tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34365829913533815472024-03-14T02:10:54.345-07:00Tea for TillyTillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-58264733235184461562011-03-03T01:24:00.000-08:002011-03-09T07:45:50.168-08:00Cookies and Cream<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#666666;">I have</span><span style="color:#666666;"> a seriously sweet tooth at the moment....Literally minutes after finishing dinner I'm eyeing up the dessert! May be I should stop baking....or may be not!....</span></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zxyOF6nZTw/TXedzsam0FI/AAAAAAAAAVE/HGSc92ENqK8/s1600/IMG_0604%255B1%255D.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582103774570664018" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zxyOF6nZTw/TXedzsam0FI/AAAAAAAAAVE/HGSc92ENqK8/s400/IMG_0604%255B1%255D.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"> cookies and cream cupcakes</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuNOmj9iVeU/TXedYAcgKDI/AAAAAAAAAU8/wO9QbWTCWZs/s1600/IMG_0623%255B1%255D.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582103298910988338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuNOmj9iVeU/TXedYAcgKDI/AAAAAAAAAU8/wO9QbWTCWZs/s400/IMG_0623%255B1%255D.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;">double choc chip brownies w.blueberry ice 'cream'</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2WhKX3fY7w/TXedXyxM53I/AAAAAAAAAU0/VhqqMoJz5Q8/s1600/IMG_0616%255B1%255D.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582103295239710578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V2WhKX3fY7w/TXedXyxM53I/AAAAAAAAAU0/VhqqMoJz5Q8/s400/IMG_0616%255B1%255D.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;">blueberry & almond crumble muffins</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vWpohpy26l8/TXedXoAgttI/AAAAAAAAAUs/aThjMpl6oag/s1600/IMG_0638%255B1%255D.JPG"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582103292351133394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vWpohpy26l8/TXedXoAgttI/AAAAAAAAAUs/aThjMpl6oag/s400/IMG_0638%255B1%255D.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;">coconut & lime rice puds</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#666666;">recipes to follow soon :)<br /></div></span>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-5574613722101522462010-06-10T00:31:00.001-07:002010-06-13T12:12:37.682-07:00Vegan Pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TBUtfJ_LqdI/AAAAAAAAASM/Wd-3K3PVwfA/s1600/pizza+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TBUtfJ_LqdI/AAAAAAAAASM/Wd-3K3PVwfA/s400/pizza+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482338134673566162" /></a><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Most non </span></span></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">vegans</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> would probably turn </span></span></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">their</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> nose up at the idea of pizza without </span></span></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">cheese</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">. However I have always </span></span></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">preferred</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> a pizza that has a really good tomato base and topping rather than one smothered in cheese.....but of you really cannot imagine a cheese-less pizza then why not make your own cashew nut cheese by blending soaked cashews, with a small amount of water, tahini and spices of your choice. Its </span></span></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">delish</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">!.</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481049276801167138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TBCZRwQlLyI/AAAAAAAAASE/KKDs1T9ORh4/s400/pizza+3.jpg" /><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Grilled vegetable pizza w. a cashew nut cheese</span></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Pizza Base:</span></span></span></b></div><div> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">300 grams strong bread flour</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp instant yeast</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">200 ml warm water</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tblsp extra virgin olive oil</span></span></span></div><div> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Place the flour, yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Add the water and oil and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Lightly flour a surface and kneed this mixture for 5 minutes. cover with a tea towl and set aside whilst making the topping.</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div align="center"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Tomato Sauce:</span></span></span></b></div><div align="center"> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 table spoons olive oil</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5 large tomatoes (chopped)</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 shallots (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 red chilli (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5 sundried tomatoes (chopped)</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 sprigs rosemary</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tea spoons thyme leaves</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">small handfull of basil (torn)</span></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></div><div align="center"> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Place a large pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Add the shallots, chili and garlic and allow to soften.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Add the rosemary and thyme and cook for another minute or so before adding the tomatoes and seasoning.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Allow the tomato mixture to reduce for around 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Finally add the sun dried tomatoes and basil, transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Assembly </span></span></span></b></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Pre heat you oven to 240 degrees C.</span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. On a lightly floured surface roll out your pizza dough.</span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Place the dough on a baking tray (a pizza tray is best). Spoon a generous layer of the tomato sauce onto the base and add topping of your choice. (I topped mine with grilled aubergine, peppers & courgette, basil oil and cashew nut 'cheese')</span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Place the pizza into the oven for 8-10 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div></div></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-40929301875833671312010-06-01T00:34:00.000-07:002010-06-01T09:32:40.753-07:00Summer Salads<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I love bank holidays! Who doesn't!</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Although I have to admit, I didn't have the most productive one...well my debit card did, as did my wardrobe...but I was finally able to cook and eat some some of my favourite foods; Indian on the Saturday evening, Sushi for lunch on Sunday and dinner on Monday, and finally a trip to my favourite cafe in London, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ottolenghi</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">. Delicious!</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I couldn't quite wait till Monday to get my Ottolenghi fix, so on Sunday evening, after a day shopping, dinner was to be an array of Ottolenghi inspired salads;</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a basil infused pearly barley salad</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Puy Lentil, red and yellow pepper, sun-dried tomato and coriander salad</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Char grilled broccoli with red chilli, garlic and slivered almonds</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">chilli roasted butter nut squash</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TATEiBpMOrI/AAAAAAAAARM/VKFeIrUhkYY/s1600/summer+salads.