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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 virgin olive oil, to taste
whole sea [...]


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

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Panzanella with friselle and tomatoes

by Alice on June 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 May 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 May 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
half a large avocado, cleaned and cut into pieces [...]


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 May 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 powdered ginger
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
freshly grond white pepper, [...]


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 of powdered cloves
Makes 2-3 servings.


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

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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 around 12-15 baskets)
270 g semi-whole wheat flour
40 g [...]


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 May 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 a teaspoon cardamom
a few pinches of vanilla powder
3 teaspoons [...]


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 April 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 large yellow pepper, cleaned and diced
1 teaspoon [...]


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
200 ml unsweetened and unflavoured oat milk
150 g plain tofu
2 [...]


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 sea salt
half a teaspoon paprika
half a [...]


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 ground white pepper, to taste
Makes 2 servings.


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

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