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Sesame Green Bean Chicken Salad

Friday, August 13, 2021

Crispy-tender green beans, delicate shredded chicken, a creamy addictive sesame dressing: this simple, deliciously healthy and flavour-packed salad makes a perfect, almost-effortless summer meal. Although you can find green beans in supermarkets all year round, there’s nothing like plump, fresh green beans in summer. I used 3 chicken thighs for the recipe, but you can use chicken breast, or leftover roasted chicken. Try to shred the chicken the same size as the sliced green beans for the best texture. This salad tastes the best after chilling for an hour in the refridgerator, but if you are short on time or can't wait that long, serve it immediately.


350 g Chicken thigh or chicken breast 2-3 slice Ginger 1 Scallion, chopped Sea salt 400 g Green beans, trimmed	35 g White sesame seeds, toasted 60 g Mayonnaise, homemade or store-bought 1 tbsp Soya sauce 1 Lime, juiced or plain rice vinegar 2 tsp Toasted sesame oil 1 tsp Honey

In a medium saucepan, add the chicken thighs or breast, ginger, scallion and enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the water begins to boil, lower heat immediately to a gentle simmer, cover partially with a lid and cook for 15 minutes for the thighs, and 10 minutes for the breast. Turn off the heat, cover completely with lid, and leave on the stovetop for another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in green beans into boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Fill a bowl with ice water. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the green beans to the ice water to cool completely. Drain well.
Cut the green beans lengthwise into thirds on a slight diagonal. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate.
For the dressing, coarsely grind the sesame seeds, leaving some whole. In a small bowl, combine ground sesame seeds, mayonnaise, soya sauce, lime juice or rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey and 1/3 teaspoon sea salt. Stir until smooth.
Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool completely. If you are short in time, just cool it in a bowl of ice wate. When chicken is cool enough to handle, pat dry, then finely shred the meat with 2 forks. The shreds should be similar in size to the sliced green.
Add the shredded chicken and all of the dressing to the chilled green beans. Toss gently until coated. Cover and chill for an hour before serving.

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Yoghurt Rye Cake with Apricots and Almonds

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Dark rye flour, coconut sugar and cardamom give this simple cake real depth of flavour and a wonderful colour and thanks to natural Greek yoghurt and sweet ripe apricots, the cake turned out really yummy with a perfectly dense and moist texture. It’s great as a teatime snack or you could serve it as a dessert with a little mascarpone cream. For this cake, I used half dark rye flour and half plain flour. Next time I will definitely try it with 100% rye flour.

120 g Rye flour
120 g Plain flour
A pinch of salt
1/2 tsp Cardamom
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder

120 g Kerrygold butter, softened
100 g Coconut sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 Eggs, medium
285 g Greek yoghurt, room temperature
5 Ripe apricots, pitted and quartered
50 g Almond slices
1 tbsp Coconut sugar
30 g Kerrygold butter, cut into thin slices

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line the bottom of a 24-cm spring-form pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with a bit of butter.
Whisk rye flour, plain flour, salt, cardamom, baking soda and baking powder together.
Using an electric mixer, beat butter, coconut sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Sift in half flour mixture, gently stir to combine. Add in Greek yoghurt, then the remaining flour mixture. Mix until combined. The batter will be thick.
Spoon half the cake mixture into prepared pan. Smooth surface. Top with apricot wedges. Spoon remaining mixture over apricots. Smooth the surface. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut sugar. Arrange the butter slices on top.
Bake for about 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand cake for 5 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool.

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Jerk Rub Chicken with Peach Salsa