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477719135625165490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TATEiBpMOrI/AAAAAAAAARM/VKFeIrUhkYY/s400/summer+salads.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TATEcXGDmYI/AAAAAAAAARE/QXehd7RFnSg/s1600/summer+salads+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477719038304164226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TATEcXGDmYI/AAAAAAAAARE/QXehd7RFnSg/s400/summer+salads+2.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TATET9P6qFI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/N5rZtJBoXpg/s1600/lentil+salad+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477718893927245906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/TATET9P6qFI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/N5rZtJBoXpg/s400/lentil+salad+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>Summer Lentil Salad</b></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 table spoons olive oil</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">80 grams dried puy lentils</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">300 ml vegetable stock</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 small red onion (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 red chilli (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 sprigs or fresh thyme</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon ground cumin</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 a red pepper (2 cm diced)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 a yellow pepper (2 cm diced)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">small handful sun dried tomatoes (chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">handful of chopped coriander</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Wash and drain the lentils</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Place a pan over a medium heat. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion, chilli, garlic, cumin and thyme and cook for a couple of minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Add the peppers and cook for a further few minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Add the lentils to the pan, along with the stock and seasoning. Leave to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (add more stock if looking too dry)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Finally mix through the sun dried tomato and coriander.</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Sprinkle with a little extra coriander to serve.</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Why cant we have a bank holiday every weekend??</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-5013183820001156442010-05-23T12:05:00.001-07:002010-05-23T12:41:03.696-07:00Dairy free chocolate mousse<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_mBGkqt3MI/AAAAAAAAAQc/5Sd7JPn9OUI/s1600/vegan+chocolate+mousse.jpg"></a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">A recent recipe post by <a href="http://www.thegluttonousvegan.com/">Naomi Rose (The Gluttonous Vegan)</a> sparked many memories of my favourite childhood chocolate bar, the Cadbury crunchie! As a child I remember carefully biting off it's chocolate outer and savouring the honeycomb centre. Check out Naomi's honeycomb recipe <a href="http://www.thegluttonousvegan.com/2010/05/honeycomb.html">here</a> and pair it with this delicious vegan chocolate mousse!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_mBGkqt3MI/AAAAAAAAAQc/5Sd7JPn9OUI/s1600/vegan+chocolate+mousse.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_mBGkqt3MI/AAAAAAAAAQc/5Sd7JPn9OUI/s400/vegan+chocolate+mousse.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474548771967589570" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_mAmeJhYlI/AAAAAAAAAQU/gQTsFVgEMiY/s1600/vegan+chocolate+mousse+2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_mAmeJhYlI/AAAAAAAAAQU/gQTsFVgEMiY/s400/vegan+chocolate+mousse+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474548220461933138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Vegan Chocolate Mousse</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serves two (or one if feeling greedy)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">170 grams silken tofu</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 1/2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">50 ml maple syrup</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">25 ml agave nectar (replace with maple syrup for sweeter taste)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Place in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">To serve, dust with a little cocoa powder and a few pieces of honeycomb for dunking!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Simple ;)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-3793516587709526472010-05-16T11:53:00.000-07:002010-05-16T12:17:33.167-07:00Vegetable Red Thai Curry<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_A_6zRf4bI/AAAAAAAAAPs/fTLkrl0r4qs/s1600/vegetable+red+thai+curry+3%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_A_6zRf4bI/AAAAAAAAAPs/fTLkrl0r4qs/s400/vegetable+red+thai+curry+3%5D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471943826683716018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_A_yfCfEUI/AAAAAAAAAPk/OyRqBehREhk/s1600/vegetable+red+thai+curry+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S_A_yfCfEUI/AAAAAAAAAPk/OyRqBehREhk/s400/vegetable+red+thai+curry+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471943683813085506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I always forget how good a home made Thai curry is, and when I get round to making one I just want it again and again! It really is a quick and easy meal to make and remember you can make the Thai curry paste in bulk as it keeps in the fridge for weeks!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Vegetable Red Thai Curry</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serves 5-6</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tablespoons sunflower oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 tablespoons Red Curry Paste (recipe below)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 x 400ml can coconut milk</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 kaffir lime leaves</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tablespoons soya sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 teaspoons sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 small sweet potatoes (cut into bite sized chunks)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">200 grams cauliflower florets</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tin chickpeas</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 large red chillies (sliced)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">handful chopped corriander</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">handful fresh basil (torn)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Red Curry Paste (makes 120ml)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6 red chillies</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 chopped shallots</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 garlic cloves</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 stalk lemon grass (chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">handful fresh coriander leaves</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 kaffir lime leaf</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon cumin seeds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tablespoon sunflower oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. To make the paste, place all ingredients in a food processor and blend to a smooth thick paste</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Add 4 tablespoons of the red curry paste and heat over a low flame for 2 minutes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Add half of the coconut milk and bring to the simmer. Add the remaining milk, potatoes, cauliflower, chickpeas, lime leaf, soya sauce and sugar.