Eat Well Cookbook

Do you love cooking and eating great food?
Do you worry about

gaining weight? Do you have coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity?
Would you like to feel fabulous all the time?
Following on from the success of their award-winning The Detox

Cookbook, this is a book of recipes and practical advice for living
well, for people with a passion for food who also want to keep a
close eye on their health.
Cover design: book design by saso

Cover photography: Greg Elms
COOKING
THE
EAT WELL
COOKBOOK
Dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for food lovers
JAN PURSER and KATHY SNOWBALL
The good news is that there are ways

of having your cake and eating it too.
Basing their philosophy for health
and wellbeing on their formidable
combined experience in the food and
natural health industries, Jan Purser
and Kathy Snowball have created
another cookbook with sensational
healthy food suitable for all occasions,
whether its dinner for two, a family
meal or entertaining the masses. And
its all gluten and dairy free, making it
suitable for people with sensitivities
or allergies in those areas.
THE EAT WELL COOKBOOK
Lose weight and feel fabulous.
JAN PURSER and KATHY SNOWBALL
about the authors

Jan Purser and Kathy Snowball are the authors of The Detox Cookbook, which won
a 2006 Cordon dOr Cookbooks and Culinary Arts Award (USA) in the Illustrated
Cookbook category.
Jan is a high profile naturopathic nutritionist, health writer and award-winning author.
She has a busy practice in Perth where she specialises in digestive disorders. Her passion
is teaching people how to become more balanced holistically through nutrition, diet,
digestion repair and detoxification programs. Jan has worked in the food publishing
industry for over 25 years. She has written eight books on health, food and meditation,
and writes for several national magazines.
Kathy, a former food director of Australian Gourmet Traveller, is a freelance food
writer, menu and marketing consultant and educator. After a successful career in merchant banking, Kathy went to London to study at Leiths School of Food and Wine.
Eight years of catering and teaching later, she returned home and joined the Australian
Womens Weekly as assistant food editor in 1993 and food director in 2000. She has
edited two cookbooks, Gourmet Menus and Food for Friends. Kathy is a partner in
Manna from Heaven, bakers of divine handmade biscuits and cakes. When not cooking, Kathy spends most of her time working in the garden on her farm in Central West
New South Wales.
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eat well cookbook

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contents
About the book
vi
Our stories
10 ways to eat well
The Eat Well food plan
10 ways to manage food sensitivities and allergies
10 ways to reduce weight
10
10 ways to live well and feel great
14
Breakfast
19
Lunch
35
Dinner
81
Dessert
129
Baking
143
Small bites
157
Seasonal menus
172
Basic recipes
174
Glossary
179
Index
183
about the book

First and foremost, The Eat Well Cookbook is a collection of recipes, with sensational food
suitable for all occasions whether it be dinner for two, a family meal or entertaining for the
masses. The bonus is that it has been written with those of you in mind who like to keep a
close eye on your health, weight and wellbeing but who also wish to eat really well. An
even bigger bonus is that all the food is gluten- and dairy-free, for those of you with sensitivities or intolerances and allergies in those areas.
We are dear friends, sharing a great passion for food and the desire for good health.
Both of us bring different expertise to the book: Kathy has a wealth of cooking knowledge
and Jan brings her naturopathic knowledge. This food is real its what we cook and eat on
a daily basis to keep us fit and full of vitality. Because its real and because we live our philosophy, we know it works and that it can also work for you.
Many people ask us how we stay passionate about food and keep ourselves motivated
to cook fabulous meals. For a start, we both exercise almost every day of the week and we
are certain this increases our energy and optimism. With good energy and a positive outlook, we cant help but feel inspired to do the things that make us feel great. Added to that,
we eat a wide range of foods and avoid those that dont suit our bodies. As a result, we
enjoy good health and feel energetic most of the time.
We would dearly love you to adopt our philosophy, enjoy our way of cooking and eating wonderful food so that you can live a long, healthy and vital life.
our stories
JAN: Being a naturopathic nutrition consultant makes
me very aware that more and more people are

developing health problems because they eat too
much of the same foods or choose the wrong types
of foods. I also see the results of increased stress taking its toll. My clients are usually at a loss as to what
to do about their symptoms, which range from digestive upsets to fatigue, headaches and skin rashes. I
always start them on our detox program, outlined in
our Detox Cookbook, to give their body a rest from
potential problem foods. Its wonderful for me to see
the changes in my clients health and outlook as
they progress through the detox. They feel more in
control of their health because they finally get in
touch with their bodies and can pinpoint what
foods contribute to them feeling unwell, and what
makes them feel good.
My own history includes a dairy sensitivity and Im
convinced that this exacerbated my childhood ear
infections and subsequent hearing problems. I know
that when I avoid dairy and keep wheat to a minimum my health and energy are excellent.
Understanding the foods that are right for your
body is a great start to good health but feeling well
is about so much more than just what you eat. I think
that total good health means your physical body is
well cared for, your emotional and mental selves are
fed and kept in balance, and your spiritual side is
nurtured in whatever way makes you feel connected
with others, the universe and nature. When all these
facets are kept in balance, life is truly fabulous and
lifes challenges are generally more manageable.
KATHY: I think we all agree that if we feel fabulous,
we have a better quality of life. As a food writer and

part owner of the bakery, Manna from Heaven, I am
very aware of the pitfalls of working in a food-related
industry. While I want to enjoy the best food on offer,
I also want to keep a watchful eye on my health,
weight and general wellbeing. I would never pretend
to be an expert on the path to good health, but after
years of regular detoxing under Jans guidance, I am
very much in touch with my body and what suits it. I
know that after a month of cutting out all wheat and
dairy products while Im detoxing, I feel light and
energetic. I am not allergic to these foods, and I love
wheat products, especially good bread, but I know
that excessive indulgence in them will leave me feeling bloated and lethargic.
Good health and wellbeing is not just about what
you eat. I walk with my dog Saffy every morning and
swim three times a week. Dont get the wrong idea
I am not a fanatic. I exercise because I like it and it
makes me feel good. Making time for relaxation is
also important, and Im an avid reader. But cooking
is my favourite pastime of all. I never cook food just
because it is good for me I only ever cook food I
love to eat. Our shared passion for good food is the
basis for the recipes in this cookbook.
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10 ways to eat well

Start with great ingredients that are fresh, flavour-filled and vital no one wants to die of boredom trying
to keep healthy. Next, look at how good the food is for you and what nutritional value it offers. Eating
well means choosing the right mix of foods to provide the best nutrients to allow your body to maintain tip
top health so you feel full of energy all day, every day.
1. Eat seasonally. Fruit and vegetables are at their nutritional best and have optimum flavour when they are
in season, and provide the best nutrients for that time
of year. For example, fruit and vegetables high in
vitamin C are plentiful in autumn and winter, giving
us a natural defence against colds and flu. If you buy
organic fruit and vegetables, you will notice you can
usually only buy varieties that are in season at the
time. Aim to drink a fresh vegetable juice a couple of
times a week, particularly those containing carrot
and beetroot as these vegetables contain protective
anti-oxidants that reduce the risk of disease.
2. Avoid processed foods wherever possible fresh
foods will provide the best nutrition for your body.
Some processed foods, such as canned tomatoes,
noodles, rice products and canned fish, are a great
addition to the pantry but we suggest that you avoid
processed snack foods and those that are high in
kilojoules and low in beneficial nutrients. Processed
foods are often high in salt, which can lead to fluid
retention and is certainly not good for those of you
with high blood pressure. Processed food may also
contain preservatives, some of which are thought to
be carcinogenic when consumed too often. If you
have food intolerances or allergies, focusing on fresh
foods, particularly organic and free-range, may help.
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3. Cook simple food with lots of flavour. This could easily be our mantra because we love food that isnt too
fussy but has loads of great flavour from fabulous
fresh produce. A well-stocked pantry is important, so
keep a good range of spices on hand, and always
have a supply of garlic, ginger, chillies and onions at
the ready. Consider growing your own herbs
oregano, chives, bay leaves, rosemary, sage, thyme,
parsley and basil are all easy to grow and dont
require much space.
4. Avoid unhealthy takeaways. When you simply do
not have time to cook, choose a healthy takeaway
meal. We buy dishes such as sushi combination and
seaweed salad, teriyaki chicken or fish with rice and
salad, Chinese steamed chicken with gai lan in oyster sauce or sambal and rice, Vietnamese fresh rice
paper rolls and vegetable stir-fry, Vietnamese beef
pho (beef and noodle soup), Chinese barbecued
pork with stir-fry vegetables and rice, Indian dhal,
rice and green beans, Indian beef vindaloo and rice
(make a salad to go with it) or Chinese braised tofu
and mushrooms with vegetables and rice. Note that
there is no mention of pizza, burgers, fries or
crumbed chicken on this list. This is for a good reason: these fast foods are very high in fat and salt
and, when eaten regularly, will contribute to an
increase in weight.
5. Focus on your wellbeing, not your weight. Avoid

becoming obsessive about your weight and instead,
put that energy into monitoring how you feel. When
you choose foods specifically to help you feel better
from an energy and emotion perspective, your
weight will usually adjust to what is healthy for you.
This might entail doing a detox twice a year, avoiding foods that make you feel sluggish (such as sugary
and fatty foods), taking supplements that boost your
energy and eating well balanced meals to keep your
energy levels stable (helping you avoid sugar cravings and energy slumps). See page 10 for 10 Ways
to Reduce and Manage your Weight.
6. Have three well-balanced meals a day. This means
eating a balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat.
The right combination will give you sustained energy
during the day, will make you feel less like snacking
and will provide a good range of essential nutrients.
See the Eat Well Food Plan on page 4.
7. Go for low GI carbs. When you eat carbohydrates,
make them low glycaemic index (GI) where possible.
Low GI carbohydrates are broken down and
absorbed by your digestive system more slowly, providing sustained energy for a longer time. This helps
reduce sugar cravings and helps you feel energetic all
day. When combined with protein, it reduces the likelihood of snacking unnecessarily. Some examples of
gluten-free low GI carbohydrate foods are: sweet
potatoes, basmati rice, gluten-free hi-fibre bread, fresh
rice noodles, legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans), soy
milk, soy yoghurt, buckwheat, gluten-free muesli, corn
on the cob, fresh corn kernels lightly cooked, nuts and
seeds. Higher GI carbohydrates, such as rice other
than basmati, white gluten-free bread, rice cakes,
polenta, white potatoes, puffed rice or millet and
dried rice noodles can be eaten, but be sure to team

them with some protein and fibre (in the form of vegetables, fruit or salad) which help to make the overall
GI of a meal lower. For more information on low GI
foods, look at The New Glucose Revolution, Professor
Jenny Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell and Professor
Stephen Colagiuri (Hodder, 2002)
8. Put less food on your plate. Large dinner plates can
look great but might tempt you to serve up larger portions, so think about using smaller plates. There
seems to be an obvious correlation between our population becoming larger and the tendency towards
larger serving sizes and snack bar sizes. Help yourself maintain a good weight by thinking small when
it comes to portions but thinking big when it comes
to vegetables and salad.
9. Create a good environment to eat in. Part of the
enjoyment of eating well is making a point of creating
time to enjoy your food and to unwind from the day.
We love sitting at a set table and relaxing over the
evening meal, catching up with the events in our partners lives. Dont have the television on it is neither
good for communication nor digestion but choose
some relaxing music. Ignore the telephone and treat
the evening meal as an occasion, every day.
10. Dont eat when you are distressed. This will most likely lead to digestive problems, so try to put off eating
until you feel calmer. See page 17 for some techniques
to help you manage stress, diffuse overwhelming emotions and create a calmer state of mind. If you are
going through an emotionally stressful time, seek the
help of your naturopath who may prescribe some very
effective herbal or nutritional supplements to reduce the
effects of stress on your body.
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the eat well food plan

This is a guide on what to eat at each meal so you are eating a good mix of nutrients, ensuring that you feel energetic and
reducing the likelihood of sugar cravings and mid-afternoon energy slumps. This will help you to sustain good energy. An
easy way to judge the appropriate protein and carbohydrate portions for your body is to look at your palm size and
thickness (referred to as your palms volume). Go to our seasonal menu plans on pages 172-3 for ideas on how to plan your
weeks meals using the recipes in this book.
B R E A K FA S T
Include the following food types:
Freshly made vegetable juice or a large glass of warm water with the
juice of half a lemon squeezed into it.
Protein choose from eggs, nuts and seeds, fish, chicken, tofu, meat,
soy cheese, legumes (chickpeas, beans, lentils), protein powder (see
glossary), soy yoghurt (this supplies a little protein along with
carbohydrate). Include a small portion of protein with your breakfast
(60-80 gm or about half your palms volume).
Carbohydrate yeast-free hi-fibre bread, corn bread, cooked rice,
rice or corn crispbread, soy or rice milk, puffed cereal (rice, corn,
millet), rolled oats (if you tolerate them), rolled rice, nut and seed
muesli, cooked potato, soy yoghurt, buckwheat pancakes. Have 12
to 1 cup carbohydrate (or 1 to 11/2 times your palms volume).
Fat this will already be present in nuts, seeds, cereals, eggs, soy
yoghurt, hi-fibre bread, corn bread and muesli. You need just a little.
Fibre breakfast is a good time to include a high-fibre food such as
ground linseeds or psyllium husks to help with regularity.
Fruit and/or vegetable if you like, save your fruit for between
meals, or have some with breakfast. Some of our breakfast recipes
include a vegetable.
LUNCH
DINNER
Include the following food types:
Protein as for breakfast and lunch.
Protein in addition to the breakfast protein list, try

venison, duck, quail, lamb or shellfish. Have a portion of
a protein food to suit your appetite (or 12 to 1 times your
palms volume).
Have a portion of a protein food to suit your appetite (1

times your palms volume).
Carbohydrate in addition to the breakfast list, look for

starchy vegetables (potato, sweet potato, corn), rice
noodles, buckwheat noodles, cooked buckwheat,
quinoa, amaranth and polenta. Have 1 to 2 slices of hifibre yeast-free bread, 2 to 4 rice or corn crispbread, or
the equivalent of 1 2 to 1 cup cooked carbohydrate (or
1 to 11/2 times your palms volume).
Fat as for breakfast, there may already be a little fat in
the protein food choice. But you can also have a little
drizzle of extra virgin oil or a nut or avocado oil over
salad or vegetables (this may be in the form of a dressing).
Vegetables, raw and/or cooked have the equivalent of
2 to 3 cups of non-starchy vegetables, preferably
different colours.
Fruit
Carbohydrate as for breakfast and lunch.

