Pesach for me is all about Manischewitz
Manischewitz for a kid growing up in the 70’s and 80’s in America was as ubiquitous to Pesach as Matzah. Truly, a Pesach Seder wasn’t complete unless Elijah’s cup was overflowing with Manischewitz and a selection of Manischewitz boxed cake-mix cakes weren’t served for dessert. Now here is the thing: I believe that some of […]
Dukkah
110g (2/3 cup) hazelnuts 80g (1/2 cup) Sesame Seeds 2 tbs cumin seeds 2tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp flaked sea salt 2tbs coriander seeds Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread the hazelnuts over a baking tray and cook in preheated oven for 3-4 minutes or until toasted. Rub the hazelnuts between a clean tea […]
Apricot and Vanilla Ice lolly
¾ cup (210g) plain unsweetened soya yoghurt ¼ cup (90g) honey 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 8 apricots (400g), chopped Place the yoghurt, honey and vanilla in a large bowl and stir to combine. Place the peaches and ¼ cup (60ml) of the yoghurt mixture in a separate bowl. Using a hand-held blender, blend until […]
DATE AND PISTACHIO BLISS BALLS
I have been making versions of these for years, using different dried fruits and nuts and more or less chocolate, so far the combination below is definitely the most chocolate truffle-like and indulgent. Bliss balls are a super simple healthyish truffle, though you will need a food processor to make these, they are so easy […]
QUINOA AND HALOUMI GREEN GODDESS SALAD
1½ cups (285g) white quinoa 3 cups (750ml) water 1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves 1 cup mint leaves 1tsp extra Virgin Olive Oil 200g Haloumi, cut in half 150g sugar snap peas, trimmed, blanched and halved 3 baby cucumbers, quartered 1 avocado, sliced Lemon wedges to serve YOGHURT DRESSING ⅓ cup (95g) natural Greek […]
CUCUMBER ICE LOLLIES
Ice lollies are great, they are portable, frozen and though cucumber may be surprising in a sweet recipe, give it a go, it is refreshing and delicious. 1 Large (English) cucumber, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 120ml (½ cup) light agave syrup (nectar) 160ml (2/3 cup)lime juice 480 ml (2 cups) water Place […]
Tomato, Asparagus and Dukkah Platter
Tomato, Asparagus and Dukkah Platter Dukkah is a blend of nuts, seeds and spices. It originated in North Africa and is often served with olive oil and bread for dipping. • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, washed and checked • 4 eggs • 2 green tomatoes, sliced • 2 yellow tomatoes, sliced • 2 orange tomatoes, […]
Spinach and Feta Rolls – or Pie
Makes 30 small spinach rolls, or one large pie I tend to only make this recipe once a year for Shavuot – a celebration of the Children of Israel receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. Many have the costume to eat dairy foods on the holiday for a huge variety of reasons. In many homes, […]
Salmon Salad
Based on Ina Garten’s recipe of the same name, this is one of those great recipes that packs a huge amount of flavour and is both sugar free and gluten free. It can be made well ahead of time and will happily sit in the fridge for a day before being served. 1 kilo salmon […]
