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Fava cream with mint

by Alice on giugno 13, 2009

Makes about 2 cups. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh fava beans 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2-3 pinches Himalayan salt 1 handful fresh mint juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon powdered dried ginger


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Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 300 g kamut short pasta   1 large cup fresh fava beans 1 large bunch asparagus 1 garlic clove For the creamed zucchini 3 medium zucchini, peeled and stems removed a large handful of peeled almonds a handful of fresh basil grated zest of 1 lemon  4 tablespoons extra virgin olive […]


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Thai rice and vegetable salad

by Alice on maggio 12, 2009

Full of bright flavors, this dish is a perfect spring, early summer salad. It can be served as part of a multi-course meal or as a first course. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: For the dressing juice of 1 lemon 4 tablespoons sesame oil (from raw sesame seeds) juice of 3 cm ginger root 1 pinch […]


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Marinated green tofu

by Alice on aprile 28, 2009

Ingredients200 g GMO-free, plain tofu 1 large handful fresh parsley 1 tablespoon apple vinegar 1 tablespoon capers 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon rice malt syrup 1 pinch whole sea salt roughly 120 ml extra virgin olive oil Makes 2 servings (16-20 cubes).


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Leek soup with crumbled chestnuts

by Alice on aprile 8, 2009

This soup provides the perfect meal: it’s tasty, slightly sweet, warm, soothing, and smooth. It’s easy to make, leaves you fulfilled, and requires very few ingredients. Here I use oat milk for its mild, sweet taste, and add some dried chestnuts to make this dish a little bit different. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 4 leeks 5 tablespoons […]


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This comforting and colourful dish is perfect as a filling appetizer or as a main course. In this recipe the polenta complements all the other flavours beautifully. The sesame seeds add a crunchy touch to the soft polenta and velvety, creamed pumpkin. Ingredients For the creamed pumpkin you can find the recipe here For the polenta […]


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Parsnip and apple soup

by Alice on marzo 20, 2009

This is my own version of parsnip and apple soup, a dish which is often featured in traditional English recipe books. For this soup, its important to choose a good apple juice with no added sugar, to complement the really sweet flavour of the parsnip.  Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks […]


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Ingredients 1 medium-sized celeriac 6-8 tablespoons corn flour whole sea salt, to taste 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves, finely crushed 1 teaspoon powdered coriander seeds Makes 12-15 patties. Directions Peel the celeriac, cut it into even-sized chunks and put them in a steamer placed over a saucepan filled with […]


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Spiced roasted pumpkin

by Alice on marzo 10, 2009

If you love “the” orange winter vegetable as much as I do, here’s another easy recipe to try. This pumpkin-based dish is delicious eaten warm during the colder months, but equally enjoyable if served at room temperature (or even cold) as finger food. You can substitute the cinnamon sticks with ½ teaspoon of powdered cinnamon, although […]


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Orange and carrot tempeh

by Alice on marzo 6, 2009

Thanks to its high protein levels, tempeh -a soy derivative- is an excellent meat substitute. Because it is a cultured food, tempeh is fairly easy to digest, thus representing a great alternative for people who have problems digesting any other vegetable protein like beans and soy itself. This is a delicious sweet, salty and sour tempeh based […]


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Pumpkin and chickpea stew with thyme

by Alice on marzo 3, 2009

This is a nice, thick stew for wintery days. The onion, garlic and thyme, togehter with the sweetness of the pumpkin, make this a special, luscious meal. The pumpkin and chickpeas combination will satisfy and fill you up nicely. Also works great as a starter or side dish. Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme. Makes […]


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Here’s a pasta dish that is ideal for a mid-week lunch or dinner but also perfect if you have guests around for a special occasion. Being high in protein and having a moderate amount of gluten, farro is tolerated by many people with gluten or wheat intolerances or allergies. It is also easy to digest, thanks to its high water […]


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