Have the equivalent of 1 2 to 3/4 cup (1 2-1 times your
palms volume).
Fat as for breakfast and lunch.
Vegetables as for lunch. Have 3 to 4 cups of different
coloured non-starchy vegetables.
Fruit you may like to finish your meal with a piece of
fruit, or have a light dessert occasionally.
SNACKS
Choose from the following: a piece or two of fresh fruit, a
small handful of nuts and seeds, one or two corn or rice
crispbread spread with hummus or some sort of nut
spread, a small container of soy yoghurt (you can mix this
with fruit and/or nuts and seeds), a cup of raw vegetable
sticks plain or with a little hummus.
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10 ways to
manage food
sensitivities
and allergies
A food allergy is an immune response to a specific
food, usually to the protein component. A food sensitivity or intolerance (much more common than a true
allergy) is a chemical reaction to a food, usually to
the various components in foods and additives.
Some food allergy reactions are severe, resulting
in drastic symptoms such as sudden hives or an asthma attack, and can even be life-threatening where
the heart and lungs shut down. In these cases, the
offending food is avoided at all costs. However,
many food allergy symptoms and food sensitivity or
intolerance symptoms are very similar.
People can develop food allergy or sensitivities to
all kinds of foods and it is not uncommon to develop
them in your thirties and beyond, despite not reacting to a food before then. Chronic stress, poor diet
or poor digestion can gradually diminish your
immune function, making your body more prone to
potential food and environmental allergens.
In coeliac disease, the allergy is to the protein, or
gluten, in wheat, rye, spelt, barley and triticale. Oats

may also be a problem for some people due to contamination from the other grains mentioned.
The symptoms range from severe gastrointestinal distress to fatigue, anaemia and a feeling of poor
health. Gluten must be totally avoided regardless of
whether the symptoms subside after eliminating it,
because over time, the allergic reaction leads to
damage of the small intestine wall, impairing digestion and nutrient absorption, resulting in nutrient
deficiencies and malnutrition.
Dairy allergy (usually to the protein casein), or
dairy sensitivity or intolerance (usually to the milk
sugar lactose) can result in any of the symptoms listed
opposite.
It is possible that you may tolerate a suspect food
on its own, but not in combination with other suspect
foods the allergen load may tip you over the symptom-free threshold.
testing for allergy, sensitivities or intolerance

Most testing procedures blood tests, skin prick tests and muscle testing are not conclusive, although they certainly give
a good indication of foods to watch. A wheat allergy can be determined by a blood test, and coeliac disease by small
intestine biopsy.
The most conclusive way of determining whether you react to a food is to eliminate the suspect food or foods for at least
two weeks or until symptoms abate. Then challenge your body by re-introducing the foods one at a time, noting any
physical symptoms or side effects, or changes in energy levels and mood. It can help to avoid any foods that you react to
strongly for several months, then very gradually re-introduce them into your diet and have them only occasionally. This is
often the most effective way of reducing reactions. At the same time, it is crucial that you build your digestion strength and
immune function to ensure your body is less reactive overall and becomes symptom-free.
Symptoms for allergies, sensitivities and intolerances may include any of the following:
runny nose
skin rash
diarrhoea
vomiting
nausea
itching
burning or swelling around
the mouth
abdominal cramps
mouth ulcers
flatulence
gastritis
irritable bowel syndrome

ulcerative colitis
bed wetting in children
sweating
palpitations
feeling shaky
nervousness
headache
migraine
rapid breathing
burning sensations on the skin
eczema
chronic cystitis
fluid retention
acne
bloating
fatigue
chronic colds
recurring ear infections
anxiety
depression
poor sleep
inability to concentrate
If you suspect you have a food allergy or sensitivity, try keeping a food diary (see page 8) to see if there is a link
between the foods you are eating and how you are feeling. If you experience any of these on an on-going basis,
seek advice from a health professional.
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1. Seek professional advice. If you suspect you have a food

allergy or intolerance, it is best to enlist the help of a qualified nutrition consultant, naturopath or dietician to help you
with an elimination diet which omits suspect foods, followed by a challenge program of re-introducing the foods
to gauge your response. Some elimination diets are very
restrictive, so it is important to do this correctly for best
results. Your practitioner may prescribe nutritional or herbal
support to strengthen your digestion and immune function
based on your symptoms and medical history.
2. Improve your digestion. Naturopaths believe that, aside
from chronic stress and poor diet, bowel permeability (also
called leaky gut syndrome), bowel toxicity, low production of stomach acid and insufficiency of pancreatic
enzymes can play a role in the development of food
allergy or intolerance. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and cortisone-based medication are also thought to
have an effect while a long history of antibiotic use can
compromise the digestive system. Firstly, make sure you
chew your food thoroughly, taking your time to eat. This
will help to improve your digestion, allowing your brain to
receive and send signals so that the appropriate enzymes
and acids are produced in adequate quantities to break
down and absorb the food you are eating. Secondly, it
can be helpful to take digestive bitters in water or a digestive bitters tablet before meals, or a digestive enzyme tablet
with meals to improve your digestion. Your naturopath will
be able to help you decide which you need. This ensures
that you are treating both the cause and the symptoms to
get the best long-term results.
3. Avoid getting into a food rut. To avoid developing any,
or further, food intolerances, make sure you eat a wide
variety of all the food types. It is best not to buy and eat
the same foods week in and week out. Vary the food you
eat at all your meals and dont have the same food more
than once a day if possible. If you have a food intoler8
ance, it can be useful to make a point of eating that food

only every three or four days. If you eat foods like dairy
products, wheat, eggs, oranges, soy products or tomatoes every day, change your patterns to give them a rest
on a regular basis as these are some of the most common food allergens.
4. Do a detox once or twice a year. Our detox program,
detailed in our Detox Cookbook, is essentially a wellbalanced modified elimination regime that gives your body
a break from many potential food allergens. Make sure
you also omit any additional foods you suspect affect you.
A detox program with appropriate nutritional and herbal
supplements can help to strengthen your immune function
and digestion, minimising your reactions to foods.
5. Have a variety of grain foods. Because gluten is found in
many common grain foods and their products (wheat, rye,
spelt, barley, triticale and oats), it makes good sense to
bring in a variety of other grains and starchy carbohydrate
foods to create variety. Many people eat wheat products
several times a day (wheat based cereal, muffins, sandwiches, biscuits and pasta are common in the average diet)
and it can be this monotony that results in an intolerance.
Think outside the square. Other grain foods include corn,
rice, quinoa, amaranth, arrowroot, sago, tapioca, buckwheat, millet, sorghum, and legume-based flours like
chickpea, lentil and mung bean. Noodle varieties, aside
from wheat-based pasta, include rice noodles, buckwheat
noodles, mung bean noodles, spelt pasta (if you are okay
with gluten) and gluten-free pasta. You can buy these foods
from the health food and Asian sections of the supermarket
and from health food stores.
6. Take note of symptoms. Keep a detailed food diary, noting everything you eat and drink along with how you feel
each day, so that you can refer to the diary if you have
any reactions. It is so easy to forget what you have eaten
the previous day, and reactions may not occur until the
day following consumption of a problem food. Start your
diary before you omit suspect foods and keep it up until
after you have re-introduced them it will be a great help
in the long run. Once you have a few weeks of diaries,
look for recurring patterns or reactions from the same
types of foods, or products made from the same ingredients. Often you dont realise how often you may have a
reaction until you keep a diary.
7. Pay attention to cravings. If you crave certain foods, particularly not-so-healthy foods such as chocolate, sweets or
cakes, it may suggest that you are sensitive to those foods.
The most common problem cravings are chocolate, alcohol, caffeine drinks, wheat-based foods like bread, cakes
or biscuits, cheese and soft drinks. If you begin to crave
these foods, take note of any symptoms after eating them
you may discover you have an intolerance to the very
thing you think your body needs. Do keep in mind,
though, that sometimes you might crave a food for its specific nutrients, such as craving meat because your iron is a
little low this can be a good thing.
8. Eat a wide variety of foods when pregnant. Many
women believe that the food they eat during pregnancy
will influence the risk of their baby developing food allergies later on. There is ample scientific evidence showing
that this is not so, and it is best for a pregnant woman to
eat a wide variety of foods to gain the best possible nutrition for her growing baby.
9. Encourage children to eat a wide variety of foods. If you
have children, make sure they dont fall into a food rut.
By bringing variety into their meals and mixing and
matching the grain foods they eat, you can give them a
great start. Children may be more susceptible to developing food intolerance for a number of reasons: poor
digestion, a mineral or vitamin deficiency or a mineral
imbalance (excess copper in relation to zinc is thought to

make them more prone to allergic reactions). If you suspect any of these, seek the help of your naturopath to
improve their health while they are young. If your child
has developed eczema you may want to keep a food
diary of their diet for a few weeks, noting symptoms of
food intolerance and cravings that could indicate potential problem foods. Encourage your children to sit while
eating, and to chew well without rushing. It certainly
helps to avoid having the television on during meals so
they concentrate on eating properly.
10.Take supplements to improve your health. Your naturopath may prescribe the following to help build your
gastrointestinal tract (GIT):
vitamin C with bioflavonoids (to help reduce allergic reactions and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent),
digestive bitters or enzymes (to improve GIT function),
vitamin B complex (the Bs help with the breakdown and
absorption of food),
fructo-oligosaccharides (or FOS, provides the best kind of
fibre that beneficial bacteria in the GIT thrive on, helping
them to multiply, building the health of the GIT),
colostrum (produced from whey or sourced from cattle,
helps to build the immune system),
arabinogalactans (helps build GIT strength),
probiotics (beneficial bacteria, helps improve digestion,
assists GIT repair and helps build immunity),
fish oil (EFA and DHA) and evening primrose oil (reduces
inflammation and helps GIT repair and strengthen),
echinacea and astragalus (to boost immune function and
lessen reactivity to allergens),
homeopathic phenolic desensitisation drops (drops taken
several times a day to reduce your reactions to allergens), and,
selenium and zinc (minerals essential for healthy digestion
and immune function).
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10 ways
to reduce and
manage your weight
We want you to focus on how you feel, on what makes
you feel good and to learn what doesnt suit your body.
We dont recommend crash diets going on and off diets
will lead to the yo-yo syndrome where your bodys metabolism drops every time, making maintaining a healthy
weight all the more impossible. The only way to reach and
maintain a healthy weight is by reviewing your eating and
lifestyle habits and changing the ones that are not serving
you well. We think of it as choosing to adopt lifestyle
habits that will make you feel great.
1. If you dont use it, you wear it. This fact is based
on simple maths. If you eat more kilojoules than
your body can use, youll store those kilojoules as
fat. Doing this repeatedly leads to weight gain. We
are not suggesting you start counting kilojoules, but
recommend that you look at where you can consume less. You can increase your kilojoule usage by
doing daily exercise and being more active.
If you eat low kilojoules and still put on weight
or cannot shift weight, seek the help of a health
practitioner. You may have an underactive thyroid,
insulin resistance or your body may be reacting to
chronic stress. All of these can lead to weight gain.
2. Have a regular Cellular Health Analysis (CHA)
check. CHA shows your muscle mass, body fat
composition, biological age, cellular health and
vitality, and toxicity and fluid retention in your body.
Your CHA practitioner will be able to tell you what
kind of exercise you specifically need to reduce
your weight and improve your health. A CHA check
will show if nutrients are being fully utilised by your
bodys cells. If they are not, your practitioner will
help you remedy this and will also be able to tell
you if you need particular nutrients to reduce fluid
retention, inflammation or toxicity.
If you have great health, a CHA check will help
to keep you on track ensuring you age youthfully
and continue to have an energetic life. A CHA
check helps you to remain motivated as you make
necessary changes to diet and lifestyle. There is no
greater encouragement then seeing your biological
age become younger, looking younger, seeing your
body composition change for the better and feeling
far more energetic.
3. Avoid unnecessary kilojoules. Avoid overdoing

alcohol, fruit juice and eating high-kilojoule snacks.
All of these add extra, unnecessary kilojoules into
your daily intake. Read the nutrition information
panel on foods you buy to determine the fat, sugars
and kilojoules. It can be quite an eye opener.
Remember the 95 per cent rule its what you do
95 per cent of the time that really counts. You can
indulge in treats five per cent of the time and still
maintain a healthy weight but indulge any more
than that, and you had best get on your bike, or
into those joggers.
4. Assess your social eating habits. If you have a
busy social life you may tend to overeat when
drinking alcohol and eating with friends. Balance
your meals over the day to compensate for social
eating. If you are dining out or entertaining at
home then consider your other meals that day to
balance your intake. For example, if dining out in
the evening, eat a light breakfast such as a small
bowl of nut and seed muesli, only have fruit for
snacks and have a big salad with a protein food
for lunch. This way you can indulge a little at dinner time without overdoing your kilojoule intake for
the day. Perhaps skip dessert or share one to keep
things in moderation.
5. Recognise emotional eating. This is where a lot of
people lose the plot. When the stress levels crank
up, you can fall into the trap of comfort eating
usually on high kilojoule or highly processed foods.
Before reaching for that comfort food snack, ask
yourself the following questions:
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Am I really hungry or is this a comfort eating urge?

