Ingredients 240g drained, tinned chickpeas (1 can) A medium red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic Small bunch fresh coriander (approx 20g) 2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp harissa paste 1 tsp olive oil (plus extra for frying) 2 tbsp plain gluten free flour 1 tsp sea salt Method Pop the chickpeas […]
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Gluten Free Banana Bread
INGREDIENTS 3 medium ripe bananas, plus more for garnish 2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 2 large eggs 1/2 c. honey 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 8×5” pan with parchment paper. Combine bananas, oats, eggs, maple syrup, baking soda, […]
Sesame Logs
sesame honey candy [pasteli] (Dec 2019 Retreat) Yield: approximatley 96 logs Prep: approximately 15 to 20 min A traditional Greek confection, sesame honey logs combine the simplest of ingredients – gently toasted sesame seeds, unrefined sea salt and honey – for natural treat. Ingredients olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet) 3 cups hulled sesame […]
Pita Bread
Ingredients 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil Method Mix the yeast with 300ml warm water in a large bowl. Leave to sit for 5 mins until the yeast is super bubbly then tip in the flour, salt and olive oil. […]
Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup
This mildly spiced creamy soup freezes well, so it can be prepared in advance. Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta carotene. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp (25 mL) oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp (10 mL) finely grated fresh gingerroot 1 tsp (5 […]
Jane’s Date & Honey Bars
This is always a popular recipe, it’s been in my collection since it was passed to me by my friend Jane nearly 40 years ago. Hence the nearly outdated weights and measures. I’ll try to remember to add a photo the next time I make them! Ingredients 6 oz stoned dates chopped 3 Tbsp thick […]
Challah Bread
As found on the ‘His Israel’ Messianic website. This recipe makes two fairly large loaves (1 kg plain flour) and is the one I use for Communion at New Life. It’s wonderful every time, but there are other recipes that make smaller loaves. Ingredients 1 kg plain flour 2 Tablespoons instant yeast 6 Tablespoons sugar […]
Olive & Thyme Focaccia
Makes about a 750g loaf/12 slices Takes 15 minutes to make, 20-25 minutes to bake, plus proving Ingredients: 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp fine salt 2 Tbsp fresh thyme 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing Method: Sift the flour, salt and thyme […]
Lotta Biscuits
Ingredients 8 oz self raising flour 8 oz brown sugar 6 oz oats 1 tsp soda bic 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 lb butter and 2 Tbsp honey or golden syrup melted together Method Add all ingredients together and mix well Put small pieces of mixture on greased baking sheet and bake at Gas 4/5 […]
Courgette & Tomato Soup
Ingredients Oil for frying 2 onions, chopped 1kg courgette, sliced 1kg tomato, chopped (or 2 tins) 2 tbsp plain flour ½ tsp turmeric 2l chicken or vegetable stock crusty bread, to serve (optional) Method Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onions and courgettes, and cook for 5 mins on a medium heat, […]