Category: Casein Free (CF)

Ceci (spiced chickpeas) & pumpkin salad

Deb May 8, 2005

This salad takes a little more prep, but is worth it. It’s better with the pumpkin and ceci hot, so make it at the weekend, or for dinner to go with a steak or roast chicken. First prepare the baked pumpkin: Get a small piece of pumpkin (750g or so), peel the skin off and cut into small cubes, roughly 1.5 to 2 cm. Mix in a bowl with some melted butter or olive oil […]

Coleslaw

Deb April 30, 2005

This is a lighter coleslaw than usual, with a simple oil and lemon dressing ¼ of a cabbage, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, grated a slice of red onion finely chopped OR a radish or baby turnip or two, grated basic salad dressing with paprika added Mix together well. At lunchtime, serve with cold meat or chicken and maybe a slice of homemade bread and butter. At dinner, serve with hot meat and potatoes or […]

Chunky bean salad

Deb March 17, 2005

Serves 2 as a one-dish vegetarian salad. Or serves 4 as a side dish. Step 1 (Optional) – Cook the eggs If you want hard boiled eggs with the salad, set them to boil now. By the time the rest of the salad is done, they should be ready. Step 2 – Make the dressing In the food processor or blender, zizz up a tin of tomatoes (including the juice). Add a slosh of olive […]

Quinoa “tabbouleh”

Deb February 24, 2005

Serves 4-8 First, a recap on cooking the quinoa. Measure out a cup of quinoa and rinse well. Soak for 12 hours in ¾ cup of warm water, plus 2 Tbs whey. Add another ¾ cup and bring to the boil. Simmer, stirring often, till the water is all absorbed and the quinoa is soft. Fluff up with a fork to seperate the grains. This will make about 2 ½ cups. Mix about ½ cup […]

Vegetable stock 

Deb February 8, 2005

Makes about 1-1 1/4 litres 25 gm/1 oz butter or olive oil About 1kg (2 lbs) mixed vegetables eg. 2 onions, 3 sticks of celery, 2 carrots, 2 broccoli stalks 5 garlic cloves – don’t need to peel them, just cut up 12 peppercorns 2 bay leaves bunch of parsley, or just the stalks a few sprigs of thyme, or 1 tsp dried Scrub and roughly chop the vegetables. Melt the butter in a large […]

Chicken stock

Deb January 20, 2005

1 whole free-range chicken or 2 to 3 pounds of bony chicken parts, such as necks, backs, breastbones and wings (Note: Free-range chickens give the best results. Many battery-raised chickens will not produce stock that gels.) gizzards from one chicken (optional) 2-4 chicken feet (optional **) 4 quarts cold filtered water 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1 bunch parsley ** In […]

Beef stock

Deb January 1, 2005

about 4 pounds beef marrow and knuckle bones 1 calves foot, cut into pieces (optional) 3 pounds meaty rib or neck bones 4 or more quarts cold filtered water 1/2 cup vinegar 3 onions, coarsely chopped 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped several sprigs of fresh thyme, tied together 1 teaspoon dried green peppercorns, crushed 1 bunch parsley Place the knuckle and marrow bones and optional calves foot in a very large […]

Fish stock

Deb December 28, 2004

3 or 4 whole carcasses, including heads, of non-oily white fish (eg. NZ: cod, terakihi or gurnard; US: sole, turbot, rockfish or snapper) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 2 onions, coarsely chopped 1 carrot, coarsely chopped several sprigs fresh thyme several sprigs parsley 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth 1/4 cup vinegar about 3 quarts cold filtered water Ask your fish seller to get you some fish heads and bones. If […]

Chilli fish chowder

Deb December 12, 2004

700 ml fish stock 2 large potatoes OR 2 kumera OR 1 of each 1 tsp sea salt Greggs Chilli seasoning* (or similar chilli powder & spice mix) 25g butter or coconut oil or olive oil 1 onion, chopped roughly 3 cloves garlic, chopped roughly about 800g fish about 1/2 can coconut cream * the amount of chilli seasoning will vary depending how hot you like your food. If you want to add a bit […]

Curried Carrot Cashew soup

Deb October 29, 2004

1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon curry powder 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock (or can use filtered water) ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (depending on saltiness of stock) 500g (about 4-6) carrots, chopped 1 cup “crispy” cashews Melt the butter in a large saucepan on about ½ heat. Meanwhile, chop up the onion. Fry in the butter for a couple of minutes, then add the curry powder […]

Pork and sage patties

Deb August 15, 2004

500gm (1 lb) pork mince 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped finely or minced 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp dried sage Mix well together. Form into 4 patties. Flatten as much as possible. Pan fry in a little butter or olive oil till one side is nicely browned. Turn and cook on the other side till browned. With pork, always make sure it’s cooked all the way through. Goes nicely with steamed carrots and broccoli, and […]

Lamb, mango and parsnip patties

Deb July 12, 2004

1 kg minced lamb 1 Tbs fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dry) 1 Tbs fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dry) 1 small red onion, chopped finely ½ cup fresh mango, diced 2 parsnips, diced and steamed till tender 4 cloves garlic Mix well together. Form into 6 patties. Panfry or grill for 4-5 minutes each side. Serving ideas: As a hamburger. Mix a little sweet chilli sauce with some homemade mayo, as a […]

Savoury mince

Deb July 7, 2004

1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed Grated or finely chopped vegetables of your choice: eg. carrots, zucchini, broccoli 500-600gm beef or lamb mince 1 tsp sea salt 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 tsp Italian or Mixed dried herbs (or 1 Tbs mixed fresh herbs, if you have them) Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for a couple of minutes. Add the vegetables and sauté […]

Beef chilli

Deb June 10, 2004

This is my version of the recipe on P433 of Nourishing Traditions. If you don’t have a crock-pot, it can be made on the stove with less cooking time – an hour or so to cook the beans, then another hour to cook the chilli. 1 1/2 cups pinto beans 2 Tbs whey (or lemon juice) 1 kg (2 pounds) coarsely ground beef (or lamb) 2-3 Tbs red wine (optional) 2-3 Tbs extra virgin olive-oil […]