Category: Lunch
Whole Grain Pancakes
Deb
1 cup flour * 1 cup kefir or yoghurt ( If the yoghurt is very thick, mix together ½ cup each yoghurt and water. If you can’t tolerate diary, use 1 cup warm water with 2 Tbs lemon juice) 1 egg ¼ tsp sea salt ½ tsp baking soda 1 Tbs melted butter Mix together kefir/yoghurt and flour. Leave to sit in a warm place for 12-24 hours. Beat egg with sea salt, tsp baking […]
No Grain Pancakes
Deb
Gluten free pancakes are often very hard to handle, but coconut flour based ones are much easier. Using a combination of coconut flour, ground almonds and arrowroot gives a nice texture. If you need to be starch free, omit the arrowroot, and add a bit more ground almonds. 2 eggs 2 Tbs raw milk, yoghurt or coconut cream 2 Tbs (1 oz) butter or coconut oil, melted 2 Tbs sifted coconut flour 2 Tbs ground […]
Gluten free white pizza base
Deb
Once again, not a nutrient dense recipe, but a good compromise if the kids object to a sour dough type base. How many pizzas this makes depends on how thick you like your crust. I like a thin crust and it made a med round pizza, a rectangular pizza made in a swiss roll tin, and 3 hamburger buns. Make the Gluten Free White Bread dough. Line the pizza trays with baking paper, and after […]
Grain free Pizza base
Deb
Note that although hulled sesame seeds don’t have much in the way of phytates or oxalates (which are mostly in the hull), they do still have enzyme inhibitors. So things made with unsoaked sesame seeds are a treat, not an everyday meal. Two different size variations are given. ¾ cup [1 ¼ cups] freshly ground sesame meal (takes about ½ the amount of sesame seeds ie 3/8 cup) ¼ cup [6 Tbs] freshly ground flaxseed […]
Meat-Crust Pizza
Deb
Mix together (in a food processor is easiest, otherwise beat egg before adding): 500g of mince an egg (or egg white) 1/3 onion, chopped (save the rest for the topping) ¼ tsp sea salt some Mixed or Italian herbs. Flatten into a lined pizza pan leaving an edge like a pizza. Bake for 10 minutes at 200C. Drain off any surplus liquid. Spread with plain tomato paste. Top with a generous layer of vegetables (eg. […]
Yoghurt Pizza base
Deb
From Nourishing Traditions, by Sally Fallon Makes two 10” pizza base 1/2 lb butter, softened 1 cup plain whole yoghurt 3 1/2 cups freshly ground spelt, kamut or whole-wheat flour 2 tsp sea salt Cream butter and yoghurt. Add the flour and salt, and mix well. Cover and leave in a warm place for 12 to 24 hours. Set the oven to 150C (300F). Line and grease 2 pizza trays or pie plates. Roll out […]
No grain crackers
Deb
Make up the mix for the grain free pizza base. Pour into a larger pan so you get a thinner layer. Cook for about 10 mins, till firm. Cut into cracker size, spread oput on the tray a bit more and continue baking till brown. Cool and store in an airtight tin.
Coconut almond bread
Deb
A few of you that came to my GAPS workshop last week wanted the recipe for the pumpkin bread, and I discovered I hadn’t put it on the blog yet. So here it is! The basic almond bread recipe in “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” contains just ground almonds, eggs and fat of some kind (eg butter, ghee, duck fat or coconut oil). In “Breaking The Vicious Cycle” Lois Lang’s Luscious Bread also contains dry curd cottage cheese, […]
Winter Warmer Soup
Deb
This is a quick and easy way to make your daily stock more interesting, when you can’t be bothered making a vegetable soup. Have a mug of this warming soup at first signs of a flu or cold, or when you’re feeling the winter weather. If you get sick, sip throughout the day. 1 litre of chicken, duck or turkey stock 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped 4-8 Tablespoons creamed coconut juice of 1 […]
Cheese muffins (no starch)
Deb
We’re going away on holiday for a few days, and my mind has been mulling over what food to take with us – especially for the 9 hour drive north. We usually travel with a chilly bin full of chilled food, another full of frozens (depending on how long we’re away for), and a cooler bag with food for the trip. For snacks, we’ll probably have nuts, fruit (fresh blueberries would travel well), maybe a […]
Sunflower Cheese Crackers
Deb
4oz ground sunflower seeds (or try half ground almonds) 1.5 oz grated tasty cheese 1/2 tsp baking powder sprinkling of paprika Mix together then add just enough water to get a dough consistency. Knead into a ball. Wrap in baking paper and put in fridge for 1/2 an hour. Roll out to pastry thickness between two bits of baking paper. Cut into fingers. Cook for 10min at 200C.