Why am I choosing it?
Is there an emotional trigger?
Am I eating due to boredom, habit, stress,
loneliness?
Is this related to an activity, such as watching
television?
What healthier food could I eat instead?
Do I really need it?
Am I truly prepared to add unnecessary kilojoules
to my day and possibly store unnecessary fat?
Copy this and pop it on the refrigerator as a

pre-snack check list. The only way to change comfort eating habits is to become aware of them and
then replace them with another, more beneficial,
action. If the urge to comfort eat is related to an
activity such as watching television, do something
else instead, such as read, do some stretch exercises, pursue your hobby, have a relaxing bath, listen
to music or call a friend. Keep a record of your
comfort eating urges so you can recognise the patterns you have developed. A good strategy when
you have the comfort food urge is to eat something
healthy, like a piece of fresh fruit, then, after 15
minutes, review whether you really need the comfort food. If you still do, then distract yourself by
doing something active instead of giving in.
Another good strategy is to only eat at the table.
Never eat standing at the refrigerator or cupboard.
Best of all, keep an honest food diary where you
record everything you eat and drink and be
accountable for it. You could include your comfort
eating urges in your food diary so that you get to
know what triggers those urges.
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6. Only eat when you are hungry but dont skip

meals. Many people tend to eat even if they are
not hungry, mostly due to habit. If you dont tend to
be hungry at meal times, review your snacking
habits. Save your eating for actual meals. If you are
often not hungry, you may need to increase your
exercise or you may be choosing the wrong mix of
foods. See our Eat Well Food Plan on page 4 for a
guide to what to eat each day. If you skip meals on
a regular basis, you run the risk of lowering your
metabolic rate which means your body will burn
fewer kilojoules and store the leftover as fat. At the
very least, eat a good salad with a little protein at
meal times to give your body the nutrients it needs
and to keep your metabolism chugging along.
7. Enjoy your meals but dont eat the leftovers afterwards. Make delicious meals that are pleasurable
to prepare and eat and take the time to sit down at
the dining table to enjoy them. Never eat on the run
or pick at food mindlessly. Pop any leftovers into a
container in the refrigerator for lunch the next day.
8. Stop eating when you begin to feel satisfied and
dont continue to eat until you feel overfull. This is
an important point as we have so much food available in our society that it can be tempting to
overindulge. It takes at least 20 minutes for our
brain to get the message that we have eaten
enough food. This is why it is important to take your
time eating, so you can get the message in time,
before you have overeaten. Remember to think
about portion sizes and leaving a little on your
plate. Never go for second helpings and dont
have dessert if you already feel full after the main
course. If you cant possibly resist, then remember to
eat lightly the next day to balance out the week.
9. Use statements to achieve your goals. Rid your

mind of negative thoughts. You are not only what
you eat, you are what you think about yourself. The
thoughts you have about yourself and your body
will influence your eating habits and lifestyle choices. If you constantly berate yourself or put yourself
down, you are more likely to make poor food
choices, exercise little and struggle to maintain a
healthy weight.
Say this statement to yourself: I am overweight
and I look horrible. How do you feel inside when
you say that? Do you notice that your energy seeps
away just holding that thought? Now say this to
yourself: I love eating well and feeling great!
How do you feel inside when you say that? Do
you notice that your energy increases as you hold
that thought?
Some further statements that will help you feel
great are:
and if the result is not favourable, they feel bad

about themselves which starts off the comfort eating
cycle. Scales are only a useful tool when they are
used at regular intervals and at the same time each
month (this is particularly the case for women whose
hormone levels may influence fluid levels in their
body). If you like, jot your weighing day in your
diary and treat it as a challenge to yourself to be
pleased with the reading each month. You really
dont need to rely on scales because you can tell if
a little weight has crept on, or if you have reduced
any extra padding, by the feel of clothes and by
looking in that full length mirror. Adopt our philosophy become tuned in to your body so you will
know when it does not feel as good as it could,
then take measures to correct it accordingly.
I feel very good about myself and enjoy looking

after my body
Every day I am getting better and better
I am fit, healthy and full of energy
Place these statements where you can see them
daily. Repeat them to yourself several times a day,
even if at first you dont agree with the words.
When you catch yourself having negative self
thoughts, immediately say in your mind No! or
Stop! and repeat a positive statement a few times.
Continue to work on changing your thought patterns
for the better and you will achieve your goals.
10.Weigh yourself once a month only or lose the
scales forever if you feel addicted to weighing yourself. Many people jump on the scales each day
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10 ways to live
well and feel great
Living well comes from achieving balance in all areas of your life. By balance we mean maintaining a good mental and emotional state as well as
physical. Sometimes the balance can get way out of kilter due to all kinds
of work, home or relationship pressures, but the secret is to notice the
imbalance as quickly as you can then do what is needed to tip the scales
back to an even footing before your health is affected. You will know
when you are off balance when you: over react, feel overwhelmed, dont
care about eating well, cant be bothered exercising, feel depressed,
dont look forward to the day, dont experience little moments of joy, lose
your sense of humour, lose a sense of purpose, start eating sugary foods,
drink excess alcohol often, overdo caffeine, feel drained, cry at the drop
of a hat, feel angry all the time, and, yell at the kids a lot. If any of this
sounds like you, read our strategies for managing stress on page 17.
1. Manage stress it is a major contributor to disease

and ageing. When you are dealing with stress, your
body produces stress hormones called adrenalin
and cortisol. When stress is chronic, the oversupply
of cortisol can make your body store fat more easily,
particularly around your middle, markedly increasing
the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. It
can certainly lead to a condition called insulin resistance, which, if left untreated, can result in diabetes.
This condition can leave you feeling fatigued most of
the time because your body cells do not receive
enough glucose needed for energy. If you have a
chubby middle, then see your naturopath or practitioner to check if you have insulin resistance and
take steps to correct the condition.
2. Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight, aside
from increasing the risk of diabetes and heart diseases, creates stress on your body that can hasten
degenerative changes in major joints such as the
knees and hips, leading to arthritis. When you
maintain a healthy weight, you will have more energy, will remain youthful for longer and your body
will be much healthier in every way. Look at our
weight-reducing strategies on page 10.
3. Exercise most days of the week. Not only is exercise an excellent way to manage stress, it also
helps to: reduce and prevent depression; lower
your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and
cancer; and slows the ageing process. It may interest you to know that muscle loss and fat storage
due to inactivity is a major biomarker of ageing.
Reversing both can increase your longevity very
nicely. When your body is fit and your muscles are
toned, you have much greater energy to thrive on
and can enjoy life to the max.
4. Get good quality sleep. If anxiety is preventing or

disturbing your sleep, follow our stress management
strategies on page 17. Sleep is the number one
battery recharger. Poor sleep, or lack of sleep,
means your energy reserves cannot be well replenished and can lead to exhaustion, excess stress and
depression. You need around seven to eight hours
sleep each night to ensure you feel vital and vibrant.
5. Reward yourself often. We both work very hard yet
still make a point of doing things we find uplifting.
We find it crucial to our sense of wellbeing.
Everyone enjoys different rewards but think about
visiting art galleries, seeing a good movie, dining
out, going to the theatre, having weekends away,
going to the beach, going shopping, taking time
out to read, cooking great meals, going for a stroll,
and having a decent holiday break every year.
Rewards take us away from the demands of daily
life and help us recharge our batteries ready for the
next busy time ahead.
6. Spend time with other people. Many people tend
to cut themselves off socially if they are overly busy.
We are not meant to be islands and isolation can
lead to depression. Make sure you factor time into
your life for your family and friends as this will help
keep you emotionally balanced. Remember the
importance of having a good laugh it is very therapeutic, and the best opportunities for laughter
come from spending time with other people.
7. Keep a positive attitude. If you keep up with exercise, give yourself regular rewards and eat well, a
positive attitude is pretty easy to achieve. It is well
known that you get more of what you focus on. If
you focus on how fortunate you are to have good
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health and a good life, you get more of the same.

Likewise, if you focus on whats lacking in your life
you will attract more dissatisfaction. If you feel yourself spiralling into the abyss of negative thinking, do
what you can to pull yourself out. Look at our managing stress strategies on page 17 or read about
using positive statements on page 13. Having a
good laugh will pull you out of the blues, as will
some strenuous exercise. It also helps to look at the
big picture. We can so easily become bogged
down by the petty things in life and forget to appreciate the little joyous moments. Make sure you
spend time with people who are positive as those
negative ones will always drag your energy down,
leaving you feel drained. Negativity is quite catching, but so is optimism.
8. Strive to be successful and enjoy what you do.
Follow your passion and you will find your pursuits
truly rewarding. This is such an important element
of feeling great, as you would know if you have
ever worked in a job that you dont enjoy. It can
be quite debilitating to your body, mind and spirit
to remain stuck in a situation such as this. If you
feel its impossible to change your job situation,
then follow your passion through your hobbies and
in your spare time. Who knows, it may eventually
lead to great changes in your life. Being successful
doesnt mean anything more than feeling pleased
with what you have accomplished as you review
your day before you go to sleep at night.
Whatever you are doing, strive to do it to the best
of your abilities as this is an essential part of building self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. You will
feel great if you have healthy self-esteem and value
what you have to offer.
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9. Have several alcohol free days (AFDs) each week.

It is good practice to give your body a break from
alcohol every week. Many people feel more energetic if they abstain during the working week.
Alcohol is a depressant and should be avoided if
you are feeling flat or depressed. Alcohol also adds
quite a few kilojoules into your day and can cause
your weight to slowly creep up if those kilojoules
are not used for energy. There are lots of pluses as
a result of cutting down alcohol, but there are also
lots of pluses from enjoying a very good drop of
wine. As with everything, balance is the key.
10.Take some basic supplements. Your body will function more efficiently if you have a good multivitamin
and mineral supplement every day. If you are prone
to sore joints or arthritis, add in a supplement containing glucosamine, which is excellent joint food. If
you have inflammation, then fish oil (EPA/DHA) is
essential for its anti-inflammatory properties. Finally,
some daily fibre in the form of psyllium husks will
help to keep you regular and will help lower your
blood cholesterol. Your naturopath will also be able
to advise you on specific supplements for any particular health condition you may have.
strategies for managing

general stress
Eat well. Dont give in to cravings for sugary, fatty processed foods as they will
make you feel worse.
Exercise daily. Both aerobic and weight resistance exercise are effective in
reducing insulin resistance and they stimulate the release of endorphins, or feel-good
hormones, in the brain.
Avoid alcohol.
Take time out each day to relax, doing something you enjoy.
Have a good laugh. Laughing, like exercise, releases endorphins.
Breathe deeply. When you are stressed you tend to take shallow breaths and this
creates a physical stress. Remind yourself to take long slow deep breaths that fill your
lungs and expand your abdomen. Practise inhaling and exhaling for a longer time to
gain the full benefits of the relaxation and stress release.
Listen to soothing music.
Have a regular massage. Part of your bodys stress response is that you will
hold tension in your muscles. Most people find their back, shoulder and neck
muscles are most affected.
Stretch tense muscles each day, particularly if your work involves sitting down most
of the day writing or at your computer.
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JAN: I always go for a walk on the beach

(and a swim in summer) before breakfast which
makes a wonderful start to the day. I tend to have
a protein powder and berry smoothie (based on
soy or rice milk, rice protein or isolated whey
breakfast
protein and berries) with a small bowl of glutenfree muesli in summer or porridge in winter. That
mix keeps me chugging along nicely all through
the morning. I might have a few nuts or a piece
of fruit mid-morning, but I am usually too busy at
One major mistake people make is to skip breakfast. This meal is

terribly important because it helps to rev up your metabolism after
the fast during the night. If you cant face breakfast early, then
the clinic. I focus on eating this good balance of
make your breakfast time a bit later or at least start the day with
nutrients to keep my energy levels stable during
an easy-to-drink protein powder and fruit smoothie. If you miss
the day so that I dont fall in a heap at the end. It
breakfast, or any other meal, your metabolism is likely to slow
makes an amazing difference to eat this way
down a little which makes putting on weight much more likely.
(see Ten Ways To Eat Well, page x) and my

clients always comment on how good they feel
We have covered most bases in this section, from more
when they change their habits.
substantial weekend breakfast dishes, to lighter weekday options.
KATHY: When I first met Jan (about 15 years
If you eat breakfast out, try to avoid greasy bacon and sausages,
ago), I used to skip breakfast or just grab an
as these will only add to your waistline, not to mention your
apple on the run, and wondered why I always
cholesterol levels. If you must indulge, then do so but only on
felt so run down. Its still not my favourite meal of
the odd occasion.
the day, but after listening to Jan, I now think

about it more and make sure I eat something
Another important morning tip is to drink a couple of large glasses
substantial in the morning, and its not surprising
of water to hydrate your body. This can be in the form of herbal
that I feel so much better for it. In winter I love
tea or water with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice if you like.
porridge with banana or rhubarb and in summer,

our gluten-free Nut & Seed Muesli (page 22)
with seasonal fruit, such as mango or peaches,
and soy milk. Like Jan, I rise early and walk and
swim in the mornings, plus drink lots of water.
Water is a key element of my diet and I drink
at least 2 litres (64 fl oz) a day. It keeps me
hydrated and works wonders for my ageing skin.
buckwheat & blueberry souffl

pancakes with scented hazelnut syrup
People who love pancakes can enjoy this recipe without being overly concerned about their waistline. This makes a special
breakfast or brunch for lazy weekends or holidays.
1 cup (5 oz) gluten-free
self-raising flour
1 cup (5 oz) buckwheat flour
2 tbsp gluten-free gluten substitute
2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1 2
tsp ground cinnamon
20 g (3 4 oz) hazelnut meal

11 4 cups (10 fl oz) low-fat soy
or rice milk
To make Scented Hazelnut Syrup, spread hazelnuts on an oven tray and toast at 180C
(350F) for 78 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Place nuts in a clean tea
towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. Roughly chop the nuts and set aside.
Bring apple juice, vanilla and cinnamon to the boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 810 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in hazelnuts and
maple syrup and set aside to cool slightly.
Sift flour, buckwheat flour, gluten substitute, baking powder and cinnamon into a
large bowl. Stir in hazelnut meal and make a well in the centre.
4 eggs, separated
Whisk together milk, 1 3 cup (21 2 fl oz) water, egg yolks and maple syrup. Gradually
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
stir into the flour mixture and whisk to a smooth batter. Stir in blueberries.
11 2 cups (7 oz) fresh or

thawed frozen blueberries
Use electric beaters to whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until firm peaks form.
Gently fold egg whites into pancake batter until combined.
macadamia oil, to grease
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush with oil. Use a 1 3 cup
SCENTED HAZELNUT SYRUP
1 3
cup (13 4 oz) hazelnuts
2 cups (16 fl oz) unsweetened

100% apple juice
1 vanilla bean, split lenghtwise
3 cm (11 4 in) piece
cinnamon stick
11 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
measure to scoop two lots of pancake batter into pan, allowing room for spreading.
Cook for 2 minutes or until browned underneath. Carefully turn pancakes and cook
for 2 minutes or until puffed, browned underneath and cooked through. Line an
oven tray with baking paper and place pancakes on tray in oven at 100C (200F) to
keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter to make 12 pancakes, lightly brushing pan
with oil between batches.
To serve, place pancakes on serving plates and drizzle the syrup over the top.
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Batter can be made several hours ahead whisk egg whites and fold through just
before cooking. Pancakes will keep warm in oven for up to an hour. Syrup will keep
for up to 1 week in refrigerator.
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creamy bircher muesli

Bircher muesli in its original form was little more than oats and grated apple. Thankfully, it has evolved into something with
infinite variations. This one is gluten-free, made with cooked rice instead of oats. If you like, add a teaspoon or two of protein
powder to the muesli or serve with a small protein powder drink for a more substantial start to the day.
1 large Granny Smith apple, unpeeled,

halved, cored, coarsely grated
12 3 cups (8 oz) cooked medium-grain rice
200 g (61 2 oz) carton vanilla soy yoghurt
1 3
Before serving, stir almonds and pepitas into the rice mixture and spoon
into bowls. Top with fruit and serve.
cup (21 2 fl oz) soy or rice milk
2 tbsp sultanas
SERVES 2
2 tbsp lemon juice
Muesli mixture will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2

days. Add the nuts and seeds just before serving.
2 tsp psyllium husks

1 4
Combine apple, rice, yoghurt, milk, sultanas, lemon juice and psyllium in
a bowl. Mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight to soak.
cup (11 2 oz) slivered almonds, toasted
2 tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 3
cup (11 2 oz) fresh blueberries or other
fresh fruit, to serve
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nut & seed muesli

