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summer

Ingredients 6-7 tomatoes, cleaned and seeds removed then cut into small pieces 6 sundried tomatoes, soaked in filtered water for about 10 minutes then rinsed, pat-dried and cut into pieces a handful of fresh rocket, cleaned and chopped a handful of fresh basil, cleaned and chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut into slivers extra […]


Posted in: cooked,lunch-box,pasta,picnic,salads,savoury,spring,summer,vegetables

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Panzanella with friselle and tomatoes

by Alice on giugno 7, 2011

Ingredients 2 whole wheat friselle 320-350 g fresh ripe tomatoes, sliced or cut into pieces dried oregano, to taste fresh and cleaned basil, to taste extra virgin olive oil, to taste whole sea salt, just enough to taste Makes 2 servings.


Posted in: lunch-box,picnic,salads,savoury,spring,summer,vegetables

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Strawberries and banana on toast

by Alice on maggio 30, 2011

Ingredients (quantities to taste) wholemeal toast bread raw almond butter banana slices fresh strawberries, cleaned and cut into pieces or quarters agave syrup vanilla powder


Posted in: breakfast and brunch,fruits,picnic,spring,summer,sweet,tea time

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Beluga lentil, tomato and avocado salad

by Alice on maggio 26, 2011

Ingredients 100 g beluga lentils the juice of half a lemon 8-10 cherry tomatoes, cleaned and cut into halves 3-4 sun dried tomatoes, soaked in filtered water for 10 minutes then drained and chopped dried mint, to taste fresh and cleaned mint, to taste extra virgin olive oil, to taste whole sea salt, to taste […]


Posted in: beans and legumes,fruits,gluten-free,lunch-box,picnic,salads,savoury,spring,summer,vegetables

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Ginger and coriander marinated seitan

by Alice on maggio 25, 2011

Ingredients 350 g plain seitan, thinly sliced the juice of 1 lemon the juice of 1 orange 50 ml extra virgin olive oil a handful of fresh coriander, cleaned and chopped whole sea salt, just enough to taste 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 3 cm fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon […]


Posted in: autumn,lunch-box,picnic,savoury,seitan,spring,summer,winter

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Ingredients 200 g cleaned cherries 300 g cleaned strawberries, cut into quarters the juice of half a lemon the juice of 1 orange 1 tablespoon naturale vanilla extract 2 tablespoons molasses (from whole cane sugar) the juice of 2 cm cleaned and grated fresh ginger root 4-5 fresh mint leaves, cleaned and chopped 1/4 teaspoon […]


Posted in: breakfast and brunch,desserts,fruits,gluten-free,picnic,raw,salads,spring,summer,sweet

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Strawberry, almond, thyme and vanilla baskets

by Alice on maggio 12, 2011

Ingredients For the filling (quantitites are enough for around 4 baskets) 250 g fresh strawberries, cleaned and cut into cubes the juice of half a lemon 4 tablespoons agave syrup fresh and cleaned thyme leaves, to taste 1 vanilla pod, scraped 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 30-35 ml cold, filtered water For the crust (makes […]


Posted in: baking,breakfast and brunch,cakes,desserts,finger food,fruits,lunch-box,picnic,spring,summer,sweet,tarts and pies,tea time

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Spiced carrot and almond treats (raw)

by Alice on maggio 3, 2011

Ingredients 1 carrot, cleaned and grated 2 tablespoons powdered (finely ground) golden flax seeds 130 g almonds, peeled and coarsely ground a handful of raisins, soaked in filtered water for about 10 minutes then drained a pinch of whole sea salt 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon 1 teaspoon powdered ginger half a teaspoon grated nutmeg half […]


Posted in: autumn,breakfast and brunch,cookies,dehydrator,desserts,finger food,gluten-free,lunch-box,raw,snacks,spring,summer,sweet,tea time,winter

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Seitan ragù with olives and peppers

by Alice on aprile 20, 2011

Ingredients 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (and a little more when ready to serve) 1 white onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 1 small carrot, cleaned and finely chopped 1 celery stalk, cleaned and finely chopped 13-15 Piccadilly tomatoes (or other baby tomatoes), cleaned and diced half a […]


Posted in: autumn,cooked,sauces,savoury,seitan,sprouts,summer,winter

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Ingredients 250 g peeled potatoes 1 large zucchini, cleaned and cut into pieces 1 clove of garlic, peeled and cut into halves 2-3 cm fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons shoyu a pinch of Himalayan salt freshly ground white pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder […]


Posted in: autumn,breakfast and brunch,finger food,lunch-box,savoury,soy,spicy,spring,summer,terrines,tofu,vegetables,winter

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Ingredients 150 g vegan labneh or other vegan yogurt based cheese (see this recipe) 1 tablespoon unflavored and unsweetened soy yogurt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil a handful of capers, soaked in filtered water for 15 minutes then rinsed, drained and chopped a few fresh dill sprigs, cleaned and chopped a pinch of whole […]


Posted in: autumn,dips, spreads and patés,finger food,gluten-free,savoury,snacks,soy,spring,summer,winter

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Ingredients 2 large potatoes, peeled, cut into slices then into quarters a handful of kalamata olives, stones removed a handful of sango radish sprouts, cleaned whole sea salt, just enough to taste extra virgin olive oil, to taste a little lemon juice a little rice or apple vinegar a few pinches of nori flakes freshly […]


Posted in: autumn,cooked,gluten-free,salads,savoury,seaweeds,spring,sprouts,summer,vegetables,winter

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