Monthly Archives July 2017

Gluten Free Sticky Date Pudding

Gluten Free Sticky Date Pudding

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GLUTEN FREE STICKY DATE PUDDING { NO ONE CAN GO PASS A GLUTEN FREE STICKY DATE PUDDING! THIS PUDDING IS MADE WITH SWEET POTATO AND IS SERVED WITH AN EASY TO MAKE GOLDEN SAUCE. IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN USE THE SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE. } Contributor: Lisa McInerney { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 Cup Dates, chopped 1 1/2 Cups plus 3 Tablespoons Water 1 1/2 teaspoons Bicarb Soda (Baking Soda) 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, minced Ginger 1/3 Cup plus 1/2 Tablespoon Milk/Mylk 150 grams baked Sweet Potato Puree (to make Sweet Potato Puree; place a whole sweet potato in a
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Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

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ESPRESSO MARTINI { CREATED IN LONDON’S SOHO BY BARTENDER DICK BRADSELL, THE ESPRESSO MARTINI MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE COCKTAIL. WHEN MADE CORRECTLY, IT’S SMOOTH AND INDULGENT WITH A CREAMY FROTH ON TOP, FEATURING JUST A TOUCH OF SWEETNESS. THE CAFFEINE KICKER MAKES IT EASIER TO HAVE TWO, OR POSSIBLY FOUR } Contributor: K C Cornwell { INGREDIENTS } 2 shots vodka 1 shot coffee liqueur 1 shot espresso Ice Coffee beans, for garnish { METHOD } Fill a martini glass with ice to chill it. Pour the vodka, liqueur, and espresso into a cocktail shaker with fresh ice, and shake
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Dynamite Salmon

Dynamite Salmon

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DYNAMITE SALMON { THIS RECIPE HAS A SLIGHT KICK THAT’S TOTALLY ADDICTIVE, WHICH YOU’LL NOTICE WHEN GUESTS IMMEDIATELY GO BACK FOR SECONDS (AND THIRDS!) YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH. OR TRIPLE. THE YOU CAN CUT THE SALMON INTO CUBES HELD OVERNIGHT, AND SAUCE CAN BE MIXED UP THE NIGHT BEFORE TOO.  LOOK FOR THESE INGREDIENTS IN THE ASIAN SECTION OF YOUR GROCERY STORE. } Contributor: K C Cornwell { INGREDIENTS } 1 lb (454 g) Fresh salmon, cut into 1 inch cubes, pin bones and skin removed 1-2 large cucumbers, cut into circles Capers   FOR THE
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Mango Tart With Raw Kaffir Lime Ice-Cream

Mango Tart With Raw Kaffir Lime Ice-Cream

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MANGO TART WITH RAW KAFFIR LIME ICE-CREAM { THIS SUMMERTIME VEGAN AND PALEO-FRIENDLY TREAT IS SURE TO PLEASE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, ALIKE. } Contributor: Monica Topliss { INGREDIENTS } 150g macadamia nuts 50g coconut oil 25g raw or coconut sugar 600g thick coconut cream 180g rice malt syrup ½ teaspoon sea salt 6 kaffir lime leaves 50g coconut oil, extra 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced 50ml ginger cordial 15g crystalized ginger, chopped 1 tbls lime juice 4-6 mint leaves, finely shredded { METHOD } Preheat oven to 170*C. Lime a loose bottomed 18cm tart
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Lamb Chops With Spicy Apricot Sauce

Lamb Chops With Spicy Apricot Sauce

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LAMB CHOPS WITH SPICY APRICOT SAUCE { THESE RACKS OF LAMB MAKE FOR A BEAUTIFUL DINNER PRESENTATION WHEN DISPLAYED WHOLE, OR SLICE THEM AND LAY THE CHOPS OVER PILAF OR SOFT POLENTA FOR IMPRESSIVE PLATES. THE SINGLE CHOPS ARE ALSO PERFECT APPETIZERS WHEN SERVED ON A PLATTER, GUESTS CAN PICK THEM UP RIGHT BY THE BONE. I CALL THEM “LAMB LOLLIPOPS” AND THEY MOVE FAST. } Contributor: K C Cornwell { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE LAMB 3-4 cloves fresh garlic1/4 cup (50g) turbinado sugar2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped1 teaspoon each salt and pepperOlive oil1 rack of
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Spinach And Feta Muffins