Sprouted Buckwheat crackers
Deb
Blend together in a food processor: 1 ½ cups buckwheat, sprouted ½ cup whole flaxseed, soaked overnight, then drained ½ cup other seeds – sesame, sunflower or pumpkin – soaked overnight, then drained a grated carrot or pulp from juicing carrots some sea salt some extra flavourings of your choice, such as: a clove of garlic, other grated veges, or herbs or spices The mixture needs to be stiff enough to make patties that will […]
“Room temperature” Yoghurt
Deb
There are probably many different types of yoghurt that can be made at room temperature, but there are 4 main ones: Viili, from Finland, is thick and viscous, almost jelly-like, and is likely to fall off the spoon and down your clean T shirt. Matsoni, is from the Republic of Georgia on the Black Sea, and is sometimes called Caspian Sea Yoghurt (CSY). It is popular in Japan. It is smooth and creamy and not […]
Almond Cheese Scones
Deb
Note that this recipe is not strictly a whole food recipe, as the ground almonds haven’t been soaked. Another compromise food for those who can’t eat grains at all. 200g ground almonds (optional: replace 2-3 Tbs with ground flax seeds, or whole sesame seeds) 75g grated tasty cheese (frozen is fine) a sprinkling of Mixed or Italian dried herbs 50g melted butter, or 50ml plain yoghurt or kefir (or olive oil or melted palm oil) […]
Lassi
Deb
Lassi is fresh yogurt blended with warm water. Yogurt is a curd and is said to be hard to digest, creating ama (residues of inefficient digestion), but once it is transformed into lassi it becomes lighter and aids digestion. Thinning yogurt with water and blending it changes the molecular structure so it’s more easily assimilated. It makes a good after meal drink and helps eliminate gas pains. Mango: Blend 1 part yogurt, 2 parts water, […]
Lemony kidneys
Deb
Kidneys must be very fresh, and preferably from organic, grass fed animals. 2-3 lambs kidneys, per person lemon juice butter, ghee or other “good” fat of choice salt and pepper arrowroot (optional) If the kidneys still have a skin on them, peel that off. But leave the knob of fat on the underside, this is very nourishing. Cut each kidney into quarters, and put them all into a bowl or jug. Cover with lemon juice, […]
Hummus
Deb
Measure out about a cup of chick peas Soak overnight (or 8 hours) in a large pan of warm water, with 2 Tbs whey Rinse and pick out any bad looking ones Cover with fresh water, making sure you have at least as much water as peas Cook for 2 – 2 1/2 hours, until soft, checking water from time to time Drain off the water into a cup Dissolve 1/4 tsp sea salt in […]
Devilled eggs
Deb
6 free range eggs 2 Tbs minced red onion 3 Tbs homemade mayonnaise, sour cream (or even try yoghurt cheese) 1 ½ tsp mustard Hard boil the eggs, cool and peel. Slice in half and carefully take out the yolks. Put them into a bowl with the other ingredients and mash together. Add a touch of sea salt if needed. Spoon into the egg whites and sprinkle with a little paprika or chilli seasoning. For […]
Baked Tempeh
Deb
Although even fermented soy shouldn’t be eaten in large quantities, this makes a tasty high protein snack, and is especially useful for those who don’t want to eat too much animal protein. Take a block of tempeh. Cut it in half through the middle, so that you have two thin slices. Cut each slice into 6 pieces. Lay out on a lined or greased baking tray. Sprinkle with paprika and sea salt. Bake at 175C […]
Coconut Kumara Soup
Deb
We’ve had a late summer here in Wellington, but it’s drawing to a close, the winter duvets have come out of storage and we’ll soon be in the part of the year where thoughts turn to hot soup. This is one of my favourite soup recipes, which combines the mineral density of homemade stock, the beneficial fats in coconut, and the comfort and sweetness of kumara. It’s a combination of the delicious Coconut Chicken soup […]
Liver loaf
Deb
This is a variation on the meatloaf recipe. It still has a liver flavour, but is more appealing to those who don’t like the texture of liver. 250gm (9oz) lamb liver, finely diced, as small as possible 250gm (9oz) lamb or beef mince Juice of 1 lemon 75ml (5 Tbs) kefir ** 1 egg ½ cup breadcrumbs from homemade bread OR – ½ cup basic brown rice (see lesson 9) OR – if you are […]
Raw oysters
Deb
The classic way to eat oysters is raw, served on a half shell, with nothing but their own juices and a squeeze of lemon juice. For those who love raw oysters, enough said.
Oysters in cream
Deb
A very quick and simple way to cook oysters, for those who don’t like them raw. Serves 2 A dozen (or more) fresh oysters in their shells, or a punnet of fresh oysters in liquid A dollop of butter ½ cup of fresh cream Sea salt to taste Take the oysters out of the shells, or if they’re in a punnet, drain the liquid into a separate container. Sauté the oysters lightly in the butter, […]
Mussels Steamed in Coconut Cream
Deb
16 mussels 1 tbsp butter, ghee or other “good” fat of choice ½ onion, finely chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp ginger, grated ¾ cup coconut cream Store live mussels for a short time only. Keep in a container in the fridge, not in water. To make sure they are alive and fresh, tap them and they should close. To prepare, snip “beards” (any hairy stuff on the outside of the shell) off the […]
Cheesy Oat loaf
Deb
2 cups rolled oats 2 cups kefir, or yoghurt that has been slightly thinned ¾ cup sunflower seeds 2 eggs, beaten 2 Tbs tamari 1 cup tasty cheese, grated 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp dried herbs or 1 Tbs chopped fresh herbs of your choice 8 hours before making, mix the oats and yoghurt together and leave covered in a warm place. Set the sunflower seeds to soak in some filtered water. Beat the […]