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coconut & chocolate macaroons

prep time- 25 mins
style- dessert
difficulty- easy

ingredients

150g of golden caster sugar
90g of plain flour
200g of dessicated coconut
1 tsp of vanilla extract
100ml of Kara coconut milk - (drinking milk not canned)
3 tbsp of agave nectar
60g of vegan dark chocolate chips

beany burrito with homemade guacamole

prep time - 1 1/2 hours
style- Mexican
difficulty- easy/medium

ingredients

150g of organic brown rice
2 tbsp of rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, grated
1 small red chili
1 red pepper, chopped small
1 large tomato chopped
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1 can of organic black beans (drained)
1 can of re-fried beans
1 sprinkle of cinnamon
1 tsp of cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp of chili powder
salt and pepper
seeded tortilla wraps
2 tbsp of lime juice

guacamole 
2 avocados peeled and chopped
1 small red chili, chopped
1 large tomato, remove seeds and chop
2 tbsp of lime juice
large handful of coriander
salt and pepper

mixed bean cassoulet with hasselback potatoes

prep time- 1 1/2 hours
style- hearty meal
difficulty- easy
Serves- 2

ingredients

mixed bean cassoulet

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion, chopped
2 sticks of celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 courgette, chopped into small pieces
2 large tomatoes chopped
300ml onion or vegetable stock,
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 bay leaves
sprinkle of dried thyme
600g of canned mixed beans (borlotti, butter, kidney, pinto and flageolet work well)

spicy lentil pie with turmeric mash

prep time- 1 1/2 hours
style- hearty meal
difficulty- medium
serves- 4/6 (depending on portions)

ingredients

100g puy lentils, washed
100g green lentils, washed
2 tsps of rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove of chopped garlic, grated
1 red chili pepper chopped small
2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 courgette, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
100g chopped mushrooms
250ml of mushroom stock or vegetable stock
1 can of chopped tomatoes
2 tsps of tomato puree
1 tbsp of mushroom ketchup
1/2 tsp of chili powder (to taste)
900g of potatoes, peeled and chopped small
2 tsps of turmeric
3 tbsp of olive oil
paprika to sprinkle

gooey vegan chocolate cake with sprinkles

prep time- 2 hours
style- cake
difficulty- easy
serves- 6

ingredients

1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup soft light brown sugar
1 1/4 cup plain white flour
1/3 cup rapeseed oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cider vinegar
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup warm water
1 pinch of salt

frosting
1/2 cup caster sugar
3 tbsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp soy spread
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsbp coconut milk (or milk substitute)
sprinkles to finish

superfood breakfast- chia seeds, blueberries and cinnamon

prep time- overnight soaking of chia seeds + 5 mins
style- breakfast
difficulty-easy

the ultimate healthy breakfast: filling, tasty and full of omega 3 and fiber! This breakfast will keep you feeling full and energised throughout the morning and is a great alternative to porridge.

chia seeds can be purchased from most good health food stores including Holland and Barrett in the UK.


ingredients

1/4 cup of chia seeds
1 cup of water
3 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 teaspoons of sugar or agave nectar
1 cup of blueberries
1 banana

rose, banana and chocolate bites with flax seeds

recipe to follow shortly

weekend treats

Peonies from New Covent Garden Flower market.
Whiskey samples from Master of Malt
Vegan and fair trade chocolate from Seed and Bean

got milk?

i have spent quite a while trying to find a good alternative to milk. Good in all senses ie, taste, health, eco etc.

my favourite so far is Kara coconut milk with added calcium. It doesn't separate in tea or added an unpleasant taste. It is great with cereal and in deserts (and the chocolate version is delicious)

available from all major supermarkets and health food shops.

read more

http://www.karadairyfree.com/