raw coconut and banana cheesecake
Method Line a 18cm springform cake tin with parchment paper. Pulse the walnuts, cinnamon and coconut oil in a food processor until it reaches a crumb consistency. Scoop the crumb out the processor and press firmly to the base of the pan. Wash and dry the processor and add the coconut cream, banana and yacon […]
mini cottage pies
Method Pre-heat the oven to 200 C. Heat a glug of olive oil in a large frying pan, then add the chopped vegetables. Sweat them for about 8 minutes until softened, and then add the mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Fry for about 5 minutes until browned. Add the red wine and […]
almond and oat squares
Method Preheat the oven to 200 C. Line a square cake tin with parchment. Mix the oats, ground almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and apricots in a mixing bowl. Separately whisk the milk, egg, bananas, syrup and almond extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Cut the pears into small dice and stir […]
tenderstem broccoli and cauliflower salad with feta
Method Steam the broccoli and cauliflower until just tender but crunchy, and roughly chop. In a salad bowl combine all the ingredients. Drizzle over them the toasted sesame oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with all the seeds. Andy’s Sugar Safe® Tips This salad is a meal in itself. It contains […]
chocolate orange gluten free Jaffa cakes
Method Pre-heat oven to 180 C. Mix together the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet (coconut oil, maple syrup, milk). Mix to combine. Grease a muffin tray and transfer 2 tbsp of the batter into each muffin case. Bake for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, and […]
succulent chicken thigh casserole
Method Preheat the oven to 200 C. Season each chicken thigh with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and lightly fry each thigh, turning until both sides are nicely browned. Transfer the thighs to a casserole dish. Add the stock to the pan and deglaze it, then add the liquid […]
spicy lamb shoulder tagine
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180 C fan. Toss the lamb in the syrup and spices, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy based ovenproof casserole dish and sear the lamb until it is browned on all sides, turning all the time. Turn up the heat and […]
chocolate brittle
Method On a flat work surface near the hob, lay out a baking tray covered in baking parchment. Over a gentle heat, using a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Once melted, work quickly and pour the melted chocolate onto the baking parchment. Spread it out evenly using a spatula, making sure to cover the entire baking […]
plant-based cottage pie
Method Pre-heat the oven to 200C/390F. Steam the sweet potatoes until soft. While they are steaming, heat a heavy-based saucepan and then add the coconut oil. Next add the shallots, celery, red pepper and sauté until softened. Add the tempeh cubes and stir until browned. Add the stock and gently break up the tempeh with […]
dairy-free cream of mushroom soup
Method Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the onion, celery, garlic, parsley stalks, mushrooms and thyme leaves and cook until softened. Pour the stock into the saucepan and bring to the boil. Then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with Himalayan salt […]
the best ever tomato sauce
Method Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the coconut oil. I use the organic odourless coconut oil. Add the shallots and then the garlic, turning down the heat to make sure the garlic doesn’t burn. You do not want the garlic to burn as this will result in a very bitter sauce. Stir until the […]
luscious gourmet brownies
Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/355F. Line an 8×8-inch baking tray with baking parchment. Whisk together the eggs, honey and almond milk in a bowl. Add the ground almonds, cocoa powder and salt. Mix well until everything is well blended. Transfer the batter to the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, or until an […]