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Cook over a medium heat for around 15-20 minutes or until all vegetable are tender.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6. Transfer the curry into serving bowls and top with the chopped coriander, basil and red chilli. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serve with jasmine rice</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-24790773233128499832010-05-13T06:29:00.001-07:002010-05-13T08:31:21.757-07:00Asian Vegan Dinner @ Full House<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">So last night I attended the Asian Vegan secret supper at <a href="http://fullhouse.squarespace.com/">Full House</a>, Shoreditch.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_QBj-zwI/AAAAAAAAAPc/wH95n7wZ70k/s400/full+house+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470746823133941506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The evening lived up to all expectations. The food was excellent, Bonnie and the Full House team were wonderful hosts, and my fellow guest were great company!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I cannot reveal the exact location of Full House, but on arrival myself and my bf were greeted with a glass of champagne and lead up to the roof terrace to meet fellow diners. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">After meeting and greeting, we were invited to take our seats at the communal table in the dining room and poured another glass of wine.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Bonnie, the resident chef, then gave us a cookery demonstration on Rice Paper Rolls before retreating to the kitchen to slave away over the following five delicious vegan Asian dishes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_LZ1N47I/AAAAAAAAAPU/beVs0tioKsg/s1600/full+house+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_LZ1N47I/AAAAAAAAAPU/beVs0tioKsg/s400/full+house+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470746743749338034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Rice Paper Rolls</span></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_IIWJ38I/AAAAAAAAAPM/nHwaJk70M4g/s1600/full+house+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_IIWJ38I/AAAAAAAAAPM/nHwaJk70M4g/s400/full+house+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470746687516041154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Shiro Miso Soup with Tofu, pak choi, wakame seaweed, and sweet potato</span></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_D3Li_qI/AAAAAAAAAPE/9-dmV9tWeR8/s1600/full+house+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_D3Li_qI/AAAAAAAAAPE/9-dmV9tWeR8/s400/full+house+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470746614188670626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Glass Noodle salad with trio of mushrooms; shitake mushroom, straw mushrooms and cloud mushrooms, beetroot, and golden sesame seeds, in a rice wine and soy vinagrette dressing.</span></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_ANTkstI/AAAAAAAAAO8/aOSWiNVrUDU/s1600/full+house+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v_ANTkstI/AAAAAAAAAO8/aOSWiNVrUDU/s400/full+house+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470746551408440018" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Roast Hatcho Miso and Chilli Aubergine and Daikon, with black sesame. Served with jasmine rice and garlic pak choi</span></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v-7KglCoI/AAAAAAAAAO0/LKoW7RsvO7M/s1600/full+house+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-v-7KglCoI/AAAAAAAAAO0/LKoW7RsvO7M/s400/full+house+6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470746464758336130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Lychee, Lemon and Ginger Sorbet</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Thank you Bonnie and the Full House team for a wonderful evening!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">If you missed out on this occasion then why not try Full Houses' next vegan evening; <a href="http://fullhouse.squarespace.com/vegan-raw-galore/">vegan raw galore</a></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-60494698113880555292010-05-11T23:23:00.000-07:002010-05-11T23:53:22.084-07:00Vegan Underground Supper Club<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-pQM0Cb5pI/AAAAAAAAAOc/HVQkem2uWyA/s1600/rice+paper+rolls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-pQM0Cb5pI/AAAAAAAAAOc/HVQkem2uWyA/s400/rice+paper+rolls.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470272878452401810" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Pretty excited today, as this evening I will be visiting an underground restaurant featuring a vegan menu!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">A couple of months ago, <a href="http://www.vintageatgoodwood.com/home.aspx">Vintage at Goodwood</a> food curator; Valentina Harris, informed me of </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Full House; the newest entry to the London underground dining scene. A six-month pop up project </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://fullhouse.squarespace.com/">Full House</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> is a new kind of supper club. Hidden in a secret location, revealed only on the day of the event</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I have long wanted to dine at an underground restaurant but had never come across one that offers a vegan menu. So I emailed Bonnie, one of the housekeepers, asking if there is any chance that they would put on a vegan evening and a day or so later the Vegan Asian menu was on website!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">So, tonight's Asian Vegan menu is:</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Five Course Asian Vegan Menu</span></span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Cookery Demonstration</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Rice Paper Rolls-Making</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">----------</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Starters</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Rice Paper Rolls, stuffed with vermicelli, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, holy basil, mint, coriander tomatoes, and marinaded in soy and mirin. Served with homemade chutney.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Shiro Miso Soup with Tofu, pak choi, wakame seaweed, and sweet potato</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Mains</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Glass Noodle salad with trio of mushrooms; shitake mushroom, straw mushrooms and cloud mushrooms, beetroot, and golden sesame seeds, in a rice wine and soy vinagrette dressing.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Roast Hatcho Miso and Chilli Aubergine and Daikon, with black sesame. Served with jasmine rice and garlic pak choi</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Dessert</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Lychee, Lemon and Ginger Sorbet with Mint</span></span></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">..........................</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I shall let you know what it was like tomorrow.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">And, for those of you who missed out but would love to attend an evening like this. Full House are hosting another Vegan Night at the end of this month; Vegan and Raw Galore. Have a look at the Full House <a href="http://fullhouse.squarespace.com/vegan-raw-galore/">website</a> for more info.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-58148277873061497422010-05-09T14:22:00.000-07:002010-05-10T08:30:51.087-07:00Lemon & Pistachio Polenta Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cpAaEuqBI/AAAAAAAAAOU/GhsYdGCJlHU/s1600/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake.jpg"></a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Once again I got carried away and removed the cake from its tin whilst still hot, so this lemony and pistachio polenta cake may not look the best but be assured, it is rather tasty!