This muesli is rich in fibre and nutrients, so just a small serve will keep you satisfied and full of energy throughout the
morning. We used a selection of preservative-free dried fruit apple, strawberries, wild figs and pineapple but you can use
any preservative-free dried fruit of your choice. Serve with soy or rice milk and a dollop of soy yoghurt if you like, topped
with some fresh fruit such as berries, mango or banana. If you can eat oats (they are not gluten-free), you could use 1 cup of
oats in place of puffed rice.
21 2 cups (6 oz) rice bran flakes
Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container.
1 cup (13 4 oz) puffed rice

1 cup (61 2 oz) whole buckwheat
M A K E S A B O U T 9 1/ 2 C U P S
1 cup (11 2 oz) flaked coconut
Muesli will keep in an airtight container in a cool cupboard

for up to 2 months.
1 cup
(31 2
oz) flaked almonds
1 cup firmly packed (31 2 oz) chopped

preservative-free dried fruit
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) sultanas
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) brazil nuts, sliced
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 2
cup (21 4 oz) sunflower seeds
1 2
cup (21 4 oz) linseeds (flax seeds)
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) lecithin
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potato cakes with wilted spinach

& poached eggs
To speed things along a bit, you can steam the potato and sweet potato the night before and then use two pans to poach the
eggs. The potato cakes also make a fabulous accompaniment to meat, fish or chicken dishes.
720 g (1 lb 7 oz) potatoes, quartered

420 g (14 oz) orange sweet potato,
cut into 3 cm (11 4 in) thick slices
2 eggs, lightly whisked
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
21 2
tsp chopped fresh oregano
extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp white vinegar
8 large eggs, for poaching
300 g (10 oz) baby spinach leaves
SERVES 2 (hearty breakfast)
SERVES 4 (light breakfast)
Potato cake mixture can be made a

day ahead and cooked up to 1 hour
ahead. Keep warm in the oven as
suggested. Eggs can be poached
up to 30 minutes ahead. Reheat as
outlined in recipe just before serving.
Wilt spinach close to serving.
Steam potato and sweet potato for 20 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
Pass all potato through a potato ricer fitted with a medium plate into a large bowl.
Add eggs, parsley, half the chives and oregano. Season well with salt and pepper
and mix until combined.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush the pan with oil to
lightly grease. Use a 1 3 cup measure to scoop four lots of potato mixture into the
pan. Use a spatula to flatten slightly and smooth the top, and cook for 23
minutes or until browned underneath. Carefully turn cakes and cook for 23
minutes or until browned. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Place potato
cakes on tray in oven at 100C (200F) to keep warm. Repeat with remaining
potato mixture, brushing the pan with oil between batches.
Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil, add vinegar, then reduce to a gentle
simmer. Carefully break 1 egg into a small bowl. Use a wooden spoon to swirl the
water in the pan to create a whirlpool. Tip egg into centre of whirlpool and cook for
34 minutes or until set on the outside. Use a slotted spoon to lift egg onto a plate
lined with paper towel. Continue cooking eggs, placing on the plate when done.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add
spinach, cover and cook, tossing leaves occasionally, for 34 minutes or until
wilted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Carefully lift eggs from plate and return to saucepan of hot water to heat for 1
minute. Lift onto paper towel to drain quickly.
Place potato cakes onto serving plates, top with some spinach and finish with a
poached egg. Sprinkle with remaining chives and serve immediately.
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scrambled eggs
This is our favourite basic scrambled egg recipe. The secret to perfect eggs is to scrape a flat spoon across the base of the
pan, as described below, dont stir the eggs. We have added a few variations. Halve the recipe if you would like to serve 2.
Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Stir in chives and season well with
salt and pepper.
8 eggs
3 4
cup (6 fl oz) soy milk

2 tsp light olive oil
Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread (page 146),
to serve
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add egg mixture and cook
until the mixture begins to set underneath. Use a flat-tipped wooden
spoon to scrape along base of pan from one side to the other to create
clouds of cooked egg. Continue drawing the spoon along base of pan
until eggs are almost set (the mixture should be a little unset on top).
Spoon onto gluten-free toast to serve.
SERVES 4
Eggs are best cooked just before serving.

VA R I AT I O N S :
* Before cooking the eggs, stir in 100 g (31 2 oz) chopped smoked
salmon, 1 tablespoon drained tiny capers and 1 tablespoon finely grated
lemon rind. Cook as above but it is unnecessary to season with salt as
the salmon and capers are salty.
* Before cooking the eggs, stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1
tablespoon chopped fresh basil and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves.
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indian-style eggs
This divine breakfast dish is based on a recipe by Ajoy Joshi, from our favourite Indian restaurant in Sydney Nilgiris. If you
prefer a little more heat, add an extra chilli or serve with a little chopped fresh chilli. A serve of two eggs per person is a hearty
breakfast that will keep you going for hours. As part of a brunch meal, however, you can easily serve one egg per person.
2 tbsp light olive oil

2 tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2 brown onions, finely chopped
1 leek, white section thinly sliced
pinch sea salt
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 2
tsp ground turmeric
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) ripe tomatoes,

finely chopped
2 small fresh red chillies, seeded,
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add coriander seeds and
cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add onions, leek and salt and cook,
stirring often, for 10 minutes or until golden.
Add ginger, garlic and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add
tomatoes, chillies and 2 tablespoons water, bring to a simmer and cook,
stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until tomatoes are saucy. Stir in
coriander and season well with salt and pepper.
Spread mixture evenly over the base of pan. Make a hollow in the tomato
mixture, then break an egg into the hollow. Continue with remaining 7
eggs, spacing them evenly. Cover and cook for 8 minutes for slightly soft
yolks or 10 minutes for firm yolks.
finely chopped
1 2
cup chopped fresh coriander
Spoon eggs and sauce into serving bowls and serve with gluten-free bread.
(cilantro)
8 eggs
SERVES 48
The tomato mixture can be made a day ahead and reheated in pan
before adding eggs.
to serve
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home-style baked beans

You will never venture into canned baked beans again once you have tried the real thing. In fact, you may want to serve our
baked beans for lunch and dinner as well as breakfast. It is a fabulous recipe because you can leave it in the oven and get on with
other things while it transforms into a saucy, scrumptious dish. To cook as a detox recipe, reduce the maple syrup to 3 teaspoons.
1 tbsp olive oil

1 large brown onion, chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
1 large red capsicum (pepper), chopped
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small fresh red chilli, seeded, finely
chopped
375 g (12 oz) dried navy beans (or
haricot beans), soaked in cold water
overnight, drained
Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish over medium heat.

Add onion and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until light golden.
Add carrot, celery, capsicum, garlic and chilli and cook, stirring
occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add drained beans, tomatoes, mustard, bay leaves, thyme and paprika.
Stir in 21/2 cups (20 fl oz) water and bring to the boil. Cover and bake at
160C (315F) for 3 hours, stirring the beans after 2 hours and adding
extra water if needed, or until beans are tender.
Stir in maple syrup and parsley and season well with salt and pepper.
SERVES 8
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) can diced tomatoes

in juice
1 tbsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
Beans can be made up to 2 days ahead. Beans can be frozen in smaller

quantities for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator as needed and reheat
on the stove.
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp ground paprika
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf
(Italian) parsley
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quinoa & rice porridge

with linseeds & dried vine fruit
If you cant eat oats, heres a delicious alternative to classical porridge.
12 cup
1 2
(13 4 oz) quinoa flakes
cup (2 oz) rolled brown rice flakes
2 tbsp sultanas
2 tbsp currants
1 tbsp linseeds (flax seeds)
Combine quinoa, rice flakes, sultanas, currants, linseeds and 2 cups (16 fl
oz) water in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, stirring often, for 3 minutes or
until mixture reaches a porridge consistency.
Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with a little brown sugar. Serve
with the milk.
brown sugar, to serve

soy or rice milk, to serve
SERVES 2
Porridge is best made close to serving.
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french toast with fruit compote

This is a wonderful recipe for French toast for people who cant eat gluten. You can use our Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread
(page 146), which is also gluten-free, or buy an uncut loaf of gluten-free bread if you prefer. If you cant find wild figs,
use chopped dried figs. The fruit compote can be served warm or cold.
To make Dried Fruit Compote, place apple juice, apples, figs, sultanas,
raisins and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring gently occasionally, for 15
minutes or until fruit is plump and tender. Set aside to cool.
4 eggs
1 cup (8 fl oz) soy or rice milk
8 slices of 1.5 cm (5 8 in) thick
gluten-free bread
Whisk together eggs, milk and maple syrup in a bowl until combined.
Place bread slices in a shallow dish in a single layer and pour egg mixture
over the top. Carefully turn bread to coat in the egg mixture. Set aside for
10 minutes or until all egg mixture has soaked into the bread.
macadamia oil
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
11 3 cup (101 2 fl oz) unsweetened

100% apple juice
1 cup (13 4 oz) halved preservative-free
dried apple slices
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) halved dried wild figs
1 2
1 2
cup (13 4 oz) raisins
3 cm (11 4 in) piece cinnamon stick
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush with oil to
lightly grease. Add enough bread slices to fit comfortably in the pan and
cook for 2 minutes or until golden underneath. Carefully turn the slices
and cook for 2 minutes or until golden. Line an oven tray with baking paper
and place bread on tray in oven at 100C (200F) to keep warm. Repeat with
remaining bread slices, brushing the pan with oil before cooking.
Place the toast onto serving plates and serve warm with the fruit compote.
SERVES 4
Dried Fruit Compote will keep, covered, in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

French toast can be cooked 1 hour ahead. Keep warm in oven, as suggested.
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apple breakfast muffins

For people in a rush in the morning, our breakfast muffins provide a well-balanced meal that will give you sustained energy
throughout the morning. We used unflavoured soy protein powder, or you could use whey protein or rice protein powder if
you prefer. Buy these from health food stores. You can also bake the mixture in small 1/3 cup (21/2 fl oz) muffin pans which
will take about 25 minutes to cook.
macadamia or light olive oil, to grease

3 cups (15 oz) gluten-free all-purpose
flour pre-mix
1 3
cup (11 4 oz) protein powder
11 2 tbsp gluten-free baking powder

3 tsp ground cinnamon
1 2
1 2
tsp ground cardamom

cup firmly packed
(31 2
oz)
brown sugar
2 red apples, peeled, cored,
finely chopped
Brush 12 x 2 3 -cup (5 fl oz) muffin pans with oil to lightly grease.

Sift flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and cardamom into a
large bowl. Add sugar, apples, currants and seeds and mix well.
Whisk eggs, milk, oil and apple puree together in a separate bowl. Add to
dry ingredients and mix with a large spoon until just combined.
Spoon mixture into muffin pans and bake at 180C (350F), swapping
around after 20 minutes, for 3032 minutes or until lightly browned and
cooked when tested with a skewer (the skewer will be a little sticky). Set
aside to cool in pans for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool
completely.
1 cup (5 oz) currants

1 4
MAKES 12
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) linseeds (flax seeds)
Muffins will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freeze,

wrapped individually for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator. Can be
warmed in oven.
3 eggs
11 2 cups (12 fl oz) light soy milk
or rice milk
100 ml (31 2 fl oz) macadamia
or light olive oil
140 g (41 2 oz) container apple puree
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protein powder & berry smoothie

Use your favourite protein powder in this recipe aiming for about 20 g of pure protein (check the nutrition information on the
product) the amount you use will depend on the product. We have given two options for fruit, but you can use any soft
seasonal fruit such as mango, custard apple, persimmon and all other berries.
250ml soy or rice milk

2-3 tbsp protein powder, approximately
1 3
Place the ingredients in a jug and use a hand-held blender to combine. Or

mix in a blender.
cup fresh or frozen blueberries

VA R I AT I O N S :
In place of blueberries, use 1 small ripe banana and the pulp of

1 to 2 passionfruit.
Add 3 tsp freshly ground linseeds and 1 tsp psyllium husks before
blending for a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids and increased
dietary fibre. Serve immediately as these additions will thicken the
drink on standing.
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KATHY: I love lunch and I get quite excited about

it. During the week I keep it pretty simple. If Im
working at home I have a salad, like the Roasted
Vegetable & Lentil Salad (page 176), or our Leafy
Green Salad (page 176), with some Hummus
lunch
(page 177) and vegetables added. When I am

working at Manna from Heaven, we cook a staff
lunch every day and its pot luck. If its pasta and I
am detoxing, I always have a can of tuna on hand
Whether you are planning a long, lazy weekend lunch or wanting

something fast and simple to prepare during a busy week, you will
find recipes here to suit you.
and I make a salad. On the days when Im out

and about, I usually lean towards Asian food,
We suggest you buy your dry goods on a weekly basis, but shop
maybe a soup or a stir-fry with tofu. On the
for fresh ingredients daily if you have the time. If you cook with
weekend, its a different matter. Because I love to
the seasons, you will be rewarded with flavours at their best.
cook so much, I take the time to make something a
We buy organic or free-range produce and shop at growers
little more elaborate, usually with seafood. I often
markets, if possible. You meet some remarkable characters, you
prepare dishes on the weekend that I can eat

during the coming week, such as the Warm
Pumpkin, Beetroot & Chickpea Salad with Tahini
learn a lot about what you are eating, and its wonderful to
develop a relationship with the farmer.
Sauce (page 78).
There is a cross-section of recipes here, with tastes from around
JAN: I almost always take my own lunch when Im
the world, using fresh herbs and spices liberally, to give you a
working at my clinic (I think home-prepared food
full-flavoured experience.
always tastes so much better and is much easier

because I prefer to avoid gluten and dairy). Lunch
Many of these dishes can be prepared in advance and are ideal
is always a protein of some kind with vegetables
to pack for a working lunch. If you have to buy your lunch and
or salad and sometimes rice or noodles or gluten-
have allergies or sensitivities, it can be difficult to buy prepared
free bread. Often I take leftovers from the night
meals or salads that are free of suspect foods. Remember you
before. If I need to buy lunch, I might get a salad
can always buy salad ingredients accompanied by some sort of
and have a protein powder drink or get some
protein such as chicken, salmon, boiled egg or meat from places
fresh rice paper rolls and a salad. On weekends,
that sell sandwiches. Ask them to fill a takeaway container with a
lunch might be an open sandwich with salad and

our Hummus (page 177) or maybe a yummy egg
spread that Gavin makes, soup with bread or our
good selection and perhaps take your own gluten-free bread or

some of our Big Rice Salad (page 175).
Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad (page 176).
If you are entertaining, many of the dishes in this section can be
Depends on the season, the mood and whats on.
served as an entree.
chicken, leek & potato soup

with peas
Poached chicken is one of our favourite foods because it is very versatile and the flavours are so pure. You will have some
chicken left over from this recipe, which you can use in a salad, such as Asian-style Chicken & Crab Salad with Pink
Grapefruit (page x), or simply make delicious chicken sandwiches. This satisfying soup is also great as a main course, but
you will need to increase the quantity.
1.5 kg (3 lb) chicken

