Snacks

Tomato Flaxseed Crackers These are delicious  a delicious alternative to traditional savoury biscuits.  They work well with cheese, chicken liver pate and as a wholesome snack with a bit of butter.  They have a wonderful Italian taste!   Ingredients 1 red pepper, roughly chopped 2 tomatoes, roughly […]

Linseed Tea Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole linseeds/flaxseeds 1 litre water   Method Put the inseed (flaxseeds) in an adequate size pan with the water. Bring to the boil briefly, turn off the heat and leave to soak in the water overnight (or for 12 hours). Bring it back to the boil […]

Babaghannouj Pre-heat oven to 220°C 2 aubergines 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2tbs tahina (sesame seed paste) 2tbs lemon juice, freshly squeezed 2 tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Pierce the aubergine near the stem […]

Green Vegetable Crackers 1/4 onion 2 garlic clove 1/2 head spinach (or I use the left over green from my green juice) 1/2 cup fresh green herbs 1 courgette, grated 1 carrot, grated 1 cup flaxseeds, soaked overnight (not drained) 1/2 lemon, squeezed Salt and pepper to taste […]

Hummus with Crudities 1 x 400g / 14oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp paprika 2 small garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbs tahina 2 ½ tbs lemon juice (to taste) ½ tsp salt (to taste) ½ tsp tamari sauce 4 […]

Beetroot Hummus Serves 8 5 medium beetroots, cooked and peeled 1 tin Chickpeas, drained (or 100g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until tender) 4 tbs tahini (sesame paste) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ lemons, juiced – add to taste 3 tbs olive oil plus 1 […]

Carrot Hummus Serves 8 5 large carrots, cleaned and cut into approx. 2cm chunks 1 tin Chickpeas, drained (or 100g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until tender) 4 tbs tahini (sesame paste) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ lemons, juiced – add to taste 3 tbs […]