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Coconut Quinoa with Black Beans, Kale and Blistered Tomatoes

04:12 PM, October 25, 2016 |

40 weeks of feasting, feeding a crowd, gluten free, In the kitchen, Mexican, quinoa, side dishes, slow carb, Summer, tomato, vegetarian

This is perfect post holiday food. If what you need is tumble together platters that can be assembled over splinters of free time, served either hot, or at room temperature, are sustaining and gluten/dairy free/suitable for Meatless Mondays/the visiting vegans – I think I can help. This coconut quinoa platter- joyous with spiced black beans, kale, blistered tomatoes and avocado has saved me over the last couple of nights and days. If you need the recipe post-haste, skip straight to the recipe at the bottom.

The only real quirk to this dish is the insertion of the coconut flavour into the quinoa itself, which helps make a fridge-staple a little more …

Cucumber Boats with Tuna Salad

02:53 PM, October 18, 2016 |

40 weeks of feasting

Do you need a protein-packed alternative to a sandwich, salad or quinoa bowl for lunch? Are you looking for something that will keep in the fridge happily for a few days and help keep the hangry-beasts at bay? Do you have nostalgic memories of tuna-salad sandwiches bought from delis, but think you could do with easing up on the bread it goes with? I think I can help. If you need an option that can easily be tweaked to dairy-free, that’s also gluten free etc, skip straight to the photo and recipe at the bottom.

I’ve been chasing quick and fresh meals this week. Cucumbers have been high on the priority …

Sweet Soy Beef with Daikon

03:46 PM, October 11, 2016 |

40 weeks of feasting, beef, broccoli, dairy free, feeding a crowd, pear

Do you need a freezer-stocking alternative that can stand up to your default take away order of beef and broccoli? Do you need something sticky and savoury, sweet and settling that can be dressed up for a crowd, or eaten in the kitchen with a spoon? If so, I think I can help. This slow braised beef with daikon is probably what you’re looking for. If you’re in a hurry, skip straight to the recipe at the bottom.

I had every intention of making this recipe with jicama this week. A jicama, or yam bean as it is sometimes known equals the proportions of our tub-thumping stowaway. It’s a common root …