Cranberry Seed Crackers Recipe

Cranberry Seed Crackers Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 110 g 4oz cranberries
  • 120 g 4¼oz linseeds
  • 60 g 2oz pumpkin seeds
  • 150 g 5½oz sesame seeds
  • 125 g 4½oz sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp psyllium husk
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 450 ml 16fl oz warm water

Serves 10 | Calories: 285 per serving

Prep Time: 10 mins (plus standing) | Cook Time: 1 hr

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160ºC.
  • Line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper or silicon mats.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together and leave it to stand for 20 minutes.
  • Divide the mixture equally between the trays and spread it out as thinly and evenly as possible, ensuring there are no gaps or holes in the mixture.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour, swapping the trays around after 30 minutes to ensure even baking.
  • After an hour, check that they are consistently golden all over – if not, leave them in for a few more minutes.
  • Cooking times might vary between ovens.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
  • Snap into different-sized chunks before serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

 
Different sizes give these crackers a rustic feel.
Enjoy your homemade cranberry seed crackers!
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Course; Breakfast / Fruit
Diets; Gluten-Free

Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 70 g 2¾oz coconut oil, melted
  • 150 g 5½oz Natvia Natural Sweetener (powdered in a blender)
  • 250 ml 9fl oz unsweetened soy milk
  • 50 g 1¾oz cocoa powder
  • 75 g 2¾oz almond flour
  • 30 g 1¼oz coconut flour
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1½ tsp powdered vanilla
  • 100 ml 3½fl oz unsweetened soy yoghurt
  • 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp xanthan gum

For the Frosting:

  • 225 g 8oz cashew nuts, soaked overnight
  • 100 g 3½oz coconut oil, melted
  • 125 g 4½oz Natvia icing mix
  • 50 g 1¾oz cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp powdered vanilla
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 60 ml 2fl oz coconut milk

Serves 10-12 | Calories: 591 per serving

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 150ËšC.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the melted coconut oil, powdered Natvia sweetener, unsweetened soy milk, and cocoa powder.
  • Add almond flour, coconut flour, almond extract, and powdered vanilla to the mixture.
  • Then, mix in the unsweetened soy yogurt.
  • Stir in the gluten-free baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and xanthan gum.
  • Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
  • Divide the cake batter between two 17cm (7in) lined cake tins.
  • Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  • Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the tins.

For the Frosting:

  • In a blender, combine the soaked cashew nuts, melted coconut oil, Natvia icing mix, cocoa powder, powdered vanilla, almond extract, and coconut milk.
  • Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Transfer the blended mixture to a mixer and beat until it becomes light and fluffy.
  • Spread half of the chocolate frosting over one of the cooled cakes, place the second cake on top, and cover it with the remaining frosting.

Notes & Wine Advice

Enjoy your sugar-free chocolate cake!
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Course; Cake / Chocolate

Jujube Mince Pies Recipe

Jujube Mince Pies Recipe

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Ingredients

For the Pastry:

  • 75 g 2¾oz jujube fruits, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
  • 120 g 4¼oz buckwheat flour
  • 50 g 1¾oz ground almonds
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • ½ teaspoon mixed spice
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • Dried jujube fruit for decoration

For the Filling:

  • 145 g 5oz raisins
  • 75 g 2¾oz sultanas
  • A handful of jujube fruit chopped
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice

Makes 7 | Calories: 169 per pie

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC.

For the Filling:

  • Combine the raisins, sultanas, and chopped jujube fruit in a saucepan and bring to medium heat.
  • Add a dash of water and let it cook until the fruit is stewed and soft.
  • Add the mixed spice and agave syrup, and let it simmer.
  • Add a little more water if needed.

For the Pastry:

  • Drain the soaked jujube fruits and add them to a food processor along with the buckwheat flour, ground almonds, coconut oil, agave syrup, mixed spice, and salt.
  • Blend until well combined.
  • Lightly grease 7 holes of a cupcake/mince pie tray with coconut oil.
  • Use two-thirds of the pastry mix to press into the base of the molds.
  • Push the mixture around the sides of the molds to create a little casing to hold the filling.
  • Add a spoonful of the raisin mixture to each of the pastry cases.
  • Using the remaining pastry mixture, form a flat circular shape and place it on top.
  • Decorate with dried jujube fruit.
  • Repeat this for the other mince pies.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden.

