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Sauteed Scallops With Mushrooms and Spinach

Sauteed Scallops with Mushrooms and Spinach { THIS IS A SIMPLE, ELEMENTAL DISH CELEBRATING THE LIGHT FLAVOURS OF THE OCEAN, CONTRASTED WITH EARTHY FLAVOURS OF THE LAND; WITH WOODY HERBS AND SAVOURY MUSHROOMS, AND A FRUITY ZING OF LEMON TO BRING IT TO LIFE. IT’S A DISH BEST ENJOYED ON THE SAME DAY OF COOKING, AND AN IDEAL MEAL CHOICE FOR A WARM EVENING. } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 200 g (7 oz/10 small) scallops, rinsed and patted dry Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 garlic cloves, crushed 140
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Smoked Salmon Burger With Lemon Dill Aioli, Lettuce, Fresh Tomato

Smoked Salmon Burger with Lemon Dill Aioli, Lettuce, Fresh Tomato { THIS SALMON CHURR BURGER USING HELGA’S GOURMET ROLLS IS OFF THE HOOK! } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 7 Helga’s Gluten Free Gourmet Rolls 5 Seed Olive oil 14 leaves baby cos lettuce 3 vine ripened tomatoes   SMOKED SALMON PATTY 500g fresh salmon fillet (skinless and boneless), chopped 150g smoked salmon chopped 1 tbs dill, finely chopped 2 tbs spring onion (white end), finely chopped 1 tsp salt Zest and juice of ½ lemon 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 cloves garlic pasted to purée   LEMON DILL AIOLI
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Mexican Beef Bowl

MEXICAN BEEF BOWL { IT’S TIME FOR A FIESTA! BRING ON THE MEXICAN EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK! } Contributor: Brynley King { INGREDIENTS } 500g organic/grass fed beef mince 1 x brown onion, diced 1 x clove of garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon jalapeno/red chilli, chopped 1 x can black beans, drained and rinsed 4 heaped tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon paprika 1 sweet potato, sliced into thin rounds Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) 2 cobs of corn, husks removed   TO SERVE: Shredded butter lettuce Chopped capsicum Sliced spring onion Sliced avocado Fresh coriander Yoghurt Fresh jalapeno chilli { METHOD
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Pulled Chicken Burger With Carolina Style Bbq Sauce, Avocado Salsa, Aioli and Fresh Jalapenos

PULLED CHICKEN BURGER WITH CAROLINA STYLE BBQ SAUCE, AVOCADO SALSA, AIOLI AND FRESH JALAPEÑOS { AMERICA STYLE BBQ SAUCE WITH AUSSIE FAVOURITES, AIOLI AND AVOCADO SALSA… SURE TO BE A HIT! ADD EXTRA JALAPEÑOS IF YOU LIKE IT HOT! } Contributor: Helga’s { INGREDIENTS } 2-3 whole Jalapeños 5 Helga’s Gluten Free Gourmet Rolls Traditional White   PULLED CHICKEN: 4 Chicken Maryland’s (skin off) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp tin chipotle paste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp chopped coriander 1 lime Sea salt   CAROLINA STYLE BBQ
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Lil Kimchi: Asian Style Chicken With Cucumber, Shallots and Sesame Mayonnaise

LIL KIMCHI: ASIAN STYLE CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, SHALLOTS AND SESAME MAYONNAISE { A BIT OF SWEET, A BIT OF SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE! THIS BURGER IS PACKED WITH ASIAN FLAVOURS AND COMBINATIONS YOU WOULDN’T NORMALLY EXPECT. } Contributor: Helga’s { INGREDIENTS } 4 Helga’s Gluten Free Gourmet Rolls Traditional White 4 80g chicken thighs 50ml mirin 50ml rice wine vinegar 50ml gluten free soy sauce 10g minced ginger 10g diced chilli 10g crushed garlic 150g potato starch 10g five spice 5g salt 5g pepper Vegetable oil for deep frying 150g kimchi 1 cucumber ½ bunch shallots 200ml Japanese mayonnaise
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Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Stew

Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Stew { THIS SCRUMPTIOUS STEW CELEBRATES CHICKEN IN ALL ITS GLORY! NOT ONLY IS IT A BUDGET FRIENDLY FAMILY MEAL, IT USES EVERYDAY INGREDIENTS THAT YOU CAN PICK UP FROM THE SUPERMARKET ON YOUR WAY HOME. IF YOU’RE REALLY PRESSED FOR TIME IN THE EVENINGS, THROW ALL THE INGREDIENTS IN YOUR SLOW-COOKER ON A LOW TEMPERATURE IN THE MORNING AND COME HOME TO A DELICIOUS DINNER. } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 145 g (5 oz/2 large) carrots, halved lengthways and sliced 4 small red onions (optional), peeled and quartered 2 leeks, white part only, sliced 2
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Gluten Free and Grain Free Battered Fish and Chips

GLUTEN FREE AND GRAIN FREE BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS { THIS COMFORT MEAL WAS CREATED SO EVERYONE COULD ENJOY! #GETMERRY } Contributor: Emma and Carla Papas { INGREDIENTS } FOR CHIPS 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped 2 tbs. coconut oil 1 tbs. paprika 1 tsp. cinnamon   FOR FISH 4 x 150 g (5 oz.) white fish fillets 2 eggs whisked 1 cup almond meal 1/3 cup cassava flour or tapioca/arrowroot 1/4 cup coconut oil salt and pepper   FOR SIDE SALAD 200 g (7 oz.) mixed lettuce leaves 125 g (4 oz.) cherry tomatoes halved 1 cucumber
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Thai Red Curry Coconut Chickpeas With Sweet Potato Noodles

THAI RED CURRY COCONUT CHICKPEAS WITH SWEET POTATO NOODLES { THIS YUMMY ALTERNATIVE TAKE ON RED THAI CURRY IS PACKED WITH FLAVOUR AND READY TO SERVE IN JUST 30 MINUTES. YOU MAY EVEN FIND THESE INGREDIENTS ALREADY IN YOUR PANTRY! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion 1/2 large red capsicum 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 heaped tablespoon red curry paste (adjust to taste – see note) 400 gram can chickpeas, drained and well rinsed 1/3 cup light coconut milk 1 large sweet potato 1/2 teaspoon cumin Sprinkle of chili flakes (see note)
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Mixed Vegetable Kadhai

MIXED VEGETABLE KADHAI { IF YOU LIKE IT SPICY, OR NOT, THIS IS THE PERFECT MEAT-FREE MONDAY OR SIDE DISH TO ANY MEAL. ENJOY THIS CLASSIC DISH! } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE KADHAI MASALA 1 tbsp coriander seeds 3⁄4 tsp cumin seeds 1 – 2 Kashmiri dried chillies (these are mild, if you don’t have them, use 1 red chilli, or give them a miss) 8 black peppercorns   FOR THE SAUCE 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tsp finely grated root ginger (peeled weight) 3 large garlic cloves, finely grated 3 medium-large
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