The goodness of fish is well known yet despite being an island nation we export a shocking amount of one of our best natural resources… Fish cooked in paper is a really simple way to cook a piece of fish, using what ever veggies available in the press, some seasoning, a glug of wine if you like and hey presto a stunning healthy meal in … Continue reading Fish in Paper
Raw Chocolate Tart This is an adaption from Channel 4’s River Cottage episode in which Raw food expert Laura Coxeter showed Hugh how to make a chocolate tart with raw ingredients. I reduced the amount of cocoa powder and added 100gr of good quality dark chocolate. Similarly the agave nectar is for sweetness but I have problems with the Fructose so I decided I would … Continue reading Raw Chocolate Tart
This sausage roll is a great mixture of flavours and textures. Inspired by Bourke Street Bakery, a baking reference bible from one of Sydney’s landmark bakeries. I amended the recipe by basing it on my glutenfree shortcrust pastry and putting Quinoa into the lamb meat to add an extra bit of texture and flavour. Just beautiful, hot from the oven or cold for lunch in … Continue reading Lamb Harissa and Quinoa Rolls
Prawn and Peas hot and tasty! This is quick and easy recipe, great flavour, pretty hot I must admit but well balanced so it doesn’t feel like too much of an assault on the body. If you can get Sambal Oelek (a chilli based paste) then use it, otherwise just finely chop some chillies with salt and a little oil. Prawns are rich in zinc, … Continue reading Prawn & Peas Sambal Oelek Curry
I have memories of courgettes growing in our garden growing up. They were the first thing grown in my garden when we got our house, those alongside a great crop of peppers…. the peppers have never been repeated – beginners luck probably. This makes a simple but delicious lunch and lots of veggies work to make these little rostis but I think courgettes are one … Continue reading Courgette and Herb Rosti with Coriander Yoghurt dip
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