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cpAaEuqBI/AAAAAAAAAOU/GhsYdGCJlHU/s1600/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cpAaEuqBI/AAAAAAAAAOU/GhsYdGCJlHU/s400/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469385359440652306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cosrsj1xI/AAAAAAAAAOM/zGzIEWVVG_8/s1600/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake+3.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cosrsj1xI/AAAAAAAAAOM/zGzIEWVVG_8/s400/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469385020573734674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cokxqJCJI/AAAAAAAAAOE/YX7gxvrb9-A/s1600/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake+2.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-cokxqJCJI/AAAAAAAAAOE/YX7gxvrb9-A/s400/lemon+and+pistachio+polenta+cake+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469384884735248530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Lemon & Pistachio Polenta Cake</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">140 grams vegan margarine (at room temperature)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">140 grams golden caster sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">150 ml coconut cream</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">juice of 1 lemon</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">rind of 2 lemons (finely grated)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">50 grams ground pistachios</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">85 grams fine polenta</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">140 grams plain flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">icing;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">juice of 2 lemons</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">140 grams icing sugar (sifted)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">15 grams roughly chopped pistachios</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C. Line a 18cm cake tin with baking paper.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine and sugar. On creamed add the coconut cream and lemon juice and stir once more.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Finally mix through the lemon zest, pistachio, polenta, flour and baking powder. Lightly beat the mixture until soft, creamy and slightly wet.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Transfer the mixture to the baking tin and place in the oven to cook for 50-55 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Whilst the cake is cooking prepare the icing by mixing the icing sugar and juice of two lemons.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6. Once the cake is cooked (springy to touch and slightly brown on top) leave to cool. Once cool transfer the cake onto a serving plate, pour on the lemon icing and top with chopped pistachios.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> with a cup of tea or spoonful of vanilla </span></span></span><a href="http://www.boojabooja.com/e_news.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">booja booja</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> ice-cream.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-58272734324703592982010-05-09T13:44:00.000-07:002010-05-09T14:46:09.981-07:00Broccoli & Roast Garlic Soup<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-chH_8QsuI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ipYq3gnZ73c/s1600/brocolli+%26+roast+garlic+soup+2.jpg"></a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I have had a head cold for the past two weeks now, and cannot seem to shake it off. So I decided it was about time I had a vitamin C overload in the form of a lightly spiced broccoli soup, topped with crisp roasted onions and served with basil and garlic ciabatta.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-chH_8QsuI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ipYq3gnZ73c/s1600/brocolli+%26+roast+garlic+soup+2.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-chH_8QsuI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ipYq3gnZ73c/s400/brocolli+%26+roast+garlic+soup+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469376693771743970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-chB3nJq7I/AAAAAAAAAN0/msADX84Nprk/s1600/brocolli+%26+roast+garlic+soup.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-chB3nJq7I/AAAAAAAAAN0/msADX84Nprk/s400/brocolli+%26+roast+garlic+soup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469376588456504242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Broccoli & Roast Garlic Soup </span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">w. basil ciabatta</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serves 2 hungry people</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 Head of Garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 red onion (sliced)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 red onion (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbl spoons olive oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 chopped green chilli (seeds left in for a kick)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp cumin seeds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">florets from 2 broccoli heads</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 litre vegetable stock (vegan friendly)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">handful of basil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Place the whole head of garlic, sliced red onion and one tablespoon olive oil into a roasting tray and place in oven. Remove once the onions are crispy and garlic is soft.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Place a saucepan over a medium heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. One the oil is hot add the cumin seeds, cook for one minute before adding the finely chopped onion and green chilli.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Once the onion has softened, add the broccoli florets and vegetable stock, cover and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6. Once cooked, place the soup in a food processor along with 6 cloves of roasted garlic, basil, salt and pepper (be quite generous with the pepper) and blend until smooth and creamy in texture.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">7. Decant the soup into large bowls and top with the crispy red onions.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serve with toasted ciabatta; rubbed with the roasted garlic and drizzled with basil oil </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-76752455661332488902010-05-09T02:13:00.000-07:002010-05-09T02:14:39.847-07:00Baba Ganoush<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-CAAbVmFmI/AAAAAAAAAMU/lpWHxwcu2mw/s1600/hummus+and+baba+ganouch.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-CAAbVmFmI/AAAAAAAAAMU/lpWHxwcu2mw/s400/hummus+and+baba+ganouch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467510692454471266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Earlier this week I made a bit of an Lebanese feast with home made falafel, hummus and baba ganoush. I have always found baba ganoush a bit hit and miss but this weeks was the best yet!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">2 large aubergines</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1 clove crushed garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1 table spoon tahini</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">juice of half a lemon</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1/2 a tea spoon paprika</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1 table spoon extra virgin olive oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Method</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">2. Peel the aubergine and slice into thick rounds.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">3. Place the sliced aubergine onto a baking tray and sprinkle with a fairly generous amount of olive oil.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">4. Cook the aubergine for 20-25 minutes turning once.