3. Stir in butter, sprinkle over cranberries (or any other dry fruits) and chia seeds.

Enjoy!

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Mushroom pastries

You'll need:

• 2 puff pastries sheets, cut into 4 quarters;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onions, chopped;
• 1 garlic, minced;
• 2 cups of sliced mushrooms,
• 100 ml cream or cream cheese, softened;
• pinch of thyme;
• salt and pepper;

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan, add onion and garlic and fry until soft.
3. Add mushrooms, thyme and seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes; remove from the heat. Allow them to cool slightly, then stir in cream.
4. Lay out puff pastries squares. Spoon a spoon of filling into each square and roll pastry to form triangle, pinch the corners; place into
5. Bake until golden brow around 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Black bean soup

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 red chilli , thinly sliced;
• 1 carrots; chopped;
• 1 celery stalk, chopped;
• 4 cloves garlic, minced;
• 1 tbs tomato paste;
• ½ tsp ground cumin;
• ½ tsp ground coriander;
• ½ tsp chilli powder (optional);
• 3 cups vegetable stock;
• 1 tin black beans, rinsed;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• chopped coriander for garnishing

Method:

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, chilli, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir, cook for another couple minutes.
2. Stir in spices and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
3. Pour in stock and beans, bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
   
4. Sprinkle with chopped coriander.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Celeriac curry

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil for frying;
• 1 onions, sliced;
• 2cloves of garlic, minced;
• 1 small knot of ginger , thinly sliced;
• 1 celeriac, peeled and cubed;
• 1 tbs of curry powder;
• 1 tsp of turmeric;
• 3 tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 long chilli, green, chopped;
• 1 tin of coconut milk;

Method:

1. Place a heavy - based frying pan on a medium low heat; add oil, then put garlic, onion and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add tomatoes, curry powder, turmeric, chilli and celeriac and coconut milk; cook for 20 minutes with lid on.
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Hint! You can serve it with chick peas or lentils

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Mushrooms and potatoes persillade

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil;
• 8 floury potatoes, sliced 5 – 6 mm thin;
• 2 onions, sliced;
• 200 g mushrooms;
• ½ tsp of paprika;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan.
2. Stir fry potato for 10 minutes (medium to high heat).
3. Decrease heat to medium low; place mushrooms on the top of potatoes and cook for another 5 – 7 minutes, without stirring.
4. Add onion and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add paprika and spices and cook for another 5 minutes, turning for 3 – 4 times.
   
   
   

Enjoy!


Hint! Great with kimchi or sauerkraut.

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Parsley pesto

You'll need:

• 1 bunch of parsley;
• 1 tbs of lemon, ;
• handful of walnuts;
• ¼ cup of olive oil;
• 2 – 4 cloves of garlic;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:

1. Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until you get a fine paste.
2. Transfer to small jars.

I served it with Wuppertaler Roasted Seeded Bread


Enjoy!


Hint! You can freeze your pesto.

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Couscous with dry fruits

You'll need:

• 2 cups of couscous, cooked according instructions;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 red capsicum, diced;
• ¼ red onion, diced;
• zest and juice of 1 lemon;
• 1 red chilli, chopped finely;
• ¼ tsp ground cumin;
• ½ tsp ground coriander;
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• handful of your favourite dry fruits: dates, figs, sultana etc;
• seasoning according to our taste

Method:

1. Saute capsicum and chilli until soft.
2. Add capsicum and chilli to couscous together with other ingredients.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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French onion soup

You'll need:

• 100 g unsalted butter;
• 6 large  brown onions​, sliced;
• 1 cup dry white wine (I usually use Sauvignon Blanc);
• 1 tbs of brandy or cognac;
• 2 tbs of all purpose flour;
• 6 cups of stock;
• 2 bay leaves;
• pinch of thyme;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• slices of softish bread (I used Ancient grains sourdoughs);
• 1 ½ cup of shredded Gruyer cheese (you can replace it with Swiss or Mozzarella), grated
  
  
  

Method:

1. In a thick bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the butter, add onions and sautee, turning frequently for 30 – 40 minutes.
2. Add wine, salt and pepper and rise heat to high, cook, stirring often till almost all liquid has evaporated;
3. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minutes;
4. Add stock, brandy, thyme and bay leaves; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
5. Meanwhile preheat grill to high.
6. Toast bread till light golden.
7. Arrange individual ovenproof casseroles on a baking sheet. Ladle soup into casseroles, top each soup with 2 bread slices and sprinkle with plenty of cheese; broil until cheese is nicely melted.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Dhal patties

You'll need:

• 2 cups of red lentils, soaked overnight and drained.
• 2 medium onions, chopped;
• 1 red chilli, chopped, optional;
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, optional;
• 1 tsp garam masala, optional;
• 1 knob of ginger​, grated, optional;
• 2 tbs of chickpea flour;
• seasoning, according to your taste;
• vegetable oil for deep fryig
  
  
  

Method:

1. Place 2/3 of lentils into food processor and grind till semi – coarse; transfer into a large bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Form the patties.
4. Heat oil in a medium low heat and fry till golden brown, turning over at least twice.
5. Remove and dry on absorbent paper.
   
   
   

Enjoy!


Hint! Serve with chutney.

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Tuna arancini

You'll need:

• 1 tuna tin, drained;
• 3 potatoes​, cooked;
• 1 green chilli, finely sliced;
• 50 g of shredded Parmesan;
• spices: freshly ground black pepper and paprika
• oil for frying;
• 1 egg, lightly beaten;
• panko crumbs for coating
  
  

Method:

1. Combine tuna, potatoes, chilli, Parmesan and spices in a bowl and mix together with a fork.
2. Form walnuts size ball, then dip into egg and coat with crumbs.
3. Heat the oil for frying.
4. Once the oil is hot, fry them turning around a few times until golden.

Enjoy!


Hint! I served arancini balls with steamed beans.

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Mango curry

You'll need:

• half of bag of frozen mangoes, thawed, sliced on smaller pieces;
• 2 tbs cooking oil;
• 2 garlic cloves, minced;
• 1 large red onion, chopped;
• 1 knob of ginger, minced;
• 1 can coconut milk;
• 1 tbs mustard seeds;
• 1 tsp ground turmeric;
• 1 tbs ground cumin;
• 2 tbs mild curry powder;

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan; add onion, garlic, ginger and mustard seeds once hot, sautee for few minutes.
2. Add spices and mix, until blended evenly, cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3. Add coconut milk and mango chunks and bring to boil, simmer on low for around 10 – 15 minutes till mangoes are soft but not mushy.

Enjoy!

Hint! I love it on a bed of quinoa.

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Mushroom noodle soup

You'll need:

• 4 cups of stock;
• 2 tbs of oil;
• 1 knob of ginger;
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 carrot, sliced;
• 2 potatoes, cubed;
• 2 tbs tomato paste;
• 2 cups of mushrooms, chopped;
• 1 tsp of sambal oelek (optional)

Method:

1. Heat the oil in the large pot; add onion, potatoes, ginger and carrot and fry for a few minutes, add garlic and fry till fragrant.
2. Add tomato paste to the soup, stir well, then add the stock and mushrooms, cook for about 10 minutes, add sambal oelek.
3. Add noodles to the soup and cook according to package direction.

Enjoy!


Hint! You can add your favourite herbs in the end.

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Spicy sweet potato and kale salad

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil;
• bunch of kale, stems removed and cut;
• 1 largish sweet potato, cut into cubes;
• ½ tsp of sweet paprika;
• pinch of ground black pepper;
• handful of pecans;
• handful of cranberries

Dressing

• 3 tbs olive oil;
• 1 tsp of honey(replace with maple syrup if vegan);
• 2 tbs tahini;
• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°. Place sweet potato on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika and pepper. Bake for around 20 minutes or until soft.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking all the ingredients in a small ball.
3. Transfer sweet potato and kale to the bowl, pour the dressing over and sprinkle with pecans and cranberries.

Enjoy!

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Lentil and potato curry

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 2 red onions, finely sliced;
• 2 gloves of garlic, crushed;
• 1 small knob of ginger, chopped;
• 4 waxy potatoes, cubed;
• 1 cup green lentils;
• 3 cups of water;
• 1 tbs sugar;
• ¼ cups tomato sauce;
• 1 can coconut cream;
• 1 tbs garam masala;
• 3 ½ curry powder;
• 1 tsp lemon juice;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• 2 cups of baby spinach

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan.
2. Cook the onion over medium heat until soften, add garlic and ginger and cook for another few minutes.
3. Place potatoes and lentils into the pot, then add water, coconut cream, spices, tomato paste, lemon juice and seasoning; bring to boil, them reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes or till potatoes soften.
4. Stir in baby spinach.

Hint! You can add any leftover veggies, I added cooked zucchini in the end.

Enjoy!

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Savoury pumpkin soup

You'll need:

 

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 2 red onions, finely sliced;
• 2 gloves of garlic, crushed;
• ¼ of pumpkin, cubed;
• 4 cups of vegetable stock;
• 1 tbs chopped fresh sage leaves;
• 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary;
• 1 tsp paprika;
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg;
• 2 tbs fresh lime juice;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• 2 handful of oyster mushrooms
  
   

Method:

1. In a large soup pot heat 1 tbs of oil; add onions and garlic and cook for a couple minutes.
2. Add stock, pumpkin, half of sage, rosemary, paprika, nutmeg, lime juice, salt, pepper and cook for 20 minutes; puree.
3. Mushroom garnish: heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan; add sage and cook for 1 minutes, transfer to the paper towel. Add musrooms, stir fry for 2 – 3 minutes; mix with sage.
4. Serve soup with oyster mushroom garnish.

Enjoy!

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Baked Cinnamon Apples

You'll need:

• 4 crispy apples, I used Granny Smith;
• ¼ cup chopped pecans;
• ¼ cup cranberries and sultanas;
• 2 tbs butter, melted;
• 2 tbs honey;
• 1 tsp cinnamon;
• 1 tsp mixed spice;
• ¾ cup boiling water
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 170°.
2. Cut off the top of the apples, then scoop out the core.
3. Place pecans, cranberries, butter, honey and spices in a small bowl and stir to combine;
4. Divide the topping between the apples, lightly pressing it into the apples.
5. Place apples in a ceramic baking dish and pour the boiling water into the bottom.
6. Bake until soft for about 40 minutes.

Enjoy!


Hint! Great with ice cream or yoghurt topping. 

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Figs and Greek yoghurt sandwich

You'll need:

• few slices of bread, toasted (I used rye fruit loaf);
• ¼ cup of Greek yoghurt​;
• few figs, sliced;
• optional: crushed walnuts for sprinkling;
• optional: honey;
• for drizzling
  
  

Method:
Spread the bread with yoghurt, top with figs, crushed walnuts and drizzle with honey.


Enjoy!


Hint! Love it with hot and spicy cocoa.

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Eggs scrambled with spinach

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• ½ brown onion, sliced;
• 4 eggs, beaten;
• 2 cups of baby spinach;
• ¼ cup feta, crumbled;
• ½ tsp red chilli flakes;
• ¼ tsp of ground pepper
  
  

Method:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium large heat, add oil.
2. Add onion and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add spinach and cook, tossing, until wilted.
4. Stir in eggs together with seasoning, ground black pepper, feta and chilli flakes; cook for about one or two minutes, until set to you liking.

Enjoy!


Hint! Served on the top of spelt flour wrap with cherry tomatoes and avocado

Kale sautéed in coconut milk

You'll need:

• 1 bunch of curly kale, stems removed and coarsely chopped;
• 2 tbs coconut oil;
• 1 gloves of garlic, minced;
• 1 small knob of ginger, minced;
• 1 or 2 chillies, finely chopped (optional);
• 1 cup coconut milk;
• 1 tbs of lime juice;
• salt, according to your taste;
• black pepper;

Method:

1. Heat a wok or pan over medium high heat; melt the coconut oil.
2. Add ginger, garlic, chillies, cook until garlic just begin to brown.
3. Add kale and cook for another few minutes. Pour coconut milk and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, till coconut milk thickened.
4. Once cooked, add salt, pepper and stir in lime juice.

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it with lentils and rice.

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Mexican corn soup

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 5 cloves of garlic, crushed;
• 1 small green chilli, sliced;
• 1 tsp ground cumin;
• pinch of ground black pepper;
• ½ tsp hot paprika;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• ½ tsp dried oregano;
• 2 cans of kernels or 2 cups of frozen kernels, thawed;
• 2 potatoes, cubed;
• 2 cups vegetable stock;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• ¼ cup sour cream;
• ½ tbs lime juice
• some cooked corn for garnishing
  ​

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for a few minutes. Add garlic, green chilli, salt, pepper, oregano and spices. Cook for 1 minute.
2. Add stock and potatoes, bring to boil, reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes, add kernels and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Blend soup to a desired consistency.
4. Stir in sour cream and lime juice.
5. Serve with pre - cooked corn.

Enjoy!

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Stuffed butternut pumpkin

You'll need:

• 1 large butternut pumpkin, cut lengthwise, seeds scooped out;
• 2 tbs of oil;
  
• pinch of ground black pepper;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa;
• handful of pecan nuts, crushed; 
  
• zest of 1 orange;
• 1 tsp cinnamon;
• 1 tsp cumin;
• ¼ tsp of paprika (optional);
• handful of dried
  
• cranberries or dry apricots ​or combination of both;
• 100 g feta, crumbled;
• few sprigs of mint, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°.
2. Place pumpkin on cooking track, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with pepper; roast for about 40 – 50 minutes.
3. Meantime, heat the remaining oil in the pan and cook onion, till soft, add spices and cook for another 40 minutes. Add quinoa, feta and orange zest to onion mixture and stir.
4. Once the butternut is roasted, take most of the flesh out, leaving around 2 cm on a skin. Chop the cooked flesh and add to filling mixture.
5. Spoon the filling into the hollows of each halves and bake for further 10 – 15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

Enjoy!

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Sour vegetable pancakes

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
  
• 1 thinly sliced carrot;
  
• few sprigs of spring onion, thinly sliced;
  
• pinch of ground black pepper;
  
• 2 tbs of oil;
  
• 2/3 cup plain flour, sifted;
  
• 1 tbs baking powder;
  
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten;
  
• pinch of salt;
  
• 1 tbs soy sauce;
  
• ½ tsp sesame oil;
  
• pinch of chilli (optional)
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in the large pan, sautee carrots together with spring onion and black pepper for a few minute.
   
2. Whisk together eggs, sesame oil and soy sauce. Add flour and baking powder; stir in vegetables, chilli and salt.
   
3. Heat pan over medium heat, add oil. Drop 1 table spoon of batter into the pan and cook until golden brown (around 3 minutes) each side.
   

