Yearly Archives 2017

Cucumber Toppers

Cucumber Toppers

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CUCUMBER TOPPERS { A LIGHT SAVOURY NIBBLE MADE OF WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS SERVED ON TOP OF ROUNDS OF REFRESHING CUCUMBER } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 1 extra large cucumber 120g cooked & shredded chicken 1/2 – 1 ripe avocado squeeze lemon/lime juice 5 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 TBSP chopped chives 2 TBSP fresh coriander, chopped pink salt and cracked black pepper { METHOD } Cut cumbers on a sharp diagonal to create slices with a large surface area for your topping. In a bowl roughly mash avocado, lemon/lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix in herbs. Lay cucumber slices on
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Glazed Shrimp

Prosciutto-Wrapped Glazed Shrimp

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PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED GLAZED SHRIMP { CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH THIS SWEET AND SPICY SEAFOOD PLATTER } Contributor: Danielle Walker { INGREDIENTS } 1⁄2 cup dried unsulfured apricots 11⁄4 cups water 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 pounds jumbo raw shrimp (about 40 pieces), peeled and deveined with tails on 8 ounces prosciutto, sliced into thin ribbons { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To make the glaze, combine the apricots in a saucepan with 3⁄4 cup of the water, the maple syrup, chilli powder,
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Raw Almond Hummus

Raw Almond Hummus

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RAW ALMOND HUMMUS { A MORE DIGESTIBLE HUMMUS FOR THOSE SENSITIVE TO LEGUMES } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup soaked almonds, rinsed (soaked for 1-2 days) 1/4 cup + 1 tbs tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup + 1 tbs lemon juice (approx 2 lemons) 1 small clove garlic (optional) 1 tsp good salt 1/4 – 1/2 cup filtered water to obtain desired texture 3-4 sprigs parsley, roughly chopped   GARNISH parsley olive oil cracked pepper { METHOD } Blend the soaked, rinsed almonds in a food processor until the skins and almonds have broken down
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Raw Cashew Hummus

Raw Cashew Hummus

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RAW CASHEW HUMMUS { THIS SLIGHTLY SWEET AND VERY CREAMY RAW HUMMUS CAN BE MADE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup soaked cashews (soak for 10 minutes) 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup + 1 tbs lemon juice 1 small clove of garlic (optional) 1 tsp good salt 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 – 1/2 cup filtered water to obtain desired texture   GARNISH Olive oil, some black sesame seeds and a sprig of rosemary { METHOD } Cashews require very little soaking to obtain
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Crunchy Chicken Nuggets And Homemade Tomato Chutney Sauce

Crunchy Chicken Nuggets And Homemade Tomato Chutney Sauce

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CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGETS AND HOMEMADE TOMATO CHUTNEY SAUCE { HEALTHY CHICKEN NUGGETS?! BETTER BELIEVE IT! } Contributor: Katie Joubert { INGREDIENTS } CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGETS 100 grams of almond meal 2 eggs 2 chicken breasts dried mixed herbs dried garlic coconut oil HOMEMADE TOMATO CHUTNEY SAUCE 1 x can of chopped tomatoes – make sure tomatoes is the only ingredient, no added salt or sugar 1 x brown onion butter or ghee 1 tablespoon of maple syrup { METHOD } Crunchy Chicken Nuggets Cut chicken into nugget size. In a bowl mix dry herbs and dry garlic with the almond meal –
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Sunflower Seed & Herb Paté

Sunflower Seed & Herb Paté

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Sunflower Seed & Herb Pate { VEGAN PATÉ, PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS FROM THE GOODNESS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup brazil nuts 2 cups sunflower seeds 1 tsp savoury yeast flakes 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp good salt 2 tsp mixed dried herbs 3 tsp tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (raw, if possible)   GARNISH 1 sprig each of rosemary, thyme and oregano olive oil black sesame seeds freshly cracked pepper { METHOD } Blend brazil nuts into a fine meal in your food
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Reece’s Inspired Bark

Reece’s Inspired Bark

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REECE’S INSPIRED BARK { HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER GOODNESS! } Contributor: Katie Joubert { INGREDIENTS } 1/2 cup of coconut oil 1/2 cup cacao powder 1 or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter – crunchy, smooth or both! 1/4 cup maple syrup baking tray baking paper { METHOD } On a medium heat melt the coconut oil. Take off the heat and add the cacao and maple syrup. On a low heat stir mix, allow the maple syrup to melt and add the peanut butter. I like to do both types of peanut butter as it adds different texture. Pour over the baking paper and
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Lemon, Coconut & Goji Berry Slice

Lemon, Coconut & Goji Berry Slice

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LEMON, COCONUT & GOJI BERRY SLICE { LEMONS AND GOJI BERRIES HAVE SYNERGY IN THIS SUPERFOOD LEMON SLICE } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } BASE 2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts1/2 cup goji berries1 cup desiccated coconut6 tbs coconut oil4 tbs cacao butter, shaved5 tbs light agave syrup2 cups shredded coconut TOPPING 1/2 cup cacao butter, shaved2 cups cashews or cashew butter (or macadamias)1 cup desiccated coconut1 cup coconut oil1 cup lemon juice (4–5 lemons) and zest of3 lemons1/2 cup light agave syrup (or 3/4 cup for a sweeter palate)1 tsp good saltGarnish with goji berries and shredded coconut
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Grilled Aubergines

Grilled Aubergines

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GRILLED AUBERGINES { A TASTY SIDE OR MAIN DISH } Contributor: Natalia Mantur { INGREDIENTS } 1 eggplant, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1-cm-thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 100g sunflower seeds, toasted 100g pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 handful fresh basil leaves 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar freshly ground black pepper sea salt { METHOD } Season eggplant slices with sea salt. Place in a colander and leave for 20minutes, then rinse and pat dry. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush eggplant slices with oil. Grill until tender: about 3-4 minutes a side,
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Chocolate Rosewater Fudge Balls

Chocolate Rosewater Fudge Balls

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chocolate rosewater fudge balls { THE MULTITUDE OF HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW CACAO BEG YOU TO EAT THESE LITTLE FUDGE BALLS } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 cups whole walnuts 1 cup medjool dates, pits removed 1 tbs rosewater 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder) 1 tsp vanilla paste or powder 2 tbs coconut oil 1/4 cup agave or maple syrup { METHOD } Blend the walnuts in a food processor into a fine meal but be careful not to over process into a nut butter at this stage. Put aside half a cup of
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