1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, halved
6 black peppercorns
4 stalks fresh parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
1 leek, trimmed and chopped
500 g (1 lb) Sebago potatoes, chopped
into 2 cm (3 4 in) pieces
200 g (61 2 oz) peas, podded
1 tbsp small fresh mint leaves
extra virgin olive oil, to serve
to serve
Rinse chicken with cold water, then place in a stockpot and cover with
water. Add carrot, onion, peppercorns and parsley stalks and bring slowly
to the boil, skimming scum from surface, then simmer over low heat for
30 minutes. Turn off heat and cool chicken in pot for 30 minutes. Remove
chicken and strain stock. Cool stock and remove fat from surface. You will
need 1.5 litres (48 fl oz) stock. Reserve remaining stock for another use.
Halve chicken and reserve one half for another use. Remove skin and
bones from remaining chicken and tear meat into bite-sized pieces.
Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook leek, covered, over low heat until
soft, adding a little water if sticking to pan. Add potatoes, peas and the
6 cups (48 fl oz) of stock, bring to the boil, then cook over medium heat
for about 20 minutes or until potatoes and peas are tender. Add chicken
to pan, season to taste and cook over low heat until chicken is warm.
Sprinkle soup with mint leaves, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve
with the bread.
SERVES 4
Soup can be prepared a day ahead.
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herbed polenta with

sauted chicken livers
If you are on a detox and you want to make this dish, simply leave out the brandy. If you fancy adding a little sweetness to
the chicken livers, stir a teaspoon of quince paste into the pan with the stock.
1 tbsp olive oil

1 eschalot (French shallot), finely
chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
400 g (13 oz) chicken livers, trimmed
1 tbsp brandy
To make Herbed Polenta, bring stock or water to the boil, add salt to taste,
reduce heat and whisk in polenta in a thin stream, stirring well with the
whisk. Reduce heat to very low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally until all lumps are gone and polenta is thick and comes away
from side of pan. Stir in cayenne and herbs and remove from heat. Line an
oven tray with baking paper, spoon polenta onto tray and smooth surface.
When cool, cut into triangles, return to tray and set aside.
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook eschalot, garlic and thyme over
medium heat for 1 minute. Increase heat to high, add chicken livers and
cook until browned. Flamb with brandy, season to taste, then add stock
and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
2 tbsp Chicken Stock (page 174)

wilted spinach, to serve
H E R B E D P O L E N TA
800 ml (26 fl oz) Chicken Stock

(page 174) or water
150 g (5 oz) polenta (yellow cornmeal)
pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 4
Brush polenta with oil and place under a hot grill (broiler) until golden,
then turn and cook other side.
Serve polenta topped with wilted spinach and chicken liver mixture.
cup chopped mixed fresh herbs,
including basil, mint, flat-leaf (Italian)

parsley and dill
Polenta can be prepared a day ahead.
olive oil
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chicken, pork & veal terrine

with beetroot salsa
The rich flavours of this terrine are perfectly complemented by the freshness of the beetroot salsa. You could also serve it with
roasted witlof or asparagus, or try it with Baby Spinach & Pomegranate Seed Salad (page 176). Its great to take on picnics.
Minced pork and chicken can sometimes be fatty, so give your butcher a few days notice and ask him to mince lean meat for you.
10 slices prosciutto, trimmed of fat

250 g (8 oz) lean minced (ground) pork
250 g (8 oz) lean minced
(ground) chicken
2 tbsp shelled pistachios, peeled
1 egg, lightly beaten
good pinch ground allspice
1 lemon, peeled, segmented and
coarsely chopped
2 large eschalots (French shallots), finely
chopped
2 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed of fat
160 g (5 oz) veal escalopes
rocket (arugula) leaves and Olive &
Thyme Focaccia (page 148), to serve
BEETROOT SALSA
To make Beetroot Salsa, wrap beetroot in foil, place on an oven tray and
roast at 200C (400F) for 4560 minutes or until beetroot are tender.
Remove foil and, when cool enough to handle, peel away skin. Cut
beetroot into 1 cm (1 2 in) dice, combine with remaining salsa ingredients
and season to taste.
Line a 1.5-litre (48 fl oz) capacity loaf pan with two-thirds of the
prosciutto, leaving it to overhang the sides of the pan.
Combine minced pork, minced chicken, pistachios, egg, allspice, lemon,
eschalots and chives and season liberally to taste. Place half the minced
meat mixture in base of pan, top with chicken, veal and remaining
mince mixture. Place remaining prosciutto slices on top and then fold
overhanging prosciutto over. Cover with a double layer of foil, place in a
roasting pan and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up sides of the
loaf pan. Bake at 180C (350F) for 1 hour or until meat juices run clear.
Remove terrine from oven and place a weight on it while it cools. Remove
from loaf pan and scrape away jelly from around terrine. Cover and
refrigerate. Serve sliced with Beetroot Salsa, rocket leaves and focaccia.
3 large beetroot (beets), trimmed

2 tbsp olive oil
SERVES 8 (entree)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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marinated quail with

red cabbage salad
If you have time, prepare the quails the day before and leave them to marinate overnight, as this will really enhance the
flavours. Dont be put off the recipe if you dont have the luxury of time they are still delicious with only 30 minutes of
marinating. If you cant get quail, use chicken thigh fillets or trimmed duck breasts.
4 large quail
250 g (8 oz) red cabbage,
thinly shredded
150 g (5 oz) Chinese cabbage,
thinly shredded
1 tsp salt
To make Marinade, combine all ingredients.

Cut quail in half down either side of backbone and discard backbone. Cut
in half through breastbone. Place quail, skin-side up, on a cooking rack
over a roasting pan and pour boiling water over the quail. Transfer quail to
a bowl and pour marinade over. Cover and marinate for 5 hours or
overnight in refrigerator.
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

4 green (spring) onions (scallions), sliced
on the diagonal
1 large fresh green chilli, sliced
1 2
cup firmly packed torn fresh mint
leaves
freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil
lime wedges, to serve
MARINADE
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) wheat-free tamari sauce
Place both cabbages in a bowl, add the salt, toss to combine and stand for
30 minutes. Combine cabbage, sesame seeds, green onions, chilli and mint
and season with black pepper.
Drain quail and reserve marinade. Brush quail with oil, brown in a nonstick frying pan and place on an oven tray. Roast at 200C (400F) for 10
minutes, then rest, loosely covered, in a warm place for 10 minutes. Place
strained marinade ingredients in a saucepan, add any juices from quail and
simmer over low heat for 2 minutes.
Top cabbage salad with quail and drizzle with marinade. Serve with
wedges of lime.
2 tsp five-spice powder

1 cinnamon stick
SERVES 4
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Quail and salad can be prepared a day ahead.
2 cm (3 4 in) piece fresh ginger, sliced

2 tsp sugar
juice of 1 lime
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asian-style chicken & crab salad

with pink grapefruit
Surprisingly, combining poultry and seafood in the one dish really does work. If you prefer, leave the crab out and add a little
more chicken (or leave the chicken out and add more crab meat). For a more substantial meal, serve on a bed of rice noodles.
To make Dressing, combine all ingredients and season to taste.
2 skinless chicken breast fillets

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, halved
lengthwise
100 g (31 2 oz) snowpeas (mangetout),
cut into julienne
Place chicken in a shallow frying pan and cover with water. Bring slowly
to the boil and turn off heat. Turn chicken over and stand in water for 10
minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove and cool, then tear chicken
into bite-sized pieces.
1 carrot, cut into julienne

200 g (61 2 oz) crab meat
1 Lebanese (small green) cucumber,
peeled, seeded, cut into julienne
1 pink grapefruit, peeled, segmented
1 4
cup firmly packed fresh Vietnamese
mint leaves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Place asparagus, snowpeas and carrot in a bowl, pour boiling water over,
then drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a serving bowl and add
chicken, crab, cucumber, grapefruit and mint. Pour the dressing over and
toss gently to combine.
Heat oil in a small saucepan and cook eschalots over medium heat
until crisp and golden, then drain on paper towel. Serve salad topped
with eschalots.
2 eschalots (French shallots), thinly sliced

SERVES 4
DRESSING
Chicken can be poached a day ahead.
2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp lime juice
chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 2
tsp caster (superfine) sugar
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cos salad with mustard chicken

& soft-boiled eggs
This is an ideal salad to serve on a large platter and place in the centre of the table for family and friends to help themselves.
This casual way of eating is becoming more popular and means less stress in the kitchen. Use chicken breast fillets if you
need to lower your cholesterol, but we think chicken thighs have more flavour.
4 large chicken thigh fillets, trimmed of fat

4 slices prosciutto
olive oil
6 eggs
1 cos (romaine) lettuce, outer leaves
removed
100 g (31 2 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
6 green (spring) onions (scallions),
chopped
sea salt
M U S TA R D D R E S S I N G
2 tsp gluten-free seeded mustard

1 tbsp red wine vinegar
To make Mustard Dressing, combine all ingredients and season to taste.

Wrap chicken fillets in prosciutto and brush with oil. Cook in a non-stick
frying pan over high heat until browned on both sides. Remove and place
on an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F) for 1015 minutes, depending
on thickness. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then slice
on the diagonal.
Bring water to the boil in a saucepan, carefully add eggs and cook,
simmering gently for 5 minutes. Remove eggs and plunge into cold water
for 5 minutes. Carefully peel eggs and slice in half.
Remove leaves from lettuce and place on a large platter. Pile cherry tomatoes
in the centre of plate, place sliced chicken on top, then drizzle chicken and
lettuce with Mustard Dressing. Place eggs around chicken and sprinkle with
green onions and sea salt.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

SERVES 4
Best made just before serving.
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radicchio & thyme risotto

with flattened chicken
Radicchio is a wonderful bitter leaf and works as well in a risotto as it does in a salad. This is a simple risotto, but thats what
makes it so special you can taste all the components, which are in perfect balance. The risotto also goes well with lamb or
can be eaten on its own, with the addition of some toasted pinenuts. One of Peter Snowballs favourites!
4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed of fat

olive oil
sprigs fresh thyme and lemon wedges,
to serve
RADICCHIO & THYME RISOTTO
1 tbsp olive oil

1 red (Spanish) onion, chopped
150 g (5 oz) radicchio leaves, shredded
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup (61 2 oz) arborio rice
1 litre (32 fl oz) Chicken Stock
(page 174), approximately
To make Radicchio & Thyme Risotto, heat oil in a large saucepan and cook
onion, covered, over low heat until soft. Add radicchio and garlic and stir
until radicchio is wilted. Add rice and stir over medium heat until rice is
coated. Have stock simmering in another saucepan. Add 1 cup (8 fl oz)
stock to the rice and stir over heat until stock is absorbed. Add remaining
stock 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) at a time, stirring constantly, and allowing each
addition to be absorbed before adding the next. With the last addition of
stock, add thyme. Remove from heat, cover and stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, pound chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin
until about 1 cm (1 2 in) thick. Brush chicken with oil, sprinkle with thyme
and season to taste. Chargrill chicken on both sides until brown and
cooked. Rest, loosely covered, in a warm place for 5 minutes.
Serve Radicchio & Thyme Risotto on a flat plate topped with chicken and
sprigs of thyme, with lemon wedges to one side.
SERVES 4
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mediterranean-style quinoa
& chicken dumpling soup
This light tangy soup, suitable for both winter and summer, can be eaten either hot or at room temperature. The addition of
quinoa (an ancient South American grain high in protein) to the soup gives it body and texture.
3 litres (96 fl oz) Chicken Stock (page 174)

2 cinnamon sticks
4 cardamom pods, crushed
1 cup (31 2 oz) quinoa
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) lemon juice
Olive & Thyme Focaccia (page 148),

to serve
To make Chicken Dumplings, remove seeds from cardamom pods, place

in a mortar with the cumin seeds and crush with a pestle. Combine
crushed spices, minced chicken, chickpea flour, garlic, parsley and eggs
in a food processor, season to taste and process until mixture comes
together. Using wet hands, shape mixture into walnut-sized balls.
Add dumplings to gently simmering stock mixture and simmer for
2 minutes. Just before serving, stir in parsley, mint and lemon juice.
Serve with focaccia.
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS
4 cardamom pods
1 2
Put stock, cinnamon and cardamom in a large saucepan and bring to

the boil over medium heat. Reduce liquid to 2 litres (64 fl oz). Remove
cinnamon and cardamom. Add quinoa and simmer for a further
15 minutes, then season to taste.
tsp toasted cumin seeds
400 g (13 oz) lean minced (ground)
SERVES 4
chicken
1 4
cup (1 oz) chickpea (besan) flour
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Makes about 20 dumplings
1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian)

parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
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venison fillets with

moroccan date salad
The slightly gamey flavour of venison marries beautifully with the sweetness of the dates and oranges in this salad. This is
a perfect lunch on its own but if you want a more substantial meal, serve it with Big Rice Salad (page 175) or Roasted
Vegetable & Lentil Salad (page 176).
2 X 300 g (10 oz) fillets of venison

olive oil
2 cups firmly packed watercress leaves
toasted, to serve
Rub venison with oil and cook over high heat in a non-stick frying pan
until browned all over. Place on an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F)
for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and rest, loosely covered, in a warm
place for 10 minutes.
To make Date Salad, place orange slices in a large flat bowl, add radishes
and toss gently. Top with onion, dates, olives and mint leaves. Combine
lemon juice and oil and season to taste. Drizzle dressing over the salad.
Just before serving sprinkle with almonds.
Roasted Garlic Puree (page 176),

to serve
D AT E S A L A D
4 blood oranges, peeled, sliced

4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced on a
Place sliced venison on a bed of watercress with the Date Salad to one side.
Serve with toasted bread topped with Roasted Garlic Puree.
mandolin
1 small red (Spanish) onion, halved,
thinly sliced
SERVES 4
Best made before serving.
10 fresh dates, pitted and coarsely

chopped
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) baby black olives
1 4
cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds
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aromatic beef soup with star anise

