Archives for ‘Recipes’
Kids Pizza Class
Monday, January 30th, 2012Okay, so we decided for Naomi’s birthday to do pizza. So I got this very basic pizza dough recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute, and we made the dough directly in the food processor. Easy, fun and creative. Below is the delicious thin crust recipe, courtesy of The Natural Gourmet. Crisp Thin- Crust Pizza [...]
Sunset Pate
Friday, November 18th, 2011Sunset pate Serves 10 to 12 Ingredients 2 small or 1 medium beet cut into 1 ½ ” chunks (roast) 2 small sprigs rosemary, chopped 2 cloves garlic, cut in half ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 4 cups cashews, raw 1 tablespoon orange juice Salt and pepper 4 red bell peppers 1 [...]
Ginger Syrup
Thursday, November 17th, 2011This syrup is a great alternative to chocolate syrup. The ginger helps congestion in the lungs and is great for improving blood circulation. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar pinch salt 6 cups water 2 cups unpeeled, washed, fresh ginger, roughly chopped Directions: In a saucepan, place water, sugar and salt and allow sugar to [...]
Flourless Chocolate Cake (gluten-free)
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Flourless Chocolate Cake Yield: 1 Amazing Cake Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup white sugar 18 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 6 eggs Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch round cake pan and set aside. In a small saucepan [...]
Flour-less/Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Ingredients: 16 oz. Belgian dark chocolate 1 cup ‘muscadavo’ sugar 1/2 cup white 2 sticks sweet butter, room temperature, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 8 large organic free-range eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Procedure: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (150 degrees Celsius). Grease a 10 inch pan a by lining the bottom with buttered baking [...]
Simple Gravy Recipe
Thursday, November 17th, 2011The best gravy for turkey or any poultry, is either giblet gravy, or gravy made from the drippings. Ingredients: You will need about 1 stick of unsalted butter 1 medium onion chopped 1/4 cup flour salt and pepper dash Worcestershire sauce defatted turkey drippings and chicken stock equivalent of 2 cups 1 tablespoon brandy 1 [...]
Colourful Peppers and Vegetables
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Colourful Peppers and Vegetables Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 medium sized bell peppers, red and yellow 2 medium potatoes, wedged 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch okra, cut into rounds 2 tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon each cumin seeds, coriander powder, chili powder and turmeric 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper [...]
Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Potatoes
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Potatoes Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 5 medium potatoes, cubed 2 tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 red chili, dried 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 Spanish onion, chopped 2 bunches fresh mehti leaves (alternatively you can use dried or frozen) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper [...]
Spiced Cauliflower & Potato
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Spiced Cauliflower & Potato Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1 head cauliflower 1 onion, chopped 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon each, mustard seeds and cumin seeds 12 pieces fenugreek seeds 1 dried red chili (optional) 1 teaspoon ground coriander powder Salt and pepper to taste Garnish: dill weed or cilantro [...]
Spiced Tomato Okra
Monday, September 13th, 2010Spiced Tomato Okra Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 lbs okra 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium spanish onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced 3 medium tomatoes 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ each, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala, black pepper ¾ sea salt Garnish, chopped cilantro Procedure Wash the [...]