Enjoy! 

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Tomato and chickpea soup

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• chilli (optional);
• 2 tbs ground cumin;
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas;
• 2 cups vegetable stock;
• around 300 g ripe and juicy tomatoes, pureed in food processor;
• 2 cups of spinach;
• pinch of ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to you taste

Method:

1. Heat the oil in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautee until soft, add cumin and chilli and fry for another 40 seconds.
2. Add the stock, tomatoes, chickpeas, black pepper and seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
3. When done add the spinach.

Enjoy! ​

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Lime aioli

You'll need:

• 2 egg yolks;
  
• 1 garlic, minced;
  
• 1 tbs Dijon mustard;
  
• 1 lime (zest and juice);
  
• 1 1/3 cup olive oil;
  
• sea salt flakes;
  
• freshly ground black pepper;
  
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional);
  
• 1 jalapenos, finely chopped (optional)
  

Method:

1. Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor; mix.
   
2. Add oil very slowly, until all ingredients are combined and thick.
   
   
   

Enjoy!
​

Hint! Love it with fish.

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Chicken liver pastry

You'll need:

• 500g of frozen puff pastry, thawed;
• 500 g of chicken liver, finely chopped;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 2 tbs cooking oil;
• few sprigs of spring onion and dill, chopped;
• 2 eggs, 1 cooked and chopped another lightly beaten;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• 1 tbs sesame seeds

Method:

1. Fry the liver in some oil, around 10 minutes; transfer to the bowl.
2. Cook onions in oil till transparent and soft.
3. Mix onion, herbs, seasoning egg and liver.
4. Preheat oven to 180º.
5. Make the pastries: cut into 10x10 cm squares. Place liver mixture, fold the corners; brush pastries with egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Bake in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!

Hint! Love them with kimchi

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Left over cake with drunk plums

You'll need:

• Around 6 – 8 large plums, stoned and halved;
• left overs of any cake, I used mud cake;
• 4 tbs brown sugar;
• 3 tbs of water;
• 3 tbs of left over red wine (or rum, or cognac);
• 1 tbs orange or lemon juice juice;
• 1 star anise;
• 1 cinnamon stick;
  
  
  

Method:

1. Place water, juice, wine, sugar cinnamon and anise into a pot and simmer till sugar dissolve.
2. Add plums and simmer for another 5 – 7 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 180
4. Remove plums from pot, place into a baking dish, crumble cake over and bake for around 10 – 15 minutes.

Enjoy!


Hint! I served it with coconut yoghurt and cherries.

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Grandma's Shortbread Recipe

You'll need:

• ¾ cup cornflour;
• 1/3 cup rice flour;
• 1/3 cup plain flour;
• 1/3 cup icing sugar;
• ½ tsp vanilla extract;
• 250 g unsalted butter
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160° (fan forced), line 2 large flat trays with baking paper.
2. Cream butter, sugar and  vanilla extract until well mixed.
3. Scrap down the sides of the bowl. Sift flours and add to the bowl, mix on low until combined (fine and crumbly).
4. Place the mixture into the lightly floured bench and knead into a ball, wrap in plastic and chill until firm.
5. Roll the dough until it's approximately 5 mm thick, use cookie cutter to shape the biscuits.
6. Place biscuits into prepared trays and bake till very lightly golden, around 10 - 12 minutes.

Enjoy! 

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Decadent peanut butter and chocolate dessert

You'll need:
Bottom chocolate layer:

• 1 block of milk chocolate, broken into small pieces;
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract;
• 1 tbs coconut oil
  
  

Filling:

• ½ cup peanut butter;
• 3 tbs of honey

Top chocolate layer:

• 1 block of dark chocolate, broken into small pieces;
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract;
• 1 tbs coconut oil

Method:

1. Prepare cupcake tin with paper liner or use silicone one.
2. Melt bottom chocolate mix in the microwave (around 2 minutes), stir until smooth.
3. Scoop 1 tbs of chocolate mix into cups. Put into the freezer for 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl mix together peanut butter and honey, place 1 tsp on the top of chocolate layer.
5. Repeat step #2 with top chocolate layer. Spoon over peanut butter mix.
6. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Enjoy! 

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Sweet potato and spinach bake

You'll need:

• 6 – 8 small sweet potatoes, halved;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 2 garlic clove, thinly sliced;
• 2 cups of baby spinach;
• 2 cups of cooked quinoa;
• ¼ cup of feta cheese, crumbled;
• handful of dry cranberries and sultanas;
• 3 tbs of your favourite nuts, crushed;
• freshly ground black pepper;
• ¼ tsp of nutmeg
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°.
2. Grease the baking dish with oil then place sweet potatoes on it. Bake for around 30 – 40 minutes or until tender.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over low to medium heat and cook garlic for 1 minute, add spinach (by bunches) and cook till wilted.
4. Place quinoa, spinach mixture, feta, cranberries, sultanas, nuts and spices in a bowl and mix them.
5. Let the sweet potatoes cool, then scoop gently out some flesh, fill the hole with quinoa mixture.
   
   
   

Enjoy! 

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Left over rice baked with summer veggies

You'll need:

• few cups of cooked rice;
  
• 3 eggs;
  
• some veggies, I used zucchini
  and red capsicum;
  
• ½ cup shredded cheese;
  
• 1 tbs soy sauce;
  
• ground black pepper;
  
• 1 tsp of Italian dry herbs
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
   
2. Mix together all ingredients (leave half of the cheese for topping).
   
3. Place rice mixture in a baking tray, spread the remaining cheese on top.
   
4. Cook for 15 – 20 min or until cheese all melted.
   

Enjoy!

Corn and pumpkin burgers

You'll need:

• 3 corns cobs, kernels removed (or use 2 cups of frozen corn or 1 tin of corn);
• 250 g pumpkin, grated or peeled (or 1 tin of mashed pumpkin);
• 1 spring onion, finely chopped;
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten;
• chopped herbs: coriander, basil and parsley;
• 1 lemon, juice and zest;
• 1 clove of garlic, sliced;
• 1 red chilli, sliced;
• 2 tbs of oil for cooking;
• ½ tsp ground cumin;
• 150 g feta crumbled;
• 4 tbs flour;
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Method:

1. Combine all ingredient, add more flour if you need it.
2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat.
3. Scoop the mixture and place into the pan, cook for a few minutes on each sides or unitl golden brown.

Enjoy!

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Spinach, green beans and hemp seeds

You'll need:

• ¼ cup of any stock;
• 2 – 3 cups green beans, cut in half;
• 3 cups spinach;
• ½ green chilli, chopped (optional);
• 1 tsp of Italian seasoning;
• 1 tbs lemon juice;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper;
• 1 tbs of hemp seeds;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:

1. Cook beans together with Italian seasoning in a large saucepan of boiling stock for about 2 – 3 minutes.
2. Stir in spinach and chilli, cook till wilted.
3. Place beans and spinach in a serving dish, drizzle over with lemon olive oil, add seasoning, sprinkle with hemp seeds.

Enjoy!

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Roasted Capsicum and Tomato Soup

You'll need:

• 2 red capsicums, halved and seeded;
• 700​ g tomatoes, chopped;
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed;
• 1 onion, halved;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• pinch of dried oregano;
• 1 tbs of balsamic vinegar;
• 2 cups of any stock;
• Seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Place veggies in a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar; sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced garlic and oregano.
2. Bake for about 30 - 40 minutes or until tender.
3. Put roasted veggies together with the stock into a blender, process until smooth.
4. Place the soup into a pot and reheat over low medium heat.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Oyster Mushrooms and Tuna

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, finely chopped;
• 4 garlic cloves, minced;
• 5 – 6 tomatoes, chopped;
• 4 sprigs of spring onion, finely chopped;
• 1 tsp sesame seeds;
• ¼ tsp of thyme;
• salt, pepper;
• 1 tin of tuna (185 g).
  
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pan on a medium heat. Add onions and cook for a few minutes.
2. Add mushrooms together with garlic, cook for further 2 – 3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, half of spring onions, thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Lower the heat, cook for another 8 – 10 minutes.
5. When mushrooms are completely cooked, add tuna and remaining spring onions.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it with seasonal asparagus.

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Aloo Palak (spinach and potato curry)

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• around 800 g potatoes, cooked and cubed;
• 200 g baby spinach (or 2 bunches of English spinach, washed, stems removed, finely chopped);
• 1 onion, finely chopped;
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed,
• 1 knob of ginger, crushed;
• 2 green chillies, finely sliced;
• 4 – 5 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 tin of tomatoes);
• 1 tsp cumin seeds;
• 1 tsp ground cumin;
• ½ tsp ground turmeric;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• ½ tsp ground fenugreek;
• 1 tsp garam masala;
• seasoning according to your taste
  
  
  

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add cumin; once it starts bursting, add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, chilli, all spices (except garam masala) and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to low and simmer for around 15 minutes.
4. Stir in spinach and cook for 5 – 10 minutes, or till wilts.
5. Stir in potato and garam masala, simmer for another couple of minutes.
6. Season according to your taste.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Veggie Balls 

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 3 carrots, grated;
• 1 small red capsicum, grated;
• 1 tinned corn;
• 1 tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed;
• 1 onion, grated;
• few garlic cloves, minced;
• 1 cup of spinach;
• 1 cup of pranko bread cramps;
• 1 – 2 tsp of your favourite spices (chilli, cumin, turmeric and paprika will work here well);
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add veggies and cook till tender. Add spices, spinach, seasoning and cook for another few minutes.
2. Place veggies, chickpeas and corn in a food processor and combine (don't make them mushy).
3. Place the mixture an a large bowl and add pranko bread cramps till desired consistency.
4. Form balls from the dough.
5. You can either bake them (200°C, around 20 minutes) or fry (add 1 tbs of oil oil, medium heat few minutes each side).

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it on the bed of crispy iceberg lettuce.

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Sautéed Asparagus With Cherry Tomatoes 

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 2 – 3 (or as many as you want) garlic cloves, minced;
• 1.5 cup of roasted cherry tomatoes (or use fresh ones, just cut them in half);
• 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed, precooked (boil for about 2 minutes);
• salt and pepper;
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic for around 1 minutes in a low heat.
2. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for another couple of minutes.
3. Now add asparagus, sprinkle with Parmesan and cook till cheese melted.

​
Enjoy!

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Roasted and spicy sweet potato hummus

You'll need:

• 3 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 medium sweet potatoes, cubed;
• 1 tin of chick peas, drained;
• 3 tbs tahini paste;
• juice of 1 lemon;
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper;
• ½ tsp smoked paprika;
• ¼ tsp cumin;
• 1 tsp ground coriander
  ​

​Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°. Toss sweet potato with 1 tbs of olive oil and some seasoning. Bake for around 15 – 20 minutes or until soft.
2. Let sweet potato to cool slightly the transfer to food processor together with other ingredients.
3. With motor running add 1 cup of water (add extra or less for desired consistency).

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it with spelt flour wrap and pepitas

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Italian beans with tomatoes

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 2 gloves garlic, finely sliced;
• 2 stalks celery, sliced;
• 1 tin of crushed tomatoes,
• ½ tsp of dried chilli;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• ½ tbs Italian seasoning;
• 500 g Italian beans, sliced into 3 – 5 cm pieces;
• seasoning according to your taste.
  

​Method:

1. In a skillet or pan heat the oil, then add onion and cook for a few minutes on a medium heat; then add garlic, celery, Italian seasoning, chilli and sauté for further few minutes.
2. Add beans, crushed tomatoes, some water and seasoning and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Pepitas cheese balls

You'll need:

• 2 block cream cheese, softened;
• 1 cup cheddar cheese;
• ½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened;
• ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves;
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper;
• 1 cup roasted pepitas
  
  
  

Method:

1. Place all ingredients, except pepitas, in a food processor and pulse until well combined.
2. Shape cream mixture into a balls. Place pepitas on a plate. Roll cheese rolls in the pepitas until covered with seeds.
3. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Enjoy!

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Baked quinoa and apples breakfast

You'll need:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa;
• ½ cups sultanas;
• 3 or 4 dates, pitted and chopped;
• 2 ​Granny Smith apples, sliced;
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten (replace with flax eggs if vegan);
• 1 tsp cinnamon;
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg;
• ½ tsp cloves
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
2. Lightly spray baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Add all the ingredients into baking dish and stir to combine.
4. Bake for around 50 minutes.
5. You can top it with any nuts of your choice.

Enjoy!

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Crispy chicken

You'll need:

• around 800 g of chickens breasts or thighs, cut into stripes;
• juice of 1 lemon;
• ¼ cup of plain flour;
• 1 egg, lightly beaten;
• ¼ cup of milk;
• pinch of garlic salt;
• 1 cup of Pranko crumbs

Method:

1. Marinate chicken in lemon juice for at lest 1 hour.
2. Dust chicken in plain flour.
3. Mix egg, garlic salt and milk in a large bowl.
4. Dip chicken pieces in egg and milk mix, then cover in Pranko crumbs; repeat twice.
5. Heat oil in a pan.
   
6. ​Fry chicken till golden brown.
   
7. Serve with a lot of veggies and chilli.

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Red lentil dhal with roasted vegetables

 You'll need:

• 1 cup red lentils;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• ½ tsp turmeric powder;
• ½ tsp ground chilli (optional);
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 tbs oil;
• ½ tsp mustard seeds;
• ½ tsp cumin seeds;
• 2 tsp curry;
• 2 gloves garlic​, finely sliced;
• seasoning according to your taste

Method:

1. Place lentils, onion, turmeric, chilli and tomatoes to a saucepan and add enough water just to cover lentils. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Mash lentils.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add remaining ingredients and fry until the flavour releases. Stir in into lentils.
3. I served dhal with roasted seasonal parsnips and Dutch carrots and vegan spelt flour wrap.

Enjoy!

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Pasta salad

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You'll need:
Pasta salad

• 2 cups pasta, cooked according instructions (like penne, bow tie or rotini);
• 1 stem of celery, thinly sliced;
• 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced;
• few stalk of spring onions, sliced;
• 1 small
  
• carrot, thinly sliced;
• 1 medium tomatoes chopped.

