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Easy Herb Spelt Blini

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Traditional Russian blini call for a yeast-raised batter that's again lightened with beaten egg white to make them light and airy. They symbolize the sun and mark the end of the winter and beginning of brighter days.
Today they come in all shapes and sizes, thin, thick, with only white wheat flour, cornmeal, sweet, savoury, with yeast, baking powder, you name it. I like this quick easy version made with baking powder and flavoured with a mix of fresh herbs. These are a perfect appetizer, an ideal party nibble, but would also be fantastic served with some seasonal fruit for the breakfast. They can be made a day ahead and kept in an airtight container.

20 g Fresh herbs (I used a mix of basil, parsley and cilantro)
1 Large egg
100 ml Almond milk (or regular milk)
110 g White spelt flour
7 g Baking powder
Sea salt and white pepper powder
Bacon fat for frying (or olive oil)
100 g Sour cream
50 g Rainbow trout caviar
Fennel fronds or herbs of your choice, to serve

Blend fresh herbs, egg and almond milk together with an immersion blender until smooth.
Sieve the spelt flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Make a well in the middle, pour in the milk mixture, using a whisk or wooden spoon, mix everything until a smooth batter forms.
Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan with bacon fat and warm over moderate heat. Add a tablespoon of the batter and cook for 2 minutes or until you see bubbles on the surface and it’s golden underneath. Flip over and continue to fry for another minute. Repeat until all the batter is used up. The batter yields 9 blini.
Spread each blin with a little sour cream and top with rainbow trout caviar and fennel frond.

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Easy Bread Machine Bread

Sunday, February 21, 2021

This simple bread machine sandwich loaf recipe, inspired and adapted from here, results in a soft bread with a pleasant, chewy texture with perfect crust. It's delicious toasted for breakfast or used to make sandwiches. You can easily spice up the bread by adding your favourite seasonings, like Italian herbs, ranch dressing mix, cardamom, or garlic powder. Also, instead of milk or water, use carrot juice, beet juice or beer for natural colour and extra flavours. It takes less than 5 minutes to gather and prepare all the ingredients, the rest will be taken care of by your bread machine.

140 ml Milk, lukewarm
140 ml Water, lukewarm
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
320 g Bread flour
50 g Whole-grain flour
2 tbsp Coconut sugar
1 tsp Black salt (or regular sea salt)
2 tsp Active dried yeast

Add all of the ingredients to your bread machine pan in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer. (usually liquid first, then dry ingredients) Select Basic cycle with dark crust setting.
Press start. Check on the dough after 5 minutes of kneading. It should form a smooth dough ball. If it’s too dry add liquid a teaspoon at a time. If it is too wet, add bread flour a tablespoon at a time until you have a right consistency. My machine takes 3 hours to make this loaf.
Once ready, turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool. Slice and enjoy.

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Creamy Baked Eggs

Thursday, February 18, 2021

These creamy, deliciously indulgent eggs are baked at high heat in cast iron skillet with heavy cream and butter, which thickens to a gravy as it cooks - perfect for a lazy weekend brunch. You can add some smoked salmon, cheese, ham or mushrooms to dress them up. These can be prepared in individual ramekins too.

1 tbsp Butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for greasing the pan
100 ml Heavy cream
6 Eggs
1 Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh herbs (chives, flat parsley, mint or basil)
Keto crackers (or bread, toasted) to serve

Preheat oven to 230C/450F. Pour cream into a greased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet and sprinkle the cubed butter over the top. Add in some cheese, smoked salmon or bacon if you like.
Gently break an egg into a small bowl and slip egg into skillet. Repeat with remaining eggs. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Bake until the whites are set and the yolks are still a bit runny, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with herbs and more flaky salt, and serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers.

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Honey, Blue Cheese and Walnut Soda Bread

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The saltiness of the blue cheese along with the sweetness of the honey and the crunch of the walnuts and whole spelt flour is a combination that simply works. Serve alongside soups or stews, or top with some sliced pear, crumbled Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts as a tasty snack.