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">5. Remove the aubergine from the oven and leave to cool for 10-15 minutes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">6. Add the aubergine, along with all the other ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil and paprika before serving</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Serves four as a side dish</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b></div></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-50630322836776926872010-05-06T23:43:00.002-07:002010-05-07T07:26:24.346-07:00Miso Grilled Tofu / Wasabi Salad<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">After trying the wasabi chickpea salad featured on Vegan Yum Yum's blog I fell in love with wasabi chickpeas, however I found there were too many ingredients in the salad for my taste buds liking.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">So, here is my stripped down version which I served with miso grilled tofu.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-HH7uJRx4I/AAAAAAAAANM/C3CZKnAg_hE/s1600/miso+tofu+with+wasabi+salad+3.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-HH7uJRx4I/AAAAAAAAANM/C3CZKnAg_hE/s400/miso+tofu+with+wasabi+salad+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467871251417646978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-HH4CyHtqI/AAAAAAAAANE/7iJjBJZ0grI/s1600/miso+tofu+with+wasabi+salad+2.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-HH4CyHtqI/AAAAAAAAANE/7iJjBJZ0grI/s400/miso+tofu+with+wasabi+salad+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467871188238186146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Miso Grilled Tofu w. Wasabi Salad</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serves 4</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Wasabi Chickpeas:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 400 gram tin chickpeas</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tablespoon sunflower oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tablespoon soya sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 heaped teaspoon wasabi powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon white sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Miso Tofu:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">400 grams firm tofu cut into 4 pieces</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">8 tablespoons Japanese Mirin</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 heaped table spoon miso paste</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 teaspoons white sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Salad:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 large handfuls salad leaves of your choice</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 ripe avocado (cut into chunks)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">20 cherry tomatoes (halved)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 small spring onions (finely sliced)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 red chilli (de-seeded and finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tablespoons sesame seeds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tablespoon sesame oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tablespoon soya sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper to taste</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">First start with the wasabi chickpeas:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Heat one tablespoon of sunflower oil in a pan and add the chickpeas.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Once the chickpeas start to brown slightly, add the soya sauce, wasabi powder and sugar, mix well and cook for another minute or two. Set aside.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Next make the miso marinade for the tofu:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Place the mirin in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the miso paste and sugar and stir until dissolved.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Marinate the tofu pieces and set aside ready to grill later.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves, avocado, tomatoes, spring onions and chilli.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6. Dress with the soya sauce and sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">7. Mix through the sesame seeds and chickpeas.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">8. Place a griddle pan oven a medium to high heat and sprinkle with sesame oil. Once the pan is hot add the tofu pieces and grill on all sides for a couple of minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Serve with the prepared salad.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>Enjoy</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-36257318506757925332010-05-05T12:47:00.000-07:002010-05-07T06:58:32.159-07:00Flapjack Off<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I have quite the competitive streak. So when my boyfriend suggested that he could make a better flapjack than me, I was straight in the kitchen ready to take him up on his challenge.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">We both used the same basic flapjack mix (I wasn't going to take it that seriously);</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">makes a dozen decent sized flapjacks</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">500 grams rolled oats</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">210 grams vegan margarine </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">160 grams brown sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 table spoons maple syrup</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">By melting the margarine in a sauce pan. Once melted adding the sugar and maple syrup and stirring until fully dissolved. To this we mixed through the oats.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">OK, now down to the competition.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">We halved the mix and added our own ingredients</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-B9i2CD8fI/AAAAAAAAAME/kcHUeFXW8t8/s400/fig+flapjacks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467507985200968178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">My Flapjacks</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">+</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 handful chopped figs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 small handful chopped pecans</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 small handful pistachio nuts</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S-B-VoQkLSI/AAAAAAAAAMM/C0ozxtPINj8/s400/raspberry+jam+flapjacks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467508857677032738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">His</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Layer of raspberry jams sandwiched between two layers of flapjack</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">We then baked the flapjacks for 15 minutes in an oven heated to 170 degrees C</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">.......................</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The verdict?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Well of course I am going to say mine were the best. But jam flapjacks were delicious, great for dessert whereas my fig and nut are great for mid morning treat.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-62595329375098362272010-05-03T23:29:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:53:37.680-07:00Bank Holiday Beanie Burger<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9_DKsQzFuI/AAAAAAAAAL8/pq-yeh2OCBQ/s1600/beany+burger+with+quinoa+salad+3.jpg"></a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The weather this bank holiday was not the best, so think I can forgive myself for having a stay at home weekend!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">But it's not like I was just lazing about watching the Telly. It was quite a productive weekend with regards to my</span></span></span><a href="http://teafortilly.blogspot.com/2010/04/sunday-up-cycling-session.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> up-cycling project</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9_CC8CbW9I/AAAAAAAAALs/iXAhoAzTGgM/s400/painting.