Dressing

• ¾ cup of sour cream (or plain yoghurt);
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar;
• 2 tbs Dijon mustard;
• 2 tbs lemon juice;
• 3 garlic cloves, minced;
• ¼ tsp red chilli flakes;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Make the dressing: combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
2. Transfer pasta to a large bowl together with the vegetables, pour over dressing and toss to combine.
3. You can add more spices, lemon juice or olive oil if desired.
4. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Layered eggplant and lentils bake

and You'll need:
​

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 medium carrot, chopped;
• 1 celery stalk, sliced;
• around 2 cups of lentils, cooked according instructions;
• 1 can of tomatoes;
• 1 tsp of brown sugar;
• Spices: ½ tsp ground cloves, ½ tsp cardamom, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ nutmeg, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander seeds, big pinch of chilli;
• 3 medium or 2 big eggplants (around 1 kg), sliced into 1 cm rounds;
• 2 cups of Greek yoghurt;
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:
​

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place carrots, celery and carrots and cook a few minutes until soft, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and spices and cook for another couple of minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar and lentils, bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Lightly spray eggplant rounds with oil and cook, for 3 minutes, each side or until tender and lightly brown.
3. Preheat oven to 180°. Lightly spray 12 cup capacity baking tray.
4. Cover the base of the dish with 1/3 of eggplants. Spoon 1/3 of lentils mixture over eggplants then repeat the layers. Spread yoghurt over and sprinkle with parmesan.
5. Cook around 30 – 40 minutes or until golden.

Enjoy!

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Capsicum and tomato pasta sauce

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of oil;
• bowl of pasta, cooked according instructions;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• 1 tin of crushed tomatoes;
• 1 grilled capsicum, chopped;
• bunch of basil chopped;
• some vegetable stock (optional);
• freshly ground pepper;
• handful of pine nuts;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. In a saucepan heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions, sweat for a couple of minutes; add capsicum and fry for another few minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meantime, mix together crushed tomatoes, grilled capsicums and basil in a food processor. Add stock if needed.
4. Place grilled capsicum mixture to fried onions and capsicum, cook for a a couple of minutes. Stir in pine nuts.
5. Pour sauce over pasta.

Enjoy!


Hint! I served it with garlic bread.

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Corn Jack

You'll need:

For batter:

• ½ cup rice flour;
• ½ cup besan flour;
• 4 cups of water;
• 1 tsp baking soda;
• salt according to your taste.
  ​
  
  For filling:
• oil for frying;
• 3 cups cooked corn kernels;
• 1 cup all purpose flour;
• 4 green chillies, chopped;
• few sprigs of coriander, chopped;
• 2 tbs of lemon juice;
• ground black pepper;
• 1 tsp sugar.

Method:

1. Mix all the batter ingredients.
2. Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor together with water.
3. Roll pieces of dough into shape of cylinders; dip into the batter and roll in bread crumbs.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry rolls until golden brown.
5. Transfer on paper towel to get rid of excess of oil.

Hint! I served it on a bed of cos lettuce.

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Healthy homemade granola

 You'll need:

• 4 cups rolled oats (not steel cut or quick cooking);
• 1 cup raw nuts and seeds (sliced almonds, crushed walnuts, chopped pecans, pepitas, sunflower seeds etc.);
• ½ cup dried fruits (sultana, cranberries, chopped dates, figs etc.);
• 2 tbs coconut oil, melted;
• 2 tbs honey;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon;
• optional: coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips;

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 150° and line a baking try with parchment paper.
2. Combine oat, nuts and seeds in a large mixing bowl.
3. Whisk together oil, honey, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
4. Pour coconut mixture into dry ingredients one and mix well.
5. Pour the granola into prepared baking tray and bake until golden, around 20 minutes, tossing a couple of times.
6. Remove from the oven. Cool. Stir in dried fruits, coconut flakes, chocolate or any other optional adds-in.

Hint! I served it with strawberries and yoghurt.

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Coconut shrimps

You'll need:

• 500 g jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined, tails intact;
• salt and pepper;
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs;
• 2 cups vegetable oil;
• 2 large eggs, beaten;
• 1 cup shredded coconut;
• ½ cups all purpose flour.

​

Method:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in one. Beat the eggs in the second bowl. Combine Panko and coconut in the third bowl.
3. Working one at a time, dredge shrimp in the flour, dip into the eggs, then dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to coat.
4. Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain.

Hint: I served shrimps with grilled lime. 

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Lentil and coconut soup

You'll need:

• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 5 garlic cloves, finely sliced;
• small knob of ginger, shredded;
• 2 tsp curry powder;
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper;
• ¼ tsp crushed chilli flakes;
• 1 tsp ground cumin;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• ¾ cup red lentils;
• 1 can crushed tomatoes;
• 1 can of reduced coconut milk;
• 2 L vegetable stock.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger and cook stirring often, about 5 minutes.
3. Add spices and and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, for about 1 or 2 minutes.
4. Stir in stock, tomato and lentils; bring to boil. Simmer, covered for 25 minutes. Add water if soup appears to be thick.
5. Stir in coconut milk.

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Classic: Blueberry Muffins

You'll need:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour;
• 3/4 cup brown sugar;
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt;
• 2 teaspoons baking powder;
• 1/3 cup oil;
• 1 large egg;
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup milk;
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract;
• 250 g fresh or frozen blueberries.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a bowl.
3. Add oil, eggs, milk and vanilla to a measuring jug and whisk to combine.
4. Make a well in the flour bowl, pour in egg mixture. Mix until just combine. Some flour lumps in the batter is fine.
5. Fold in the blueberries.
6. Spoon the batter into liners, filling them all the way to the top.
7. Bake muffins 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are no longer wet and a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out with crumbs, not wet batter. Transfer to a cooling rack.

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Chickpeas bake

 

You'll need:

• 400 – 500 g chickpeas, cooked according instructions;
  
• 1 tbs dried basil;
  
• 1 tsp ground cumin;
  
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper;
  
• 2 tsp pesto;
  
• 2 tbs tahini sauce;
  
• juice of 1 lemon;
  
• freshly ground black pepper;
  
• ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190°.
   
2. Mix all ingredients and place to a baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on the top.
   
3. Bake for 15 minutes or so.
   
   Enjoy!
   
   
   

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Gado Gado

You'll need:

For the salad:

• 2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable;
• Iceberg lettuce (or any other lettuce);
• 2 avocados (note: you can improvise with vegetables);
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly on the diagonal;
• 2 tomatoes, sliced;
• 4 boiled eggs and halved;
• ½ cup fried shallots.

For peanut sauce:

• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter;
• 4 tsp red curry paste;
• 3 tsp Kecap Manis;
• 1 tsp sambal oelak;
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed;
• 2 tbs of
• lime juice;
• ½ cup of coconut milk.
  
  
  For garnishing:
• bunch of chopped coriander;
• handful of crushed peanuts.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Sauce: Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor, and blitz until it becomes a chunky paste. You can add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached— it should be pourable.
2. To assemble, separate lettuce into cups and arrange vegetables and eggs into each of them. Drizzle over with sauce, sprinkle with coriander and crushed peanuts.

I served it with stir fried chicken. 

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Marinated salmon

You'll need:

• 1 Atlantic salmon fillet;
• 2 tbs reduce sodium soy sauce;
• 2 tbs lemon juice;
• ¼ tsp pepper;
• ½ tsp minced garlic;
• 2 tbs parsley, chopped fine;
• 2 tbs thyme leaves;
• 1 tbs rosemary leaves;
• chopped dill for garnishing.

Method:

1. Combine all marinade ingredients into a bowl, mixing well; add salmon and seal.
2. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.
3. Remove the salmon from the marinade and scrape off any excess bits of herbs or garlic.
4. Pan fry salmon in a non-stick pan coated in cooking spray.
5. Cook salmon, turning once — five to six minutes each side for medium rare.
   
   
   

I served it potato and sweet potatoes fried wedges, dusted with Moroccan spices and herb salad (avocados, tomatoes, feta cheese, basil, mint, dill and olive oil).

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Smashed Brussels sprout

You'll need:

• around 1 kg Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed;
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil;
• 1 tsp coarse salt;
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper;
• pinch of oregano;
• ½ tsp of red chilli flakes (optional);
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese;
• 1/3 cup grated Mozzarella cheese.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°.
2. Cook Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. While the water comes to a boil, prepare an ice bath.
3. Drain the Brussels sprouts, then plunge immediately into the ice bath. Drain well and pat them very dry.
4. Place on a sheet pan and, using the end of a small glass or jar, gently "smash" each one. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with oregano, chilli and then gently toss to coat them evenly.
5. Bake the Brussels sprouts for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and carefully flip. Sprinkle with Parmesan and Mozzarella, then return the sprouts to the oven and continue baking until they are crisp on the outside and the cheese is golden, about 5 to 10 more minutes.

Hint! I served it with lemon wedges and parsley.

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Winter beetroot soup

You'll need:

• 3 tbs butter;
• 2 onions, chopped;
• 4 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 2 small beets, sliced;
• 2 carrots, chopped;
• 2 small potatoes, chopped;
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped;
• 1 small bunch of dill, chopped;
• 2 L of any stock;
• 1tin of tomatoes;
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange;
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Put the olive oil in the pot in low temperature and when hot add onion and garlic; sauté until soft but not browned.
2. Increase heat to medium-high and add beets, carrots, celery, potatoes and dill. Saute, adjusting heat as needed, until vegetables have released their liquid, dried and start to turn golden but not brown, about 20 minutes.
3. Add stock and tomatoes with their juice, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are soft, about 45 minutes. Add orange zest and juice, and remaining dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. I added left over meat.

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Stir fry pine mushrooms

You'll need:

• 25 grams butter;
• 1 clove garlic, sliced;
• 4 large pine mushrooms (if not available use shiitake mushrooms), sliced;
• 1 tablespoon cream;
• 1 tbs of lemon juice;
• few sprigs parsley, shopped;
• few sprigs of chives, chopped;
• Seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

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1. In a saucepan, warm the butter over a high heat. Saute garlic.
2. Add the mushroom slices to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for around 10 minutes.
3. Add the cream and stir to combine, followed by the lemon juice, parsley and chives. Season according to your taste.
4. I served it mushed potatoes (sebago) and steamed sugar snaps.

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Mundong beans patties

You'll need:

• 3 tbs of oil for shallow frying;
• 2 cup of mundding beans, cooked (or any other beans);
• 1 onion, finely chopped;
• 1 green chilli, finely sliced;
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs;
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten;
• 1 tsp ground cumin;
• 1 tsp sweet paprika;
• ½ tsp red chilli powder;
• seasoning according to your taste.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Mash the beans in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients, except oil and mix well.
2. Divide into an equal portions and shape the patties.
3. Heat oil in a pan, fry patties over medium heat in a a batches till golden.
4. Serve with crunchy greens and edible flowers.

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Dates pastry

You'll need:

• 600 gram dates, pitted;
• ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds;
• 1 tbsp butter, softened;
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder;
• 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder;
• 1 tbsp orange zest;
• 3 tbsp orange juice;
• pastry dough (pie, puff or phylo would all work).
  
  
  

Method:

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1. Preheat oven at 170 degrees.
2. Put dates into the food processor with butter, cinnamon and cardamom powder, orange zest and the juice; blend it into paste.
3. Cut dough into a strips. Fill the batter with baking dates and fold the batter over the filling. Seal the edges. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Transfer the pastries over a cookie pan covered with parchment paper.
5. Bake till golden, 20-25 minutes 

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Chickpea pesto salad

You'll need:
Pesto

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves;
  
• 1/3 cup pine nuts;
  
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan;
  
• 3 cloves garlic;
  
• 3 tbs of lemon juice;
  
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste;
  
• 3 tbs of extra virgin olive oil;
  
• 1 or 2 tbs water to thin pesto.
  
  
  

Salad

• 2 cups of roasted chickpeas;
  
• half of small red onion, sliced;
  
• handful of cherry tomatoes, halved.
  
  
  

Method:


Pesto

1. In the bowl of a food processor or a high powered blender add in and process all pesto ingredients except oil and water; then slowly drizzle in the oil and water.
   
   
   

Salad

1. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas and onion a large mixing bowl.
   
2. Fold in pesto to evenly coat.
   

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Barley and mushrooms soup

You'll need:

• 2 tbs cup olive oil;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 2 carrots, sliced;
• 2 celery stalks, chopped;
• 2 gloves of garlic, sliced;
• 500 g of mushrooms;
• 6 cups of vegetable sock;
• 1 bay leaf;
• ¾ cup barley;
• ½ tsp of smoked paprika;
• ½ of ground coriander;
• ½ tsp of ground cumin;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

1. Place stock into a pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the barley, add the bay leafs, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered.
2. While the soup simmers, heat the oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and transparent. Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes.
3. Put fried veggies, spices and seasoning into pot and simmer for around 50 minutes.

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Crispy hash browns

You'll need:

• 6 medium (about 1.2kg) potatoes, grated;
• 1 onion, finely shopped;
• ¼ cup plain flour;
• 1 egg;
• Salt and pepper, according to your taste;
• Vegetable oil, to shallow-fry.

Method:

1. In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the grated potato well until the water runs clear. Squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the grated potatoes and onion.
2. Transfer the grated potatoes to a bowl and mix well with the salt, pepper, egg and flour.
3. Heat about 2 cm of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Make a separate piles as a pancakes. If they have fried to a golden brown, they are ready to flip. Cook till golden brown and crispy from both sides.

I served them with steamed beans.

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Pumpkin, Leek and Feta Tart

You'll need:


For pastry:

• 250 g flour;
• 1 tsp salt;
• 100 g butter, cold, diced;
• 75 ml milk;
  
  
  

For filling:

• Feta, drained and broken into a large chunks;
• 500g pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed and diced into 2 cm cubes;
• 50g butter;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 2 leeks, white part only, washed and thinly sliced;
• 6 eggs, whisked;
• 600 mL cream;
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves;
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Method:


Pastry:

1. Process flour, salt and butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add water and process until the mixture just comes together. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape into a disc. Press the pastry into the greased and lined tart pan and place in the freezer before preparing the filling.

Filling:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Roast pumpkin for 20 minutes (tossed beforehand with some olive oil and sprinkled with cinnamon).
3. Grease and line a 22 cm tart dish with baking paper.
4. Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan or sauté pan and gently cook the leeks until soft.
5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and cream. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Remove the pastry from the freezer, line with baking paper and baking weights (or dried beans or uncooked rice) and bake blind for about 15 minutes or until golden. Remove paper and weights.
7. Fill pastry base with pumpkin and leek, spread egg mixture and top with crumbled feta and spinach.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

I served it with Oak leaves salad.

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Stir fry cabbage

You'll need:

• 1 cabbage, shredded;
• 2 tablespoons oil;
• 1 shallot;
• 1 garlic clove;
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds;
• ½ tsp of mustard seeds;
• ½ tsp of ground turmeric;
• ½ tsp of ground black pepper;
• 1 knob of ginger, grated;
• 1 teaspoon paprika;
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander;
• Salt to taste.

