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Stirfried Cajun Prawns

Tuesday, August 03, 2021

Originating from Louisiana, Cajun seasoning can be used in so many ways. It's made of spices that are common in Cajun cuisine, like paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder. It's easy and simple to make this spice mix yourself with some pantry spices that you most likely already have. It's the perfect thing to liven up some seafood or meat. If you want a spicier mix, add more cayenne pepper or some red chilli pepper flakes.
Cook the prawns in their shells and with heads on often helps them retain moisture as they cook, plus they add extra flavour. However, if you are not accustomed to head- and shell-on prawns and want to enjoy them free of mess, then remove them before marinating.

Cajun Spice Mix
2 tbsp Smoked paprika 2 tsp Cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier) 1 tbsp Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp White pepper 1 tbsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Sea salt 1 tsp Dried oregano leaves 1 tsp Dried thyme leaves	500 g Black tiger prawns, shell and head-on 80 g Herb garlic butter (storebought or homemade) Chilli, Parsley and scallion, chopped, to garnish Lime, cut into wedges, to serve

Place spices and dried herbs in a bowl and stir to combine. Place the prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle over 3 tablespoons of the spice mix. Toss to coat.
Melt the herb garlic butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns and cook, turning, for about 5 minutes or until changed in colour and just cooked through.
Place prawns on a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped chilli, parsley and scallion. Serve with lime wedges.

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Gluten Free Carrot Fritters with Sunflower Seed Mayonnaise

Sunday, August 01, 2021

These naturally gluten-free crunchy carrot fritters can be served as an elegant starter with your favourite dipping sauce or enjoyed as a tasty lunch. If there are any leftovers, they reheat well for a snack the next day. I served them with a leafy green salad and a dairy free, eggless mayonnaise made with organic sunflower seeds, water, lemon juice and sunflower oil. Sunflower seed mayonnaise, adapted from here, makes a great plant-based alternative to traditional egg based mayonnaise, esp. if you have egg allergy but still want to enjoy the creaminess and richness of the sauce.

Sunflower Seed Mayonnaise	Fritters
60 g Organic sunflower seeds 80 ml Water 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice 100 ml Sunflower oil Himalayan pink salt Freshly milled black pepper	250 g Carrots, grated (about 5 medium) 2 Scallions, chopped 4 tbsp Parsley (or cilantro), chopped 60 g Chickpea flour 2 Eggs, large 1 tsp Cumin powder Salt and pepper to taste Ghee or oil for frying

Place sunflower seeds in a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. Add water and lemon juice. Blend together until combined. Gradually add in sunflower oil until you have achieved a thick creamy mayonnaise like consistency. If you want a thinner pouring consistency, blend in a little more water and I would suggest going lightly and adding 1-2 tablespoons at a time. It will keep for a week in a sealed container kept in the fridge.
Peel and coarsely grate carrots. Place into a large bowl with the chopped scallions and parsley or cilantro. Add in chickpea flour, eggs and cumin powder. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan with ghee or oil over a medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter to frying pan. Cook fritters in batches for 4-5 minutes each side, or until golden and cooked through.
Serve warm with prepared sunflower seed mayonnaise and scatter with the chopped herbs over.

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Feta and Watermelon Salad Stack

Friday, July 30, 2021

Salty and sweet, this refreshing stacked watermelon Feta salad with toasted pine nuts and raspberry balsamic syrup is almost too pretty to eat. It would make a great summer time appetizer, a fun snack, or a side dish in place of regular side salad that will please people of all ages. You can slice watermelon and Feta into rectangles, squares or hearts of any size you prefer.

1/2 Seedless watermelon
250 g Feta
1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper
2 tbsp Raspberry balsamic syrup
1 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted
Fresh parsley leaves, or arugula leaves
A handful of blueberries, optional
1 Lime, juiced

Cut the watermelon into four, and Feta into two 10x7x2cm rectangles (or rounds squares or even hearts). Drizzle watermelon with olive oil and season with a bit of salt and pepper.
Place a watermelon rectangle on a platter, then a slice of feta, followed by another piece of watermelon. Garnish with some parsley and blueberries if using.
Drizzle with the raspberry balsamic syrup. Sprinkle some chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts over. Squeeze some lime juice over the top and serve.

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Crispy Fried Onion Seed Bread

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Onion bread not only makes an ideal accompaniment to soups, cheeses and salads, also makes great sandwiches plain or grilled with roast beef, or ham. This crisp onion bread is delightfully easy and simple to make and produce a fantastic golden crust and soft crumb. I used store-bought crisp fried onions in this recipe, but you can definitely make your own or use some leftover onion rings.

