From the monthly archives:

settembre 2009

Pistachio and chocolate covered figs

by Alice on settembre 26, 2009

Ingredients 1 dark chocolate bar (100 g), preferably Fairtrade, 80% cacao 2 teaspoons hazelnut butter a pinch of cinnamon a pinch of chilli powder a pinch of whole sea salt 8 fresh figs, ripe but firm, washed and pat dried with kitchen paper 2 handfuls unsalted pistachios, shells and skins removed, very coarsely chopped Directions […]


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Banana mousse with raspberries

by Alice on settembre 24, 2009

Ingredients 5 bananas, preferably Fairtrade, ripe enough, peeled 3 tablespoons almond meal 4 tablespoons agave syrup a pinch of whole sea salt a pinch of powdered vanilla juice of 1/2 a lemon 6 tablespoons raw almond butter 2 handfuls of fresh, ripe raspberries, crashed and blended with 2 teaspoons lemon juice (those should be prepared at the […]


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Fig jam with almonds, lemon and rosemary

by Alice on settembre 24, 2009

Ingredients 16 fresh, ripe figs 100 ml natural mineral or filtered water 400 g rice malt syrup 6 tablespoons muscovado sugar 2 handfuls of almonds, peeled 2 teaspoons dried minced rosemary zest of 2 lemons (organic), cut into ribbons using a potato peeler Makes about 2 jars, 300 g each. Directions Wash the figs, trim them […]


Posted in: breakfast and brunch,cooked,gluten-free,jams,summer,sweet

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Ingredients For the salad 3 handfuls fresh green beans, ends trimmed (plus natural mineral or filtered water and a pinch of whole sea salt, to cook them) 4-5 fresh, ripe but firm figs 4 handfuls of rocket 2 small, ripe but firm white peaches For the dressing 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground […]


Posted in: autumn,fruits,salads,savoury,summer,sweet,vegetables

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Banana and walnut ice cream

by Alice on settembre 21, 2009

Ingredients 2 bananas, peeled 350 ml almond milk 170 g almond butter 100 ml agave syrup 2 tablespoons arrowroot a pinch of vanilla powder a pinch of dried ginger powder a pinch of whole sea salt 80 ml coconut milk 3-4 handfuls of chopped walnuts maple syrup (grade C, or B), to taste Makes 4-6 […]


Posted in: desserts,fruits,ice-cream,summer,sweet

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Cacao and coconut cream tart with raspberries

by Alice on settembre 21, 2009

Ingredients For the cacao butter and coconut cream 50 g cacao butter (I used raw cacao butter) 200 ml coconut milk 6 tablespoons agave syrup 1 teaspoon lemon juice the zest of half a lemon 2 tablespoons almond butter For the crust 50 g almond flour 100 g whole rice flakes’ flour 100 g semi-whole […]


Posted in: baking,breakfast and brunch,cakes,cooked,desserts,summer,sweet,tarts

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Farro with summer vegetables

by Alice on settembre 16, 2009

Ingredients 200 g pearled or semi-pearled farro, rinsed under running water (plus natural mineral or filtered water, and a pinch of whole sea salt to cook it -use 1 part farro, 2 parts water) the juice of 1 lemon 2 large handfuls of  fresh green beans, ends trimmed, washed and cut into pieces (plus natural mineral or […]


Posted in: cooked,grains,lunch-box,salads,savoury,spring,summer

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Ingredients For the almond-thyme ‘cheese’ (quantities for 1 cup) 1 cup peeled almonds, soaked in cold water for at least 2 hours (in the fridge) juice of 1/2 a lemon a pinch of whole sea salt 1 teaspoon almond butter (from untoasted almonds) fresh chopped thyme, to taste For the pizza base 1 cup wholemeal wheat […]


Posted in: autumn,finger food,fruits,pizza,savoury,summer,vegetables

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Lentil salad

by Alice on settembre 2, 2009

Ingredients 250 g brown lentils, soaked for at least six hours then cooked in natural mineral or filtered water with a pinch of whole sea salt (used canned lentils, if you really have to) water and whole sea salt, to cook the lentils 2 cucumbers, ends cut off, washed, peeled and diced 1 red pepper, […]


Posted in: beans and legumes,cooked,gluten-free,salads,savoury,spring,summer,vegetables

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Zucchini cake with zucchini flowers

by Alice on settembre 2, 2009

Ingredients 150 g semi-wholemeal wheat flour 100 g cornmeal (OGM-free) 50 g almond flour a pinch of whole sea salt 3 tablespoons cream of tartar 150 ml agave syrup 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 150 ml unsweetened, unflavoured soy milk (OGM-free) 1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (organic) 200 g […]


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