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  • Kelp and Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai

    Kelp and Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai

    Ingredients Directions 1. Add the peanut butter, tamari, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic and lime juice to the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Add in 3 to 4 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the peanut sauce is the consistency you’d like.…

  • Salt-baked pineapple, basbousa and ashta

    Salt-baked pineapple, basbousa and ashta

    INGREDIENTS SALT DOUGH BASBOUSA ASHTA METHOD 1.For the salt dough, place 2 cups (500ml) water with all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook. Knead until just combined and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and rest in refrigerator for 1 hour. 2.Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease a large oven…

  • Creme caramel with mango mojito syrup

    Creme caramel with mango mojito syrup

    INGREDIENTS MANGO MOJITO SYRUP METHOD 1.Preheat oven to 150°C. Grease an 8-cup (2L) capacity round pie dish. 2.Place sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and boil for 8-10 minutes until a dark caramel colour. Carefully pour into prepared dish. 3.Place…

  • Mango roulade with raspberries

    Mango roulade with raspberries

    INGREDIENTS METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 26cm x 38cm x 3cm cake pan and line with baking paper. 2. Place eggwhites and a pinch of salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk on medium speed to just before medium peaks. With the motor running, add 125g sugar,…

  • Beetroot nicoise salad

    Beetroot nicoise salad

    INGREDIENTS METHOD 1.Thinly slice two raw beetroots on a mandoline. Place in a bowl and set aside. 2. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining beetroots to the pan and cook for 12 minutes or until beetroots are tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Drain and…

  • Watermelon Poke Bowls

    Watermelon Poke Bowls

    Ingredients DRESSING BOWLS Directions 1. MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the rice vinegar to combine. Gradually add the peanut oil and sesame oil, whisking well to combine. Stir in the ginger, lime juice, sriracha and sesame seeds. 2. BUILD THE BOWLS: Divide the watermelon, scallions, cucumber, avocado, and ginger among four bowls.…

  • Cold Cucumber Noodles

    Cold Cucumber Noodles

    Ingredients Directions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tahini, sriracha, ginger and garlic. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber noodles, tofu and dressing. Garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds.

  • Salmon-Stuffed

    Salmon-Stuffed

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  • Skillet Chili Mac

    Skillet Chili Mac

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  • Veggistrone

    Veggistrone

    Ingredients Directions Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months; finish Step 3 just before serving.

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