This Vietnamese-style soup is sometimes called pho and is a very satisfying soup for lunch. To make the beef easier to slice,
partially freeze it first, then use a sharp thin-bladed knife. You can also substitute the beef with thinly sliced chicken breasts.
1.5 litres (48 fl oz) Chicken Stock (page 174)

2.5 cm (1 in) piece fresh ginger, peeled,
coarsely chopped
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 onion, halved
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 tbsp chopped lemongrass
1 tbsp fish sauce
400 g (13 oz) beef fillet, very thinly sliced
To make Chilli Sauce, combine all ingredients in the small bowl of a food
processor and process until smooth. Season to taste with sea salt.
Combine stock, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, onion, garlic, lemongrass
and fish sauce in a saucepan and gradually bring to the boil. Simmer over
medium heat for 10 minutes, then strain. Return stock to pan and reheat.
Just before serving, add beef and turn off heat.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to directions on packet, then place
in deep bowls. Spoon stock and beef mixture over noodles and top with
bean sprouts, chillies, green onions, coriander and mint. Serve with lime
wedges and Chilli Sauce.
250 g (8 oz) fresh rice noodles

100 g (31 2 oz) bean sprouts, trimmed
2 small fresh red chillies, thinly sliced
3 green (spring) onions (scallions), thinly sliced
SERVES 4
Chilli sauce and stock mixture can be prepared a day ahead.
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves

1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
CHILLI SAUCE
3 large fresh red chillies, chopped

juice of 1 lime, or to taste
pinch sugar, to taste
sea salt
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spiced rare beef with roasted sweet

potato & split pea sauce
Roasted sweet potato is one of Kathys favourites she likes to cook it until the edges are almost burnt, caramelised and
scrumptious. We also use this split pea sauce as a spread for toasted gluten-free bread or as a dip with crudits.
1 tsp black peppercorns

1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely ground
1 2
tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) piece sirloin steak,
trimmed of fat
olive oil
400 g (13 oz) orange sweet potato, cut
into 12 cm (1 2 3 4 in) pieces
2 cups rocket (arugula) leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
SPLIT PEA SAUCE
1 cup (61 2 oz) yellow split peas

1 head garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
To make Split Pea Sauce, cook split peas in simmering water for about
35 minutes or until very soft. Drain.
Place whole garlic head on an oven tray and bake at 200C (400F) for
30 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic
from cloves. Combine garlic, split peas, lemon juice and oil in a food
processor, season to taste and process until smooth.
Combine black peppercorns, coriander, paprika and salt in a spice grinder
and process until smooth, or crush using a mortar and pestle. Rub beef
with 1 tablespoon oil, then rub in three-quarters of the spice mix. Cover
and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Heat a little more oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook beef over high
heat on all sides until well browned. Place on an oven tray and roast at
200C (400F) for 15 minutes for very rare. Rest, loosely covered, in a
warm place for 10 minutes, then slice paper thin.
Toss sweet potato with a little oil, place on an oven tray and roast at 200C
(400F), turning occasionally, for 30 minutes or until golden.
1 tbsp olive oil
Toss rocket with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil and season to taste.
Spoon a little Split Pea Sauce onto plates, top with rocket, sweet potato
and sliced beef, then sprinkle with remaining spice mix. Serve any
remaining sauce separately.
SERVES 4
Split pea sauce can be made a day ahead.

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sumac-spiced lamb backstraps with

quinoa & roasted grapes
Roasted grapes work wonderfully with a range of dishes: cook them just until their skins burst and they form a delicious
sauce. We have served this dish as a main course for dinner, using wilted spinach instead of baby spinach leaves. Also good
with duck and quail.
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) lamb backstraps (eye

of loin)
olive oil
1 tbsp sumac
1 tbsp fresh lemon thyme leaves
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
400 g (13 oz) seedless black grapes
1 cup baby spinach leaves
lemon wedges, to serve
QUINOA SALAD

2 cups (16 fl oz) Chicken Stock
(page 174)
1 2
preserved lemon, skin only, chopped
To make Quinoa Salad, combine quinoa and stock in a saucepan, season

with salt and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and
simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes or until stock is absorbed and
quinoa is tender. Remove lid and stir over low heat until all liquid has
evaporated. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, then stir
in remaining ingredients.
Brush lamb with a little oil and rub with sumac, thyme and black pepper.
Fry lamb in a non-stick frying pan until browned, then place on an
oven tray. Toss grapes with a little oil and place beside lamb. Roast at
200C (400F) for about 10 minutes for pink lamb. Remove lamb and
rest, loosely covered, in a warm place for 10 minutes, then slice on the
diagonal. Meanwhile, return grapes to oven and roast for another
10 minutes or until just beginning to burst.
Top baby spinach leaves with Quinoa Salad and sliced lamb, spoon grapes
and their juices over and serve with lemon wedges.
4 green (spring) onions (scallions), finely

chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon thyme leaves
SERVES 4
Quinoa salad can be prepared a day ahead.
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

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grilled kofta with pomegranate &

parsley salad
Pomegranate seeds are bursting with flavour and make a wonderful addition to salads. Remember to wear an apron when
you remove the seeds, as the colour is so vibrant it can stain your clothes if splashed. You can vary the size of the kofta:
walnut-sized kofta can be served as an appetiser topped with Hummus (page 177) or you can make them burger-sized.
olive oil
Coriander & Chilli Corn Bread
(page 145), toasted, to serve
To make Lamb Kofta, combine lamb and remaining ingredients in a bowl

and season to taste. Use a 1/4-cup measure to scoop 8 lots of mixture and
form into round balls or patties. Place on an oven tray and brush with oil.
Grill (broil) kofta until golden, then turn and grill other side.
L A M B K O F TA
400 g (13 oz) lean minced (ground)

lamb
1 2
cup (13 4 oz) long-grain rice, cooked
1 egg, lightly whisked

1 2
onion, finely chopped
To make Pomegranate & Parsley Salad, remove seeds from pomegranate

using a teaspoon and place in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients, season
to taste and toss gently.
Serve toasted corn bread with Pomegranate & Parsley Salad topped with
grilled kofta.
1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill

1 tsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf
SERVES 4
(Italian) parsley
pinch ground cinnamon
Lamb kofta can be prepared a day ahead.
P O M E G R A N AT E & PA R S L E Y S A L A D
1 pomegranate, halved
1 2
red (Spanish) onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp coarsely chopped toasted

hazelnuts
2 cups firmly packed fresh flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley leaves
2 tsp pomegranate molasses
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open steak sandwich with

caramelised onions
This recipe is full of great flavours garlicky mayonnaise, caramelised onions and roasted beetroot and is quick and simple
to make. You can substitute Hummus (page 177) for the Aioli if you like. Thats what Jan would do, but Kathy has a real
weakness for any kind of mayonnaise. Thin sirloin steaks or venison steaks are also suitable for this recipe.
2 beetroot (beets), trimmed
Wrap beetroot in foil, place on an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F) for
45 minutes or until tender. Cool, then rub off skins and slice.
olive oil
2 red (Spanish) onions, halved, sliced
1 tsp brown sugar
4 X 100 g (31 2 oz) scotch fillet steaks
1 quantity Aioli (page 177)
4 thick slices Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and cook onions, covered, over very
low heat for about 20 minutes or until soft, adding a little water if onions
are sticking to pan. Remove lid, add vinegar and sugar and stir over heat
until onions are caramelised.
Brush steaks with oil and season to taste. Cook on a chargrill over high
heat for about 60 seconds each side.
Combine Aioli and mustard, spread over toasted bread and place on
plates. Top with avocado, beetroot, lettuce leaves and steaks. Spoon onion
over steaks and serve immediately.
(page 146), toasted

1 avocado, sliced
1 small oak leaf lettuce, leaves
separated
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steamed cuttlefish & prawns with

vietnamese-style coleslaw
Cuttlefish is messy to clean, so ask your fishmonger to clean it for you. It is inexpensive and sadly underutilised if you
havent used it before, give it a try. You can double the quantity of cuttlefish and leave out the prawns if you like, and if you
cant find cuttlefish, use squid instead.
2 X 500 g (1 lb) cuttlefish, cleaned

12 medium green prawns (shrimp),
peeled and deveined, tails intact
To make Sweet Chilli Sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan, add

1/4 cup (2 fl oz) water and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes or
until syrupy. Cool.
Slice cuttlefish into 2 mm (1/16 in) thick slices. Cook cuttlefish and prawns
300 g (10 oz) Chinese cabbage, finely
in batches in the top of a double steamer over a pan of simmering water

for about 1 minute for the cuttlefish and 12 minutes for the prawns, or
until just cooked.
shredded
trimmed and sliced on the diagonal
50 g (13 4 oz) snowpea (mangetout)
sprouts, trimmed
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 4
cup firmly packed fresh coriander
Place carrot in a bowl, cover with boiling water, then drain and rinse
under cold water.
Combine cuttlefish, prawns and carrot with remaining ingredients, toss
with sweet chilli sauce and serve immediately.
(cilantro) leaves
35 g (11 4 oz) toasted chopped peanuts
or cashews
SERVES 4
Sweet chilli sauce can be prepared a day ahead.

SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar
2 large fresh red chillies, seeded,
chopped
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green mango, lemongrass

& pork salad
If you are allergic to chilli, leave it out of the recipe the salad is still delicious without it. If palm sugar is unavailable,
brown sugar can be used instead.
400 g (13 oz) piece pork fillet, cut into

1cm
(1/2
in) thick slices
1 tbsp rice flour

1 4
cup (2 fl oz) vegetable oil
1 small green mango, peeled and cut into julienne

1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass
1 tbsp finely shredded kaffir (makrut) lime leaves
3 baby bok choy (pak choy), trimmed and
shredded
To make the Hot & Sour Sauce, using a mortar and pestle,
pound chillies and garlic to form a paste, then whisk in
remaining ingredients.
Toss pork with rice flour. Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry pork in
batches over high heat until cooked through. Drain on paper
towel and cool.
Combine mango and remaining ingredients and toss gently
with half the sauce. Top with pork, drizzle with remaining sauce
and serve.

1 4
cup firmly packed fresh Vietnamese mint leaves
SERVES 4
1 4
Sauce can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
(cilantro) leaves
1 4
cup firmly packed fresh Thai basil leaves
HOT & SOUR SAUCE
2 large fresh red chillies, chopped

1 tbsp wheat-free tamari sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) lime juice
grated palm sugar (jaggery), to taste
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moreton bay bug & snake bean salad

Moreton Bay bug meat is a delicacy. If you cant buy the bugs already shelled, you will need to do it yourself. Buy live bugs
and place them in a slurry of ice or the freezer. Remove the heads. Using kitchen scissors, cut through the soft underside of
the shell on both sides of the meat, peel the shell back and pull the meat out. You can substitute peeled green prawns.
To make Dressing, whisk ingredients together and season to taste.
vegetable oil
500 g (1 lb) Moreton Bay bug meat,
halved lengthwise
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok and stir-fry bug meat in batches over high
heat until just cooked. Remove from wok and place in a bowl.
3 eschalots (French shallots), sliced
Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and stir-fry eschalots, garlic, lime
leaves and ginger over high heat for 1 minute, then add to bug meat in
bowl and toss gently with half the dressing.
3 cloves garlic, sliced

4 kaffir (makrut) lime leaves, finely
shredded
3 cm (11 4 in) piece fresh ginger, peeled
and cut into julienne
200 g (61 2 oz) snake beans (yard-long
beans), trimmed and cut into
4 cm (11 2 in) lengths
100 g (31 2 oz) sugar snap peas,
Cook snake beans in simmering salted water for 2 minutes, add sugar snap
peas and return to the boil, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Place in a serving bowl, add bean sprouts and snowpea sprouts and toss
with remaining dressing, then toss gently with bug meat mixture.
Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.
trimmed
50 g (13 4 oz) snowpea sprouts, trimmed
35 g (11 4 oz) toasted slivered almonds
SERVES 4
DRESSING
1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp light coconut milk
1 tsp grated palm sugar (jaggery)
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fish soup with capsicum

& almond rouille
This is a wonderful robust soup, suitable for all seasons, for either lunch or dinner. If you like strong fishy flavours, use fish
stock as the base, but if you prefer a more subtle flavour, use chicken stock. Make sure the mussels and clams have been well
degorged and are free of sand.
2 unpeeled desiree potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 tsp sweet paprika
4 tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1 2
cup (4 fl oz) white wine or water
400 ml (13 fl oz) Fish Stock or Chicken

Stock (page 174)
500 g (1 lb) black mussels, scrubbed
and bearded
To make Capsicum & Almond Rouille, place capsicum on an oven tray

and roast at 200C (400F) for 30 minutes or until skin is blistered and
blackened. Place in a bowl, cover with foil and stand for 10 minutes.
Remove skin and seeds. Place almonds on oven tray and roast at 200C
(400F) for 15 minutes. Combine capsicum and almonds in a food
processor with remaining ingredients and process until smooth, then
season to taste.
Cook potatoes in simmering salted water until tender. Drain. When cool
enough to handle, peel and slice.
Heat oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan, add onions and cook, covered,
over low heat until soft, then add paprika and stir for 1 minute. Add garlic
and tomatoes and cook over high heat until tomatoes are thick and pulpy.
Add white wine or water and stock and simmer for about 5 minutes.
500 g (1 lb) clams, soaked in cold

water for 30 minutes
400 g (13 oz) firm white fish such as
ling, cut into 2 cm (3 4 in) pieces
toasted, to serve
CAPSICUM & ALMOND ROUILLE
Add seafood to pan, cover tightly with a lid and cook over medium heat
for 510 minutes or until mussels and clams open. Discard any that do not
open. Add potatoes and season to taste, then cover and cook for another
2 minutes or until potato is heated through.
Serve soup topped with a spoonful of Capsicum & Almond Rouille. Serve
remaining rouille with toasted gluten-free bread.
1 red capsicum (pepper)

50 g (13 4 oz) blanched almonds
SERVES 46
Rouille can be made a day ahead.
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) olive oil
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stuffed squid with roasted

capsicum & rocket salad
You really do need small squid for this recipe. Ask your fishmonger to clean them for you, but make sure you see them first so
you know they are fresh. The roasted capsicum and rocket salad is also delicious served with grilled sardines.
12 small squid, about 78 cm