500 g Whole spelt flour
1 tsp Salt
12 g Baking soda
150 g Blue cheese, I used Gorgonzola
50 g Honey
400 ml Buttermilk
100 g Walnuts

Combine the whole spelt flour, salt and baking soda in a bowl. Crumble in the blue cheese and mix through the flour. Don’t over mix as you want to keep the veined look of the blue cheese in the mix.
Form a well in the centre and add the honey and buttermilk. Fold in the flour with the walnuts, making sure not to over mix or the bread will be tough.
Line a baking try with parchment paper. Dust the paper with some flour. Scrape the sticky dough onto the paper and dust with more flour. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Slice a cross on the top if desired.
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Bake the soda bread for 30-35 minutes. The bread is cooked when the tip of a knife comes out clean when inserted into the centre. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool. Best enjoyed the same day.

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Warm Avocado Soup with Rainbow Trout Caviar

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Turn creamy rich avocados into something spectacular with this simple soup recipe with coconut milk, white wine and rainbow trout caviar for a special occasion. It makes a fabulous starter to any dinner party.

2 Ripe Hass avocados, halved, stone removed, peeled, chopped
1 Organic lemon, juiced
350 ml Chicken or vegetable broth
200 ml Coconut milk
50 ml White wine
Sea salt and freshly milled pepper
A few drops of green tabasco
50 g Rainbow trout caviar
Fresh herbs for garnishing

Place the avocado, lemon juice, broth, coconut milk and white wine in a food processor and process until smooth and well combined. Season with salt, pepper and a few drops of green tabasco.
Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan. Stir over a low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the soup is just warmed through.
Divide the soup between servng bowls or cups. Top with a teaspoon of trout caviar and garnish with fresh herb of your choice.

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Red Cabbage Salad with Pears and Pine Nuts

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Thinly sliced red cabbage is tossed together with red onion, pears, pomegranate seeds and toasted pine nuts dressed with a simple mustard vinaigrette. It's crunchy, zesty, colourful and ridiculously easy and quick to make.

1/2 Small red cabbage, shredded
1 Red onion, thinly sliced
2 Pears, core removed, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Pomegranate seeds
50 g Pine nuts
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp White wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon wholegrain mustard
Salt and cracked black pepper

Combine the cabbage, onion, pear and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
Place pine nuts in a small fry pan over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
To make the dressing, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper until well combined.
To serve, toss the pine nuts through the cabbage mixture and drizzle with the dressing.

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Beetroot Bread Rolls with Cacao Nibs and Dulce de Leche

Monday, February 08, 2021

Flavoured with energy-boosting, antioxidants-loaded beetroot juice and stuffed with rich, creamy caramelized milk (aka dulce de leche), this homemade bread pull-apart is the treat for the whole family. It's perfect for breakfast, snack or even dessert.

200 ml Organic beetroot juice
40 g Butter
380 g Organic bread flour
30 g Coconut sugar (or raw sugar)
7 g Dried yeast
30 g Cacao nibs
1/3 tsp Black salt (or regular sea salt)
1 Medium egg, separated
12 tsp Dulce de leche for filling
1 tsp Desiccated coconut flakes for topping

Place the beetroot juice and butter in a heatproof jug and microwave on High for 1 minute or until the butter has melted. Stir well and set aside to cool slightly.
Combine the 380 grams of flour, coconut sugar, yeast, cacao nibs and salt in the mixing bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook on low speed. Add in beetroot juice-butter mixture and egg yolk. Mix for 15 minutes or until very smooth and elastic. If the dough is still sticky, add a little bit more flour, a couple of teaspoons at a time.
Transfer to a lightly-oiled bowl. Cover with a clean tea towel and set aside for 60-90 minutes or until dough doubles in volumn.
Grease a regular loaf pan and line with baking paper. Set aside.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough returns to its original size. Divide into 12 even portions. Cover and rest for 5 minutes.
Flatten a piece of dough ball and place a teaspoon of dulce de leche in the centre. Bring the edges of the dough up and over to enclose the filling. Roll into a smooth ball. Repeat with the rest of dough balls and filling. Place them into the prepared loaf pan.
Cover loosely with a clean tea towel. Set aside for 45 minutes or until dough balls have risen almost to the top edge of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Brush the surface of bread with the reserved egg white and sprinkle the desiccated coconut flakes over. Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and cool briefly before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room-temperature.