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467301828382907346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">First coat of paint. Done.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">So, after working up a bit of an appetite, I decided to make bean burgers and served it with;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">quinoa salad</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">avocado and tomato salsa</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">spicy sweet potato wedges</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">home made hummus</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9_DKsQzFuI/AAAAAAAAAL8/pq-yeh2OCBQ/s1600/beany+burger+with+quinoa+salad+3.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9_DKsQzFuI/AAAAAAAAAL8/pq-yeh2OCBQ/s400/beany+burger+with+quinoa+salad+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467303061098796770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9_DGkEcUOI/AAAAAAAAAL0/m1QyZlW3_lI/s1600/beany+burger+with+quinoa+salad.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9_DGkEcUOI/AAAAAAAAAL0/m1QyZlW3_lI/s400/beany+burger+with+quinoa+salad.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467302990180012258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Beanie Burgers</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">makes 4</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 400 gram tin chickpeas</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 400 gram tin borlotti beans</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> half an red onion (finely grated)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 clove of crushed garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 red chilli (finely chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon cumin powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon paprika</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon turmeric</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">large handful fresh coriander (chopped)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tablespoons olive oil </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6 table spoons gram flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">8 table spoons sesame seeds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Drain the chickpeas, place in pan and boil for 15 minutes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Drain the borlotti beans and place into a mixing bowl. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Whilst the chickpeas are boiling, place the grated onion, garlic, chilli, spices, seasoning, chopped coriander and 1 table spoon of olive oil into a separate bowl and mix thoroughly.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. After 15 minutes remove the chickpeas from the heat, drain and add to borlotti beans. Mash until fairly smooth. (Don't worry if a few lumps remain)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Add, the mashed beans to the other ingredients, along with the gram flour and stir until evenly mixed.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6. Mould the mixture into four equally sized burgers and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">7. After 30 minutes remove the burgers from the fridge, pat with a small amount of gram flour and press 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds into each side.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">8. Place a griddle pan over a medium flame. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, once hot place the burgers into the pan and cook until slightly brown on each side.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-40035011245560875322010-05-01T11:32:00.000-07:002010-05-02T03:14:56.258-07:00Vegan Cakey Choc Chip Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9x0I3OAQEI/AAAAAAAAAK8/cdYF-eUVbfI/s1600/cakey+choc+chip+cookies+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9x0I3OAQEI/AAAAAAAAAK8/cdYF-eUVbfI/s400/cakey+choc+chip+cookies+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466371743331401794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9x0FNKKVZI/AAAAAAAAAK0/eK6hHwrkn90/s1600/cakey+choc+chip+cookies+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9x0FNKKVZI/AAAAAAAAAK0/eK6hHwrkn90/s400/cakey+choc+chip+cookies+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466371680501388690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Vegan Cakey Choc Chip Cookies</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">120 grams plain flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">110 grams spelt flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">50 roughly chopped dark chocolate (I use Lindt 70%)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">40 grams hazelnuts</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">110 grams vegan margarine (melted) or canola oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">200 grams light brown soft sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tablespoons maple syrup</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">60 ml soya milk</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Sift the flours, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and stir in the chocolate and hazelnuts.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. In a separate bowl add the sugar and maple syrup to the margarine and stir well.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. To this add the soya milk and vanilla extract and stir well once more.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until fully combined.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6. Spoon the mixture onto a oven tray lined with baking paper.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Makes 10 large cakey cookies</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-34944098219203123892010-04-29T11:27:00.000-07:002010-05-03T11:52:12.679-07:00Mmmm curry. Nothing betters you!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Indian cuisine has to be my favourite. Growing up in Wembley (one of the largest Indian communities in London), meant weekly visits to one of the many Indian restaurants in the area.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">However, although I developed a palate for hot, fragrant curries at a young age, it was not until I visited India a year and a half ago that I really started to appreciate the art of Indian cooking. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The food I ate on this trip was the most delicious, memorable, and inspiring I have ever eaten, and as soon as I returned home, true, home-made Indian food started to make up for the majority of my diet.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Tonight I cooked two of my favourite Indian dishes;</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Stuffed baby aubergine and potato </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Black eyed bean curry</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9nV5PVbUzI/AAAAAAAAAKc/1oA1PX4fT4A/s400/curry+night.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465634802136470322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9nWM_1WFwI/AAAAAAAAAKs/G4Vu8EqEtYs/s400/Indian+stuffed+aubergine+curry+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465635141572761346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9nWHAzzwEI/AAAAAAAAAKk/hUK9cfrFwFA/s400/Indian+black+bean+curry+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465635038755536962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Black Eyed Bean Curry</span></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tablespoons sunflower oil</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon cumin seeds</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">pinch asafoetida powder</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 onion</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 table spoon ginger - garlic paste</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon coriander powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon turmeric </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 tea spoon chilli powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 400g tin black eyed beans</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 large tomatoes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon Garam masala</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 teaspoon sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method:</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1. Add the sunflower oil to a heavy bottomed saucepan</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2. Add the cumin seeds and leave to cook for around one minute before adding the onion and asafoetida.