Category: Sugar Free
Raw Liver pills
Deb
Raw liver is an amazing health tonic, but it’s not to everybody’s taste. There a number of raw liver drink recipes around, but most people find this method the best. Start with some good quality, grass fed, organic liver. If it doesn’t look fresh with a good, rich colour, don’t buy it. Lamb’s fry has the best flavour; beef can be a bit strong. Cut up and freeze the day you buy it, so it’s […]
Broccoli And Carrots, With Cashew Sauce And Rice (Serves 4)
Deb
Brown rice, cooked in stock 1 Tbs butter or extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 cinnamon stick, broken small knob of fresh ginger root 1 garlic clove, crushed 6-8 cardamom pods 1/2 tsp turmeric 150g (1 cup) crispy cashew nuts 250ml water (or chicken or vegetable stock) salt and freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tbls lemon juice (optional) 450g (1 lb) broccoli, or combination of broccoli and carrot 3 hours before […]
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 […]
Stuffed Lentil loaf
Deb
Lentil layer: 8 oz (225g) red lentils 2 Tablespoons whey (or lemon juice) 1 oz butter 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon paprika Onion layer: 1 oz butter (or olive oil) 2 large onions, chopped 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh sage, or 2 teaspoon dried Mushroom layer: 2 Tablespoons butter (or olive oil) 4 large brown mushrooms 1 teaspoon sea salt Topping: ½ cup tasty cheese – and/or 3 Tablespoons breadcrumbs ~In […]
Mexican Beans
Deb
This is a quick chilli, and can easily be adapted for meat eaters. Just add 500g mince, and brown it, before adding the beans. Then add some extra flavourings. Beans: 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans 2 Tablespoons whey (or lemon juice) 1 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 onion 2-3 cloves garlic 1 tin tomatoes in juice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon chilli seasoning cayenne to taste Garnish. Choose all […]
Black bean chilli with roasted vegetables
Deb
250g/9oz black turtle beans, soaked overnight and then drained 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tbsp ground cumin 1/2 tbsp chopped oregano 1 litre/1 3/4 pints chicken or vegetable stock 3 tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, finely diced salt and freshly ground black pepper 675-900g/1.5 -2lb assorted vegetables suitable for roasting, such as kumara, pumpkin, […]
Baked Beans
Deb
Bought baked beans are a popular breakfast in NZ, but they have 3 problems: It’s very likely the beans are not prepared properly Have sugar included Often have gluten or other undesirables added Traditional baked beans (or Boston baked beans) don’t have tomato in them but are baked in a molasses sauce. For the Kiwi palette, this is a tomato based alternative. 2 cups dry haricot, navy or pink beans 2 Tablespoons whey (or lemon […]
Marinated Tempeh (2 to 3 servings)
Deb
Remember that even fermented soy products should be eaten in small amounts, and not too frequently. 1/3 cup fermented soy sauce, such as tamari 2 tablespoons water 6 to 8 large cloves garlic, crushed 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil freshly ground black pepper 1 8-ounce package tempeh, cut into 6 to 8 even strips 1. 10 to 12 hours before you want to serve: prepare the marinade, by combining all its ingredients in a […]
Crustless quiche
Deb
1-2 Tbs ground almonds, coconut flour or other flour of choice 4 eggs a slosh of cream (or an extra egg) ½ tsp celtic sea salt a tin of salmon, drained and roughly broken up 1 cup grated carrot (or a mixture of veges eg. Carrot, onion and zucchini) ¼ – ½ cup grated cheese extra ground almonds or coconut flour (optional) Grease a small quiche or pie plate, and sprinkle with some flour. Spread […]
Mediterranean vegetables (Serves 2)
Deb
Serve these with fish, chicken, steak or roasts. 2 medium sized zucchinis about ½ a red capsicum 1 medium sized eggplant 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian-style dried herbs ¾ teaspoon sea salt handful of grated mozzarella cheese OR sliced mozzarella OR grated Tasty cheese Cut up the zucchini and capsicum and put into a medium sized bowl. Add the oil and stir till they’re all coated. Cut up the eggplant and […]
Pumpkin gratin
Deb
We have already used pumpkin as a topping for cottage pie, but it also makes a nice dish on its own. This side dish can go with meat or vegetarian meal such as nut roast or oat loaf. A small pumpkin, or half a large one A generous lump of butter Sea salt About 100g feta A large handful of grated cheddar cheese Cut the pumpkin in half and scrape out the seeds. Place both […]
Stuffed mushrooms
Deb
Serves 2 as a main dish, with a salad. Or serves up to 6 as a side dish. 1 red onion 6 large flat mushrooms 125g (4 oz) feta cheese extra virgin olive oil Peel and chop the onion. Saute gently in 1 Tbs of olive oil (or butter) for 5-10 mins till tender. Wipe the mushrooms, and remove the stalks. Brush caps lightly with olive oil, then place gill side down on a tray […]
Panfried fish with Kumera chips
Deb
Yes, you can have fish and chips for tea.. First, prepare the kumera chips: I use red kumera, but any kind will be nice – use sweet potato if you’re outside NZ. (see footnote on last page of this lesson for more info about kumera, yams and sweet potatoes) 1. The quantity of kumera will depend on the number of people and how hungry they are. Scrub the kumera well, and cut off any dodgy […]
The Naked Chef’s Fish Pie (Serves 6-8)
Deb
From one of Jamie Oliver’s TV series. 1 bag spinach (approx 350-400gm), washed thoroughly and stemmed 2 carrots, grated 2 onion, finely chopped 2 tsp dried parsley or 2 Tbs fresh, chopped finely 8-10 potatoes 4 eggs (optional) 1kg fish 500ml cream 2 handfuls grated cheese 4 tsp sugar-free American mustard Juice of 1 lemon Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper Chop up potatoes and set to boil in salted water Set eggs to hard boil […]
Nut crusted fish (Serves 2)
Deb
2 Tuna steaks, or about 400g white fish (fairly thick fillets) 2 Tbs butter (or use all coconut oil) 2 Tbs coconut oil 1 heaped Tbs dukkah (Or use ground crispy nuts of any kind and add some extra seasonings of your choice – ground pepper, herbs or spices, and a little extra sea salt)Variation: For the kids, use seasoned ground almonds, without the dukkah. 1 heaped Tbs ground almonds (preferably “crispy”) Pinch sea salt […]
Beef patties
Deb
500gm (1 lb) topside mince 1 tsp sea salt Optional: 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 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. Best slightly rare.