 
Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan on a low heat. Fry shallots, garlic, and ginger. Then, add mustard and cumin seeds, turmeric, paprika, black pepper and coriander. Fry until mustard seeds pop. And mix well.
   
   
   
2. Add cabbage, 1/4 cup of water, bring to boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Season according to your taste. I sprinkled it with cashews.

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Stir fry beetroot

You'll need:

• 6 medium sized fresh beetroots, sliced;
• olive oil;
• 1 tsp whole black mustard seeds;
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds;
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander;
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional);
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder (optional);
• ¼ cups of coconut flakes;
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• juice of ½ lime.

Method:

1. Heat a heavy bottom skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil, mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
2. When the mustard seed begins to crackle add ginger paste and cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add beets, grated coconut, spices, salt and seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan and cook for 8 minutes.
4. Stir in lime juice.

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Muesli biscuits

You'll need:

• 3 cups toasted muesli;
• 1/2 cup plain flour;
• 100g butter, melted;
• ¼ cup sultanas;
• 1/3 cup honey;
• 1 egg, lightly beaten.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine muesli, flour and sultanas.
3. Cream the butter and honey till light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
4. Make a well in dry ingredients. Add butter mixture, and mix until well combined. Set aside for 15 minutes.
5. Place table spoon of mixture onto the lined baking sheets, flatten. Space well apart to leave room for spreading.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden.
7. Cool on trays.

Hint! Served with coconut milk.
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Broccoli carrot rice

You'll need:

• 3 cups brown rice, prepared according instruction;
  
• 2-3 tbs cooking oil;
  
• ½ tsp of ground turmeric;
  
• ½ tsp of ground black pepper;
  
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
  
• 2 coves garlic, minced;
  
• 1 carrot, shredded;
  
• 1 head of broccoli, broken into smaller florets;
  
• ½ cup of chopped kale;
  
• seasoning according to your taste;
  
• 1 tbs soy sauce;
  
• 1 tbs sesame soil;
  
• 1 egg;
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add onions and garlic; cook for 1 minute.
   
2. Add broccoli and carrots. Stir fry for 1 minute. Stir in ground turmeric and pepper.
   
3. Reduce heat to low, add rice an cook until it become hot.
   
4. Stir in kale, egg, soy and sesame oil.
   
   
   

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Creamy coconut and lentils

You'll need:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil;
• 2 brown onions, diced,
• 3 medium cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced;
• 1 tsp ground turmeric;
• 1 tbs curry powder;
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander;
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper;
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional);
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes;
• 2 cups dry lentils;
• 1 can coconut milk;
• 3 cups water or vegetable stock;
• seasoning according to your taste;

Method:

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, ginger and garlic, stirring frequently, around 2 minutes.
2. Add the spices, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils and water or vegetable stock and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes,
3. These are delicious on their own, but they would also be tasty with rice, steamed or roasted vegetables. I served it with rice and okra.
   
   
   

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Tabouli with capsicums

You'll need:
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• ½ cup bulgur wheat, cooked according instructions;
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 12-15 fresh mint leaves, stems removed, very finely chopped;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• 1 tbs of tomato paste;
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced;
• 1 lemon, juiced (or 2 tbs of lime if you prefer);
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

Method:

1. Mix the herbs, bulgur, capsicums, tomato paste and spring onions together in a bowl; then dress with lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste.
2. For best results, stand, covered, for 30 minutes.   

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Lentils and rice pot

You'll need:
​

• 2.5 cups green or brown lentils, thoroughly rinsed and drained;
• 1 cup rice; thoroughly rinsed and drained;
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• freshly ground black pepper and salt according to your taste.

Method:

1. Place lentils in a large pot with 5 cups of water or vegetable stock. Bring mixture to a boil over medium – high heat, then turn down to a simmer and cook covered until the lentils are tender but not fully cooked, about 10 - 15 minutes. Most of the liquid should be absorbed.
2. Add the rice, 2 cups of water, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, salt and bay leaf to the lentils. Stir.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. It'll take approximately 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes, without opening the lid, to absorb all the liquid and steam.
4. Discard the bay leaf.

I served it with dolmas (wrap seasoned and spiced cooked rice in jarred grape leaves), falafels (mix in a food processor 1 can of chickpeas, garlic onion, spices, 2 tbs of flour, herbs; form a patties and cook for a few minutes each side) and Greek salad (recipe see below).


Enjoy!

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Spanakopita

You'll need:


For the feeling:

• 3 tbs olive oil;
• 2 brown onions; chopped;
• 1 bunch spring onion, finely chopped (optional);
• 2 bunches flat-leaf parsley, stems trimmed, finely chopped;
• 1–2 tbs fresh dill, chopped (optional);
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced;
• 500g spinach, washed and chopped (you can replace it with silverbeet);
• a pinch of grated nutmeg;
• 200g feta cheese, crumbled;
• 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese;
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten;
• freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  
  
  

For the crust:

• 8 sheets phyllo dough;
• ¼ cup olive oil.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180º.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Saute the onions until soft and turning golden. Add the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in spinach, spring onions, parsley and dill continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool; then tip into a bowl (leaving behind any excess liquid from the spinach).
4. In a mixing bowl, add the spinach and the remaining filling ingredients. Stir until all is well-combined.
5. Brush prepared baking pan with oil. Lay one sheet of filo on base and sides and brush with butter. Repeat with other sheets. Spread cheese mixture over top. Cover with remaining filo, brushing each sheet with butter. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
6. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot. 
   
   Enjoy!
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Cauliflower and broccoli bake

You'll need:

• 1 small cauliflower, leaves removed and broken into small florets
• 1 small broccoli, broken into small florets.

For the cheese sauce​

• 50g butter;
• 50g flour;
• 1 tsp mustard powder;
• 500ml milk;
• 100g cheddar;
• 1 tsp English mustard;
• ¼ tsp of paprika;
• parsley, chopped.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.
3. Wipe the saucepan, melt the butter in a small pan. When foaming, add flour and mustard, and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly to get rid of any lumps. Once half the milk has been added, return to the heat and add the remaining milk. Keep stirring and bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Add most of the cheese, mustard, paprika and seasoning then take off the heat and add the parsley.
4. Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.
   
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Okroshka – cold summer soup

You'll need

• 3-4 medium cooked potatoes, peeled and diced;
• 3 boiled eggs, chopped;
• bunch of radishes, chopped;
• 4 fresh cucumbers, chopped;
• 1 l of kwass (you can replace it with kefir) – fermented Russian drink;
• 3 tbsp chopped dill;
• 1/2 cup spring onion, finely chopped ;
• 2 tbs of mustard;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• optional toppings: micro greens, hemps seeds, edible flowers;
• few spoons of sour cream.

Method:

1. Place cold kwass into a large serving bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, except sour cream, and stir.
2. Place a spoon of sour cream in each plate.
3. Serve well chilled. ​

Enjoy!

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Curry tofu

You'll need:

• 1 medium onion, chopped;
• 3 tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 knob of ginger;
• 4 cloves of garlic;
• 1 tbs coriander powder;
• 1 tbs garam masala;
• 2 tbs of paprika;
• 1 tsp of cayenne pepper;
• ½ tsp of turmeric;
• handful of roasted cashews;
• 1 tbs of honey;
• 1 tbs of dry fenugreek leaves;
• 1 tbs of vegetable oil;
• 1 can of lite coconut milk;
• 1 packet of firm tofu;
• salt according to your taste;
• 2 tbs of vegan butter;
• for garnishing: chilli and spring onion, thinly sliced; cucumber.

Method:

1. Place all the ingredients, except the vegetable oil, coconut milk, tofu, butter and salt, into a blender and mix into a very smooth paste.
2. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the tomato-onion paste together with coconut milk and cook it, covered, over a medium-high flame, stirring frequently, for around 10-15 minutes. You can add 2-3 cups of water or vegetable stock, depending on the thickness you want for your curry.
3. Gently add in tofu and stir. Add salt. Stir in butter. Simmer on low heat for 5 more minutes.
4. Garnish with chilli, cashews, spring onion, coriander and cucumber.

Enjoy!

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Greek Salad

You'll need:


Salad

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved;
• 1 cucumber, sliced;
• handful of olives;
• ½ red onion, sliced into half rings;
• handful of crumbled feta.
  
  
  

Dressing

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil;
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar;
• 1 garlic clove, minced;
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling;
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard;
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt;
• Freshly ground black pepper.

Method:

1. Make salad: in a bowl combine all veggies, gently stir in feta.
2. Dressing: Combine vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard and seasoning. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
3. ​Drizzle dressing over salad.
   

Enjoy!

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Zucchini quiche

You'll need:

• Pastry for single-crust pie, around 25 cm;
• 3 tbs of butter;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1 tsp dry basil;
• 1 tsp dry oregano;
• ¼ tsp of freshly ground black pepper;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups zucchinis, sliced;
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese; shredded;
• 3 eggs.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°.
2. Line a lightly greased, deep 20 cm fluted quiche dish with pastry, trim the edges. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
3. In a large skillet melt the butter and add in basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix in onion and allow to saute for 3-4 minutes – once soft and translucent add in zucchini and allow to soften.
4. Whisk eggs, garlic powder and seasonings until blended.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella over the pastry, follow with the sautéed zucchini, then carefully pour egg mixture over the zucchini.
6. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until set.

Enjoy!

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Root vegetables with black quinoa

You'll need:

• 1 cup black quinoa;
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed;
• 2 turnips, peeled and cubed;
• 1 medium beetroot, peeled and cubed;
• 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped;
• ¼ cup dried cranberries;
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds;
• olive oil;
• seasoning according to your taste;
  

For the dressing:

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard;
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar;
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice;
• 2 tablespoons honey;
• olive oil.

Method:

1. Cook quinoa according instructions.
2. Preheat the oven to 180º.
3. Place veggies in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast vegetables until tender and golden brown.
4. Dressing: combine all ingredients and shake well.
5. Combine quinoa, veggies, dressing, cranberries and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Enjoy!

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Raspberry cheesecake

You'll need:

For the crust:

• 1.5 cups Mcvities digestive biscuits crumbs;
• 5 tbs unsalted butter, melted;
• 2 tbs of sugar;
• 1/8 tsp of salt.

For the Filling:

• 4 blocks of cream cheese (250 g each);
• 2 cups sugar;
• 3 tbs of plain flour;
• 4 tsp of vanilla extract;
• 1 tsp of lemon zest;
  6 2 tsp of fresh lemon juice;
• ¼ tsp of salt;
• 6 eggs;
• ½ sour cream;

For decoration:

• 1 cup of fresh raspberries.

Method:

Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 190°.
2. Wrap 25 cm cake spring form in aluminium foil.
3. Combine crumbs, butter, sugar and salt.
4. Press the crumbs into an even layer on the the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until set. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside.
5. Decrease the oven temperature to 160.
6. Boil the water.

Batter:

1. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour together on medium speed until just smooth, about 1 minute.
2. Add the vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt; beat on low speed until just combined.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated, scraping the bowl as necessary.
4. Mix in the sour cream.
5. Set the cheesecake pan in a large roasting pan. Pour the batter on top of the crust.
6. Pour the boiling water into the large roasting pan to come about 2.5 cm up the side of the cake pan. Bake until the cake is just set, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes.
7. Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven and set it on a wire rack. Cool the cheesecake in the water bath until the water is just warm, about 45 minutes. Remove the springform pan from the water bath and discard the foil. If necessary, run a thin-bladed knife around the edge of the cake to make sure it's not sticking to the sides (which can cause cracks as it cools), then cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to cool for at least 8 hours or overnight.
8. Remove from the springform and place on the plate.
9. Decorate with fresh raspberries.​

Enjoy!

​Hint! I served it with double cream.

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Pumpkin Ratatouille ​

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 2 brown onions, chopped;
• 1 clove of garlic, finely sliced;
• 1 chilli, sliced;
• 1 small pumpkin, chopped;
• 2 red capsicums, sliced;
• 2 green capsicums, sliced;
• 500 g tomatoes, chopped;
• 2 zucchinis, chopped;
• 1 tsp of oregano;
• bunch of parsley, thyme, basil, stalks removed and chopped;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pot, add onion, chilli, garlic, oregano and bay leaves and sauté for 8 – 10 minutes.
2. Add remaining vegetables with seasoning and sauté for another 20 minutes with a lead on, stirring sometimes.
3. After cooking stir in chopped herbs.

Enjoy!

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Fish burgers

For 12 – 14 burgers, you'll need:

• 1 kg of fish fillet (I used blue grenadier);
• 100 g of butter;
• 1 egg;
• 1 big brown onion, chopped;
• 1 large carrot, shredded;
• 2 slices of stale bread, crust removed, teared into smaller pieces;
• 200 g of breadcrumbs;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• ¼ tsp of paprika.

Method:

1. Heat the oil in the saucepan and fry the onions and carrots for about 10 minutes.
2. Soak bread in milk.
3. Mix onions, butter, carrots, fish, bread, seasoning, egg, paprika and seasoning in food processor.
4. Form the mixture into burgers and roll in breadcrumbs.
5. Fry each side of burger for about 4 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Cake Prague

You'll need:

For the Cake

• 6 egg whites;
• 6 egg yolks;
• 150 g sugar;
• 115 g flour;
• 25 g cocoa powder;
• 40 g unsalted butter melted.
  
  
  

For the Frosting

• 1 egg yolk;
• 20 g water;
• 120 g sweetened condensed milk;
• 200 g unsalted butter room temperature;
• 10 g cocoa powder;

For chocolate ganache:

• 100 ml of heavy cream;
• 100 g dark chocolate chips.

Method:

1. In a large bowl, whip together 6 egg yolks and half of the sugar until pale yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes
2. In a separate large bowl, whip 6 egg whites until soft peaks. Continuing to whip (with a mixer) add the remaining sugar, one tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks, about 15 minutes.
3. Carefully fold the egg yolks into the egg whites mixture.
4. Add the mixture of 115 g of sifted flour and 25 g cocoa powder and carefully but thoroughly fold into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.
5. Add 40 g melted butter and again carefully fold until thoroughly mixed.
6. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch round baking pan, lined with parchment paper and sprayed with nonstick spray.
7. Bake at 180°C, for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes and invert onto a cooling rack. Leave on the cooling rack uncovered for 8 hours.

For the Prague Cake Frosting

1. In a saucepan, mix 1 egg yolk with 20 g of water, then add 120 g condensed milk and mix again. Cook on low heat until the creme thickens (if you dip a wooden spoon and run your finger against the back, you should see a clean streak without the creme running onto it), but not boils. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
2. In a separate bowl, whip 200 g butter with the mixer and whip attachment until white in color and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). One tablespoon at a time add the anglaise creme (egg yolk and condensed milk mixture) until fully incorporated. Add 10 g cocoa powder and whip again until no streaks show.

