Keralan turmeric fish curry
Serves 4 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 Tbsp coconut oil/ghee1 large onion, thinly sliced1 fresh chili, deseeded & finely chopped (or to taste)1 tsp ground turmeric7 curry leaves (dried or fresh)3cm piece of ginger, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 ½ x 400ml tins of coconut milk (total: 600ml)2 handfuls of fresh coriander stalks & […]
One-pan pesto chicken with summer vegetables
Serves 41 ½ teaspoons ghee/coconut oil4 chicken breasts/thighs1 quantity of pesto (see recipe below) Pesto ingredients:2 large handfuls of fresh basil (leaves & stalks), plus extra leaves to garnish1 garlic clove, peeled1 small handful of pine nuts4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oilJuice of ½ lemonSea salt & black pepperEat Happy, Pg. 66 1 tsp chili flakes, […]
Easy Chicken & Tomato Curry
Serves 4 1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil/ghee4 chicken thighs (skin on, and bone in: total 600g) – ideally, grass-fed, free-range/pasture-raised1 large onion, grated or finely chopped2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped3xm piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped1x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes1 large handful of fresh coriander, stalks finely chopped & leaves roughly chopped200ml […]
Coconut Chicken
Makes 4 servings 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or organic virgin coconut oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic 2 cup diced fresh tomatoes5.450g boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tablespoon curry powder ⅓ cup coconut milk ⅓ cup water ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped for garnish […]
Cauliflower Cottage Pie:
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil/coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red onion, finely chopped 500g organic beef mince 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 courgette, finely diced 150g green beans, trimmed and cut into 3cm lengths 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets 700ml canned, diced tomatoes 1 Tbsp thyme ½ head cauliflower, cut […]
Spiced Sweet Potato Stew
Serves 8 3 sweet potatoes1 red pepper (100g)2x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes2 garlic cloves, crushed2 tsp chili flakes2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp ground coriander1 Tbsp tamari (or miso paste)Salt & pepper400g canned black beans (or any other choice of protein e.g. 6 chicken breasts)200g spinach250g coconut yoghurt (optional but amazing) Peel the sweet potatoes, […]
Everything Granola Aka chocolate cinnamon & buckwheat granola
Makes about 24 servingsPrep time 15 minutesBaking time 30 to 45 minutes 2 cups whole rolled oats2 cups buckwheat1 heaped cup mixed nuts1 cup sunflower and pumpkin seeds1 heaped cup coconut shavings1 cup dried cranberries/chopped dates, to add after granola has cooked and cooled To bind everything:½ cup coconut oil¼ cup honey¼ cup hot water1 […]
The Best Beetroot & Chickpea Fritters
WHAT YOU WILL NEED High Speed Blender & a Frying Pan PREP TIME: 30mins COOKING TIME: 10mins INGREDIENTS 400g Tin of Chickpeas, drained 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil or Neutral Tasting Oil 2 Teaspoons Mustard Seeds 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds 250g Cooked Beetroot (a small bunch) Peeled 2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander 2 Spring Onions Finely Chopped […]
Beetroot Quinoa Pilaf Topped with Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas and Arugula Leaves
Makes 300 ml Ingredients: Greens from 4-5 beetroots 1x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1t turmeric Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2T caraway seeds, lightly crushed 4-5 beetroots, roasted in olive oil in oven and cubed 3 cups white quinoa, cooked 100g arugula, washed and dried, for garnish […]
Rocket and Raspberry Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: For the vinaigrette 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp chopped garlic 6 tablespoons olive oil ½ large orange 1 tablespoon honey 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt to taste Pepper to taste For the salad 4 cups fresh baby rocket ¾ cup blueberries ¾ cup fresh raspberries […]
Goji Berry and Cocoa Granola
Makes 250g 100g rolled oats, gluten free 70g raw flaked almonds 4 tablespoons coconut flakes 4 teaspoons raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 50g coconut oil 1 tablespoon cocoa 50g goji berries Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix all ingredients together, except cocoa and goji berries. Place mixture on baking tray, […]
