Monthly Archives July 2017

Cherry Ripe Bites

Cherry Ripe Bites

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Cherry Ripe Bites { DIVE INTO THIS CLASSIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY CARLY HICKS } Contributor: Carly Hicks { INGREDIENTS } FILLING 2½ cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup rice syrup 1/4 cup cacao butter 3/4 cup fresh cherries, deseeded 1 tbsp coconut milk   CHOCOLATE TOPPING 1/4 cup cacao butter 1/4 cup rice syrup 5 – 6 tbsp cacao powder { METHOD } Add cherries, rice syrup, melted cacao butter, and coconut milk to a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds. Then add the shredded coconut until it forms a paste. Place the filling on a piece of baking
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Cheesy Ham & Corn Lunchbox Tarts

Cheesy Ham & Corn Lunchbox Tarts

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Cheesy Ham & Corn Lunchbox Tarts { A PERFECT SNACK FOR YOUR LUNCH BOX, FROM FRESH OR FROZEN } Contributor: Get Kids Cooking { INGREDIENTS } 6 eggs 1 tin corn kernels 1/2 cup grated cheese 6 slices ham salt and pepper to taste spray oil   EQUIPMENT Mini muffin pan Large Bowl Whisk Colander Knife Chopping board Mixing spoon { METHOD } Pre heat oven to 180 degrees Crack eggs into bowl and whisk Drain the corn and add to eggs Chop the ham and add to egg mix Add cheese & salt/pepper to taste to egg mix Gently stir
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Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs

Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs

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Cheescake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs { CHEESECAKE FILLED EASTER EGGS… NEED I SAY MORE? } Contributor: Kristine Ofstad { INGREDIENTS } 6 hollow chocolate gluten-free Easter eggs sharp knife at least one egg cup 120g cream cheese (a low-fat version will work just as well) 3 tbsp icing sugar 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 100ml double cream 50g melted white chocolate 1 fresh and sweet mango 3 tbsp sugar { METHOD } Start by whipping the double cream into stiff peaks. Be careful not to over-whip, but make sure it is firm enough for you to be
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Cheat’s Rasmalai

Cheat’s Rasmalai

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Cheat’s Rasmalai { RASMALAI IS DEFINITELY MY FAVOURITE INDIAN DESSERT. IN ITS AUTHENTIC FORM IT IS MADE FROM SPONGY BALLS OF PANEER THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED AND SOAKED IN SUGAR SYRUP, THEN PLACED INTO A FRAGRANT, MILKY LIQUOR. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } MILK LIQUOR 1lt Whole milk 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, or to taste 2 tbls caster sugar, or to taste 150ml evaporated milk good pinch of Saffron strands   RICOTTA BALLS 400g ricotta, fresh is always best 35g icing sugar 3 tbls pistachios, left whole if small or halved or roughly chopped if large { METHOD }
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Chai Spiced Paleo Vegan Granola

Chai Spiced Paleo Vegan Granola

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Chai Spiced Paleo Vegan Granola { MORNING PLEASURES WITH THE KROOKED SPOON } Contributor: Cheryl O’shea { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup buckwheat groats raw 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup of mixed seeds (I used sunflower, pepitas, chia, linseed) 1/2 cup linseed meal 1/2 cup chopped nuts (cashew, almonds etc.) 1/4 cup oil (I used a mix of coconut, olive and macadamia) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cardamon 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup goji berries { METHOD } Preheat oven to 160ºC. In a baking dish add the buckwheat
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Cauliflower Fried Rice { “I LOVE THIS RECIPE. THE USE OF CAULIFLOWER INSTEAD OF RICE BRINGS A LIGHTNESS, AS WELL AS A UNIQUE FLAVOUR AND TEXTURE. IT IS WONDERFUL AS A MAIN OR A SIDE DISH,” ANGIE DAY. } Contributor: Angie Cowen { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced 1 medium cauliflower 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced 1 medium zucchini, finely diced 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated 1-2 cloves garlic, finely grated Pinch cayenne pepper Juice ½ lemon (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons tamari 2 tablespoons coconut cream ½ bunch fresh
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Cashew & Coconut Delight

Cashew & Coconut Delight

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Cashew & Coconut Delight { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup cashews 8 medjool dates 1 cup coconut flakes 2 heaped tbsp raw cacao 1/4 cup rice malt syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted { METHOD } Combine cashews, dates, coconut flakes and cacao in a blender or food processor and combine well. Pour into a bowl, add rice malt syrup and coconut oil and mix thoroughly. Press into a lined square cake tin and freeze for 20 – 30 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to ensure a
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Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot Cake Muffins

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Carrot Cake Muffins { THESE LITTLE TREATS ARE SURE TO PLEASE ANY SWEET TOOTH. SURPRISE, THEY’RE ALSO GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE! } Contributor: Georgie Botto { INGREDIENTS } 65 grams caster sugar 55 grams brown sugar 115 grams margarine 2 eggs 70 grams self-raising GF flour 30 grams LSA (linseed, sunflower, almond mix) 15 grams shredded coconut 150 grams carrot, finely grated 100 grams dairy-free cream cheese (or standard cream cheese if dairy is not a problem) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/4 cup icing sugar zest of half an orange { METHOD } Preheat the oven
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Caramel Brownie Slice

Caramel Brownie Slice

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Caramel Brownie Slice { WOW IS THE BEST WORD I CAN USE TO DESCRIBE THIS SLICE OF HEAVEN! } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } BASE INGREDIENTS 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/3 cup cacao powder 1/3 cup activated buckinis 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup rice malt syrup   FILLING INGREDIENTS 1 x 400ml can coconut cream 1 ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted 4 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup desiccated coconut   CHOCOLATE TOPPING ¼ cup coconut cream ½ cup rice malt syrup ½ cup cacao powder ¼ cup coconut oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Captain Blackbean Burger

Captain Blackbean Burger

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Captain Blackbean Burger { VEGAN VEGETARIAN BURGERS, COMING YOUR WAY!!! THIS BLACKBEAN BURGER IS NO JOKE AND PACKED WITH FLAVOUR } Contributor: Helga’s { INGREDIENTS } 6 Helga’s Gluten Free Gourmet Rolls 5 Seed   PATTIES: 2 tins black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked quinoa ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground cumin 1 brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 jalapenos, chopped 1 bunch coriander, chopped   PICO DE GALLO: 2 tomatoes 1 red onion ½ bunch coriander 1 lime ½ tsp cumin 2 avocados Green oakleaf lettuce salt & pepper { METHOD } To make
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