Yearly Archives 2017

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

July 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES { SWEET TREATS TO DELIGHT BY AMANDA PAA FROM HEARTBEET KITCHEN } Contributor: Amanda Paa { INGREDIENTS } 235g gluten-free flour (with Xanthan Gum in it) 60g almond flour (from blanched almonds) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt   ICING 3/4 cup organic cane sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp sour cream 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 tsp coconut oil { METHOD } Sift flours, baking soda, and salt into large bowl. Set aside. In bowl of electric mixer or with a hand mixer, cream
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Lettuce & Coconut Soup

Lettuce & Coconut Soup

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LETTUCE & COCONUT SOUP { A DELICIOUS CLEANSING SOUP FROM THE FIT FOODIE. } Contributor: Sally O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups vegetable stock 1 white onion, thinly sliced 1 cup coconut milk 1 iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 lemon salt and pepper 1/2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp pepitas (optional) 1 tbsp coconut flakes (optional) { METHOD } In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil. Add the onion and cook until soft, then add crushed garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the stock, water, lettuce, lemon juice and bring to the boil. Reduce
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Mum’s Burger

Mum’s Burger

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MUM’S BURGER { LUKE HINES FROM THE PALEO WAY BRINGS US HIS MUM’S BURGER RECIPE } Contributor: Luke Hines  { INGREDIENTS } 8 large portobello mushrooms 4 tablespoons melted coconut oil or other good-quality fat Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 rashers of bacon (optional) 2 onions, sliced into rings 4 free-range eggs 8 slices of tomato 4 gherkins, sliced 2 carrots, grated 1 large beetroot, julienned 8 butter lettuce leaves Good-quality tomato ketchup (to serve) Wholegrain mustard or Fermented Mustard (to serve) Chipotle Aioli (to serve)   PATTIES 600 g chuck steak, minced ½ onion, finely diced
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Raspberry & Pistachio ‘Cheesecake’ Squares

Raspberry & Pistachio ‘Cheesecake’ Squares

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RASPBERRY & PISTACHIO ‘CHEESCAKE’ SQUARES { LET ME SAY THAT CASHEW ‘CHEESECAKES’ ARE ONE OF THE MOST DELICIOUS WAYS TO ENJOY NUTS FOR DESSERT AND ARE EASILY ADAPTABLE TO WHATEVER FLAVOURS YOU FANCY. } Contributor: Martyna Angell { INGREDIENTS } BASE  1 cup shelled raw pistachio nuts 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 5 Medjool dates, pitted pinch of sea salt flakes   FILLING 3 cups cashews, soaked for 4 hours in water, then drained 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or rice malt syrup 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla powder or natural vanilla extract 1/2
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Grilled Macadamia Satay Chicken

Grilled Macadamia Satay Chicken

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GRILLED MACADAMIA SATAY CHICKEN { SINCE THE PALEO DIET ADVISES AGAINST THE USE OF PEANUTS (THEY ARE ACTUALLY A LEGUME AND NOT A NUT), I’VE DECIDED TO MAKE USE OF AUSTRALIA’S NATIVE NUT IN THIS AROMATIC, RICH SATAY SAUCE – AND IT WORKS AMAZINGLY WELL. } Contributor: Martyna Angell { INGREDIENTS } 4–6 chicken thighs (about 500g), cut into bite-sized pieces, fat trimmed off   MACADAMIA SATAY 1 x 165ml can coconut milk 3 tbsp macadamia nut butter 8 macadamia nuts, chopped finely 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground coriander pinch of ground cumin 1/2
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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

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PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES { SUPER QUICK YUMMY COOKIES, PERFECT FOR A MID AFTERNOON SNACK. } Contributor: Emily Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1/2 cup rice flour 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut oil melted 1 egg 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp peanut butter { METHOD } Mix all ingredients until well combined. Form mixture into 12 balls and press each ball onto a lined baking tray. Bake at 160° C for 10 minutes. Prep time: 10 MINUTESCook time: 10 MINUTESTotal time: 20 MINUTES+ 12 + More Recipes in this Category
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Chocolate Cake & Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Cake & Caramel Sauce

July 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Chocolate Cake & Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Cake & Caramel Sauce { SOFT, DELICIOUS MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE SURE TO PLEASE THE TASTE BUDS. } Contributor: Emily Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup cacao powder 1 tsp bicarb soda 6 eggs 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup dried dates 3/4 cup coconut milk { METHOD } Combine coconut flour, cacao powder, bicarb soda, eggs, coconut oil and maple syrup in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture (it is quite runny) into a cake tin. Bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, make the caramel sauce by
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Strawberry, Banana & Almond Friands

Strawberry, Banana & Almond Friands

July 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Strawberry, Banana & Almond Friands

Strawberry, Banana & Almond Friands { NOURISH BY LORNA JANE – BE INSPIRED TO STOP DIETING AND START NOURISHING 120 NOURISHING RECIPES WITH BEAUTIFUL ACCOMPANYING ILLUSTRATIONS. } Contributor: Lorna Jane { INGREDIENTS } 2 medium bananas (400g) 6 organic free range egg whites 1/2 cup (125g) cold-pressed extra-virgin coconut oil 1 cup (120g) ground almonds (meal) 3/4 cup (165g) coconut sugar 1/2 cup (80g) brown rice flour 1/4 cup (40g) quinoa flour 1. tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder 4 strawberries, sliced thinly 1⁄3 cup (15g) flaked coconut or flaked almonds { METHOD } Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease
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No Egg Chocolate Brownie

No Egg Chocolate Brownie

July 10, 2017 | Comments Off on No Egg Chocolate Brownie

NO-EGG CHOCOLATE BROWNIE { BAKING THE CLASSICS, GLUTEN FREE } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup Orgran Gluten Free Self Raising Flour 1/4 cup cocoa 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 2 tsp Orgran No Egg – Egg Replacer 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 185g soft butter or dairy-free alternative 3 tbsp golden syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla   CHOCOLATE ICING 30g butter or dairy-free alternative 2 tbsp boiling water 1 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup coconut, to sprinkle on top { METHOD } CAKE: Preheat oven to 160°C. Prepare a 25cm x 20cm slice tray
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Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls

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Sausage Rolls { BAKING THE CLASSICS, GLUTEN FREE. } Contributor: Orgran Health & Nutrition { INGREDIENTS } MEAT FILLING 4 long thin gluten-free sausages boiling water 250g lean minced beef   PASTRY 2 cups Orgran Gluten Free All Purpose Plain Flour 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder 125g butter 100ml cold water 1 tsp lemon juice 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp cold water { METHOD } Place sausages into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for approximately 2 minutes and then remove skins. Place sausages into a large mixing bowl and add the minced beef. Thoroughly mix sausage mince
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