Monthly Archives July 2017

Fish Fingers

FISH FINGERS { FISH FINGERS ARE SO EASY TO MAKE, IT’S A WONDER WE EVER BUY THEM. } Contributor: River Cottage { INGREDIENTS } 400g sustainable fish fillets, such as cod, hake, pollock, haddock or whiting 150g gluten free white flour, or rice flour or cornflour 1 heaped tsp sea salt 2 eggs 175g gluten free breadcrumbs, ideally brioche, sourdough or baguette (see page 101) Lard, dripping or groundnut oil for shallow frying Black pepper { METHOD } Fish fingers are so easy to make, it’s a wonder we ever buy them. I really like these with a brioche crumb
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Crêpes With Banana And Greek Yoghurt

CRÊPES WITH BANANA AND GREEK YOGHURT { THIS CRÊPE BATTER INCLUDES SOME YOGHURT, WHICH MAKES THE FLOUR MORE DIGESTIBLE WHEN THE BATTER IS LEFT TO STAND OVERNIGHT; IT ALSO MAKES FOR SILKY TEXTURED PANCAKES. THEY ARE A LITTLE MORE DELICATE THAN WHEAT BASED CRÊPES, SO DON’T BE DISHEARTENED IF YOUR FIRST ONE ISN’T PERFECT. } Contributor: River Cottage { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE CRÊPES 130g sorghum flour 300ml whole milk 2 tbsp full fat Greek yoghurt 2 large eggs A large pinch of sea salt Unsalted butter, coconut oil or duck fat for frying FOR THE FILLING 4 ripe bananas
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Ginger & Hoisin Glazed Pork

GINGER & HOISIN GLAZED PORK { DELICIOUS GINGER AND SOY GLAZED PORK NECK } Contributor: Changs { INGREDIENTS } 1 piece pork neck, approximately 1.2-1.4 kilos   GLAZE 1/3 cup Chang’s Hoisin Sauce 180g brown sugar 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 4 cloves garlic, grated or crushed 1 thumb ginger, peeled and finely grated or chopped and pounded to a paste in a mortar and pestle 1 packet Chang’s Long Life Noodles – to serve { METHOD } Combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently to dissolve sugar, stirring occasionally. Place pork on a rack in a
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Steamed Scallops With Ginger & Soy

Steamed Scallops with Ginger & Soy { ASIAN STYLE STEAMED SCALLOPS IN A FLAVOURFUL DINNER PARTY ENTRÉE.  } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 12 scallops in the shell, removed from the shell and hard, shiny filament removed, replaced in the shell 3 tbsp. Chang’s Light Soy Sauce 4 tbsp. Shaosing rice wine 1 tsp. Chang’s Sesame Oil 1 clove garlic, crushed or grated ½ thumb ginger, grated 1 medium chilli, finely sliced – optional 2 spring onions, white and pale green parts only, cut into 5cm pieced then shredded lengthways 24 coriander leaves { METHOD } Place scallops on
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Steamed Whole Fish With Ginger & Soy

Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger & Soy { A TASTY CLASSIC CHINESE SPECIAL OCCASION BANQUET DISH. } Contributor: Changs { INGREDIENTS } 1 x 800g whole Snapper, scaled 1 large thumb ginger, very finely julienned 4 spring onions, 2 very finely sliced diagonally, 2 julienned lengthways for garnish ½ cup Chang’s Light Soy Sauce ½ cup peanut or other neutral oil 1 tsp. Chang’s Sesame Oil 1 bunch coriander to garnish 3 tbsp. Chang’s Oyster Sauce to serve   RUB 2 tbsp. Shaosing rice wine 1 tsp. Chang’s Sesame Oil 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt { METHOD } Pat
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Easy Vietnamese Chicken Pho Noodle Soup

EASY VIETNAMESE CHICKEN PHO NOODLE SOUP { SIMPLE AND EASY DO-IT-YOURSELF CHICKEN PHO NOODLE SOUP. } Contributor: Changs { INGREDIENTS } 1 small organic or free-range chicken, trimmed of excess fat 25g rock sugar 2 tbsp. fish sauce ½ thumb of ginger 2 spring onions, white and pale green parts only 1 packet Chang’s Thai Rice Noodles 1 medium white onion, sliced thinly on a mandolin 1 bunch Vietnamese mint (or regular mint) 1 bunch Thai basil 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 2 medium red chillies, sliced 1 lime, quartered 6 tbsp. Chang’s Hoisin sauce { METHOD } Place chicken,
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Fruit Ice Cream Cake

FRUIT ICE CREAM CAKE { ICE CREAM CAKE HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD AND HEALTHY } Contributor: Lisa McInerney { INGREDIENTS } CAKE 3 Eggs, separated ¼ Cup Maple Syrup 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract ½ Cup Milk, of choice 1/3 Cup plus 1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour 2 teaspoons Baking Powder   MANGO ICE CREAM 500 grams frozen Mango (fresh can be used just allow longer for setting) ½ Cup Coconut Cream (the thickened part of a can of coconut cream/milk that has been left, lid off, in the fridge overnight)   BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM 500 grams frozen Blueberries (fresh can
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Healthy Chocolate Icecream

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM { LOOKING FOR A HEALTHY ICE CREAM ALTERNATIVE THAT WILL STILL SATISFY THE FUSSY ONES? } Contributor: Lisa McInerney { INGREDIENTS } 2 medium sized, ripe Bananas (sliced and frozen or fresh) – see notes     2-3 Tablespoons Cocoa     1 Tablespoon Coconut Cream (other creams/milks can be substituted)   OPTIONAL 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract     1-3 teaspoons Maple Syrup/Honey (I find the Bananas are sweet enough without it) { METHOD } Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until no banana lumps remain. Check the flavour and add additional cocoa or
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Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes With Caramelised Bananas

FLUFFY RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH CARAMELISED BANANAS { THESE PANCAKES ARE GREAT SWEET OR SAVOURY, SO WHAT EVER YOUR TASTE BUDS, THESE WILL BE A WINNER. } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free { INGREDIENTS } 250g (9 oz) ricotta cheese (fresh from the deli is much better than a fridge tub) 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 2 large eggs, separated 100g ( 3/4 cup) self raising gluten-free flour, sifted pinch of sea salt 60g (2. oz) butter, mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon (if doing sweet version) 5 bananas 3/4 cup caster sugar 250ml cream 250ml mascarpone cheese { METHOD } Combine the
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Choc Caramel Sauce

Choc Caramel Sauce {A SIMPLE SAUCE PERFECT OVER STRAWBERRIES AND SLICED BANANAS FOR A HEALTHY SNACK.} Contributor: Bianca Shugg { INGREDIENTS } Two handfuls of dates soaked in water for 15mins (water removed after soaking) 3/4 of a can of organic coconut milk 1 spoonful of pure maple syrup 1 tbs of cacao { METHOD } Blend all ingredients on high in a high speed blender for 4-6mins. Prep time: 15 MINUTESCook time: 6 MINUTESTotal time: 21 MINUTES+ 4 + More Recipes in this Category
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