Monday, August 09, 2021

Jamaican jerk spice blend works great to jazz up the boring bland skinless boneless chicken breast while sweet juicy peach salsa makes an excellent summery addition to the meal. The recipe is easy, quick and very versatile. Use chicken drumsticks or thighs instead of breast, mango or pineapple for the salsa in the place of peach and feel free to use more jalapenos if you want it spicier. If you don't have any fresh lime on hand, just use lemon.
Jamaican jerk rub is a spicy, sweet, and tangy seasoning for grilled meat, pork and chicken particularly.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken	Peach Salsa
1 tbsp Garlic granules 1 tbsp Coconut sugar 4 tsp Dried thyme leaves 2 tsp Salt 2 tsp Ground black pepper 2 tsp Ground allspice 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon 1 tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tbsp Olive oil 2 tbsp Butter 3 / 500-600 g Chicken breast	350-400 g / 2 Ripe yet firm peaches, peeled and diced 150 g Red bell pepper, seeded, finely diced 1 alapeño, seeded and finely diced 1 Red onion, finely diced 3-4 tbsp Mint and parsley, chopped 2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lime juice 1 Large garlic clove, minced 1 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black pepper

In a bowl, combine all the spices for the rub and mix well. Cut the chicken breast lengthways into 2 equal pieces. Add in 2 tablespoons of the prepared rub and massage it into the chicken, making sure that chicken is evenly covered with spice mixture. Store the rest airtight at room temperature. Cover and leave to marinate while you prepare the salsa. You can make this one day ahead and leave the chicken marinate overnight.
Peel and dice the peaches. Transfer them to a bowl. Finely chop seeded bell pepper, jalapeño. and red onion and add all the vegetables to the bowl with peaches. Add chopped mint, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently toss everything together until well mixed. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (or grill pan) on high until hot. Add in chicken breast and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and add in butter, cook, covered, for a further 5 minutes until cooked through.
Spoon the prepared peach salsa on a platter and top with jerk rub chicken. Garnish with fresh mint leaf. Enjoy!

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Zucchini Buckwheat Muffins with Feta and Dijon Mustard

Saturday, August 07, 2021

Not only are these easy savoury zucchini and buckwheat muffins ideal for afternoon break, they're great at busting after-school hunger too. They are made with a mixture of spelt and buckwheat flour, so they are much healthier, not gluten free though. Use all purpose gluten free flour instead of white spelt flour if you are gluten intolerant or have a celiac disease. Crème fraîche and olive oil help keep yield muffins that are soft, tender and moist. Add in some walnuts if you want more texture, but these muffins have plenty even without them thanks to the Feta, Dijon mustard and spices.

400 g Zucchini, coarsely grated
1 tsp Salt
150 g White spelt flour
150 g Buckwheat flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Baking soda
80 ml Olive oil (or butter, melted)
2 Large eggs
1 tbsp Coconut sugar
200 g Crème fraîche
2 tbsp Maille Dijon mustard
2 tsp Dried oregano
2 tsp Dried garlic powder
1 tsp Smoked paprika powder
150 g Feta, cubed

Coarsly grate the zucchini and place them in a bowl. Add in salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Squeeze as much of the liquid out as possible.
Preheat the oven 200C/400F. Grease and flour a giant 6-cup muffin pan. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add white spelt flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder and baking soda. Make a well in centre.
Whisk olive oil, eggs, coconut sugar, crème fraîche, mustard, oregano, garlic powder and paparika in a jug and pour into the well. Add zucchini and cubed feta. Stir until just combined. Divide the batter among prepared muffin cups.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Orangedew Melon and Pomegranate Salad with Caper Berries

Thursday, August 05, 2021

A sweet, bright, vibrant summer salad that is fresh, refreshing and delicious! If you are feeling fancy, add some prosciutto and mozzarella to make a light lunch.
Orange Dew melon is a hybrid cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew. It has a smooth, thin yellow skin and a creamy orange interior that is both juicy and sweet, just like cantaloupe. You can use any kind of melon that you prefer for the recipe. Honeydew melon and pomegranate are known for their anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of antioxidants. Enjoy this beautiful salad to relieve inflammation!

1 Orangedew melon, halved and pitted (or use your favourite melon)
1 Large pomegranate
1 tbsp Mint leaves, chopped
1 Lime, zest and juice
Salt and pepper
10 Caper berries
30 g Baby arugula leaves

Using a melon baller, scoop out rounds of melon. Cut the pomegranate into quarters and remove the seeds, leaving all the pith behind.
In a separate bowl, combine the melon balls with the pomegranate arils, mint and baby arugula. Toss with the lime juice. Season to taste. Top the melon halves with the fruit salad and garnish with the caper berries.

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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.