Assemble the Prague Cake
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1. Cut the baked cake into 3 horizontal layers.
2. Layer each cake layer with frosting.
3. Heat 55 g of apricot jam in the microwave, run it through a sieve (removing any solids). Cover the whole cake in jam.
4. Make the Chocolate Ganache: Boil cream in a microwave. Pour over chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes. Mix with a spoon until smooth. Cover the cake with chocolate ganache. Decorate to your liking.

​Enjoy!

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Green veggies, kimchi and rice

Kimchi is my favourite fermented food as combine it with other dishes, their tastes seem to balance each other out, no matter what dish it is paired with.

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For this dish you'll need:

• steamed green veggies, I put broccoli and asparagus;
• rice, cooked according instructions;
• chopped spring onion;
• ¼ cup of kimchi;
• 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil.
  
  
  Method:
  
  
  

1. Mix rice with spring onion.
2. Arrange rice and veggies on a plate;
3. Place kimchi on the top of rice.
4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
   
   ​Enjoy!
   
   

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Buckwheat bake

You'll need:

 

• 2 tbs of oil;
• 2 large onions, peeled and chopped;
• 3 medium carrots, finely chopped;
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced;
• ½ tsp cumin seeds;
• ½ tsp mustard seeds;
• ¼ tsp ground cardamom;
• good pinch of black pepper;
• 1 cup of mushrooms, chopped;
• 225 g of buckwheat;
• bunch of nixed herbs, chopped;
• 300 ml of water;
• 2 tbs of soy sauce;

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Method:

 

1. Heat the oil in the saucepan and fry the onions and carrots for about 7 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, mushrooms, spices and fry for 2 – 3 minutes.
3. Add the buckwheat and water, bring to boil; cover, decrease the heat to minimum and cook for 30 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.
4. Add soy sauce, stir in herbs.

Enjoy!


Hint! Serve this with a cooked green vegetables such as broccoli or spinach.

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Turnip and carrot salad 

You'll need:

• about 2 large turnips, shredded;
• 4 medium carrots, shredded;
• handful of calamata olives;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar;
• 1 tbs freshly squeezed lemon;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  
  
  Method:
  
  
  

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Leave the salad to sit for about 1 hour before serving to let the flavour mix.

​

Enjoy!

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Julia's easy and pretty cake

You'll need:

• 2 cups of flour, sieved;
• 2 eggs;
• ¾ cup of sugar;
• ½ tsp of bicarbonate soda;
• 2 cups of yoghurt;
• ½ tsp of vanilla.

Method:

1. ​Preheat oven to 160°.
2. Process all ingredients in a food food processor.
3. Pour the mix into a greased form and bake for approximately 1 hour or until cooked when tested.​

Hint! Ice with desired icing.


Enjoy!

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Roasted vegetables with couscous

You'll need:

• 1 sweet potato, chopped;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• 2 small beetroots, chopped;
• 1 small pumpkin, skin and seeds removed, chopped;
• 3 tbs olive oil;
• 3 tbs of honey;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• 2 cups of couscous;
• finely grated zest of 1 lemon;
• 2 cups of boiling water;
• mint leaves, chopped;
• ¼ cup of lemon juice;

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place veggies on tray. Drizzle with olive oil, honey and seasoning.
2. Place the vegetables in the oven and roast for about 45 minutes, stirring twice throughout, until the vegetables are wilted and browned on the edges.
3. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the couscous.
4. In a large bowl, mix the couscous, lemon zest, salt and boiling water. Allow to stand for about 10 minutes, then fluff up with a fork. 
5. Add the roasted vegetables, mint and lemon juice to the couscous and toss gently to combine.  ​

Enjoy!

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Vegetarian paella

You'll need:

• ¼ cup olive oil plus more for drizzling;
• 1 tsp saffron treads;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 3 gloves of garlic, finely sliced;
• 1 tsp of paprika;
• ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper;
• 1 cup of Swiss mushrooms, chopped;
• ¼ tsp of dried thyme leaves;
• 2 bay leaves;
• 2 and ½ cups of short grain rice;
• 2 cups of dry wine;
• 2 ¾ cups of vegetable stock;
• 1 tin of tomatoes;
• few artichokes hearts, halved;
• ¼ cups of capers, drained;
• ¼ cup of olives, pitted and halved;
• bunch of fresh parsley, chopped;
• zest and juice of 1 lemon;
• seasoning according to your taste;
  
  ​

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and mushrooms, cook for a few minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, saffron, seasoning; cook for another 2 minutes.
2. Add artichoke and cook till slightly tender.
3. Add wine and cook until mostly reduced. Stir in rice and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
4. Stir in tomatoes, bay leaves and stock, bring to boil and cook 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, combine parsley, olives, lemon and remaining olive oil.
6. Once rice cooked, remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes; stir in parsley mix and remove bay leaves.
   
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Enjoy!

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Julia's Amaranth porridge with wild blueberries

You'll need:

• 1 cup amaranth;
• 2 ½ cups of almond or any other milk;
• 1 tbs of Julia's honey;
• 1 tbs of your favourite warming spices;
• 1 cup of thawed wild blueberries.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Mix together berries and honey, put aside.
2. In a small saucepan mix together amaranth, spices and milk; bring to boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Place half of berries mixture on the bottom of the bowl, put porridge on the top, arrange remaining berries and honey on the top.
   
   
   

Enjoy!


Hint! I serves it with cashews.

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Broad beans with spinach and capsicum

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 zucchini, peeled;
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• 1 green capsicum, sliced;
• handful of baby spinach;
• big pinch of cayenne pepper;
• 2 tsp cumin seeds;
• few handfuls of shelled broad beans;
• seasoning according to your taste.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook a few minutes;
2. Add capsicums, tomatoes together with cumin seeds, cayenne pepper and seasoning and cook until veggies soften a little.
3. Add zucchini, cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Then add spinach and broad beans and cook 2 minutes.

Enjoy!


Hint! Serve with crusty bread.

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Velvet Crepes Recipe

You'll need:
​

• 1.5 cups of flour, sieved;
• 3 cups of milk;
• 3 eggs;
• pinch of salt;
• 3 tbs of sugar;
• 3 tbs of oil;
• 2 tbs of butter.

Method:

1. Beat together eggs, salt and sugar.
2. Add 1 cup of milk, stir.
3. Gradually add in the flour, stirring to combine.
4. Add remaining milk, mix thoroughly.
5. Add oil, beat batter again.
6. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat and melt butter.
7. Pour butter into the pan, using approximately 3 – 4 tbs.
8. Tilt pan so butter cover base in a thin film.
9. Brown on both sides.

Enjoy!


Hint! I served it with home made raspberries jam, cream and coffee.

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Julia's roasted capsicums

Ingredients:

- 4 medium or large red capsicums;
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar;
- 1 or 2 cloves of crushed fresh garlic;
- seasoning according to your taste.


Method:

- Set oven to 210 degrees Celsius and preheat.
- Line a baking tray with foil and place the capsicums in oven. Take care to not pierce them as the juice created during roasting is part of the recipe.
- After 20 minutes, remove tray from oven and rotate the capsicums, return to oven.
- In a bowl, mix the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and salt together then set  bowl aside.
- Monitor the capsicum. After 40 minutes they should be blistered all over and the skin is black in parts. If capsicums are large, they may require longer roasting.
- Once roasted thoroughly, remove from oven and cool. 
- Gently remove the first capsicum taking care not to remove the stalk. 
- Place inside a deep bowl, remove the stalk allowing the juice to run into the bowl. Try to remove the stalk with all the seed intact if possible.
- Begin peeling the skin and remove all seed. If too much seed, gently rinse to remove and place the seedless portions to a clean deep bowl.
- Repeat process for the remaining capsicums by breaking them in the first bowl collecting the juice, eventually transferring all cleaned portions to the clean bowl. Once all pieces are cleaned and placed in clean bowl, remove any water by tipping out without any of the pieces slipping through.
- Strain the capsicum juice from the first bowl into the second bowl through a strainer with the cleaned pieces.
- Once all the capsicum pieces have been cleaned and peeled, pour the marinade set aside earlier and mix through the capsicums until all the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed.


Enjoy!

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Dried fruits bars

You'll need:

• handful of dried apricots;
• handful of pitted dates;
• handful of dry figs;
• handful of sultanas;
• ¼ cup of veggie juice;
• ½ cup of almond meal (optional);
• ½ cup of desiccated coconut.

Method:

1. Process all ingredients, except coconut, in a food processor until smooth.
2. Shape it into a rolls.
3. Sprinkle with coconut flakes.
   
   Enjoy!

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Chickpeas and mushrooms ragout

You'll need:

• 200 g of chickpeas;
• 200 g of mushrooms;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• ½ cabbage shredded;
• 2 clove of garlic sliced;
• 1 tbs of tomato paste;
• 1 tbs of curry;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 cup of water;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• few sprigs of parsley, dill and spring onion, chopped.

Method:

1. Cook chickpeas according instructions.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook a few minutes; add curry, stir.
3. Add carrots, mushrooms, cabbage and tomato paste, stir, add water. Cook for about 12 – 15 minutes.
4. Add chickpeas and fresh herbs.
5. Season according to your taste.
   
   

Enjoy!​

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Kefir and wild blueberry soup

You'll need:

• 1 cup of wild blueberries, defrosted.
• 1 cup of kefir;
• 2 tbs of honey;
• 3 – 5 tbs of ricotta;
• mint for decoration.

Method:

1. Mix kefir, honey, ricotta and half of wild blueberries in food pricessor.
2. Add remaining berries.
3. Decorate with mint.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Sunday's lazy breakfast

You'll need:

• 1 slice of fruit loaf, toasted;
• 1 banana, mashed;
• few tbs of your favourite yogurt;
• 1 tbs of honey;
• 1 tbs of goji berry;
• 1 tbs of quinoa flakes.

Method:

1. Spread mashed banana on the top of toast.
2. Place yogurt on the top of banana.
3. Sprinkle with goji berry and quinoa flakes.
4. Drizzle with honey.

Enjoy!

​
Hint! Love it with strong coffee.

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Julia's zucchinis, Korean style

You'll need:


Sauce:

• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed;
• 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar;
• ½ (or less, according to your taste) ground chilli;
• 1 tbs of soy sauce;
• 2 tsp of honey.

Salad:

• 50 ml of oil;
• 1 carrot, shredded;
• 500 g zucchinis, sliced;
• 2 tbs sesame seeds;
• salt;
• bunch of spring onions and parsley.

Method:

1. Prepare sauce: place all ingredients in a jar and shake well; put aside.
2. Put carrots and zucchinies in two separate dishes. Add few pinches of salt to carrots and 1 tsp of salt to zucchinies, mix well, put aside for about 30 minutes till veggies release juice.
3. Rinse veggies under running water and gently squeeze to get rid of excess of water.
4. Mix veggies and sauce.
5. In a pan with thick bottom, heat the oil in a high heat till it starts smoking slightly, decrease heat to low.
6. Add sesame seeds and cook for 30 – 40 seconds till golden brown. Pour it over salad and mix.
7. Mix with chopped herbs.

Enjoy!


Hint! This dish tastes the best next day; keep it refrigerated. 

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French green beans salad

You'll need:


Salad:

• few handful of green beans, trimmed, cut into 3 – 4 cm pieces;
• 2 tbs of roasted sliced almonds.

French dressing:

• ½ shallot, finely chopped;
• 1 tbs white or red wine vinegar;
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard;
• 2 tbs olive oil;
• salt and pepper.

Method:

1. ​Prepare dressing: place ingredients in a jar and shake well. Let rest for 5 minutes. You can make a bigger quantity and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
2. Steam beans for around 5 minutes.
3. Arrange beans on a plate.
4. Drizzle over with dressing.
5. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Enjoy!


Hint! Love it with crunchy crusty bread.

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Uzbek's Lamb Pilauh

You'll need:

• 300 ml cooking oil;
• 800 g brown onions, chopped;
• 800 g carrots, sliced;
• 800 g long grain rice;
• 800 g lamb shoulder, chopped;
• 3 garlic;
• 2 tsp of cumin;
• 1 tsp of coriander seeds;
• 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper;
• salt according to your taste;
• 1 L of water.

Method:

1. In a deep pot, heat the oil and add onions, fry, stirring often, till evenly brown.
2. Add carrots and cook for another 10 minutes;
3. Place meat, mix with other ingredients and cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Pour water, add more if necessary as it should cover meat and veggies; add spices.
5. Place garlic in the centre of the pot and cook for around 1 – 1.5 hours.
6. Remove garlic and add rice, ensure that there is enough water.
7. Place lid on the top when rice is half cooked and continue to cook for another 20 minutes.
8. Mix thoroughly and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!


Hint! Uzbek's pilauh usually served with a lot fresh veggies: tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers.
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Julia's easy mushrooms soup

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 3 cups of vegetable stock;
• 1 onion; chopped;
• 1 shallot, chopped;
• 2 – 3 cups of sliced mushrooms.
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 carrots, chopped;
• 2 – 3 potatoes, chopped;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• bunch of herbs, chopped;
• few sprigs of thyme for garnishing;
• few spoons of sour cream.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a soup pot in a medium heat.
2. Add onion, shallot, garlic, carrot, mushrooms; cook, stirring often for about 10 – 15 minutes.
3. Pour stock, bring to boil.
4. Add potatoes and cook till ready.
5. ​Add herbs.
   
6. Season according to your taste.
7. Garnish with thyme and sour cream.

Enjoy!


Hint! Serve with crusty bread.

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Perfect combination pizza: mushrooms and green capsicum

You'll need:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion; chopped;
• 1 clove of garlic, sliced;
• 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced;
• 300 g mushrooms, sliced;
• ½ tsp dried oregano;
• pinch of nutmeg;
• salt and freshly ground black pepper;
• 1 pizza base;
• ¼ tomato sauce;
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Method:

1. ​Preheat the oven to 200°.
2. Heat the oil in a pan over low to moderate heat.
3. Sweat onions, garlic and oregano for a a couple of minutes.
4. Add capsicum, mushrooms, oregano, nutmeg and seasoning and saute for 5 – 7 minutes.
5. In a bowl combine mozzarella with capsicum mixture.
6. Place pizza base on a pizza pan.
7. Spread tomato sauce over pizza base, then top with mozzarella and mushroom mixture.
8. Bake for around 10 – 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Pie with pears

You'll need:

 

• 1 tbs of butter for greasing a form;
• 3 eggs;
• 1 cup of flour;
• ½ cup of sugar;
• ½ tsp of salt;
• ¼ tsp of nutmeg;
• ½ tsp of cinnamon;
• 4 pears, peeled and sliced.

