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 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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figs,
lemon,
rosemary
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 […]
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banana,
coconut,
coconut milk,
walnuts
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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agave syrup,
almond butter,
almond flour,
cacao,
cacao butter,
coconut,
coconut milk,
lemon,
raspberries,
rice flour,
semi-whole wheat flour,
wheat flour,
white chocolate
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 […]
Posted in: baking,cakes,cooked,desserts,spring,summer,sweet
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agave syrup,
almonds,
cornmeal,
semi-wholemeal wheat flour,
zucchini,
zucchini flowers
by Alice on luglio 25, 2009
Ingredients 200 ml coconut milk 200 ml plain rice milk with no added sugar 3 tablespoons shredded coconut 60 g whole cane powdered sugar 1 cup fresh cherries, seeds removed 3 tablespoons agave syrup a pinch of vanilla powder Makes 2-4 servings. Directions Pour the coconut milk and rice milk into the bowl of your […]
Posted in: desserts,gluten-free,ice-cream,summer,sweet
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cherries,
coconut,
ice-cream
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 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
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agar agar,
berries,
chocolate,
cinnamon,
white chocolate