Yearly Archives 2017

Passionfruit Acai Truffle Slice

PASSIONFRUIT ACAI TRUFFLE SLICE { ABIGAIL O’NEILL BRINGS FRUIT AND CHOCOLATE TO THE TABLE WITH THIS DELICIOUS RECIPE. } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } PASSIONFRUIT ACAI FILLING 30g cacao butter, finely chopped 3 tbsp raw organic coconut oil 3 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp water or hibiscus tea 2 drops of both jasmine and orange essential oils 3 tbsp raw agave 2 tbsp acai berry powder 2 passionfruit 2 tsp raw cacao powder   CACAO BUTTER BASED 60g raw cacao butter, finely chopped 1 tbsp raw organic coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla powder 1 tbsp raw dark agave scant pinch
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Couture Pancakes With Quinoa & Wild Carob

COUTURE PANCAKES WITH QUINOA & WILD CAROB { PANCAKE BLISS WITH ABIGAIL O’NEILL } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 4 organic free range eggs 1 cup water 1/2 tsp vanilla powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1– 2 tbsp organic carob powder 1/2 cup organic cocoa powder 1/2 cup quinoa flour 2 tsp aluminium-free baking powder 1½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1– 2 tsp rice bran oil, for cooking raw honey and ‘Coco Dreamcrème’, to serve   COCO DREAMCRÈME 1/2 cup young coconut water 1/2 cup soft young coconut flesh 1/3 cup raw organic coconut oil
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Chocolate Crackle

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE { A SIMPLE TREAT THAT WILL WHAT MOUTHS WATER FOR MORE. } Contributor: Abigail O’Neil { INGREDIENTS } 60g raw cacao butter, finely chopped 1/4 tsp vanilla powder 1 cup raw organic coconut oil 1 cup coconut sugar, finely ground 1 cup organic cocoa powder 200g rice bubbles or crunchy rice puffs { METHOD } Melt cacao butter and oil in a large mixing bowl over another big bowl (or sink if need be) one-third filled with boiling water. Whiz the coconut sugar in a coffee grinder to grind finely. Remove melted cacao butter and add sugar, vanilla,
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Chocolate Soufflé Pudding

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ PUDDING { I HAVE BEEN BAKING THIS GLUTEN-FREE PUDDING FOR YEARS. NOT ONLY IS IT COMPLETELY HEAVENLY, IT IS ALSO VERY CLEVER AND CAN BE BAKED AS A CAKE WHEN YOU WANT. } Contributor: Anneka Manning { INGREDIENTS } Melted butter, to grease Unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted, to dust 200 g (7 oz/11/3 cups) chopped good-quality dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa is good) 125 g (41/2 oz) unsalted butter, cubed 2 tablespoons marsala wine or freshly brewed strong coffee 165 g (5¾ oz/3/4 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 5 eggs, at room temperature, separated Icing (confectioners’) sugar, to
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Chocolate Cupcake Nests

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE NESTS { SPECIAL TREAT OR GIFT FIT FOR ANY COELIAC THIS EASTER. } Contributor: Harvest Breads & Cafe { INGREDIENTS } 250g butter 250g sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 300g self raising gluten free flour 3 tablespoons gluten free cocoa 4 eggs, beaten   GANACHE NEST DECORATION 1 cup dark chocolate buttons 1/2 cup cream Foil coated gluten free chocolate eggs { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and eggs and mix through gently. Fold in dry ingredients and pour into cupcake cases placed inside patty trays/muffin tray. Bake at 180 degrees for 15-20
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Chocolate Bread

Chocolate Bread { PERFECT FOR THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS WHERE A LITTLE WOW FACTOR IS NEEDED. } Contributor: Harvest Breads & Cafe { INGREDIENTS } WET INGREDIENTS 2 cups milk of your choice 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 1 cup dark chocolate buttons ¼ cup cream 1 tablespoon vanilla essence   DRY INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups gluten free bread mix 150g gluten free cocoa ½ cup sugar 10g xanthan gum, if your bread mix doesn’t contain any 10g dried yeast   SERVING SUGGESTIONS fresh berries mascarpone or honeyed ricotta { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180 degrees and
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Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Buns

CHOCOLATE ORANGE HOT CROSS BUNS { ONE A PENNY TWO A PENNY HOT CROSS BUNS! } Contributor: Harvest Breads & Cafe { INGREDIENTS } 1 ½ cups warm milk of your choice 20g dried yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 500g gluten free flour bread mix 1 tablespoon xanthan gum, if your bread mix doesn’t have any 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons gluten free cocoa 3 teaspoons mixed spice 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup sultanas ½ cup mixed peel Zest of 1½ oranges ½ cup fresh orange juice 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup dark chocolate buttons CROSS 2 tablespoons gluten free
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Paneer Kofta & Shiitake Mushroom Curry

PANEER KOFTA & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM CURRY { THIS IS DEFINITELY A SPECIAL OCCASION DISH AS IT IS HAS ELEGANT AS WELL AS DELICIOUS AND I THINK WORTH THE EFFORT IF YOU HAVE PEOPLE COMING AROUND. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } 350g home made paneer, (place in boiling water as you work if it has not just been made) Small handful of chopped fresh coriander 12 medium sized shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced or stalks removed and halved Oil to fry   SAUCE 8 tbs. vegetable oil 3 black cardamom pods 2 large onions, sliced 4 fat garlic cloves, peeled and
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Dahi Vada

DAHI VADA { THESE ARE BOTH A SPECIAL WAY OF SERVING YOGHURT (AS OPPOSED TO A RAITA) AND ALSO A TYPICAL DELHI STREET FOOD. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } 1 cups urad dal, soak overnight 10g ginger, peeled weight ½-2 Indian green chillies, stalk removed or to taste 2/3 tsp. gluten free baking powder Small handful of chopped fresh coriander  ¾ tsp. salt Vegetable oil for frying To make up half of them (for 12 dahi vada) 450g plain yoghurt 90-110ml water Salt to taste 3-4 tsp. sugar, more if the yoghurt is tart ¾ tsp. roasted cumin, powdered
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Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Bread

HEALTHY GLUTEN-FREE BANANA BREAD { PACKED WITH PROTEIN, FIBRE AND ONLY NATURALLY SWEETENED WITH REAL BANANAS, THIS WILL BECOME A HOUSEHOLD FAVOURITE IN NO TIME. } Contributor: Bec Weeden { INGREDIENTS } 4 medium bananas 5 eggs 2 tablespoons of quinoa flakes 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour (rice or coconut is best) 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1/2 cup shredded (un-sweetened) coconut 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 2 tablespoons of crushed or chopped walnuts (optional) 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds as decoration (optional) { METHOD } “Got a craving for banana bread but you know it’s probably
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