by Alice on April 1, 2010
Ingredients
half a small head of cooked Romanesco broccoli (which should be about 180-200 g)
215 g cooked whole Baldo rice (which is about 150-170 g uncooked), preferably al dente
1-2 tablespoons raw sesame oil
1 tablespoons tahin
half a teaspoon powdered coriander seeds
half a teaspoon powdered cumin
half a teaspoon dried ginger powder
freshly ground black pepper, just enough to taste
whole sea [...]
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by Alice on October 23, 2009
Ingredients
For the dressing
8 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons raw sesame oil
a pinch of whole sea salt
2 teaspoons umeboshi paste
3 teaspoons tahin
3 teaspoons apple vinegar
4 teaspoons white miso
3 teaspoons maple syrup
juice of half a lemon
For the salad
half a white cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, peeled and grated (using the the large holes of a grater)
2 handfuls of [...]
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by Alice on April 2, 2009
This comforting and colourful dish is perfect as a filling appetizer or as a main course. In this recipe the polenta complements all the other flavours beautifully. The sesame seeds add a crunchy touch to the soft polenta and velvety, creamed pumpkin.
Ingredients
For the creamed pumpkin
you can find the recipe here
For the polenta
250 g organic polenta
1 1/2 [...]
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by Alice on December 31, 2008
A quick, colourful and healthy salad: you’ll feel really good eating this. The combination of sweet and sour makes it especially tasty and refreshing. It can be enjoyed as appetizer or alongside a main course.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
For the salad
2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
pomegranate seeds (from ½ pomegranate)
fresh chives (a good handful), minced
For the dressing
the [...]
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