(23 4 in 31 4 in) long
1 3
cup chopped fresh flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley
50 g (13 4 oz) rocket (arugula) leaves,
shredded
To make Roasted Capsicum & Rocket Salad, combine capsicum and garlic
on an oven tray and toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast at 200C (400F)
for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until capsicum is soft and browning
on the edges. Season to taste and stir in balsamic vinegar and olives. Toss
rocket with a little oil, then toss with capsicum mixture.
Clean squid and reserve tentacles. Rinse under cold water and remove
the outer thin, filmy skin, then pat dry with paper towel.
2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper,
or to taste
olive oil
sea salt
8 anchovy fillets, to serve
lemon wedges and Coriander & Chilli
Corn Bread (page 146), to serve
ROASTED CAPSICUM & ROCKET SALAD
1 red capsicum (pepper), sliced

lengthwise, 1 cm (1/2 in) thick
To make stuffing, combine parsley, oregano, rocket and lemon juice

and season with pepper. Spoon equal amounts of stuffing into cavity of
each squid.
Brush squid and tentacles with oil and cook on both sides on the flat
plate of a chargrill or barbecue, or fry in a non-stick frying pan until just
changed in colour. Rest squid, loosely covered, in a warm place for
5 minutes, then sprinkle with sea salt.
Place mounds of rocket salad in the middle of each plate and top with
2 anchovy fillets. Scatter stuffed squid and tentacles around, add lemon
wedges and serve with corn bread.
12 cloves garlic
SERVES 4
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) baby black olives
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chargrilled sardines
with celeriac remoulade
Sardines are high in omega 3 fatty acids, which are wonderful anti-inflammatory agents in the body. Not only are omega 3s
good for reducing inflammation, they also help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. You could use garfish or red
mullet fillets for this recipe.
4 small Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved

lengthwise
olive oil
16 butterflied sardines
rocket (arugula) leaves and lemon
wedges, to serve
Place tomatoes on an oven tray, brush with oil and season to taste. Roast at
120C (235F) for 1 hour, then remove from oven and cool to room
temperature.
CELERIAC REMOULADE
1 4
To make Celeriac Remoulade, combine lemon juice and 2 cups (16 fl oz)
cold water in a bowl. Peel celeriac and slice thinly with a mandolin, if
available. Cut into matchsticks, placing in the acidulated (lemon) water as
you go. Combine Aioli and remaining ingredients and check seasoning.
Drain celeriac well and stir into Aioli mixture.
Brush sardines with oil and chargrill or grill (broil) for 1 minute each side
or until just cooked.
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) celeriac

1 quantity Aioli (page 177)
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Serve rocket leaves topped with tomatoes and sardines and place Celeriac
Remoulade and lemon wedges to one side.
2 tsp baby capers

4 cornichons, chopped
chopped
SERVES 4
Remoulade can be prepared a day ahead.
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seared scallop & green mango salad

This pretty salad is ideal to serve as an entree or as a lunch dish. We like to use the large Queensland scallops without roe.
Order them in advance so that you get fresh scallops, as they have a much better flavour than frozen ones.

trimmed and cut into julienne
cut into julienne
50 g (13 4 oz) snowpea sprouts, trimmed
To make Dressing, combine all ingredients and season to taste. Stand for
30 minutes for flavours to develop.
Place green onions in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain. Place carrot
and snowpeas in a bowl, cover with boiling water for 30 seconds, then
drain and rinse under cold water. Place the drained vegetables in a bowl
and add snowpea sprouts, cucumber, green mango and coriander and toss
gently.
peeled, seeded and cut into julienne

1 2
green mango, peeled, cut into
julienne
1 3
(coriander) leaves
Brush scallops with a little oil and cook in a very hot frying pan for about
20 seconds each side.
Divide salad among plates, top with avocado and scallops, then spoon
dressing over salad and around the plate.
16 scallops, without roe

olive oil
SERVES 4
1 small avocado, chopped into 1 cm

(1 2 in) pieces
Dressing can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
DRESSING
1 2
red capsicum (pepper), very finely
chopped
1 2
tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lime juice
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marinated octopus with parsley

& white bean salad
It is really important that you dont overcook octopus, as it will become tough and rubbery. Cook until it just changes in
colour, then it will be tender and sweet. Marinating also helps to tenderise octopus.
8 X 600 g (1 lb 3 oz) baby octopus,

cleaned, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
Combine octopus and remaining ingredients in a bowl, cover and

refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight.
To make Parsley & White Bean Salad, heat oil in a saucepan and cook
onion, covered, over low heat for about 20 minutes or until very soft,
adding a little water if onion is sticking to pan. Remove onion from pan
and combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste and
toss gently.
2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp sweet paprika
2 bay leaves
Cook octopus in batches on a chargrill, or on the flat plate of a barbecue,

until just changed in colour. Serve the salad topped with octopus, and
with lemon wedges on the side.

PA R S L E Y & W H I T E B E A N S A L A D
1 tbsp olive oil

1 red (Spanish) onion, halved, sliced
SERVES 4
Octopus can be marinated a day ahead.
2 tbsp lemon-pressed olive oil

1 4
cup (11 2 oz) black olives, pitted, sliced
1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf (Italian)

parsley leaves
2 x 400 g (13 oz) cans cannellini
beans, rinsed and drained
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seafood salad with peas, beans &

tarragon dressing
This salad is one of our favourites. It uses a combination of prawns, calamari and mussels but is just as lovely if you use prawns
only. You can buy cooked prawns but we like to steam them ourselves because the texture and flavour are more delicate.

2 medium calamari, cleaned, cut into
1 cm (1 2 in) thick rings
500 g (1 lb) black mussels, scrubbed
and bearded
200 g (61 2 oz) broadbeans (fava
beans), podded (about 500 g/1 lb
in pods)
100 g (31 2 oz) peas, podded (about
250 g/8 oz in pods)
To make Tarragon Dressing, combine all ingredients and season to taste.

Cook prawns and calamari in batches in the top of a double steamer over
simmering water for about 1 minute or until just cooked. Drain well and
transfer to a bowl, then stir in half the dressing.
Place mussels in a large saucepan with 2 tablespoons water and cook,
covered, over medium heat until mussels open. Drain mussels and, when
cool enough to handle, remove mussel meat and add to prawn mixture.
Cook broadbeans in simmering salted water for 2 minutes. Drain, then
rinse under cold water and shell. Cook peas in simmering salted water for
5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water.
2 cups baby salad leaves

1 avocado, chopped
TA R R A G O N D R E S S I N G
Toss salad leaves with half remaining dressing and divide among plates.
Top with avocado, broadbeans, peas and seafood mixture. Spoon
remaining dressing around plate.
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

1 tbsp tarragon vinegar
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
1 vine-ripened tomato, peeled, seeded,
SERVES 4
Dressing can be made 2 hours ahead.
finely chopped
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chilli crab with soft polenta

This recipe was inspired by a dish that Kathy had at Bondis Icebergs restaurant, in Sydney. The combination of textures and
flavours is sensational and its such a simple dish to prepare, especially if you use pre-steamed polenta, which only takes
about 5 minutes to cook. Follow the directions on the packet.

2 small fresh red chillies, seeded, finely
chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
To make Rocket & Zucchini Salad, cut zucchini into fine ribbons, using a
mandolin if possible. Combine oil and lemon juice, season to taste, then
toss gently with zucchini and remaining ingredients.
chopped
400 g (13 oz) crab meat
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
sprigs of fresh dill and lemon wedges,
to serve
S O F T P O L E N TA
To make Soft Polenta, bring stock to the boil and whisk in polenta and
season with salt. Cook polenta over lowest heat, stirring regularly with a
whisk for about 30 minutes or until soft. The polenta should be soft and
flowing if it is too stiff, add a little more hot stock or boiling water.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan and cook chilli, garlic and eschalot
over low heat until soft. Remove from heat, stir in crab meat and dill and
season to taste.
Spoon soft polenta into shallow bowls, top with crab mixture and sprigs of
dill and drizzle with a little more oil. Serve with lemon wedges and Rocket
& Zucchini Salad.
1 litre (32 fl oz) Chicken Stock

(page 174)
100 g (31 2 oz) polenta (yellow
cornmeal)
SERVES 4
ROCKET & ZUCCHINI SALAD
1 green zucchini (courgette)

1 yellow zucchini (courgette)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp toasted pinenuts
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seared tuna with panzanella

& caper dressing
Panzanella is a traditional Italian-style bread salad, which goes well with many dishes including beef and lamb. If you dont
have time to make your own gluten-free bread, buy a loaf from a health food store. We suggest you cook the tuna on one side
only give it a try.
4 X 100 g (312 oz) thin tuna fillets
To make Caper Dressing, combine all ingredients, season to taste and

stand for 1 hour for flavours to develop.
olive oil
fresh baby basil leaves, lemon wedges and
Leafy Green Salad (page 176), to serve
CAPER DRESSING
2 tsp baby capers

14
To make Panzanella, combine all ingredients, season to taste and stand

for 1 hour for flavours to develop and for bread to soften and soak up the
tomato juices.
Brush tuna with oil on one side and cook on that side over high heat in a
non-stick frying pan, pressing down with a spatula, until well browned.
Do not cook the other side.
preserved lemon, skin only,
finely chopped
1 eschallot (French shallot), finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Place tuna, seared-side up, on a bed of Panzanella. Drizzle with Caper

Dressing, sprinkle with basil leaves and serve with lemon wedges and salad.

PA N Z A N E L L A
SERVES 4
2 tomatoes, chopped into 1 cm
Panzanella and dressing can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
(12 in) pieces

3 slices Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread
(page 146), crusts removed, chopped into
1 cm (12 in) pieces
12
red capsicum (pepper), chopped into
1 cm (12 in) pieces

12
yellow capsicum (pepper), chopped into
1 cm (12 in) pieces

14
cup (112 oz) baby black olives
14
cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves

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whiting parcels
with roasted fennel salad
Whiting is a delicate fish and has a soft, sweet flavour. It has tiny bones, which you really should try to remove before you
make this recipe. The Roasted Fennel Salad is also an excellent accompaniment to a simple fillet of grilled fish.
grated rind of 2 lemons

1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs
including flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, dill,
basil, mint
1 2
red (Spanish) onion, finely chopped
8 x 100 g (31 2 oz) whiting fillets,

skinned
To make Roasted Fennel Salad, place fennel on an oven tray, toss with a
little oil and season to taste. Roast at 200C (400F), stirring occasionally,
for 20 minutes or until browned. Place asparagus and zucchini on another
oven tray, brush with a little oil and roast at 200C (400F), turning
occasionally, for 10 minutes or until tender. Combine fennel, asparagus,
zucchini, orange segments and pinenuts in a bowl and season to taste.
Combine lemon rind, herbs and onion and season to taste.
16 anchovies, drained on paper towel

1 quantity Aioli (page 177), to serve
(optional)
ROASTED FENNEL SALAD
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) bulb fennel, trimmed,

sliced
Lie whiting fillets skinned-side down and top each fillet with 2 anchovy
fillets. Spoon the lemon and herb stuffing over the top, then roll fillets
around stuffing and place in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at
180C (350F) for 1015 minutes or until whiting is just cooked. Remove
from oven and stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Place whiting parcels on a plate and drizzle with a little aioli, if using.
Serve with Roasted Fennel Salad and green salad.

12 spears asparagus, trimmed
2 zucchini (courgette), cut into 6
lengthwise, halved crosswise
SERVES 4
Salad can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
1 orange, peeled, segmented

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Clams are easy to cook and traditionally go well with pasta. Check with your fishmonger that they have been degorged
because they can be full of sand. Just to make sure, soak them in cold water for 2 hours before using. If you are on a detox,
omit the white wine and use stock or water.
1 tbsp olive oil

2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) dry white wine
good pinch saffron threads

1 kg (2 lb) clams, soaked in cold water
for 2 hours, drained
Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook eschalots and garlic over low heat
until soft. Add tomatoes and cook over high heat until pulpy. Add wine
and saffron, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute.
Add clams, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, until clams open.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in simmering water for about 7 minutes or until
al dente. Drain and toss with clam mixture, basil and parsley.
250 g (8 oz) buckwheat pasta

1 tbsp shredded fresh basil leaves
SERVES 4
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf
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middle eastern lentils

& rice with cabbage salad
This dish was inspired by Lona Jones, who cooks a variation of this recipe for lunch at Manna from Heaven. Its a simple
earthy dish that is great comfort food, as well as being truly delicious.
12
cup (31 2 oz) green lentils
2 tbsp olive oil
For Cabbage Salad, combine all ingredients and season to taste. Stand for
1 hour for flavours to develop.
2 onions, halved, sliced
Rinse lentils and cook in simmering water for 10 minutes. Drain.
1 cup (61 2 oz) long-grain rice

2 cups (16 fl oz) hot Vegetable Stock or
Chicken Stock (page 174) or water
1 4
(cilantro)
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) toasted pinenuts
CABBAGE SALAD
Heat oil in a saucepan and cook onions over low heat until very soft and
just beginning to brown, adding a little water if sticking to pan.
Remove half of the onion and reserve. Add rice to remaining onion in pan
and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add hot stock or water, season to
taste and bring to the boil. Stir in lentils, reduce heat to low, then cover
and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and stand for 10 minutes, then fluff
with a fork and stir in coriander and pinenuts.
400 g (13 oz) savoy cabbage, finely

shredded
Serve lentils and rice topped with reserved onions, and with Cabbage Salad.

3 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
SERVES 4
Lentil and rice mixture can be prepared a day ahead.
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sweet corn broth

with chive oil & minced olives
This is a beautifully light soup with a delicate flavour and can be eaten warm or at room temperature. If you want a heartier,
chunky soup, use a hand-held blender to blend only half the soup, then leave it unsieved.
12
cup (31 2 oz) cannellini beans,
For Chive Oil, combine oil and chives and blend with a small hand-held
blender. Stand for 1 hour for flavours to develop.
soaked in cold water overnight

4 corn cobs
Cook drained cannellini beans in simmering water for about 45 minutes

or until soft.
olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small fresh red chilli, seeded, chopped
1 large Sebago potato, chopped
6 cups (48 fl oz) Vegetable Stock or
Chicken Stock (page 174)
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) black olives, pitted,
Remove kernels from corn. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and cook
onion over low heat until soft. Add corn, cannellini beans, chilli, garlic
and potato and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add stock, season
to taste and bring to the boil, then simmer over low heat for about
30 minutes or until corn and potato are very soft. Cool slightly, transfer
soup to a food processor in batches, process until smooth, then sieve.
Reheat soup, check seasoning and serve in warm bowls topped with a
drizzle of Chive Oil and a spoonful of minced olives. Serve hot or cold
with corn bread.
finely chopped
Coriander & Chilli Corn Bread
(page 145), to serve
CHIVE OIL
1 4
SERVES 4
Makes 1.8 litres (58 fl oz) half-blended soup or 1.35 litres

(43 fl oz) blended and sieved soup
Soup and chive oil can be prepared a day ahead.
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vegetable antipasto
By individually plating the antipasto, this becomes a very smart course. If you want a more casual feel, serve each
component in bowls for everyone to help themselves. You can substitute the tofu with some chargrilled squid if you are not
looking for a vegetarian meal.

