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Super Seedy Vanilla Bars

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

These seedy vanilla bars from Donna Hay are scratch-made from chia, pepitas, sesame, Corinthian raisins (dark black currants) desiccated coconut, vanilla and honey. Lots of healthy fat are packed into these little treats, which make a perfect, clean, on-the-go snack to keep you full and nourished.
Vanilla powder is whole vanilla beans that have been dried and processed into a powder. It has a more concentrated and intense vanilla flavour than vanilla extract or paste.
Corinthian raisins are often called currants, and sometimes called Zante currants. But in fact they are not currants at all. They are truly raisins, dried versions of the sweet, seedless grape called Black Corinth. They are so much smaller than regular raisins or sultanas.
There are three different types of dried grapes: raisins, sultanas and currants. Raisins are dried white grapes. Sultanas are dried white grapes from seedless cultivars. Currants are dried, dark red, seedless grapes produced in Greece.

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Sumac Roasted Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Tahini Sauce

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Looking for a simple meal to put together in under 30 minutes? Try this exotic Middle Eastern inspired baked salmon that will leave you feeling satisfied, with a delightful quinoa salad that's packed full of healthy goodness. Throw in some olives if you desired. You can use smaller salmon pieces, but cooking a whole piece of fillet is much cheaper.
Sumac is a tart crimson-coloured spice that's a staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It has a sour, floral tang that's a bit like lemon or lime but isn't quite as astringent.

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White Chocolate Mousse

Monday, June 10, 2024

A rich and decadent white chocolate dessert topped with vanilla, fresh raspberries and mint leaves. It's light, fluffy, perfectly sweet and a great make-ahead dessert. Shave some extra white chocolate over if desired. Be sure to use good-quality chocolate for the best result.

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Spicy Buttermilk and Almond Crumbed Baked Chicken

Sunday, June 09, 2024

Spicy, crispy, nutty and keto-friendly, these wings are certain to become your next go-to snack recipe. They are marinated with a spicy buttermilk marinade in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then baked until golden crispy with an almond coating and served with a cool minty yoghurt dressing that takes the edge off the heat and can be prepared one day ahead if you want.

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Broccolini with Blueberries and White Bean Purée

Saturday, June 08, 2024

The mix of panfried broccolini, herbs, sprouts, and blueberries on a creamy white bean purée looks inviting and moreish. Broccolini, aka aspabroc, or baby broccoli, is a cross-breed of broccoli and Chinese kale or gailan. They have smaller florets, longer, firmer, thin stalks and much tender than broccoli and has a milder flavour, but more expensive.

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Crème Fraîche Chive Cookies with Pecans

Friday, June 07, 2024

These melt-in-the-mouth, buttery cookies are made with pecans, fresh chives, Dijon-mustard and sour cream. Perfect for any time of the day! Be warned though - once you start eating one, you might find it difficult to stop! These cookies freeze well. Wait for the cookies to cool completely, then transfer them to a reusable freezer-safe bag or container lined with wax or parchment paper in a single layer. They will keep well for up to 2 months.

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Sweet and Sour Baby Cucumber Salad

Thursday, June 06, 2024

A quick and easy cucumber side salad with a lot of flavour and perfect as a cooling element to any curry or an accompaniment for a summer grill. If you can't find baby cucumbers, just use regular one (English or Persian cucumbers are all good) that are deseeded and sliced.

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Chocolate Cake with Szechuan Pepper and Basil

Wednesday, June 05, 2024

The exotic flavour combination of fresh basil and aromatic Szechuan pepper simply sounds great and cocoa actually harmonises perfectly with the spicy pepper and fresh basil. If desired, frost the cake with ganache icing for an even more luscious finish or simply dust with some cocoa powder.
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that looks and tastes like sugar but has fewer (or none) calories and doesn't raise blood sugar levels. But feel free to use the regular white sugar. Szechuan pepper is not a pepper at all: it is called this because its berries resemble black peppercorns.

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Sesame Crusted Avocado Cucumber Salad

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Get ready to experience a side dish or appetizer like no other with this beautiful and fun Sesame Crusted Avocado Cucumber Salad. It combines the velvety goodness of avocado with the delicate nuttiness and earthiness of toasted black sesame seeds, crisp, fresh cucumbers, cherry radishes and sweetly fragrant raspberries. You can use white sesame seeds or a mixture of both black and white if you prefer.

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Wholegrain Spelt Quick Bread

Monday, June 03, 2024

Want to bake bread but don't have any yeast in the house or are allergic to yeast? No problem, you can bake your own bread quickly and easily with this recipe. I used baking powder as a leavening agent, which works at least as well as fresh or dry yeast and also simplifies the baking process considerably without having to wait for it to rise. Have fun baking! 
Brotgewürz is a variety of bread spice mixtures often used in German bread making. It usually contains anise, caraway, fennel and corainder seeds, with the other additions or changes in amounts depending on tradition, taste, and the type of bread. If you can't find it, just grind 2 tablespoons of each anise, caraway, fennel and corainder seeds in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

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Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb

Saturday, June 01, 2024

The lamb racks are coated with a blend of fresh herbs and then roasted to perfection. It's so tender, juicy and flavourful. Served alongside a vibrant mint chimichurri, absolutely perfect for a family Sunday dinner or an easy main for entertaining. Roast the lamb for about 15 minutes for very pink meat, 20 minutes for medium rare, and 25 minutes for medium/well-done and 30 minutes for well done.

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