Method:

 

1. Preheat the oven to 180°.
2. Arrange pears slices in layers in the greased pan.
3. Whip eggs with sugar.
4. Add to egg's mixture flour, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; whip again.
5. Pour batter over pears.
6. Place into the oven for 30 – 40 min.

Enjoy!

 

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Julia's steamed spinach and broccoli with pasta

You'll need:

• bowl of pasta, prepared according instructions;
• 1 head of broccoli, broken into florets;
• 1 cup of baby spinach;
• juice of half lemon;
• shredded Parmesan cheese;
• 2 tbs of tomato sauce;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Steam broccoli ans spinach for around 2 minutes;
2. Arrange pasta on a plate, place broccoli and spinach on the top; drizzle over with lemon juice, tomato paste and olive oil.
3. Sprinkle over with Parmesan.

Enjoy!

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Julia's lasagna with silverbeet

You'll need:


For tomato sauce:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
  
• 1 big brown onion, chopped;
  
• 3 cloves of garlic;
  
• around 500 g of tomatoes, chopped;
  
• 2 big red capsicums, sliced;
  
• pinch of nutmeg;
  
• pinch of oregano;
  
• seasoning according to your taste.
  

For lasagna:

• 1 tbs of olive oil.
  
• 4 – 5 sheets of lasagna;
  
• 1 bunch of silverbeet, steamed and chopped;
  
• 3 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°.
   
2. To make the sauce, heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Add capsicum, tomatoes, nutmeg, oregano and seasoning, simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
3. To assemble the lasagna, lightly oiled baking dish. Alternate layers of lasagna, sauce, silverbeet and mozzarella.
   
4. Bake to 30 – 40 min.
   

Enjoy!

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Julia's stir fry with spicy sauce

You'll need:


For spicy sauce:

• juice of 1 small lime;
• 1 tbs of soy sauce;
• 1 small knob of ginger, shredded;
• 1 tbs of sesame oil;
• 2 tbs of corn flour;
• ¼ cup of water.

For stir fry:

• 1 tbs of oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 1 carrot, sliced;
• handful of green beans, chopped;
• 1 green capsicum, sliced;
• 1 yellow pepper, sliced;
• 1 broccoli, broken into florets;
• 1 zucchini, chopped.
  

Method:

1. Mix sauce ingredients in a small jar, shake well, put aside.
2. Heat oil in a large wok over high to medium heat.
3. Add onion and cook for around 1 minute.
4. Add the remaining veggies, pour sauce over and cook for 4 – 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Enjoy!

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Julia's rainbow chard with avocado

​You'll need:

• 1 bunch of rainbow chard;
• juice of ¼ of lime;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 avocado sliced;
• 1 clove of garlic, finely sliced;
• seasoning according to your taste.
  

Method:

1. Steam rainbow chard for about 5 minutes, set aside to cool down, chop it.
2. Mix chard with olive oil and garlic, drizzle over with lime juice.
3. Arrange avocado on the top of chard;
4. Season according to your taste.

Enjoy!

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Stir fry wom boc 

You'll need:

• 1 tbs vegetable oil;
• 1 small knob of ginger shredded;
• 1 small wom bok, shredded;
• 1 red capsicum, sliced;
• 1 tbs soy sauce;
• 1 shallot, sliced;
• handful of roasted cashews.
  
  

Method:

1. Heat a wok over high heat.
2. Add oil and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add cabbage and soy sauce; cook for few minutes or until wilted.
4. Stir in shallots and capsicum.
5. Sprinkle with cashews.

Enjoy!

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Julia's weight loss vegetable soup

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of oil;
• 1 l of water;
• 1 small cabbage, chopped;
• 3 potatoes, cubed;
• 1 carrot, finely chopped;
• 1 big onion, chopped;
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 root of parsley, shredded;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• few sprigs of parsley, chopped.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, carrots and parsley's root. Cook for a few minutes in a low to medium heat.
2. Bring water to boil.
3. Add potatoes, cabbage, onions, parsley's root and tomatoes. Cook for 15 – 20 minutes.
4. Add salt and pepper according to your taste.
5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Enjoy!

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Julia's rainbow salad

You'll need:

• 1 bunch of rainbow chard;
• juice of half of lemon;
• 1 tbs olive oil;
• seasoning according to your taste.
  

​
Method:

1. Steam rainbow chard for about 5 minutes, set aside to cool down.
2. Chop chard, mix with olive oil, drizzle over with lemon juice.
3. Season according to your taste.

Enjoy! 

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Vegan dumplings with seasonal pumpkin

You'll need:

• around 30 wonton wrappers;
• ½ pumpkin, skin removed and chopped;
• ¼ tsp of nutmeg;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• 1 shallot, chopped;
• 1 small knob of ginger sliced;
  
  
  

Method:

1. Steam pumpkin and ginger till soft. The pumpkin should be just soft enough so you can break it down with a fork.
2. Mash pumpkin and ginger.
3. Mix pumpkin with seasoning, nutmeg and shallot.
4. Drop a teaspoon of pumpkin onto the centre of wonton wrapper.
5. Wet the finger and dub it around the edge of wonton. Press down to seal.
6. Steam dumplings for 5 minutes.

​

Enjoy!

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Julia's stir fry seafood

You'll need:

• ¼ cup vegetable oil;
• 2 – 3 large onions, chopped;
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed;
• 2 big red capsicums, sliced;
• 2 tomatoes, sliced;
• ½ cup of boiling water;
• 600 g of marinara mix;
• 300 g of medium king prawns, peeled, de-veined;
• 1 bunch of coriander, chopped;
• 1 ts of paprika;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• 1 ½ tbs of soy sauce;

Method:

1. Heat a wok over high heat;
2. Add oil and then stir fry onions and garlic, till golden.
3. Add remaining vegetables, water, paprika, seasoning and cook till veggies soft.
4. Add seafood and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
5. Drizzle over soy sauce.
6. Sprinkle over with coriander.

I served it with rice.


Enjoy!

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Cauliflower Tempura

You'll need:

• oil for deep frying;
• 1 head of small cauliflower, cut into florets;
• 1.5 cup of bread crumbs;
• 2 large egg yolks;
• 500 ml icy cold water;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• ½ tsp of ground cumin.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Steam cauliflower for a few minutes.
2. Whisk together egg yolks and water.
3. In a large bowl mix combine bread crumbs, seasoning and cumin.
4. Add egg's mixture to the flour mixture and combine. Batter will be lumpy.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer.
6. Coat cauliflower florets in the batter and deep fry till golden brown in colour.
   
   
   

I served it with Greek yogurt.


Enjoy!

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Lamb Mansaf

You'll need:

• 2 tbs olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 3 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 700 g lamb, chopped;
• ¼ cup of tomato puree;
• 4 cups of Greek yogurt;
• 2 cups of rice;
• pinch of saffron.

For garnishing:

• ½ cup of silvered almonds;
• parsley, chopped;
• khubz, Arabic pita bread.

Spice mix:

• 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin;
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom;
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns;
• ½ ground cinnamon;
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until transparent. Add spices and cook for another 30 seconds.
2. Stir in lamb and sear it till it begin to brown.
3. Cover meat with water and tomato pure, season according to your taste. Simmer uncovered for about 40 minutes.
4. Strain the liquid from the lamb. Reserve the half. Add the other half back to the lamb mixture and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, till the lamb starts to fall apart.
5. Meantime prepare yogurt: place yogurt and reserved broth in a pot and bring to boil over low heat. Simmer for five minutes. Pour over meat, stir it through and cook for another five minutes.
6. Cook rice according instructions, add crushed saffron into it, while cooking.
7. Serving: split khubz open and arrange overlapping on a big plate. Arrange rice first, then meat on the top, scatter over nuts and parsley.
   ​

Enjoy!

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Julia's Bright Stir Fry with Immunity Spice Mixture

You'll need:

Immunity Spice Mixture:

• 6 parts turmeric;
• 3 parts ground cumin;
• 3 parts ground coriander;
• 6 parts ground fennel;
• 1 part powdered, dry ginger;
• ¼ part ground cinnamon.

Stir fry:

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 big brown onion, chopped;
• 2 clove of garlic;
• 1 tbs of flour;
• 3 medium zucchinis, sliced;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• 2 big tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 tbs of Immunity Spice Mixture;
• Bunch of mixed herbs;
• Seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan; medium heat; put onions, cook 2 – 3 minutes.
2. Add zucchinis, carrots and spices, cook for 5 – 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add tomatoes, garlic and herbs decrease heat to low and cook for another 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

Hint! I served it with spaghetti.
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Julia's cream pudding with pears and bananas

You'll need:

• 1 egg;
• 2 ripe bananas;
• 2 ripe pears;
• 100 ml of milk;
• 1 tbs of flour;
• black chocolate, crumbled;
• mint or basil for garnishing.

Method:

1. Prepare bain marie.
2. Whisk the egg. Add flour, stir.
3. Pour the milk, mix it until it dissolves.
4. Place the mixture on a bain marie and stir constantly till it gets thick; put aside to cool it down.
5. In the meantime prepare the fruits: mash them in a food processor. Leave some fruit slices for garnishing.
6. Mix fruits with egg mixture.
7. Decorate with mint, fruits and chocolate.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Vegan Pumpkin Ragu

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 3 big onions, chopped;
• 4 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 small pumpkin, or half big, chopped, I used Jap;
• 4 – 5 red capsicums, sliced;
• 1 tin of tomatoes;
• bunch of herbs, chopped;
• ¼ cup of water;
• seasoning according your taste;
• your favourite spices, I used: paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne chilli, turmeric, cardamom, cumin;

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbs of oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients, stir and cook till ready.

Hint! I served it on a bed of black quinoa and stirred in rocket and spinach.


Enjoy!

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Julia's Black Rice and Pumpkin salad 

You'll need:


For Dressing:

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar;
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil;
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin;
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander;
• pinch of cinnamon;
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

For the rice:

• 1 tbs olive oil;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 1.5 cup cooked black and brown rice;
• 1/5 tsp ground ginger;
• ½ tsp chilli flakes;
• ½ tsp of cinnamon;
• ground chilli.
  
  
  

For the pumpkin:

• around 800 g of grey pumpkin;
• 3 tbs of olive oil;
• 3 tbs of Julia's honey;
• 3 tbs balsamic vinegar.

Method:

1. Prepare the dressing: place all ingredients in a jar and shake.
2. Preheat oven to 180°.
3. Heat oil in a pan and sweat onion for a few minutes.
4. Add spices and cook for about 40 seconds.
5. Add rice and stir. Put aside.
6. Put the pumpkin in a roasting tray. Mix the oil, honey and vinegar together and drizzle over the pumpkin. Roast till caramelised.
7. Mix kale, pumpkin, dressing and rice in a bow.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Julia's Vegan Stroganoff 

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 big brown onion, chopped;
• 1 tbs of flour;
• 400 g of mushrooms, chopped;
• 1 cup of frozen peas;
• some water;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan; put onions, cook 2 – 3 minutes.
2. Add mushrooms, cook for another 3 minutes; dust with the flour.
3. Stir in peas and herbs, cook for another minute.
4. Add some water.
5. Season according to your taste.
6. Serve with herbs.

Enjoy!

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 Red cabbage stack

 You'll need:


- ¼ of red cabbage, shredded;
- ¼ of red onion chopped,;
- kiwi, skin removed, thinly sliced;
- ½ green capsicum , sliced;
- ¼ tsp fresh thyme, chopped;
- parsley, for garnishing;
- salt and pepper, for seasoning;
- few rice cakes.


For dressing:

• 1 tsp of honey;
  
• 2 tbs of olive oil;
  
• 1 tbs of balsamic vinegar;
  
• pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Combine dressing ingredients in the jar with the lid, shake well and put aside for 10 minutes.
   
2. Meantime, mix cabbage with salt, pepper and thyme.
   
3. Arrange the salad on the top of the rice cake: first, put cabbage, then kiwi and capsicum and red onion on the top.
   
4. Sprinkle with dressing and arrange parsley in the top.
   
   
   

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Julia's soup with saffron milk cups mushrooms

You'll need:

• vegetable stock, 2.5 L;
• ½ cup of pearl barley;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 3 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• ¼ tsp of dry oregano;
• 3 medium potatoes, chopped;
• 2 cups of saffron milk cups mushrooms, chopped;
• bunch of silverbeat, chopped;
• bunch of herbs: parsley, dill, spring onion, chopped;
• seasoning according to your taste.

Method:

1. Bring stock to boil; add barley and cook according instructions.
2. Meantime, heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan; add onions, garlic, cook 2 – 3 minutes; add carrots and cook for another 5 minutes. Put aside.
3. Add potatoes, mushrooms and oregano together with onion mixture to the soup and cook for another 12 – 15 minutes.
4. Add silverbeet; cook for a another few minutes.
5. Season according to your taste.
6. Serve with herbs.

Enjoy! 

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​Julia's Mushroom Quesadilla

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• 300 g of mushrooms, chopped;
• 1 glove of garlic, sliced;
• seasoning, according to your taste;
• 4 – 8 tortillas;
• cheese: cheddar or gouda, shredded;
• few sprigs of coriander, chopped;
• few sprigs of spring onion, chopped.

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbs of oil over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add tomatoes, seasoning and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes.
4. Remove mushroom mix into a plate.
5. Wipe the skillet and add oil; heat.
6. Place cheese on the half of each tortilla, top with some mushroom mix and the sprinkle with cheese; add some chopped herbs. Fold other half of the tortilla over the filling.
7. Fry quesadillas 1 – 2 minutes each side.

Enjoy!

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Julia's exotic fruits salad ​

You'll need:

• 1 dragon fruit, cut in half, flesh scooped out and chopped;
• 1 peach, chopped;
• 1 plum, chopped;
• 1 nectarine, chopped;
• 1 passion fruit;
• mint leaves;

Method:

1. Mix all chopped fruits in a bowl.
2. Place them inside dragon fruits.
3. Drizzle over with passion fruit.
4. Decorate with mint leaves.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Julia's eggplant soup with tomatoes

​You'll need:

• vegetable stock, 2.5 L;
• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 onion, chopped;
• 3 cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 2 medium eggplants, chopped;
• 2 – 3 tomatoes, skin removed, chopped;
• ¼ tsp of paprika;
• ½ tsp of oregano;
• seasoning according to your taste;
• bunch of fresh herbs, chopped.

