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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 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 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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Macro Bowl

MACRO BOWL { EMBARK ON A DIGITAL DETOX JOURNEY WITH AWARD WINNING AUTHOR ANDI LEW IN HER LATEST HEALTH GUIDE. } Contributor: Andi Lew { INGREDIENTS } 2 cups brown rice 1 tbls miso paste 1 cup broccoli  1/2 small sweet potato 2 kimchee fermented Japanese plums 1 soft boiled eggs sesame seeds Japanese / Superfood Wakeme or Nori flakes 3 baby beets Olive oil or coconut oil Pink Salts of the earth { METHOD } Prepare the rice to boil in a pan with 3 cups of water to 2 cups of rice. Brown rice takes a little longer
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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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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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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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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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Paleo Macadamia Anzac Biscuits

PALEO MACADAMIA ANZAC BISCUITS { RECIPE CREATED BY KARA CONROY, RESIDENT WHOLE-FOOD COOK OF GOODNESSME BOX. } Contributor: Kara Conroy { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup almond meal 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup coconut flakes 1/3 cup coconut flour ½ cup macadamias, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla powder Pinch Himalayan salt ¼ cup coconut oil ½ cup rice malt syrup ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon boiling water { METHOD } re-heat the oven to 130°C (fan forced) and line a cookie tray with baking paper. Combine all dry ingredients in medium mixing bowl Place the coconut oil & rice
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Prosciutto, Egg & Capsicum Muffins

PROSCIUTTO, EGG & CAPSICUM MUFFINS { HAVING A FEW KEY GO-TO MEALS AND SNACKS IS THE KEY TO MANAGING YOUR GLUTEN FREE DIET SUCCESSFULLY. THESE MUFFINS MAKE A GREAT MEAL WHILE ALSO BEING HANDY SNACKS TO TAKE WITH YOU. YOU’LL NEVER GET CAUGHT OUT WITH NOTHING TO EAT WITH THESE IN THE FRIDGE. } Contributor: Rebecca Coomes { INGREDIENTS } 12 free range eggs 12 slices prosciutto, free from sugar and nitrates 1 red capsicum, diced 4 spring onions, green part only, sliced 1 tbs smoked paprika Salt and pepper Ghee, coconut oil or lard for greasing { METHOD }
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