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3. Once the onion begins to brown stir through the ginger-garlic paste, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder and salt and leave to cook for a few minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4. Add the black beans and chopped tomatoes, followed by the sugar and garam masala.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">5. Place the lid on the saucepan and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Sprinkle with fresh coriander before serving</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-81558401846741849962010-04-25T13:22:00.000-07:002010-04-26T01:25:21.000-07:00Sunday Bruschetta Brunch<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Summer is well and truly on its way, and for me this means regular visit to</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">London's Borough Market</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">. Yes, Borough Market tends to be far too touristy and slightly over priced....but....if you time it right and arrive at the very end of trading on a Saturday you can nab yourself a few bargains. On Saturday I did just this.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">My Borough (reduced price) shopping bag:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">One wholemeal loaf</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Variety of wild mushrooms</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Red and yellow beef tomatoes</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Fresh red chillies</span></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Fresh herbs: basil, oregano, thyme</span></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">So, after spending the morning debating on what to do with my fridge full of fresh ingredients I settled on two types of bruschetta:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Classic tomato, red onion and basil with an extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dressing</span></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Wild mushrooms cooked with chilli, garlic, thyme and oregano with a basil and rocket oil dressing</span></span></span></li></ol><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> Perfect for a warm spring afternoon!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9SlCZ4oxyI/AAAAAAAAAHo/X0kX8DOBni4/s1600/bruschetta+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9SlCZ4oxyI/AAAAAAAAAHo/X0kX8DOBni4/s400/bruschetta+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464173708634015522" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9Sk7ybgNeI/AAAAAAAAAHg/xZsiK987NKk/s1600/bruschetta+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9Sk7ybgNeI/AAAAAAAAAHg/xZsiK987NKk/s400/bruschetta+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464173594963621346" /></a>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-72452792615715955172010-04-24T03:54:00.000-07:002010-05-07T06:59:24.446-07:00Maple Pecan 'Cheesecake'<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">OK, I got a bit carried away and removed it from its baking tin whist still hot. So it may not be the prettiest of cheesecakes but if I do say so myself, this vegan maple syrup and caramelised pecan cheesecake tastes pretty good!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9LOavKhraI/AAAAAAAAAHY/cBuBGETca58/s1600/maple+and+pecan+cheesecake+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9LOavKhraI/AAAAAAAAAHY/cBuBGETca58/s400/maple+and+pecan+cheesecake+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463656256686370210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9LOVyEVg6I/AAAAAAAAAHQ/5tXPa10aq0Q/s1600/maple+and+pecan+cheesecake+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9LOVyEVg6I/AAAAAAAAAHQ/5tXPa10aq0Q/s400/maple+and+pecan+cheesecake+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463656171566367650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9LOM7wz1lI/AAAAAAAAAHI/59s1REysOh4/s1600/maple+and+pecan+cheesecake+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S9LOM7wz1lI/AAAAAAAAAHI/59s1REysOh4/s400/maple+and+pecan+cheesecake+6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463656019550000722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Maple syrup cheesecake</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">with caramelised pecans and caramel sauce</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Cheesecake:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">base:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 packet of hobnob biscuits</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">50 grams vegan margarine (melted)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 tablespoon maple syrup</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">top:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">2 x 255 gram packets dairy free cream cheese (I used Original Sheese)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">85 grams maple syrup</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 tablespoon corn flour</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C and lightly grease a 10-15cm round cake tin.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">2. To make the base place the biscuits in a food processor, process until crumbled and add the melted margarine and maple syrup. Press down into a prepared tin.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">3. For the topping, place the cream cheese into a mixing bowl and stir through the maple syrup, vanilla and cornstarch.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">4. Once thoroughly mixed, pour the topping onto the base and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">....................................................</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Caramel Sauce:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Ingredients: </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">50 grams dairy free butter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">125 grams raw brown sugar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">70ml soya milk</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 heaped table spoon cornflour</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1. Melt the butter in a small pan</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">2. Once melted, add the sugar and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring constantly.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">3. Remove from the heat and immediately add the soya milk and corn flour. Stir until evenly mixed.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">4. Return the mixture to heat and cook for a couple more minutes to thicken. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Enjoy.</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-63136558708959202612010-04-21T14:23:00.001-07:002010-05-07T07:00:12.208-07:00Hazelnut Banana Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S89tDjFotGI/AAAAAAAAAGo/d6MEaiWXvaQ/s1600/banana+bread+whole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S89tDjFotGI/AAAAAAAAAGo/d6MEaiWXvaQ/s400/banana+bread+whole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462704780749616226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S89s7UudckI/AAAAAAAAAGg/i6TGCeIgWFU/s1600/banana+bread+cut.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S89s7UudckI/AAAAAAAAAGg/i6TGCeIgWFU/s400/banana+bread+cut.