Notes & Wine Advice

Enjoy your homemade Jujube Mince Pies!
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Course; Quiche
Diets; Gluten-Free

Korean Shiitake & Noodle Bowl

Korean Shiitake & Noodle Bowl

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Ingredients

For Crispy Tofu:

For the Broth:

  • 15 g ½oz dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 5 cm 2in piece of root ginger, sliced
  • 10 cm 4in piece of dried kombu, rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon hot chilli sauce
  • 125 g 4½oz shelled edamame beans
  • 200 g 7oz broccoli
  • 240 g 8oz soba noodles
  • 6 spring onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Serves 4 | Calories: 494 per serving

Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 2½-3 hrs

Instructions

For the Crispy Tofu:

  • Drain the tofu on paper towels, then cut it into 1cm (½in) thick slices.
  • Mix together the miso, sesame oil, and tamari.
  • Add the tofu, turn, and leave to marinate in the fridge.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
  • Remove the tofu from the marinade and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
  • Drain the tofu.

For the Broth:

  • Soak the shiitake mushrooms for 15 minutes in 100ml (3½oz) boiled water.
  • Put the shiitake and the soaking liquid into a slow cooker with the ginger and kombu and 700ml (1½pt) hot water.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or high for 2 hours.
  • Remove and discard the ginger and kombu.
  • Meanwhile, continue with the tofu.
  • Stir any marinade left into the slow cooker pot with the garlic, chilli sauce, edamame, and broccoli.
  • Cover, turn the temperature to high, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the broccoli is just tender.
  • Cook the soba noodles according to the packet instructions.
  • Drain and divide between 4 bowls and scatter over the spring onions.
  • Ladle the broth over the noodles and top with crispy tofu and sesame seeds.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve with extra tamari to taste.
Enjoy your Korean Shiitake & Noodle Bowl with Crispy Tofu!
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Pesto-Baked Cod with Potato & Pea Crush

Pesto-Baked Cod with Potato & Pea Crush

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Ingredients

  • A knob of butter
  • 520 g boneless cod fillets
  • 4 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 700 g 1lb 9oz potatoes, diced
  • 200 g 7oz frozen peas
  • Finely grated zest and juice of ½ a lemon

Serves 4 | Calories: 481 per serving

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200ºC (392ºF).
  • Lightly butter a small ovenproof dish and place the cod fillets inside.
  • Mix together the pesto and chopped tomatoes, then spoon this mixture on top of the fillets.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the cod is cooked through.
  • While the cod is baking, cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 13-15 minutes.
  • Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until both are tender.
  • Drain and return them to the pan.
  • Add a little butter to the pan and lightly crush the potatoes and peas using a masher.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and juice, then season the mixture to taste.
  • Divide the potato and pea crush between four plates and top with the baked cod and tomato-pesto mixture, spooning over any baking juices.

Notes & Wine Advice

Enjoy your delicious pesto-baked cod with potato and pea crush!
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Red Cooked Chicken

Red Cooked Chicken

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Ingredients

Serves 4 | Calories: 561 per serving

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 4-7 hrs |

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker pot, mix together the grated ginger, tamari, honey, chopped garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), Chinese five spice, and chilli sauce.
  • Stir in the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours.
  • Once done, scoop out the chicken and cover it with foil.
  • Stir the cornflour into a little water and add it to the pot.
  • If you were cooking on low, turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 15 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the chicken to the pot along with the white part of the sliced spring onions.
  • Stir and cover, then cook on high for another 1 hour until the chicken is tender.
  • Steam the broccolini and divide it between serving plates.
  • Top with the cooked chicken.
  • Spoon the sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds, the green parts of the sliced spring onions, and chopped coriander.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve with lime wedges and rice.
Enjoy your red cooked chicken, a flavorful and tender dish!
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Course; Chicken
Diets; Gluten-Free

Sauerkraut Tart

Sauerkraut Tart

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Ingredients

  • 100 g 3½oz raisins
  • 1 kg 2lb 2oz sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
  • Coconut oil or ghee for frying and greasing
  • 3 free-range eggs
  • 400 g 14oz sauerkraut, drained
  • 200 g 7oz wheat-free oat flour
  • A small handful of thyme leaves finely chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 150 g 5½oz feta cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Serves 8 |Calories: 420 per serving

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins |

Instructions

  • Soak the raisins in a bowl of boiling water for about 15 minutes.
  • Boil the sweet potatoes in water for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Drain and allow them to cool.
  • Meanwhile, sauté the chopped onion with a spoonful of coconut oil until it becomes translucent.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy.
  • Mash the cooked sweet potatoes and drain the raisins.
  • Add the raisins, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut, oat flour, sautéed onion, chopped thyme, and pepper to the bowl with the beaten eggs.
  • Crumble half of the feta into the mixture and stir well to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture into a greased 28cm (11in) tart dish and crumble the remaining feta on top.
  • Sprinkle the tart with sunflower seeds, then bake in the oven for about 35 minutes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Enjoy your sauerkraut tart, a unique and flavorful dish!
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Course; Quiche / Vegetables
Diets; Gluten-Free

