asian wild rice salad
Method After the rice has cooled, add it to a mixing bowl and add in the green spring onions, carrots, cabbage and cilantro. In another bowl for the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, miso, maple syrup, tamari, ginger and garlic until smooth. Add the sesame oil and whisk in. Mix the dressing with the rice mixture, […]
vegan carrot cake
Method (for the cake) When the dates are soft, mash them into a paste with a fork. Place them in a mixing bowl and add the carrots, apple, nut flour, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and gently combine. When combined use your hands to form the mixture into a ball, making sure it is not […]
lemon chicken
Method To prepare the marinade, place the lemon juice and olive oil into a bowl. Mince the garlic. Remove the leaves from the rosemary and finely chop. Add the garlic, rosemary and chilli flakes to the marinade and whisk to combine. To prepare the chicken, evenly slice each breast in half horizontally. Cover each half […]
steamed egg in a cup
Method Coat the inside of a cup with oil or butter. Crack an egg into it. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt. Transfer the cup to a steamer and cover. Steam for approximately 10 to 15 minutes or until it is done. Serve with your chosen side. Andy’s Sugar Safe® Tips To complete […]
steamed salmon
Method Thinly slice the lemon and line the steaming basket with the slices. Place the dill over the lemon slices. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Place the salmon over the dill, making sure to leave space between the fillets so the steam can evenly surround the fish. Place […]
braised chicken and vegetables
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Prepare the vegetables by cutting the carrots into 1-inch thick pieces and doing the same to the celery. Peel and cut the garlic cloves in half. Next fry the chicken by adding the oil to a pre-heated heavy skillet, and adding the […]
perfectly cooked quinoa
Method Add the quinoa to a pot containing the water, seasoned with 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to the boil and then simmer, covered on a very low heat for 20 minutes. Without taking the lid off the pot, turn off the heat and leave for another ten minutes. Then uncover, fluff with a fork and […]
indulgent chocolate truffles
Method Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl and set aside. Place the coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring from time to time to prevent the milk from scorching. Pour the milk over the chocolate, making sure it covers it entirely. […]
chocolate fudge brownies
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F and lightly grease a 9-by-9-inch baking tray with coconut oil. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a glass bowl over a pot containing simmering water, stirring occasionally. Transfer the melted chocolate to a food processor, add the remaining ingredients, except the pecans and cherries, and blend […]
melt-in-your-mouth gluten-free chocolate chip cookies
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F. Roughly chop the chocolate, and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sweetener and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones, and mix together. Next, fold in the chocolate. […]
Egg veggie muffins
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin to ensure the muffins don’t stick (I tend to use a small amount of coconut oil for this). In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the remaining ingredients and mix together. Scoop the mixture into your muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes, […]
veggie banana muffins
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F. Combine the spelt flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. In a food processor, combine the maple syrup, vanilla extract, bananas, eggs, vinegar and oil. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Fold the dry mixture into the wet until thoroughly combined. Mix in the carrots, zucchini/courgette, and […]