(Tinned) Tuna Fishcakes
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 tins tuna, drained 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled ½ onions, finely chopped and fried off 2 eggs 1 bunch parsley, chopped ½ bunch of dill, chopped Juice of one lemon Zest of ½ lemon, grated Salt and pepper, to taste Coconut oil for frying Flour (such as white rice […]
Seared Tuna in Tamari
Tuna Steak (Approx. 90 -120g) 1t tamari sauce ½t sesame oil 1t sesame seeds Salt and Pepper, to taste Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper and place them in a shallow dish. Whisk together the tamari and sesame oil then pour over the tuna steak. Turn to coat then marinate at room temperature […]
Pistachio and Flaxseed Crusted Salmon
SERVES: 6 PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES, INCLUDES COOKING TIME 4-6 fillets (around 120g each) of wild salmon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup salted pistachios, shelled 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. […]
Pantry Pasta With Anchovies, Olives & Capers
Serves 3 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 bunch parsley leaves, chopped (about 1 3/4 cups) 1/2 cup chopped oil-cured olives 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 tin anchovies, drained of oil and minced 3 tablespoons drained capers, roughly chopped 2 big garlic cloves […]
Green Thai Curry
Serves 4 For the curry paste: ½ large onion, roughly chopped 1 red chili, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1 lemongrass stalk, bashed and roughly chopped 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped Handful of coriander (about 20g) 1 tsp cumin, ground 3 ½ tbsp coconut oil For the curry: 2 […]
Chia Berry Bowl
Serves 1 3T Chia Seeds 1 cup Almond Milk/Water 1T Flaxseed Powder 1 small Banana A couple pinches of cinnamon 2T Frozen Berries 1T Coconut Flakes 3T chopped Walnuts Soak Chia Seeds in almond milk overnight for a few hours Stir in flaxseeds, banann, and cinnamon until well mixed Garnish bowl with berries, coconut flakes, […]
Warm Winter Root Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: For the roasted Brussels sprouts; 3 Tbs. olive oil 3 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed Salt, to taste For the roasted butternut squash: 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 ½ cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2cm squares 2 Tbs. honey ½ Tbs. cumin ½ tsp. […]
Warm Kale and Mushroom Salad
6 cups thinly sliced kale, tough stems removed 2T coconut oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups sliced button mushrooms 2T apple cider vinegar 2T whole-grain mustard Salt and pepper to taste Place coconut oil in pan and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes more. […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Zest, Parsley, Capers, and Jalapeño
YIELD 4–6 servings Total Time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, quartered, cored, and cut into bite-size florets 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Salt and freshly cracked pepper 1 lemon 1 large handful fresh parsley (about 1/2 cup/25 g), roughly chopped 1 tablespoon capers 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Miso Sesame Glaze
Makes 3 to 4 servings 4 cups Roasted Brussels Sprouts 120ml Tamari – Non-GMO, Gluten-Free Soya Sauce 1T Sesame Seeds 30ml Grapeseed Oil (More stable/ Olive Oil 1 Pinch Kosher Salt 1 Pinch ground Black Pepper Preheat oven to 200 Degrees Celsius Toss together ingredients in large mixing bowl. Transfer mixture to baking sheet and […]
Roasted Broccoli
1 large head Broccoli 3 garlic cloves minced 3T Olive Oil Juice from half lemon Salt and black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Toss until florets are well coated. Arrange broccoli florets on a […]
Kale, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Serves 4 1T olive oil 4 leeks, sliced 1x 400g tin whole peeled tomatoes 6 cups water 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped ½ cup brown lentils 1t fresh thyme Salt and pepper, to taste Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the leeks and cook […]
Grilled Salmon with Bok Choy
2cm piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated 3 large garlic cloves, finely grated 400g skinless salmon fillets, preferably wild Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2 cups baby bok choy, halved 1 cup raw mushrooms 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage 2T olive oil Preheat oven to 200 °C. Heat a large rimmed roasting pan […]
