SESAME BERRY BLITZ

BERRY BLITZ

The berries are so beautiful and affordable at the moment, I can't get enough of them! I have also saved some in ziplock bags in the freezer for when the price rises again. 

Frozen fruit makes great icy cold smoothies right through the year.  

Ingredients

1/2 a cup almond or soya milk

1 frozen banana

2 large strawberries chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

10 blue berries

Directions

Throw everything in to a blender and blitz well. Serve with a few fresh berries on the side.

BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST BREAD

BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST BREAD

Ingredients

290g Milk

1 Sachet yeast

20g Olive Oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp brown sugar

500g organic self raising flower

Directions

Throw all ingredients together and knead.... I used my fancy thermomix

to do the kneading on this bread - but it can absolutely be done

in a normal food processor, or by hand,

just take your frustration out on the dough and

knead, knead, knead!

Form the dough in to a ball and let it rest for 30 minutes in an oiled bowl.

When the mix has risen (the self raising flour plus yeast makes it really rise!) punch down, knead a couple more times, then shape in to a fancy loaf - I split the dough in to 3, rolled out long sausages and plaited them. Brush the top of the loaf with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a hot oven - 220 degrees for about 25 minutes. Keep an eye on it as you don't want to burn it.  You can test if the bread is ready by poking a wooden skewer in to the middle of the loaf, if it comes out clean, it is ready! Serve the bread hot with organic butter and preserves.

Happy baking everyone.

BUTTERNUT, ALMOND AND SUNDRIED TOMATO CANNELLONI

BUTTERNUT, ALMOND AND SUNDRIED TOMATO CANNELLONI

This recipe is for my beautiful friend Irene. It is a great vegetarian option for Christmas Dinner parties if you serve it with loads of salad and garlic bread.
INGREDIENTS
1 packet of Latina fresh lasagna sheets (or make your own if you are super clever)
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup drained sundried tomato strips
1 butternut, peeled, diced and baked in the oven with a little olive oil until soft
1 red onion diced and baked with the butternut
1 tub low fat cottage cheese
Cheese for the sauce and to top the bake
Home made cheese sauce (I use 2 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons of cornflour, 2 cups of milk a dash of salt and pepper and one cup of low fat cheese - i forget to stir it enough and it always goes lumpy, so I let it cool and whack it in the blender and blitz it for a couple of seconds until it is silky smooth!)
METHOD
Once everything has been prepared, it is super easy to construct your dish. Mix the butternut, onions, almonds, sundried tomatoes and cottage cheese together - don't mush up too much, you want it kind of rough, season the mix as much as you like.  Spoon some cheese sauce in to the base of your baking dish. Cut the lasagna sheets in half, dip them in some water, place the butternut mix along the one end and roll, place the cannelloni in the dish with the open side down, repeat until you have a full dish (I like to stick to one layer) Pour over the rest of your cheese sauce and top with further grated cheese if you like. Bake in a hot oven for 40 minutes or until brown and bubbling on the top. A little bit naughty - but nice for a treat!
Irene...ring me if you need assistance :)

ITALIAN FLAG STICKS

ITALIAN FLAG STICKS

Tasty little snacks - simply cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls and basil on toothpicks drizzled with good quality olive oil and balsamic glaze.

CRUNCHY KALE "CHIPS"

CRUNCHY KALE "CHIPS"

Kale is a beautiful dark leafy vegetable, which makes the most delightfully, light and tasty crunchy treat instead of fatty deep fried chips!

If you are in Perth check out Subi farmers market on a Saturday

8am - 12pm for great organic Kale http://subifarmersmarket.com.au )

Ingredients

1 bunch of Kale, wash very well, dry very well, chop in to slightly larger than bite size pieces

Garlic or herb salt

Good quality olive oil

1 Lemon

Directions

Place grease proof paper on the bottom of your oven tray, place an oven rack on top of that and spread the kale evenly over the rack. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic or herb salt. Bake in a warm oven, about 200 degrees, for about 15 - 20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes, and shuffle the pieces around a bit. Don't let the kale burn, but you do want it to be crispy, so test a piece every now and then, you will know when it is ready! Serve with a wedge of lemon. Happy crunchy munching everyone.

HUNGRY HULK JUICE

HUNGRY HULK JUICE

Freshly squeezed juice of one orange, 1 small hand full of baby spinach, 1 small mango, peeled and diced, 3 ice cubes. Pop all ingredients in your blender, whizz them up and drink straight away (don't let it sit because the ingredients begin to separate!). Make sure your blender can handle ice cubes, they are quite essential to the recipe. I don't currently have a hangover...but if I did, I'm pretty sure this juice would cure it!

ASPARAGUS SALAD

Asparagus Salad

Need something simple for lunch? Try this quick and health salad of asparagus, tomatoes and avo - drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. I was lucky enough to get all the fresh organic ingredients from the Subiaco Farmers Market. Non vegans can add some fetta.

VEGAN BREAKFAST FRY UP

VEGAN BREAKFAST FRY UP

Sweet potatoes (cooked), red pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander...fry in a little olive oil....yum, breakfast is ready. 

MAGNIFICENT MUSHROOMS!!!!!

MAGNIFICENT MUSHROOMS

I am so delighted with these mushrooms, purchased from the Subiaco Farmers Market this morning! The farmer was so proud....now, what to make with them?

CRUNCHY COUSCOUS CRUSTED EGGPLANT

Crunchy Couscous Crusted Eggplant

Slice eggplant length ways and bake in a hot oven until soft, remove from oven and slightly cool. Make a mixture of cottage cheese and herbs and spread it on a piece of eggplant then top with another...just like a sandwich. Dip the eggplant sandwich in to cornflower, then egg, then couscous (I prepared the couscous with boiling water and some herb salt). Fry in some hot olive oil (or try baking)