Method:

1. Bring stock to boil.
2. Meantime, heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan; add eggplants and cook for a few minutes. Put aside.
3. In a another pan heat 1 tbs of oil and cook onion and garlic for a few minutes, add tomatoes, paprika, oregano and sweat for a few minutes.
4. Add eggplants and onion mixture to stock together with seasoning and simmer for a few minutes.
5. Serve with herbs.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Crispy Tofu

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 block of extra firm tofu;
• 1 tbs of curry;
• ¼ tsp of chilli flakes;
• 1 tbs of soy or tamari sauce.
  
  
  ​ Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180º.
2. Wrap tofu in a few layers of absorbent towels, place something heavy on the top of it, leave for 30 minutes at least. Remember: water is a main enemy of crispiness!
3. Slice tofu into even pieces.
4. Unwrap tofu and mix with seasoning and oil.
5. Transfer the cubes into baking sheet, leaving space between each other.
6. Cook for 20 – 30 minutes.

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Julia's summer zoodles soup with rosemary

You'll need:

• vegetable stock, 2.5 L
• 3 medium zucchinis, cut into “noodles” using a spiral slicer or vegetable peeler;
• “eye bird” chillies;
• few sprigs of rosemary;
• few sprigs of spring onions, chopped;
• 1 lemon;
• ​seasoning according to your taste;
  
• bunch of fresh herbs, chopped.

Method:

1. Bring stock to boil, add zucchinis and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Add herbs, chilli, good squeeze of lemon.
3. Serve with herbs and spring onions.

Enjoy!

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Julia's cucumbers and melon smoothie

You'll need:
​

• 3 cucumbers;
• 200 g of rockmelon;
• 1 salad;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 tbs of Julia's honey;
• zest of 1 orange;
• 1 tsp of goji berries for decoration.

Method:

1. Place 1 cucumber, rockmelon, ¾ of salad and honey into food processor; mix.
2. Spoon out cucumber's flesh, cut the bottom, making it look like a cup.
3. Fill cucumbers with smoothie, arrange on a remaining salad leafs, sprinkle with orange zest and goji berries.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Spicy Rice Pulao 

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 2 cups of rice;
• 3 – 4 cups of vegetable stock;
• 1 brown onion, chopped,
• few cloves of garlic, sliced;
• 2 cups of baby spinach;
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 carrots, grated;
• 1 green chilli, sliced;
• 2 tbs tomato paste;
• 1 tsp garam masala;
• ¼ tsp of paprika;
• ¼ tsp black pepper;
• ½ tsp turmeric;
• 1 tsp ground coriander;
• 1 cup of yogurt;
• salt according to your taste (I didn’t use any as all those spices bring up a lot of flavour already).
  
  
  

Method:

1. Place rice and stock to the rice cooker and let it soak.
2. Meantime, prepare veggies.
3. Saute onions, chilli and garlic together with spices for a few minutes.
4. Add vegetables and cook for another few minutes.
5. Add yogurt and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
6. Mix vegetables with rice and cook till timer goes off.

Enjoy!

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Julia's eggs with spinach

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of rice bran oil;
• 500 g of baby spinach;
• ½ cup of almond milk;
• ¼ tsp of ground nutmeg;
• 1 tbs of chickpeas flour;
• 2 gloves of garlic, sliced;
• eggs – 1 for each person.

Method:

1. Place spinach in a boiling, slightly salted water and cook for about 5 minutes.
2. In a separate pan fry eggs.
3. After boiling, pour the contents of the pot into a colander to drain. Squeeze the excess of water.
4. Heat oil over medium heat, add garlic, flour and nutmeg; cook stirring constantly for a three minutes.
5. Add spinach and half of milk, cook for a few minutes, adding more milk if necessary for desired consistency.
6. Place spinach on a plate, top with egg/eggs

Hint! I decorated this dish nasturtium flowers, their mustardy taste compliments spinach.


Enjoy!

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Julia's spinach sauce with fried eggs

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of rice bran oil;
• 6 cups of baby spinach;
• 1 bunch of parsley, chopped;
• 1 bunch of mint, chopped;
• 1 bunch of dill, chopped;
• 1 bunch of coriander, chopped;
• 1 cup of Pinto beans, cooked according instructions;
• 1 tsp of ground turmeric;
• 2 gloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 tsp of dried mint;
• 2 tbs of rice flour;
• 1 tbs of tomato paste;
• 2 Julia's eggs.

Method:

1. Get your frying pan into medium to low heat and add 1 tbs of oil.
2. Add beans, spinach and herbs, cook for 5 minutes, add tomato paste and cook for another few minutes.
3. In a separate pan add remaining oil and cook garlic, mint and turmeric for about 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic to spinach mixture and cook for another few minutes.
5. Mix rice flour with a small amount of water, add to the spinach and mix continuously for a few minutes.
6. Fry eggs.
7. Place chopped eggs to spinach sauce.
8. Serve with long - grain rice.

Enjoy!

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Julia's orange and blueberries souffle

You'll need:

• 1 punnet of blueberries;
• 2 tbsp of Julia's honey;
• 40 g of flour;
• 3 eggs whites;
• 10 g of butter, melted;
• 5 oranges;
• ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon;
• ¼ tsp of ground clove.

Method:

1. Squeeze juice from one orange.
2. Cut the tops from other oranges and remove pulp; squeeze the juice from pulps and add to first orange juice.
3. Mix hot melted butter with flour.
4. Add juice and honey to butter mix; put on a low heat and stir constantly till all lumps dissolve.
5. Beat egg's whites until soft picks form; add to orange mix.
6. Stir in half of the punnet of blueberries.
7. Fill orange's forms with mixture, wrap into aluminium foil and steam for 25 minutes.
8. Place the remaining blueberries on the top of souffle.

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Julia's raspberries stuffed with white chocolate

You'll need:

• 75 g of white chocolate, melted;
• 200 g of dark chocolate, melted;
• ¼ cup of cream;
• 200 g of raspberries;
• edible flowers.

​Method:

1. Fill a piping bag with white chocolate and fill raspberries.
2. Mix dark chocolate and cream.
3. Fill the forms (any) with dark chocolate mixture.
4. Place raspberries and dark chocolate in the fridge for a couple of hours.
5. Gently pull chocolate baskets from the forms.
6. Arrange raspberries on the top and decorate with edible flowers.
   
   
   
   

Enjoy!

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Julia's Cauli and Corn fritters

You'll need:

• 1 head of cauli, cut into florets and steamed;
• 2 knob of corns;
• ½ cup of grated mozzarella cheese;
• 1 cup of whole wheat flour;
• ½ tsp of chilli powder;
• 4 eggs;
• ½ tsp of cayenne pepper;
• bunch of coriander, chopped;
• bunch of parsley, chopped;
• half of brown onion, chopped;
• ½ tsp of paprika;
• 2 tbs of olive oil.

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Method:

1. Heat oil in the pan.
2. Add all ingredients into a big bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Drop a spoonful of batter into a pan and cook each side till golden brown.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Desiree Potatoes with Spicy Sauce

You'll need:

• 500 g of small Desiree potatoes, cooked in slightly salted water.
• 2 red chillies, chopped;
• 1.5 tsp of cumin seeds;
• 1 tbs of of ground coriander;
• 4 gloves of garlic, sliced;
• 4 tbs of olive oil;
• 1 tbs of lime juice;
• ½ cup of water;
• 2 tbs of tomato paste;
• 1 bunch of basil, chopped;
• 1 tbs of Julia's raw honey.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in the pan.
2. Place chilli, cumin, coriander, garlic, lime, tomato paste, basil and honey in a pan a and cook on medium to low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly
3. Add water and mix well.
4. Put potatoes into the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

​
Enjoy!

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Julia's squash spaghetti with garlic sauce

You'll need:

• 1 squash spaghetti, skin removed and cut into a big chunks;
• 1 brown onion;
• 1 whole garlic;
• knob of butter, melted;
• 1 tbs of apple vinegar.
  
  
  

Method:


1. Preheat oven to 160°.
2. Place garlic, onion and squash into oven and cook till ready.
3. Remove veggies from oven, arrange squash on a plate.
4. Chop onion and garlic and mix with butter, add vinegar. Drizzle over squash



Enjoy!

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Julia's Chocolate Baskets With Peaches

You'll need:

• 100 g of biscuits;
• 30 g of butter;
• 40 g of dark chocolate, softened in bain marie;
• 3 peaches, sliced;
• 2 tbs of shredded coconut.

Method:

1. Process in the blender biscuits, chocolate and butter;
2. Fill the forms (silicone ones are preferable) with the mix.
3. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
4. Gently pull chocolate baskets from the forms.
5. Arrange peaches on the top and sprinkle with shredded chocolate.
   
   
   

Enjoy!
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Julia's soup with young garlic

You'll need:

• vegetable stock, 2.5 L
• 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 4 – 5 globes fresh, Julia's young garlic, chopped;
• 1 egg, whisked;
• 50 g shredded Parmesan;
• 3 – 4 slices of bread;
• few sprigs of basil and thyme;
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• bunch of fresh herbs.

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan, add onions and cook for a few minutes.
2. Bring stock to boil, add potatoes and cook till almost ready.
3. Meantime prepare croutons: cut bread into even squares and place in warm oven for 10 minutes.
4. Add to the soup onions, thyme, basil and garlic, season according to your taste.
5. Add egg to the soup.
6. Cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Serve with croutons, cheese and herbs.

Enjoy!

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Lahanoriso – spicy Greek cabbage with rice

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
• 500 – 800 g of cabbage, shredded;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• bunch of spring onions, chopped;
• 2 carrots, chopped;
• tomato paste, around 100 g;
• brown rice 100 g;
• parsley;
• round black pepper;
• 1 tbs of ground coriander;
• 1 red chilli, chopped;

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan, add onions and carrots and cook for a few minutes.
2. Add spring onion and cook for another few minutes.
3. Add cabbage and cook on a maximum heat till caramelised, stirring constantly.
4. Add tomato paste and spices, decrees heat till minimum.
5. Add rice and water according rice cooking instructions.
6. Cook till rice become soft.
7. Add parsley and chilli.

Enjoy! ​

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Julia's Porridge with Dry Fruits

You'll need:
​​

• 130 g of oats;
• 300 ml of water;
• almond milk 300 ml;
• 4 dry apricots, chopped;
• 2 prunes, chopped, pits removed;
• handful of sultanas, and goji berries.
• Julia's raw honey.

Method:

1. Place dry fruits, water and oats into the pot and leave overnight.
2. In the morning add almond milk, bring to boil and cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
3. Drizzle with Julia's honey.
   
   

Enjoy!


Hint! I serves it with seasonal strawberries.

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Julia's Runny Eggs with Baby Broad Beans

You'll need:

• Julia's eggs;
• Julia's seasonal baby broad beans:

Method:

1. Cook eggs for around 5 minutes, make the yolk runny.
2. Use baby broad beans as a soldiers.
   
   
   Enjoy!  
   
   
   

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Julia's spinach and chickpeas dish

You'll need:

• 4 cups baby spinach;
• 2 cups diced tomatoes;
• 1 cup chickpeas, boiled;
• 3 tbs oil,
• 1 big onion, chopped;
• 1 tbs of cumin;
• ¼ tsp of hot paprika;
• ½ tsp of ground black pepper;
• 2 gloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 red chilli, chopped;
• 1 cup of water;
• 1 bunch of coriander, chopped.
  
  
  Method:

 

1. Heat oil in a frying pan.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook till soft.
3. Add salt and spices, cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the spinach; cook, stirring, till the spinach turns soft.
5. Add tomatoes, chilli, chickpeas along with water, cook for another 10 – 15 minutes.
6. Stir in coriander.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Broad beans and red lentils soup

You'll need:

• 3 tbs of olive oil;
• 100 g of de - shelled broad beans;
• 1.2 l of vegetable stock or just water;
• red lentils, 150 g;
• 1 brown onion, chopped;
• 5 cardamom pods, ground;
• 2 celery sticks, chopped;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• 500 g of pumpkin, chopped;
• 1 red chilli, sliced;
• ¼ tsp of ground black pepper;
• for garnishing: bunch of: parsley, dill and spring onions; all available at Julia's Organic Garden and Kitchen.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add onion, ground cardamom, stir fry for 5 – 10 minutes.
2. Place stock/water and broad beans in the pot and simmer while preparing veggies.
3. Add carrots and celery and cook for another 5 – 10 minutes.
4. Add pumpkin, cook till all veggies are half ready.
5. Place veggies into pot with broad beans, add lentils and chillie, cook for another 10 – 15c minutes.
6. Add chopped fresh herbs.

Hint! Add a good squeeze of lemon into your plate.

Enjoy!

​Julia's eggs with asparagus

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of olive oil;
  
• 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed;
  
• 3 eggs;
  
• 150 g of goats, feta;
  
• few sprigs of mint and spring onion, chopped;
  
• ground black pepper.
  

Method:

1. Cook asparagus in boiling water for around 3 minutes.
   
2. Whip eggs, add chopped greens, mix.
   
3. Heat oil in a small pan, add eggs and cook for a few minutes.
   
4. Once eggs settled, place asparagus on the top, then crumble feta over and cook for a another couple of minutes.
   

Enjoy!

Julia's Kimchi Pancakes

You'll need:

​1 tbs of olive oil;

• 1 cup of finely sliced Julia's kimchi;
• 2 eggs;
• approximately 3 – 5 tbs of chickpea flour;
• small bunch of spring onions.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan.
3. Cook pancakes till golden brown.
   
   
   Enjoy!  
   
   
   

Julia's warm red rice salad with dry apricots

You'll need:

•  200 g or red rice, cooked according instructions;
• 40 g of dried apricots, chopped;
• handful of sultanas;
• 1 small onions; chopped;
• 5 pods of cardamom, crashed;
• 1 tbs of olive oil.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a frying pan; add cardamom and fry for 30 seconds.
2. Add onion and sweat it for 5 minutes.
3. Add dry apricots and cook another 3 minutes.
4. Mix all ingredients and serve warm. 
   
   
   

Julia's taste of spring dessert 

You'll need:

• 1 cup of cream;
• half of punnet of strawberries, sliced, 3 strawberries reserved;
• 2 kiwis, chopped, 1 sliced;
• 2 tbs of caster sugar;
• few crushed cashews;
• few leaves of mint.

Method:

1. Whip half of cream with strawberries and 2 tbs of sugar.
2. Whip another half of cream with 2 kiwis and remaining sugar.
3. Place a layer of strawberry cream in a glass, then some sliced strawberries, then kiwi cream and some kiwi till you use up all cream.
4. Garnish with apple mint, reserved strawberries and cashews.

Enjoy!

Julia's stuffed figs in dark chocolate

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You'll need:

• 100 g of dark chocolate;
• dry figs, 250 g;
• 1 tbs of butter;
• handful of any nuts, chopped; I used cashews;

Method:

Soak figs in hot water for a 10 – 15 minutes, then dry them with tea towel.

