Golden Turmeric Latte
Serves 2Ready in 5 minutes 2 cups plant-based milk (e.g. almond/cashew/oat)1 to 2 tsp honey1 tsp turmeric powder Optional extras:½ tsp ground ginger½ tsp ground cinnamon Method: Warm all ingredients together in a small saucepan or in a milk frother, and serve immediately. Source: Sarah Graham
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 & […]
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 […]
Ginger & Sesame Dressing:
2 Tbsp sesame oil2 Tbsp tamari1 Tbsp honey1 garlic clove1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped1 heaped tsp grated fresh ginger1-2 Tbsp lime/lemon juice1 Tbsp hot water to loosen, if necessary Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 10
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 […]
Almond rusks
(gluten free, sugar free, dairy free) Wet Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 Tbs vanilla extract ½ cup coconut oil, melted 1 tin coconut milk 1 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar ½ cup raw honey or ½ cup coconut blossom sugar added to the dry ingredients Dry Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 4 Tbs coconut flour ¼ […]
Green Salad Dressing
120ml olive oil 1 cup fresh herbs e.g. coriander, basil 1 clove garlic 10 cashew nuts 1-2 Tbsp yogurt 1cm chopped ginger Juice of 2 limes Chopped chili Salt and pepper to taste Vegan dairy free alternative: ½ avo, peeled and pitted ¼ cup tahini 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup water 2 tbsp apple […]
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 […]
Raw Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 cups baby spinach, washed 2 red peppers, deseeded 1 large carrot, peeled 3 baby marrows 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cashew nuts, chopped Dressing 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped ¼ onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon […]
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 […]
Asian Salad
Makes 10 servings (1 serving ≈ ½ to ¾ cup) Salad: 1 medium head cabbage, end cut off & cut into quarters 240g bean sprouts 1 small radish, peeled & sliced into thin pieces 1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced, dark green ends discarded 1 large red bell pepper, cut in half & sliced very thin […]
Herb-Infused Ginger Candies
Ingredients: 1/4 lb of ginger (peeled and thinly sliced) 1 cup of herb infused water (any herbal tea you enjoy) 1 cup of honey and a dash of salt Preparation: 1. In a medium sauce pan cover the ginger with regular water and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Drain the water off (great to […]
Crock Pot 3 Bean Rainbow Chicken Chilli Mac
Ingredients: 1 lb.cooked ground chicken ½ green bell pepper (chopped coarsely) ½ red bell pepper (chopped coarsely) ½ yellow bell pepper (chopped coarsely) ½ orange bell pepper (chopped coarsely) 2 cans mixed beans (pinto, red, and black beans) 1 handful dried stinging nettles (optional) 1 Tbsp.ground ginger 3 crushed cloves of garlic 1 yellow onion […]
The Savory
Ingredients: 1 cup water 3 – 4 stalks celery with the leaves 1 ripe avocado 1 small cucumber Juice of one lemon and one lime ½ inch fresh ginger Handful of herbs: parsley/mint/cilantro Pinch pink or sea salt Preparation: 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Recipe by Rachel Eppinga – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Gingery Peach Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground or whole flax ½ cup frozen or fresh peaches ½ cup almond or coconut milk 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger plus 1 tsp ground ginger Pinch cinnamon Water and ice to blend Preparation: 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Recipe by Rachel Eppinga – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 cup pureed organic pumpkin (fresh or canned) 1 banana 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ground ginger plus ½ inch chopped ginger ¼ tsp ground clove and ¼ tsp ground cardamom Water and ice to blend Optional: flax seeds and protein powder Preparation: 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Recipe by Rachel […]
The Red
Ingredients: 1 small red apple (cored/seeded) ½ Granny Smith (cored/seeded) ¼ squeezed lime ½ inch peeled, chopped ginger Juice of 2 red grapefruits 1 – 1½ cup raspberries ¼ cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon flax seeds Water and ice as needed to blend Preparation: 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Recipe […]
Detox Basic Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach 1 beet 1 carrot 1 piece ginger Juice from one lemon 1 cup water or green tea 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Preparation: 1. Blend all the ingredients in the Vitamix. 2. For an easier to digest version, pass the mixture through a strainer. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Turmeric and Ginger Tea
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water 1 inchginger in slices 1 inch turmeric in slices 3 – 4 peppercorns Raw honey to taste Preparation: 1. Bring water to boil and remove from heat. 2. Add ginger, turmeric and peppercorn and steep for 10 – 15 minutes. 3. Add raw honey to taste. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro […]
Ginger Tea
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water 1 inch ginger in slices Raw honey to taste Preparation: 1. Bring water to boil and remove from heat. 2. Add ginger slices and steep for 10 – 15 minutes. 3. Add raw honey to taste. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