Spinach And Feta Muffins

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Spinach and Feta Muffins { A TASTY LUNCHBOX ADDITION TO KEEP YOU GOING THE WHOLE DAY! } Contributor: Thermomix { INGREDIENTS } 40 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus extra for greasing 130 g fresh English spinach 40 g sun-dried tomatoes 100 g natural yoghurt 2 eggs 30 g rice bran oil 60 g water 80 g brown rice flour (see Tips) 30 g gluten free cornflour 20 g buckwheat flour (see Tips) 1 tsp gluten free baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 80 g Danish feta, cut into pieces
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Get Kids Cooking Gluten Free Shortcrust Pastry

Get Kids Cooking Gluten Free Shortcrust Pastry

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Get Kids Cooking Gluten Free Shortcrust Pastry

GET KIDS COOKING GLUTEN FREE SHORTCRUST PASTRY { THIS EASY GLUTEN FREE SHORTCRUST PASTRY CAN BE USED FOR PIES, TARTS, PASTIES, TWISTS OR SCROLLS.  IT’S A GREAT ONE TO GET YOUR KIDS TO PREPARE AND THEN USE IN A CHRISTMAS PIE – LOOK FOR THE GET KIDS COOKING MINI TURKEY POT PIES RECIPE FOR A SIMPLE WAY TO TURN LEFTOVERS INTO A DELICIOUS SNACK OR LIGHT MEAL.   } Contributor: Get Kids Cooking { INGREDIENTS } 2/3 cup butter or nuttelex 1 cup Gluten Free flour 1/4 cup cold water Extra flour for dusting the bench { METHOD } Cut up
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Herbed Cucumber, Bean, And Pea Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing

Herbed Cucumber, Bean, And Pea Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing

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HERBED CUCUMBER, BEAN, AND PEA NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING { THE DAYS ARE HOT AND IT’S TIME FOR FRESH CHOICES FOR LUNCH AND DINNER. THIS HERBED CUCUMBER, BEAN, AND PEA NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING IS JUST WHAT WE NEED FOR WARM SUMMER NIGHT DINNERS OUT ON THE PORCH. } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE DRESSING 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon peanut butter1 teaspoon brown sugar2 garlic cloves, crushedpinch of chilli flakesFOR THE SALAD 100 grams gluten free rice noodles, prepared as per packagelarge handful of green beanslarge handful of snowpeas1 small
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Raw Beetroot Kombucha Soup With Carrot & Caraway Crackers

Raw Beetroot Kombucha Soup With Carrot & Caraway Crackers

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Raw Beetroot KOMBUCHA SOUP WITH CARROT & CARAWAY CRACKERS { LOOKING FOR A CLEAN AND EASY MEAL? LOOK NO FURTHER – THIS BELLY BOOSTING MEAL IS GREAT AFTER A BIG WEEKEND OR THE HOLIDAYS! } Contributor: Monica Topliss { INGREDIENTS } RAW BEETROOT KOMBUCHA SOUP 800g beetroot, peeled and roughly chopped 100g clelery 1 tsp chopped garlic 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger 750ml kombucha 2 tbls sliced shallot 2 tbls chopped dill 2 tbls lemon juice   CARROT & CARAWAY CRACKERS 100g ground golden flaxmeal 100g whole golden flaxseed 200g grated carrot 100g pepitas 2 tsp miso paste 300ml water
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Coleslaw With Green Tea Kelp Noodles

Coleslaw With Green Tea Kelp Noodles

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COLESLAW WITH GREEN TEA KELP NOODLES { KEEP IT CRUNCHY WITH COLESLAW AND FULL OF ENERGY WITH GREEN TEA } Contributor: The Whole Foodies { INGREDIENTS } 1 cups shredded red cabbage 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 packet The Whole Foodies Green Tea Kelp Noodles 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup The Whole Foodies Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 4 tbls The Whole Foodies Raw Honey 1 tbls grated ginger { METHOD } Combine shredded cabbages, carrots and noodles into a bowl and mix well. Whisk oil, vinegar, honey and ginger in a
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