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Passionfruit Panna Cotta

Passionfruit Panna Cotta

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Passionfruit Panna Cotta

PASSIONFRUIT PANNA COTTA { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 400ml can coconut cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp white or black chia seeds 4 passionfruit, seeds and juice scraped { METHOD } Place the coconut cream, vanilla, maple syrup and chia seeds in a blender. Blend until well combined and smooth, then pour the mixture into eight serving glasses. Chill for 40 minutes or until the panna cottas are softly set. Spoon the passionfruit seeds and juice over the top and serve. Prep
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Mint Chimichurri

Mint Chimichurri

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MINT CHIMICHURRI { THIS DELICIOUSLY FLAVOURSOME FRESH HERB ‘SAUCE’.THE PERFECT CONDIMENT TO FRESHEN UP COOKED MEATS. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup (packed) fresh mint 1/2 cup (packed) fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes pinch pink salt { METHOD } In a small food processor, spice grinder or stick blender with attachment blend all ingredients until herbs are finely chopped and ingredients are well combined. Store in air-tight container in refrigerator. (Will keep for several days.) Prep time: 10
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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

MATCHA GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE { GREEN UP YOUR LIFESTYLE BY STARTING IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEPH LOWE } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup water 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 avocado 1/2 cup organic coconut cream 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries 2 cups spinach 1 tbsp cashew butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp matcha green tea powder 1 serve (30g) clean protein powder 1 tray ice { METHOD } Add water and chia seeds to the blender and let sit for 5 minutes for the chia seeds to go to work. Add avo, coconut cream, blueberries, spinach, cashew butter
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Slow Cooker Meatballs

Slow Cooker Meatballs

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Slow Cooker Meatballs

Slow Cooker Meatballs { DINNER IS SERVED WITH VANESSA VICKERY OF BECOMINGNESS } Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } MEATBALLS 500g beef mince 500g pork mince 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely grated ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to season TOMATO SAUCE 1 x 400 gram tin organic chopped tomatoes 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped salt and pepper, to season { METHOD } Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl, mixing lightly until well combined. Shape into desired size meatballs and add to the bottom of the slow
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Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin { DINNER IS SERVED WITH VANESSA VICKERY OF BECOMINGNESS } Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } 1 beef tenderloin (grass fed, grass finished, approximate size 1 – 1 ½ kg), trimmed 1 cup baby spinach 1 small red capsicum, roasted, peeled, seeded and sliced thinly 16 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half 12 semi dried tomatoes 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) ½ cup crumbled feta or parmesan cheese (optional) 1-2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to season { METHOD } Pre-heat oven to 215°C. Cut horizontally through the centre of the beef tenderloin, cutting to,
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Fried Calamari With Lemon Aioli

Fried Calamari With Lemon Aioli

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Fried Calamari With Lemon Aioli

FRIED CALAMARI WITH LEMON AIOLI { IT’S A SEAFOOD FIESTA WITH JO ANDERSON FROM THE LUMINOUS KITCHEN } Contributor: Jo Anderson { INGREDIENTS } 700g cleaned baby calamari tubes with tentacles 1 cup milk 1 cup all purpose gluten-free flour 1 heaped tbsp corn starch ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 1 L vegetable oil for deep frying ½ cup mayonnaise zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced corse salt and black pepper, to taste { METHOD } Place the calamari in a bowl and pour the milk over. Allow to sit for 30
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Raw Blueberry Tart

Raw Blueberry Tart

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Raw Blueberry Tart

RAW BLUEBERRY TART { IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR BERRIES HERE IN THE SOUTHER ALPS OF NEW ZEALAND! THIS RAW TART IS SOMETHING I LOOKING FORWARD TOO, ITS SO EASY TO MAKE AND THE RESULT IS ALWAYS ASTONISHING. } Contributor: Ranieri Silva { INGREDIENTS } CRUST 150g dried shredded coconut 150g cashews, dry pinch natural seasalt 3 tbs honey or date paste* FILLING 6 pitted Medjool dates, chopped 500g frozen blueberries, melted 100g frozen or fresh blueberries 2 tbs Psyllium husk powder (1 T per 2 c of mixture) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp lime juice { METHOD } To
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Raw Berry & Chocolate Torte

Raw Berry & Chocolate Torte

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Raw Berry & Chocolate Torte

RAW BERRY & CHOCOLATE TORTE { IF YOU WANT TO MAKE FRIENDS, THIS TANTALISING TORTE IS A SURE-FIRE WAY TO DO IT. WHO COULD RESIST A RICH, CHOCOLATEY DESSERT THAT IS COMPLETELY GUILT-FREE? YOU AND YOUR NEW BEST FRIENDS WILL BE BURSTING WITH BLISS AFTER JUST ONE BITE. } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } BASE  175g (6 oz/1½ cups) raw walnuts zest of 1 lemon ½ cup dried berries 60ml (2 fl oz/¼ cup) melted extra virgin coconut oil 1 teaspoon stevia powder   FILLING 155g (5 ½ oz/1 cup) raw, unsalted cashews 40g (1 ½ oz/1/3 cup) raw cacao
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Lemon Coconut Slice

Lemon Coconut Slice

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Lemon Coconut Slice

LEMON COCONUT SLICE { SUMMER SENSATIONS WITH BROOKE MEREDITH } Contributor: Brooke Meredith { INGREDIENTS } BASE: 1 cup raw cashews1 cup desiccated coconut1 cup pitted datespinch of salt1 tbsp lemon juice ICING ½ cup raw cashews¼ cup coconut oil, melted¼ cup rice malt syrup1 ½ tbsp lemon rind2 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp vanilla bean powder (or) natural vanilla flavouring { METHOD } Line a slice tin with baking paper allowing it to flow over the edges. Pulse all base ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until well combined. Add a teaspoon of water at a time, if
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Strawberry Granita

Strawberry Granita

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Strawberry Granita

Strawberry Granita { READY FOR A TRANSCENDENTAL EXPERIENCE? AS YOUR GRANITA STARTS TO MELT, IT BECOMES SLUSHY AND THE TEXTURE, COUPLED WITH THE FLAVOUR OF THE BERRIES, IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. } Contributor: Lee Holmes { INGREDIENTS } 3 punnets of frozen strawberries, hulled 1 tbsp rice malt syrup, or sweetener of your choice 2 tbsp additive-free coconut milk unsweetened coconut flakes, to serve { METHOD } Place the frozen strawberries in a blender with the rice malt syrup or sweetener. Blend until smooth and then transfer to a freezer-proof dish and place in the freezer until the top layer
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