FRIED CALAMARI WITH LEMON AIOLI { IT’S A SEAFOOD FIESTA WITH JO ANDERSON FROM THE LUMINOUS KITCHEN } Contributor: Jo Anderson { INGREDIENTS } 700g cleaned baby calamari tubes with tentacles 1 cup milk 1 cup all purpose gluten-free flour 1 heaped tbsp corn starch ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 1 L vegetable oil for deep frying ½ cup mayonnaise zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced corse salt and black pepper, to taste { METHOD } Place the calamari in a bowl and pour the milk over. Allow to sit for 30
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Monthly Archives July 2017
Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Stuffed Beef Tenderloin { DINNER IS SERVED WITH VANESSA VICKERY OF BECOMINGNESS } Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } 1 beef tenderloin (grass fed, grass finished, approximate size 1 – 1 ½ kg), trimmed 1 cup baby spinach 1 small red capsicum, roasted, peeled, seeded and sliced thinly 16 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half 12 semi dried tomatoes 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) ½ cup crumbled feta or parmesan cheese (optional) 1-2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to season { METHOD } Pre-heat oven to 215°C. Cut horizontally through the centre of the beef tenderloin, cutting to,
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Slow Cooker Meatballs
Slow Cooker Meatballs { DINNER IS SERVED WITH VANESSA VICKERY OF BECOMINGNESS } Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } MEATBALLS 500g beef mince 500g pork mince 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely grated ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to season TOMATO SAUCE 1 x 400 gram tin organic chopped tomatoes 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped salt and pepper, to season { METHOD } Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl, mixing lightly until well combined. Shape into desired size meatballs and add to the bottom of the slow
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Raw Blueberry Tart
RAW BLUEBERRY TART { IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR BERRIES HERE IN THE SOUTHER ALPS OF NEW ZEALAND! THIS RAW TART IS SOMETHING I LOOKING FORWARD TOO, ITS SO EASY TO MAKE AND THE RESULT IS ALWAYS ASTONISHING. } Contributor: Ranieri Silva { INGREDIENTS } CRUST 150g dried shredded coconut 150g cashews, dry pinch natural seasalt 3 tbs honey or date paste* FILLING 6 pitted Medjool dates, chopped 500g frozen blueberries, melted 100g frozen or fresh blueberries 2 tbs Psyllium husk powder (1 T per 2 c of mixture) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp lime juice { METHOD } To
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Grilled Prawn Skewers With Pistachio Dukkah
GRILLED PRAWN SKEWERS WITH PISTACHIO DUKKAH { WE SUMMER FAST APPROACHING THIS DISH IS SURE TO MAKE PACK A PUNCH OF FLAVOUR TO YOUR NEXT MEAL TIME. } Contributor: Table of Plenty { INGREDIENTS } 1 kg green prawns (approx 30), tails intact and deveined 80g Table of Plenty Pistachio Dukkah 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped fresh lime juice and lime wedges, for serving sea salt, to taste olive oil spray { METHOD } Combine fresh chopped coriander and Table of Plenty Pistachio Dukkah in a bowl. Add green prawns, a squeeze of lime juice and toss until prawns are
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Coconut & Maple Ice Quenchers
COCONUT & MAPLE ICE QUENCHERS { A REFRESHING ICE DELIGHT FROM RICKI HARRISON OF NUTRA ORGANICS } Contributor: Ricki Harrison { INGREDIENTS } 3 cups coconut water 3 tbsp The Wholefood Pantry maple syrup OPTIONAL Cup of edible flowers { METHOD } Mix coconut water and maple syrup in a jug with a pouring spout, until combined. Pour into moulds. Carefully place edible flowers into the moulds. Insert stick. Freeze for 3 hours or overnight. Prep time: Cook time: Total time: + 4 + More Recipes in this Category
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Strawberry Granita
Strawberry Granita { READY FOR A TRANSCENDENTAL EXPERIENCE? AS YOUR GRANITA STARTS TO MELT, IT BECOMES SLUSHY AND THE TEXTURE, COUPLED WITH THE FLAVOUR OF THE BERRIES, IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 3 punnets of frozen strawberries, hulled 1 tbsp rice malt syrup, or sweetener of your choice 2 tbsp additive-free coconut milk unsweetened coconut flakes, to serve { METHOD } Place the frozen strawberries in a blender with the rice malt syrup or sweetener. Blend until smooth and then transfer to a freezer-proof dish and place in the freezer until the top layer
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Lemon Coconut Slice
LEMON COCONUT SLICE { SUMMER SENSATIONS WITH BROOKE MEREDITH } Contributor: Brooke Meredith { INGREDIENTS } BASE: 1 cup raw cashews1 cup desiccated coconut1 cup pitted datespinch of salt1 tbsp lemon juice ICING ½ cup raw cashews¼ cup coconut oil, melted¼ cup rice malt syrup1 ½ tbsp lemon rind2 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp vanilla bean powder (or) natural vanilla flavouring { METHOD } Line a slice tin with baking paper allowing it to flow over the edges. Pulse all base ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until well combined. Add a teaspoon of water at a time, if
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Raw Berry & Chocolate Torte
RAW BERRY & CHOCOLATE TORTE { IF YOU WANT TO MAKE FRIENDS, THIS TANTALISING TORTE IS A SURE-FIRE WAY TO DO IT. WHO COULD RESIST A RICH, CHOCOLATEY DESSERT THAT IS COMPLETELY GUILT-FREE? YOU AND YOUR NEW BEST FRIENDS WILL BE BURSTING WITH BLISS AFTER JUST ONE BITE. } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } BASE 175g (6 oz/1½ cups) raw walnuts zest of 1 lemon ½ cup dried berries 60ml (2 fl oz/¼ cup) melted extra virgin coconut oil 1 teaspoon stevia powder FILLING 155g (5 ½ oz/1 cup) raw, unsalted cashews 40g (1 ½ oz/1/3 cup) raw cacao
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Choc Almond Muffins
Choc Almond Muffins { SIMPLE, YUMMY CHOCOLATE GOODNESS PERFECT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS OR JUST BECAUSE! } Contributor: Bianca Shugg { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup of almond meal 1/2 cup of coconut sugar 1/2 cup of cacao 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon of bi carb soda 1 teaspoon of kombucha (or apple cider vinegar) 1/4 cup of coconut milk 1/4 cup of coconut oil { METHOD } Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and place on high for 1 min. Then tip into pre oiled muffin tins. Place in preheated oven for 20 mins at 180 degrees. Prep time: 5 MINUTESCook
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