1. Melt chocolate together with butter.
2. Stuff figs with nuts.
3. Dip figs in melted chocolate and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.

Julia's spring rolls with kiwis and bananas 

You'll need:

• 6 rice papers for spring rolls;
• 2 kiwi, sliced;
• 2 banana, sliced;
• few leaves of mint;

For sauce:

• lemon juice, 2 tbs;
• lime juice, 2 tbs;
• Julia's honey, 2 tbs;
• any syrup, according to your taste;
• zest of lemon.

Method:

1. Prepare rice papers according instruction.
2. Place slice of banana, slice of kiwi etc. on rice paper, add a couple of mint leaves and roll up.
3. Sauce: mix all ingredients in a jar and shake well.
4. Arrange rolls on a plate and drizzle the syrup over.

Enjoy!

Julia's Vegan Pho Soup

You'll need:

• 2 apples, Granny Smith, chopped;
• 2 pears, chopped;
• 1 carrot, chopped;
• 1 red onions, chopped;
• 1 clove of garlic, sliced;
• 1 daicon, chopped;
• 1 stick of celery, chopped;
• 1 knob of ginger, shredded;
• 200 g of any white mushrooms, chopped;
• ¼ tsp of anise seeds;
• ¼ tsp of cinnamon;
• ¼ tsp of nutmeg;
• 1 leek, white part, chopped;
• 200 g of cellophane noodles;
• 2 tbs of coconut oil;
• 4 L of water.

Method:

1. Stock: cook fruits and vegetables (except garlic, ginger and red onion) for about 20 minutes in.
2. Meantime, heat oil in the pan and cook onion, garlic and ginger together with spices till golden. Add them into stock and cook further 20 minutes.
3. Wipe the pan, add remaining 1 tbs of oil and cook mushrooms for a few minutes.
4. Prepare noodles according instructions.
5. Strain the stock, pour it in a pot, add noodles and mushrooms.
6. Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Julia's avocado and kiwi salad

You'll need:

• 1 big avocado, chopped;
  
• 1 green apple; cored and sliced;
  
• 2 kiwis, skin removed and chopped;
  
• 1 white onion sliced or 1 brown onion blanched and sliced;
  
• 2 tbs of olive oil;
  
• few sprigs of parsley, chopped.
  

Method:


Mix all ingredients together.


Enjoy!

Julia's spring rolls with broccoli ​

You'll need:

• 1 small bag of cellophane noodles, cooked according instruction, chopped;
• rice paper for spring rolls;
• 1 tbs of olive oil:
• 1 small head of broccoli, steamed and chopped;
• 1 carrot, shredded;
• few sprigs of mint;
• few sprigs of spring onion;
• few sprigs of Vietnamese mint;
• few sprigs of coriander;
• ½ tbs of soy sauce;
• pinch of each: paprika, cayenne pepper; black pepper.
  
  

Method:

Heat the oil in the pan.

1. Add onion and carrot, cook for 5 – 7 minutes;
2. Mix in a bowl cooked onion and carrots, broccoli, chopped mint, spring onion and coriander. Add soy sauce and spices.
3. Place mixture on rice paper, add a couple of mint and Vietnamese leaves and roll up.

I served it on a young Wombock leaves bed.
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Enjoy!

Julia's braised leeks

You'll need:

• 2 leeks, white parts, cut in four, lengthwise;
• 3 tomatoes, chopped;
• 2 tbs of olive oil:
• ¼ tsp of cumin seeds;
• ¼ tsp of dried oregano;
• bunch of parsley, chopped;
• juice of half lemon;
• ¼ cup of water.

Method:

Heat the oil in the pan.

1. Sprinkle cumin seeds and stir them for 30 seconds.
2. Add leeks, tomatoes, water and lemon juice.
3. Sprinkle in oregano.
4. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

Daicon and carrot salad 

You'll need:

• 2 carrot, shredded;
• 1 daicon, shredded;
• few spring onions, chopped;
• 2 tbs white wine vinegar;
• bunch of white and red mustard leafs, chopped, always available at Julia's garden.
• 1 tbs of olive oil;
  ​

Method:


Mix all ingredients.


Hint! Its a great side dish.


Enjoy! 

Julia's stuffed dates

You'll need:

• 6 prunes, pitted;
• goat cheese, few tbs;
• walnuts, 6 halves;
• juice of freshly squeezed orange, 3 tsp;
• leafs of 2 or 3 thyme sprigs;
• zest of orange, 1 tbs;
• 1 tbs of Julia's honey.
  
  Method:
  
  ​Slice each date lengthwise.

1. Prepare the filling: mix together cheese, thyme, orange juice and half of the orange zest.
2. Stuff the dates.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with remaining orange zest.
   
   
   

Enjoy!

Julia's cauliflower curry with lemon grass

You'll need:

• 3 tbs of coconut oil;
• 1 cauliflower, broken into florets;
• 2 brown onions, chopped;
• 2 garlic, sliced;
• 1 tbs of Garam Masala,
• 1 tbs of ground cumin;
• 1 tbs of ground coriander;
• 1 stalk of lemon grass, chopped;
• 1 knob of ginger sliced;
• 2 red chillies, sliced;
• 1 jar of coconut cream;
• 1 zucchini, sliced;
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed;
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• salt and black pepper.
  
  Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over low heat; saute cauliflower, onion and garlic for a about 5 minutes.
2. Add Garam Masala spices, chilli and lemon grass and stir.
3. Add coconut cream together with some water and bring to boil.
4. Add the rest of ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
   
   

Enjoy!

​Julia's ratatouille

You'll need:

• 2 tbs of coconut oil;
• 2 big red onions, chopped;
• 1 clove of garlic sliced:
• 2 tomatoes, chopped;
• 1 big red capsicum, sliced;
• ​ ​2 tbs of tomato paste;
• 1 bunch of parsley, chopped;

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; ad onion, sweat for 5 minutes; add all other ingredients, in a medium heat cook for another 15 minutes.
• I served it with poached eggs on a bed of Red Giant Mustard, always available at Julia's Garden https://www.instagram.com/p/BzpaJLOFDoZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Enjoy!

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Julia's vegan sweet potato and garlic soup

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You'll need:​

• 1 big sweet potato, chopped;
• 1 large leek, chopped,
• 2 gloves of garlic, sliced;
• 1 l of almond milk:
• 3 cloves:
• 1 bay leaf;
• bunch of dill, chopped.
  .
  Method:

1. Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil.
2. Simmer for around 15 minutes or until all veggies are tender.
3. Puree soup; re – heat.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Enjoy!

Julia's oats and prunes squares

​You'll Need:

• .5 cup of rolled oats 
• 10 prunes, pitted, and chopped 
• ½ cup of walnuts, chopped 
• 2 tbs of coconut oil 
• hot, just boiled water
• 4 tbs of honey​

​Method:

1. Roast oats on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Mix oats, prunes and walnuts, add water, very slowly. Oats mixture should be sticky, but not wet.
3. Add honey and mix.
4. Place a pan on a low heat, melt oil, put oat mixture, flatten and fry for 5 – 7 minutes.
5. Using a plate turn the mixture and fry the other side for another 7 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cut into squares.

Enjoy!
Hint! You can use those squares as a snack or crumble it and use as a granola for breakfast.
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Julia's Broccoli Patties With Kimchi

​You'll need:

• 1 medium size of broccoli, steamed and finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 1 brown onions
• handful of shredded hard or semi - hard cheese, I used Gruyere;
• 3 eggs
• chickpeas flour
• ½ cup of Julia's vegan 
• 1 chilli, finely sliced
• seasoning according your taste;
• 2 tbs of coconut oil

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients, except oil in a bowl.
2. Form patties.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Cook foe 4 – 5 minutes each side or until golden brown.

Enjoy!
Hint! I served it with edible flowers.

Julia's stuffed prunes

You'll need:

• 12 prunes, pitted:
• any firm cheese, 80 g;
• walnuts, 3 halves;
• garlic, 1 clove;
• boiled yolk of 1 egg;
• 1 tbs of quark;
• 1 sprig of parsley, chopped;
• seasoning according to your taste.
  Method:

1. Mix everything except prunes in a food processor.
2. Stuff the prunes.

Enjoy!

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Julia's chestnut and marjoram soup

You'll need:

- 150 g of chestnuts, skin removed;

- 5 tbs of coconut oil;

- 50 g of brown sugar;

- few sprigs of marjoram;

- 2 brown onions, chopped ;

- 800 ml of vegetable stock;

- 1 cup of almond milk;

- ½ cup of white wine;

- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk;

- 1 parsnip, chopped.
Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over low heat; add wine, sugar and stir for about 2 minutes.
2. Add chestnuts and continue to stir for another 5 minutes.
3. Add marjoram and cook further 3 minutes.
4. Add parsnip and onion and sweat for another 3 minutes.
5. Add stock and almond milk and cook for another 15 minutes.
6. Puree soup; re – heat.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Enjoy!

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Julia's tea with dates

This fragrant and sweet tea is full of natural goodness. Dates are full of potassium which is good for your heart; raisins are packed with carbs and always handy when you need an energy boost; cardamom lower blood sugar level and has antibacterial effect.
You'll need:

• 1 bag of black tea;
• sultana, 1 tsp;
• 6 dates, chopped;
• 2 cups of  boiling water;
• 3 pods of cardamom.

Method:
Place all ingredients in a pot and infuse for about 15 minutes.
Hint! I served it with gluten free spicy fruit loaf  and Julia's organic honey.

Julia's chestnut cake

You'll need:

• 600 g of chestnuts;
  
• 1 tbs of salt ;
  
• 2 – 3 bay leafs;
  
• 1 cup of strong coffee;
  
• 150 g of unsalted butter;
  
• 150 g of dark chocolate;
  
• 100 g of brown of sugar;
  
•  ¼ cup of cognac.
  

Method:

1. Cut an X into one side of two cups of chestnuts, place into the pot with water, add salt and bay leafs; boil for 45 – 50 minutes. Drain and let it cool down.
   
2. Peel chestnuts and make a puree in a food processor.
   
3. Melt the chocolate in a bain marie.
   
4. Beat the butter and sugar together until light gold.
   
5. Mix together chestnut, coffee, cognac, butter mix and chocolate, put in the form and place in the fridge for a few hours.
   

Enjoy!
Hint! I served it with whipped cream, kiwi and edible flowers.

Julia's vegan sauerkraut wrap

You'll need:

• - 2 tbs of coconut oil;
  
• - ¼ cup of Julia's sauerkraut, chopped;
  
• - 1 brown onion, chopped;
  
• - 300 g of champignons, sliced;
  
• - ¼ tsp of nutmeg;
  
• - 1 chilli, chopped;
  
• - ½ tsp of black pepper;
  
• - bunch of fresh herbs, chopped, always available at Julia's Organic Garden and Kitchen
  
• - vegan spelt flour wrap;
  

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; ad onion, sweat for 5 minutes; add capsicum and chilli, cook for another few minutes.
   
2. In another pan, heat oil over medium heat, add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, add nutmeg.
   
3. Combine sauerkraut, mushrooms and capsicum mix in a bowl, add herbs. Place mix in the middle of wrap and roll up.
   

Enjoy!

Julia's vegan potato soup with                               tarragon

You'll need:

• 1 tbs of coconut oil.
• 1 brown onion, chopped.
• 2 gloves of garlic, sliced.
• 1 l of water;
• 1 cup of almond milk.
• 1 tbs of chickpea flour.
• 1 celery stalk, chopped.
• 3 medium potatoes, chopped.
• few sprigs of coriander and tarragon chopped;
• salt and black pepper according to your taste;
• basil for garnishing.
  .
  Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add onion, garlic, potato and celery and cook till half ready.
2. Add tarragon and coriander.
3. Combine flour and milk.
4. Combine water, veggies and milk paste; cook till potatoes are ready.
5. Puree half of the soup in the food processor and mix with the remaining soup. Re – heat.
6. Garnish with fresh basil.
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Enjoy! 

           Julia's cranberry bars

You'll need:

• Dry cranberries 2/3 cups;
• Vanilla, 1 tsp;
• Turmeric, ¼ tsp ;
• ¼ tsp of cinnamon;
• 2 tbs of Julia's honey;
• 50 g of butter;
• almonds, chopped 1/3 cups;
• walnuts, chopped 1 cup;
• pumpkin seeds ½ cup;
• sunflower seeds ½ cup;
• oats 1 cup;
• ¼ cup of linseeds;
• raisins ¼ cup.
  
  
  

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°.
2. Spread oats, almonds, walnuts, linseeds, turmeric, cinnamon, pumpkin and sunflower seeds on the baking tray. Bake around 8 – 10 minutes.
3. Place butter, honey and vanilla in a small pot and boil on a low heat for around 5 minutes.
4. Put oat and butter mix in a bowl, add cranberries and raisins, mix well.
5. Press evenly into brownies square tray.
6. Leave in the fridge for a few hours.
7. Cut into bars.

Enjoy! 

Julia's linseed crisps ​

You'll need:

5 tbs linseed;

• 2 tbs of Julia's honey;
• water 2/3 cup;
• dates 1 cup, pureed in a food processor;
• sesame seeds 1.5 cups;
• sultanas ¼ cup;
  
  

​Method:

1. Mix all ingredients processor.
2. Spread the mix on the baking tray.
3. Bake in the oven with a minimum temperature with open door till crispy.

Enjoy!

Julia's linseeds vegan pate ​

You'll need:

• cannellini beans, 1 jar, rinsed under running water ;
• 60 g linseeds, ground;
• 5 tbs of olive oil;
• 2 tbs of sesame seeds;
• 2 tbs of olive oil;
• 3 gloves of garlic;
• few sprigs of parsley and chives;
• ½ cup of water;
• salt and black pepper for seasoning.

Method:
​
Mix all ingredients in a food processor.

Pumpkin seeds pesto

You'll need:

2 cups of pumpkin seeds;

• 1/3 of cup of water;
• 120 g of olive oil;
• 2 tbs of lemon juice;
• 3 garlic cloves;
• 1 bunch of coriander;
• 1 chilli;
• salt, pepper.
  
  Method:

Mix all ingredients in a food processor.

​Enjoy! 

Julia's figs with halloumi

You'll need:
​

• 150 g halloumi cheese, sliced;
• 1 tsp of coconut oil;
• 1 tbs of Julia's raw organic honey;
• 2 figs, sliced;
• handful of raspberries;

​

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add halloumi and fry till golden.
2. Arrange halloumi on a plate, place berries and figs on the top, drizzle with Julia's honey.

Enjoy!