Gluten-free Carrot cake muffins
Deb
Mix together in a big bowl: 1 cup ground almonds, or ground up crispy almonds or macadamias ¾ cup coconut flour ¼ cup arrowroot (or can use other white GF flours like rice, potato or tapioca) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp mixed spice Beat together in a blender or food processor: 3 eggs 4oz melted coconut oil (or palm oil, or butter) 1 ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla essence 4 Tbs rapadura, muscavado […]
Spicy lamb and beans (Serves 2)
Deb
350gm lamb stir-fry, or schnitzel cut into strips 2 Tbs yoghurt 1 tsp cumin ½ small red onion handful of green beans 2 small zucchini, sliced diagonally handful of crispy slivered or chopped almonds 3 prunes, diced In the morning, mix the lamb with the yoghurt and cumin. Marinate in the fridge all day, or at least a couple of hours. Stir a couple of times during the day if you can. Saute the onions […]
Ginger cashew chicken (Serves 4)
Deb
750g chicken breast (or turkey breast or tenderloins) 3 Tbs tamari about 3 Tbs oil (either peanut oil, chicken fat or olive oil, with a tsp sesame oil if you have it) 2 Tbs fresh ginger 4 large cloves garlic 3 spring onions 1 tsp sugar free chilli sauce (eg Mama Africa’s Red Chilli) 1 head broccoli (or similar amount of other green vege eg. Broccolini, Bok choy, Chinese cabbage) 1 small tin water chestnuts, […]
Curried Sausages (Serves 3)
Deb
The secret to this recipe is getting good quality sausages. If you can’t, give it a miss. Look for real meat sausages made with just meat, salt and spices, and no fillers. 6 beef sausages 2 Tbs butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp hot curry powder 3/4 cup beef stock ½ tsp sea salt If the sausages aren’t pre-cooked, cook them up your favourite way – boiled or panfried. When they’re cooled […]
Irish Crock-pot Stew (Serves 4)
Deb
600gm diced lamb 3-4 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 1 cup green beans, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 small bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried mint 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 tsp sea salt (if using stock, a bit more if using water) about 4 cups stock or water, just enough to cover 4 tablespoons arrowroot Cut the lamb into smaller, bitesize, […]
Pork and kumera crock-pot stew
Deb
600g pork fillet, cubed 2-3 large red kumera (note, must be red kumera, the other varieties have the wrong flavour. Try sweet potatoes, outside NZ) at least 4-8 cloves garlic, left whole (more if you love garlic) 1 heaped tsp sea salt 2 tsp dried sage (or 2 Tbs fresh sage, chopped) puha (optional) Make the stew in the same way as the Irish stew, using just enough water to cover, but exclude for the […]
Lamb knuckles (Serves 6)
Deb
My favourite lamb roast is the moist (and cheap!) knuckles. Your favourite lamb roast might be a leg of lamb, or lamb shanks, and they can be cooked in the same way, but may take bit longer. Lamb: Lay 6 knuckles into the bottom of a roasting tin. Sprinkle with some sea salt. Pour over a little filtered water – so that you’ve got about 1 cm in the bottom of the pan. Cover with […]
Roast turkey, with gluten free stuffing
Deb
Cranberry stuffing (make the previous day or earlier in the day) 1/3 cup rice, millet or quinoa 2 tsp whey or lemon juice 1 cup water 1/3 cup water (or use turkey or chicken stock for more flavour) 1 Tbs butter (or olive oil) a little sea salt 2-3 Tbs dried or frozen cranberries 1 lemon 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 2 Tbs butter (or olive oil) a few fresh sage leaves, finely chopped some […]
Low Carb Chocolate Afghans
Deb
Mix together: 100g (4 oz) finely ground almonds 1-2 Tbs unsweetened coconut 1 Tbs cocoa In a separate bowl, partly beat up: 2 egg whites Add, then beat till firm but not dry: 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 5ml (1 tsp) orange essence pinch of salt 1 Tbs glycerine pinch of stevia extract (the white powder) Note: be very careful with the amount, it’s VERY concentrated Fold gently together. Grease a baking tray with butter […]