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Ricotta

16/04/2018 by Gina 10 Comments

I first saw ricotta being made at a Thermomix demonstration some years ago, and took notes of the process for the cooking and mixing time which I ...

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Filed Under: Dairy, Gluten Free, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Spreads / Dips, Vegetarian

Wheat Free Shortcrust Pastry

24/02/2018 by Gina 5 Comments

I can't tell you how long I have wanted to post this recipe ... but I have had a problem!  This pastry bakes up beautifully as a fully baked crust, ...

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Filed Under: Baking, Dairy, Dinner, Eggs, Lunch, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Thermomix

Tomato, Feta and Mint Spelt Freeform Pie (with Olive Oil Pastry)

08/02/2018 by Gina 1 Comment

I love this olive oil pastry ... it is not "short" like a shortcrust pastry, it is more like a crisp flatbread, is very forgiving, easy to work with, ...

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Filed Under: Baking, Dairy, Dinner, Lunch, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Thermomix, Vegetables

Freekeh Salad … Middle Eastern Style

02/02/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

Freekeh is viewed by some as the “new” grain on the block, but it is in fact an “ancient” grain and one that is increasing in popularity. It is nutty ...

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Grains, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Recipes, Salads, Special Diets, Thermomix, Vegan, Vegetarian

Kale Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

01/02/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

I love kale ... but I know it is not something that appeals to everyone. Over the past year I have come to realise that many people do not know how ...

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Cream Cheese Spread/Tomato Topping

28/01/2018 by Gina 1 Comment

Over the past couple of months I have been playing around with a wheat free pastry ... and I have to say it has driven me crazy! It bakes up ...

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Filed Under: Dairy, Gluten Free, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Spreads / Dips, Vegetarian

Lemon Yoghurt Sauce

28/01/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

This is my "fall back" sauce for when I need to "dress" a dish. It goes so well with baked veggies, grains and meat protein, and can be used to ...

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Filed Under: Dairy, Gluten Free, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Raw, Recipes, Special Diets, Spreads / Dips, Vegetarian

Beetroot / or Coriander Chilli Paste

03/01/2018 by Gina Leave a Comment

These two simple condiments have been on my radar for some time.  Ever since I tasted the delicious dips offered to us by the delightful Shaheen ...

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Paleo, Recipes, Special Diets, Spreads / Dips, Vegan, Vegetables

Avocado Chocolate Honey and Chilli Mousse

17/12/2017 by Gina Leave a Comment

Avocado and chocolate mousse is popular as a dairy free and healthier option for a dessert, and this is the version that my family love … whew! You ...

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Paleo, Raw, Special Diets, Thermomix, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Cocoa Meringues

02/12/2017 by Gina Leave a Comment

Last year I had the good fortune of visiting Poh's gorgeous little cafe Jamface at the Adelaide Central Markets (see here).  And I have a "thing" for ...

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Filed Under: Baking, Dairy Free, Dessert, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Ingredients, Meals and Courses, Nut Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Thermomix

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For as long as I can remember I have loved being around food, not just eating it but cooking with it too!

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