Starter	Dough
50 g Organic rye flour 60 ml Water	14 g Fresh yeast, crumbled (or 7 g Dried yeast) 1 tsp Coconut sugar (or raw brown sugar) 300 g Organic bread flour plus extra for dusting 210 ml Water, room-temperature 1/2 tsp Smoked salt (or herb salat or regular sea salt) 60 g A mixture of seeds (poppy, sesame, sunflower and linseeds) 5 tbsp Crispy fried onions

For the starter, whisk together the rye flour and water in a bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave it on your kitchen counter overnight or up to 18 hours.
Mix crumbled fresh yeast with coconut sugar in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. In the mixing bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add in starter, flour, water, smoked salt, seeds, crisp onions and yeast mixture. Stir at slow speed until a dough roughly formed, about 5 minutes. Increase the speed and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover with a plastic wrap and set aside at a warm place for 50-60 minutes.
Dust a round 9-inch banneton basket thoroughly with flour. Alternatively, line a bowl with a non-terry kitchen towel dusted with flour. Turn out the dough and gently shape the dough into a round ball. Pinch seam togethe and transfer the dough to the prepared basket, seam-side up. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise 50-60 minutes.
Preheat oven with a bowl of water at the bottom rack and baking stone in the middle rack to 220C/425F for an hour. Turn the dough out onto a bread peel dusted with flour. Score the top with a lame or very sharp knife in any pattern you like.
Slide the bread onto the baking stone and bake for 35 minutes. Open the oven door and spray the bread with water and bake for a further 10 minutes till golden brown and crispy. Cool on a wire rack completely before slicing.

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Nectarine Pomegranate Salad with Soft Goat Cheese

Monday, July 26, 2021

Make salad less boring and more enjoyable with this vibrant bright summer salad tossed with sweet juicy nectarines, pomegranate seeds and soft goat cheese. Nectarines and peaches are actually the same species, but nectarines tend to have more flavour, aroma and have firmer flesh. You can swap one for the other. Nectarine's skin is safe to eat. In fact the skin has fiber, vitamins, and adds more flavour. So, removing the skin is optional and absolutely a personal choice. And use any mixed leaves you fancy.

Vinaigrette	Salad
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp White balsamico vinegar 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and black pepper	3 Ripe yet firm nectarines or peaches, peeled and cut into wedges 70 g Lettuce or other leafy greens 1 Small red onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings 1-2 Scallions, thinly sliced Seeds of 1/2 pomegranate 80 g Soft goat's cheese 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped

In a bowl, whisk ACV, balsamico vinegar, and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Place nectarines or peaches in a large pot of boiling water for 10-15 seconds or until the skin splits. Remove with a slotted spoon. Immediately place in an ice water bath to cool the peaches and stop the cooking process. Use a paring knife to peel the skin. Halve the peeled nectarines, remove the pit and cut into wedges.
Wash the lettuce or any leafy greens, then spin-dry. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces and place them in a salad bowl. Add in sliced red onion, sliced scallions, peach wedges and pomegranate seeds.
Drizzle the dressing over and gently toss together. Divide the salad into two plates. Top with soft goat cheese. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper.

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Pomegranate Apricot Brownies

Saturday, July 24, 2021

With chewy edges, gooey center, and so rich chocolate flavour, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate brownies are guaranteed to disappear in no time. The pomegranate seeds and apricot cut through the sweetness, and a dollop of creme fraiche or a scoop of white chocolate ice cream would make this even more decadent. I baked them for about 38 minute and it came out really gooey and fudgy. If you like your brownies a little less 'wobbly', then bake for 3-5 more minutes.

200 g Salted butter, chopped
200 g 70% Dark chocolate, chopped
3 Eggs, medium
180 g Light brown sugar (or up to 250 g if you prefer it sweeter)
80 g White spelt flour
60 g Cocoa powder
120 g Pomegranate seeds
3 Ripe apricots, stoned and cut into pieces

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease and line a 22cm x 28cm pan with baking paper.
Place butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
Place eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined. Sieve flour and cocoa over the egg mixture and gently fold to combine. Gradually pour in chocolate mixture, stirring to combine.
Pour the batter into prepared pan and scatter the top with pomegranate seeds and chopped apricots. Bake on the middle shelf for 35-40 minutes or until just cooked through. Set aside to cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.