Category: WAPF basics

Mediterranean vegetables (Serves 2)

Deb September 16, 2006

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 […]

Stuffed mushrooms

Deb August 10, 2006

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 July 21, 2006

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 June 26, 2006

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 June 2, 2006

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 […]

Spicy lamb and beans (Serves 2)

Deb May 14, 2006

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 May 9, 2006

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 April 22, 2006

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 April 4, 2006

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 March 31, 2006

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 March 1, 2006

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 February 15, 2006

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 […]

Basic Salad Dressing

Deb July 10, 2005

Juice 1-2 lemons and place into a jar or mini blender. For each Tbs of juice, add : 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil a little sea salt Shake or blend well together. Store in the fridge, but take out 10 mins or so before using, as it will have solidified a bit. Garlic dressing: Add one clove crushed garlic Herb dressing: Add some fresh or dried herbs. Preferably make a bit ahead of time, […]

Hunter-Gatherer Quick & Crunchy Salmon Or Tuna Salad

Deb June 27, 2005

If you’re a Protein/Hunter-Gatherer metabolic type, many salad vegetables are not suitable for you. So you may need to create your own, by mixing and matching ingredients from the recipes given. But here’s one specially for you. Drain a 185g tin of salmon (Alaskan) or tuna (Skipjack or Albacore), packed in water. Flake about ¾ of it into a bowl, and mix with a large spoonful of homemade mayo. Add one cup roughly chopped crunchy […]

“Mix & Match” Big Leafy Lunch Salad

Deb June 5, 2005

Tear up enough leafy greens to 3/4 fill a large bowl or container. Wash and dry if necessary. Choose from: mesclun greens, lettuce, mizuna, rocket, baby spinach, watercress If you’ve got some fresh herbs, include a little of one, eg: parsley, basil, oregano Pour on 1-2 tsp of basic salad dressing & mix till leaves are well coated. If you’ve run out, squeeze on some lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, pour on a little olive […]

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 […]