by Alice on ottobre 2, 2009
Ingredients For the crust 50 g cornmeal (GMO-free) 100 g whole wheat flour 100 g whole rice flakes’ flour a pinch of whole sea salt a pinch of vanilla powder 70 ml extra virgin olive oil 70 ml natural mineral or filtered water, at room temperature Makes about 24 discs (tartlets) or 1 20-22 cm crust. […]
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almond butter,
blueberries,
cornmeal,
raspberries,
rice flour,
rice malt syrup,
soy yogurt,
wheat flour,
wholemeal flour
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 […]
Posted in: chocolate,desserts,fruits,gluten-free,sweet
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cacao,
chilli powder,
chocolate,
cinnamon,
figs,
hazenut butter,
pistachios
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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agave syrup,
almond butter,
almonds,
banana,
raspberries,
vanilla
by Alice on settembre 21, 2009
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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balsamic vinegar,
chives,
figs,
green beans,
mustard,
peaches,
raspberries,
rocket,
thyme
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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banana,
coconut,
coconut milk,
walnuts
by Alice on settembre 3, 2009
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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almonds,
figs,
rocket,
thyme
by Alice on agosto 30, 2009
Ingredients For the soup 1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into pieces 2 cucumbers, ends cut off, washed, peeled and cut into pieces 1/2 shallot, peeled and chopped 2 handfuls of almonds, peeled and soaked for 1 hour juice of 1 lemon 3 teaspoons agave syrup 3 cm fresh ginger root, peeled 3 tablespoons […]
Posted in: chilled soups,fruits,savoury,soups,spicy,summer,vegetables
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almonds,
Brazilian nuts,
cucumber,
pesto,
pineapple
by Alice on novembre 3, 2008
Ingredients For the custard 100 g whole rice flakes’ flour 400 ml filtered water 5 tablespoons rice malt syrup half a vanilla bean a pinch of whole sea salt 2 tablespoons plain soy yogurt (GMO-free) 1 tablespoon lemon juice For the syrup 80 ml agave syrup 3 teaspoons dried lavender flowers (organic) 1 glass filtered water […]
Posted in: autumn,cooked,desserts,fruits,gluten-free,rice,sweet
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persimmons,
rice,
rice flakes,
rice flour
by Alice on ottobre 18, 2008
Ingredients 2 kg extra ripe purple plums (I used the Italian variety) 1 cup filtered water the juice of 2 lemons 100 g muscovado sugar 300 g rice malt syrup 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 5 to 6 cloves (finely ground) Makes about 4 jars, 300 g each.
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fruit,
jam,
plums
by Alice on settembre 3, 2008
Ingredients 1 ripe cantaloupe pulp, seeds removed, cut into cubes 2 cucumbers, peeled 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 cm fresh ginger root, peeled 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil the juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons apple vinegar half a teaspoon whole sea salt ground white pepper, to taste ground paprika, to taste red chili […]
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cantaloupe,
chili powder,
cucumber,
fruit,
ginger,
melon,
paprika,
pepper
by Alice on aprile 4, 2008
Ingredients For the ‘jelly puddings’ 500 ml mixed berry juice (the one I used was a blend of blackcurrant, cranberry, strawberry and raspberry juices) 3 teaspoons agar powder For the white chocolate sauce 100 g white chocolate (I used vegan white chocolate chips) half a teaspoon ground cinnamon 200 ml soy milk 1 teaspoon cornstarch […]
Posted in: autumn,chocolate,desserts,fruits,gluten-free,summer,sweet
Tagged as:
agar agar,
berries,
chocolate,
cinnamon,
white chocolate