by Alice on novembre 8, 2009
Ingredients 2-3 cups filtered water 2 teaspoons dried mint a pinch of powdered cloves (or 1-2 whole cloves) a pinch of powdered star anise (or 1 whole star anise) 200 g whole grain cous cous (I used whole spelt cous cous) Himalayan salt, just enought o taste 2 tablespoons raw sesame oil 2-3 handfuls of […]
Posted in: autumn,breakfast and brunch,finger food,fruits,grains,lunch-box,salads,savoury,spicy,sweet
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almonds,
cinnamon,
cloves,
cous cous,
dates,
mint,
pistachios,
pomegranate,
raisins,
star anise
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 dicembre 5, 2008
Full of flavour and totally satisfying, this semolina dessert is a real treat. In this recipe, semolina teams up with dried fruits (raisins, dried plums and pistachios) and lots of different spices (caraway, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and cloves). It is good served warm or at room temperature. Makes 4-6 servings: Ingredients: ½ cup semolina 550 ml unsweetened rice milk […]
Posted in: cooked
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dried fruits,
dried plums,
pistachios,
raisins,
semolina
by Alice on agosto 1, 2008
This is my own adaptation of a typical Sicilian dessert, called ‘gelo di melone’, a very unique combination of flavours, that is, jasmine flowers and watermelon… something you will definitely be able to taste if visiting Sicily in summer. Since there’s plenty of watermelons around at the moment, I thought it was time to try my version […]
Posted in: cooked
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agar agar,
kanten,
pistachios,
rose water,
watermelon