Plant-Based Paella

Plant-Based Paella

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Ingredients

Serves 4-5 | Calories: 602 per serving

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40-45 mins |

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan, and add the crushed garlic.
  • Then, add all the vegetables, spices (cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili flakes), and the juice of 1 lemon.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Allow the mixture to cook down for 5 minutes.
  • Now, add the coconut milk, vegetable stock, brown basmati rice, saffron, and another pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover.
  • Let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Add the juice of another lemon and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until you achieve the desired consistency.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the plant-based paella with chopped fresh coriander and the remaining lemon cut into wedges.
Enjoy your flavorful and vibrant plant-based paella!
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Course; Vegetables
Cuisine; European / Spain
Diets; Gluten-Free

Tofu Pad Thai

Tofu Pad Thai

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Ingredients

  • 300 g 10½oz brown rice noodles
  • 80 g 2¾oz shelled unsalted peanuts
  • 1 large shallot peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove peeled and finely chopped
  • 200 g 7oz sustainable raw peeled prawns
  • 180 g 6oz firm silken-style tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • ½ a small bunch of fresh chives
  • 40 g 1½oz tamarind purée
  • 35 g 1¼oz brown sugar (or palm sugar)
  • 35 ml 1¼fl oz fish sauce (optional)
  • Juice of ½-1 lime plus extra wedges
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 1 tsp light gluten-free soy sauce
  • A pinch of hot chili powder optional
  • 4 spring onions chopped, plus extra to serve
  • A small bunch of fresh coriander plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp coconut milk
  • A few slices of red chili to garnish
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • A handful of ready-to-eat bean sprouts

Serves 4 | Calories: 656 per serving

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins |

Instructions

  • Cook the brown rice noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a dry pan, toast the unsalted peanuts over medium heat until they become golden brown.
  • Remove them from the pan and roughly chop them.
  • Heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a wok or large frying pan.
  • Add the chopped shallot and garlic and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant.
  • Add the raw peeled prawns and firm tofu cubes, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink and the tofu is lightly browned.
  • Chop the chives and add them to the wok or frying pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tamarind purée, brown sugar, fish sauce (if using), and the juice of half to one lime.
  • Pour this mixture into the wok and stir.
  • Push the ingredients in the wok to one side, and crack the eggs into the other side.
  • Scramble the eggs until they are mostly set.
  • Add the cooked brown rice noodles to the wok, along with light gluten-free soy sauce and hot chili powder (if using).
  • Toss everything together and stir-fry for a few minutes.
  • Add the chopped spring onions, a small bunch of fresh coriander, and coconut milk.
  • Continue to stir-fry for another minute.
  • Serve the Tofu Pad Thai garnished with additional spring onions, fresh coriander, red chili slices, toasted chopped peanuts, and a handful of ready-to-eat bean sprouts.
  • Provide lime wedges on the side.

Notes & Wine Advice

Enjoy your homemade Tofu Pad Thai!
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Course; Meat
Cuisine; Thailand
Diets; Gluten-Free

Thai Tofu Curry

Thai Tofu Curry

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Ingredients

  • 100 ml 3½fl oz coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon red Thai curry paste
  • 230-250 g 8-9oz firm tofu, chopped
  • 100 g 3½oz tenderstem broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons coconut cream
  • ½ tablespoon fish sauce
  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 300 g 10½oz rice, or similar, to serve
  • 100 g 3½oz baby spinach
  • Lime juice to taste
  • Red chili finely sliced, to garnish

Serves 4 | Calories: 413 per serving

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins |

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut milk in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the red Thai curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Add the chopped tofu to the pan and stir over high heat for about 3 minutes.
  • Trim the tenderstem broccoli and pour boiling water over it to cover.
  • Let it sit while the tofu is cooking, then drain it well and add it to the pan.
  • Stir in the remaining coconut milk, coconut cream, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes until the tofu is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, heat the rice according to the packet instructions.
  • Stir the baby spinach into the curry and cook until it wilts, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
  • Taste the curry and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to your liking.
  • Serve the Thai tofu curry with the rice.
  • Garnish with finely sliced red chili if desired.

Notes & Wine Advice

Feel free to add extra roasted vegetables on the side or as an addition to this delicious Thai tofu curry. Enjoy!
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