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462704639455359554" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Hazelnut Banana Bread</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">250 grams spelt flour (use plain flour if preferred)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">150 grams soft brown sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">2 tablespoons ground flaxseed</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">6 tablespoons warm water</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">4-5 ripe bananas</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">75 grams vegan margarine (melted)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">2 tablespoons maple syrup</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">100 grams hazelnuts</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Method:</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">2. Sift the flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">3. In a separate bowl mash the bananas and mix in the margarine, sugar, vanilla and maple syrup</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">4. Place the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl, whisk vigorously until it forms an egg like consistency and add to the wet ingredients</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold together.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">6. Stir in the hazelnuts</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">7. Pour the mixture into a greased loaf tin and transfer to the oven</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">8. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Enjoy</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#666666;"><br /></span></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-53854489761786066842010-04-20T11:51:00.000-07:002010-04-26T01:25:57.278-07:00Indian Spiced Sweetcorn Fritters<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I became addicted to sweetcorn fritters whilst travelling around New Zealand when I was 18.<br /><br />Unfortunately there are very few café's in the UK who's menu feature corn fritters...but they are easy to make and are perfect for a warm evening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;"></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S834GeoeJEI/AAAAAAAAAFU/pPCCmo76mP4/s1600/sweetcorn+fritters+2.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S834AsvHd5I/AAAAAAAAAFM/9nkuy-RS7QY/s1600/sweetcorn+fritters+1.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462294613962749842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S834AsvHd5I/AAAAAAAAAFM/9nkuy-RS7QY/s400/sweetcorn+fritters+1.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;"> </span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline"></span></div><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462295210415988482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S834jaspnwI/AAAAAAAAAFc/F-7QD171xHA/s400/sweetcorn+fritters+2.jpg" border="0" /></span></span><br /></span></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"><span><span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Indian Spiced Sweetcorn Fritters<br />with guacamole</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /><br />Serves 2<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients:<br /><br />Fritters;</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br />2 fresh sweetcorn cobs<br />1/2 a courgette<br />100 grams Gram (chickpea) flour<br />1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />1 teaspoon ground coriander<br />1/2 teaspoon ground cumin<br />1/2 teaspoon turmeric<br />1/2 teaspoon paprika<br />salt & pepper<br />125 ml soya milk<br />60 ml water<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Guacamole;<br /></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 ripe avocado<br />1 red chilli<br />2 small spring onions<br />small handful of cherry tomatoes<br />juice of half a lime<br />2 tea spoons extra virgin olive oil<br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Method:<br /><br />Guacamole;</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 1. Peel the avocado and remove the stone.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 2. Place the flesh of the avocado in a bowl and mash with a fork</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 3. Finely chop and de-seed the chilli, cherry tomatoes and spring onion and add to the mashed avocado.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 4. Mix through the lime juice and oil olive.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Fritters;</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 1. Shave the corn kernels off the cob</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 2. Grate the courgette and add to the corn kernels.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 3. In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, spices and seasoning</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 4. To the dry mixture add the soya milk and water and mix until combined</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 5. Mix the corn kernels and courgette into this mixture</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 6. Add one large spoon of the fritter mixture into an oiled pan</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> 7. Cook the fritter over a medium to high heat until both sides begin to brown</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br />Top the fritters with the guacamole and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lime<br /><br /></span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Enjoy</span></span></strong></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#333333;"></span></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436582991353381547.post-44086448158629934142010-04-18T14:17:00.000-07:002011-02-16T01:05:13.964-08:00Sunday Spelt Pancakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S8t3MohvltI/AAAAAAAAAEM/2IoiM9KCZBk/s1600/blueberry+pancakes+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461590032037942994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JVt_aQlyRZ8/S8t3MohvltI/AAAAAAAAAEM/2IoiM9KCZBk/s400/blueberry+pancakes+1.jpg" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Spelt Pancakes with blueberry compote</span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Ingredients</span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Pancake batter:</span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">120 grams wholemeal spelt flour</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">250 ml soya milk</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 heaped teaspoon baking powder</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Blueberry compote:</span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 Punnet blueberries</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 tablespoon brown sugar</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1 tablespoon maple syrup</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">juice of half a lemon</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Method:</span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Pancakes:</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1. Sift flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">2. Add soya milk and whisk until fully combined</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">3. In a lightly greased pan add one ladle of the batter.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">4. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, flip and continue to cook until both sides are lightly browned</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Blueberry Compote:</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">1. In a small saucepan heat the blueberries over a small flame</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">2. When the blueberries start to burst add the sugar, maple syrup and lemon juice</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">3. Continue to cook until the mixture has reduced and thickened</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Enjoy</span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div>Tillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06147653339475284749noreply@blogger.com1