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
WHITE BEANS WITH
C H E R RY T O M AT O E S & O L I V E S
12
cup (312 oz) dried white beans,

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large fresh red chilli, sliced
200 g (612 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
To make White Beans with Cherry Tomatoes & Olives, cook drained beans
in simmering water for about 40 minutes or until beans are tender, then
drain. Heat oil in a frying pan, add chilli and tomatoes and cook over high
heat for 1 minute. Add beans and garlic, cook for another minute, then
season to taste. Cool slightly, then stir in basil and olives.
To make Roasted Carrots with Balsamic Vinegar, shave carrots thinly on a
mandolin, place in a bowl and toss with oil, vinegar and sugar and season to
taste. Place on an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F) for 3040 minutes,
stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and lightly browned.

6 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tbsp baby black olives, pitted
ROASTED CARROTS WITH BALSAMIC
VINEGAR
4 large carrots
2 tsp aged balsamic vinegar
2 tsp brown sugar
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S H AV E D F E N N E L W I T H M U S H R O O M S &
HAZELNUTS
1 X 500 (1 lb) bulb fennel, trimmed

6 baby Portobello button mushrooms
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
To make Shaved Fennel with Mushrooms & Hazelnuts, shave fennel thinly
on a mandolin. Slice mushrooms very thinly. Combine dill, hazelnuts,
lemon juice and oil and season to taste, then toss gently with fennel and
mushrooms.
To make Grilled Eggplant & Tofu, brush eggplant and tofu slices with
a little oil and grill (broil) or chargrill on both sides until browned.
Cut eggplant slices into quarters. Combine parsley, garlic, vinegar and
2 tablespoons oil, season to taste and toss with eggplant. Place tofu on
plates and top with eggplant mixture.
13 cup (134 oz) toasted peeled

hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp macadamia oil
GRILLED EGGPLANT & TOFU
450 g (15 oz) eggplant (aubergine),
Place a serving of each antipasto on plates, then drizzle each plate with a
little oil and sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
sliced 1 cm (12 in) thick

200 g (612 oz) firm tofu, sliced 1 cm
(12 in) thick
SERVES 4 (main course)

SERVES 6 (entree)
olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf
Can be prepared a day ahead.
(Italian) parsley
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grilled polenta with mushroom ragout

& roasted zucchini flowers
We have used a mixture of mushrooms for this recipe. Substitute other varieties if you like. Zucchini flowers are a delight and
start to appear in fruit shops in summer. Kathy loves them deep-fried in tempura batter, however, this is an excellent glutenfree alternative.
51 2 cups (44 fl oz) Vegetable Stock

(page 174) or water
300 g (10 oz) polenta (yellow cornmeal)
100 g (31 2 oz) soft tofu
1 tbsp chopped basil
8 small zucchini (courgette) flowers, with
baby zucchini attached
olive oil
Bring stock or water to the boil in a saucepan, add salt to taste, then
reduce heat and whisk in polenta in a thin stream. Reduce heat to very
low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk
until all the lumps are gone and mixture comes away from side of pan.
Remove from heat. Line a tray with baking paper, spoon polenta onto
tray and cool. When cold, cut into 12 fingers and place on an oven tray.
Combine tofu, garlic and basil in the small bowl of a food processor,
season to taste and process until smooth.
2 tbsp olive oil
Gently prise open zucchini flowers and, using a teaspoon, fill centre
with tofu mixture. Brush flowers and zucchini with oil and roast at 200C
(400F) for 10 minutes or until flower is crisp and zucchini is tender.
1 small onion, chopped
Brush polenta with oil and grill (broil) on both sides until golden.
MUSHROOM RAGOUT
150 g (5 oz) button mushrooms

200 g (61 2 oz) large Portobello
mushrooms, quartered
150 g (5 oz) oyster mushrooms
2 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) Vegetable Stock
To make Mushroom Ragout, heat oil in a wok and cook onion over high
heat until golden. Add mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat until
wilted. Add garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add basil and stock
or water and cook over high heat for another 2 minutes.
Spoon Mushroom Ragout onto grilled polenta and top with roasted
zucchini flowers.
(page 174) or water

SERVES 4
Polenta can be prepared a day ahead.
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herbed falafels with hummus

& quinoa tabbouleh
Be generous with the salt when seasoning falafels, otherwise they can be quite bland. As a variation, you can add the falafels
to our Baby Spinach & Pomegranate Seed Salad (page 176) and serve with toasted Yeast-Free Hi-Fibre Bread (page 146)
topped with Roasted Garlic Puree (page 176) or Hummus (page 177).

2 cups (16 fl oz) Vegetable Stock (page 174)
6 green (spring) onions (scallions), chopped
1 1 2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 4

2 cups (16 ml oz) Hummus (page 177)
To make Herbed Falafels, combine drained uncooked broadbeans and

chickpeas in a food processor and process until they resemble breadcrumbs.
Add herbs, spices, bicarbonate of soda, green onions and garlic and season
to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Add 34 tablespoons water and
process until well combined and mixture forms a coarse paste. Cover and
refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Using wet hands, shape heaped tablespoons of falafel mixture into small
flat patties, pressing mixture together firmly. Place falafels on a greased
oven tray, brush lightly with oil and roast at 200C (400F) for 10 minutes,
then turn and roast for another 5 minutes.
H E R B E D FA L A F E L S
1 cup (61 2 oz) dried broadbeans (fava

beans), soaked in cold water overnight
1 2
cup (31 2 oz) dried chickpeas,

1 2
cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
1 2
cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
2 tsp ground cumin
Combine quinoa and stock in a saucepan and bring to the boil, then
simmer, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes or until most of the
stock has absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove lid and stir over heat
until any remaining stock has evaporated. Cool. Stir in green onions,
parsley, tomatoes, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil and season to taste.
Serve Quinoa Tabbouleh topped with Herbed Falafels and Hummus.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
2 tsp ground coriander (cilantro)

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
6 green (spring) onions (scallions) chopped
M A K E S A B O U T 2 0 FA L A F E L S
Tabbouleh can be prepared a day ahead.
1 heaped tsp sea salt

olive oil
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two ways with asparagus

You have two dishes here and its fun to serve them together, with the soup in little cups on the side. Served this way, the
recipe makes enough for four people. However, if you like the idea of the soup on its own, serve it with Yeast-free Hi-fibre
Bread (page 146), topped with Hummus (page 177), but there will only be enough for two.
20 spears asparagus, trimmed

olive oil
400 g (13 oz) firm tofu, drained, sliced
1 cm (1 2 in) thick
To make Asparagus Soup, heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion over low
heat until soft. Add garlic, asparagus and potato and stir over medium heat
for 1 minute. Add stock or water, season to taste and bring to the boil,
then simmer over low heat until vegetables are soft. Using a food processor
or hand-held blender, blend soup until smooth, adding a little more hot
stock or water if too thick. Check seasoning, then return soup to pan to
heat through. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice.
Place asparagus spears on an oven tray, brush with oil and season to taste,
then roast at 200C (400F) for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
A S PA R A G U S S O U P
1 tbsp olive oil
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook tofu in batches
on both sides until browned and hot. Remove from pan, add tomatoes and
garlic and cook over high heat until tomatoes are thick and pulpy, then
season to taste and stir in thyme.
1 onion, chopped
300 g (10 oz) trimmed,
chopped asparagus
1 large potato, chopped
600 ml (19 fl oz) Vegetable Stock
(page 174) or water, approximately
Serve tofu, topped with asparagus and tomato sauce on a plate, with a
little cup of asparagus soup garnished with thyme leaves and a drizzle of
extra virgin olive oil on the side.
1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, to serve
extra virgin olive oil, to serve
SERVES 4
Makes about 3 cups (24 fl oz) soup
Soup can be prepared a day ahead, but will lose its vibrant colour.
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warm pumpkin, beetroot

& chickpea salad with tahini sauce
We love roasted beetroot. Roasting really brings out the flavour and retains all the goodness. If you cant get baby beetroot
use large ones, but you will need to roast them for longer. Dont salt the water when cooking the chickpeas (or any beans and
pulses), as it will only make them tough.
1 cup (61 2 oz) dried chickpeas, soaked

in cold water overnight, drained
1 2
small red (Spanish) onion, finely
chopped
To make Tahini Sauce, combine all ingredients, whisk in 1/4 cup (2 fl oz)
water and season to taste.
Cook chickpeas in simmering water for about 45 minutes or until tender.
Drain. Combine chickpeas, onion, vinegar and 1 4 cup (2 fl oz) oil and
season to taste.

600 g (1 lb 3 oz) butternut pumpkin
(squash), peeled, cut into 2 cm (3 4 in)
pieces
6 baby beetroot (beets), trimmed
2 cups firmly packed watercress or
rocket (arugula) leaves
TA H I N I S A U C E
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) tahini
Meanwhile, place pumpkin on an oven tray and brush with a little oil.
Wrap each beetroot in foil and place beside pumpkin. Roast at 200C
(400F) for 3045 minutes, turning pumpkin regularly, until pumpkin is
browned and beetroot are tender.
When beetroot are cool enough to handle, rub off skins and cut into pieces
the same size as the pumpkin.
Place watercress or rocket leaves in shallow bowls and top with chickpea
mixture and pumpkin and beetroot, then drizzle with Tahini Sauce.

2 tbsp lemon juice
SERVES 4
Tahini sauce can be prepared a day ahead.
parsley
1 tbsp chopped basil
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dinner
KATHY: At the end of a busy day, what I love to
Many people tell us how difficult it is to prepare healthy meals
do most is to cook. It helps me to relax and my
during the week, especially if there are children to cook for. We
husband, Peter, and I get to savour the results. I
hope our dinner recipes will inspire you to keep your pantry
shop for ingredients on my way home from work.

If Im not detoxing, we have a few glasses of
wine with dinner: we particularly love pinot noir,
stocked with the essentials, so you need only to pick up a few

extras to make terrific meals all through the week.
as it seems to go with so many food groups.
These recipes have been chosen with the home cook in mind.
Unless we are entertaining, we only have one
They are all achievable and suitable for both family eating and
course, which always includes lots of vegetables,

and we always have a salad. I love seafood and
usually order that if we go out for dinner.
entertaining. Some require a little more preparation than others,

such as marinating, but on the whole they are quite
straightforward.
JAN: Gavin and I always have the whats for

dinner conversation either the night before, in
Stock your pantry with dried goods such as rice, rice noodles,
the morning or by email during the day. Together
quinoa, polenta, legumes, ground spices and condiments, but
we plan what were having (I am very lucky
make sure they are well within their use-by date or your dish may
because he loves cooking just as much as I do)
not taste as good. Like lunch, its a good idea to plan your dinners
and one of us picks up what we need to make
around seasonal produce (see our winter and summer menu ideas
that nights creation. If we are too tired to cook,

we always go for good quality Asian takeaway,
on pages 1723).
like Japanese, Vietnamese or Chinese, because it
If you are eating dinner out and have allergies, phone ahead to
is the far healthier fast food option. As for wine,
the restaurant to see if there is anything on the menu that will suit
Gavin keeps a wonderful cellar, so sometimes it
you, or ask the chef to prepare something for you. We have
can be difficult to stick to my four AFDs (alcoholfree days) a week when we are not detoxing! We
always have fruit for dessert and in summer it is
often in the form of our Mango Sorbet with
Summer Fruit Salsa (page 131).
found that, given a little warning, most restaurants are only too
happy to oblige.
braised chicken
with middle eastern mash
Kathy likes to use chicken breasts with the skin on for this recipe, for a little added flavour, but to keep Jan happy we have
taken it off, to keep the fat content lower its up to you. Zaatar is a Middle Eastern spice mix containing sesame seeds,
thyme and sumac.
4 skinless chicken breast fillets

olive oil
1 tbsp zaatar
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) dry white wine
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) Chicken Stock
(page 174)
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) toasted pinenuts
1 4
cup (11 4 oz) currants
Rocket & Pear Salad (page 175),

to serve
MIDDLE EASTERN MASH
1 2
tsp cumin seeds
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) Sebago potatoes

600 ml (19 fl oz) Chicken Stock
1 tbsp olive oil
To make Middle Eastern Mash, dry-fry cumin seeds in a non-stick frying

pan until aromatic. Coarsely grind with a mortar and pestle.
Cover potatoes with stock and bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered,
over low heat until tender. Drain and reserve stock.
Heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion over low heat until soft and just
beginning to brown. Add ground cumin and garlic to pan and cook over
low heat until aromatic. Mash potatoes with enough stock to form a smooth
mash, then stir in onion mixture and coriander and season to taste.
Meanwhile, rub chicken breasts with a little oil and zaatar and season to taste.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook chicken in batches
over high heat until browned. Remove from pan and place in a casserole dish.
Deglaze pan with wine and stock and bring to the boil. Add pan juices to
casserole dish, cover and bake at 180C (350F) for 10 minutes, then add
pinenuts and currants and bake for another 510 minutes, depending on
thickness, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from pan
and check seasoning for sauce.
Place mash on a plate, top with sliced chicken and drizzle over pan juices,
currants and pinenuts. Serve with Rocket & Pear Salad.
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

(cilantro)
SERVES 4
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portuguese-style duck rice

Duck is a very fatty bird, and this is a great way to prepare it it still retains all the flavour but doesnt have the fat. This
splendidly rustic dish can also be made with poached chicken.
olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
100 g (31 2 oz) prosciutto, trimmed of
fat, chopped
11 2 cups (10 oz) long-grain rice
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tbsp cold water
150 g (5 oz) fresh breadcrumbs made
from gluten-free bread
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) baby green beans,
trimmed
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan, add onions, garlic and bay leaf and
cook over low heat until onions are soft, adding a little stock if onions are
sticking to pan. Add prosciutto and stir over medium heat until golden. Stir
in duck meat and season to taste.
Heat 21 4 cups (18 fl oz) reserved duck stock in a saucepan, add rice and
2 cloves garlic, extra, chopped
simmer, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes or until rice is just cooked
and stock is absorbed. Stand, covered, for 10 minutes, then season to taste
and fluff with a fork.
POACHED DUCK
2 kg (4 lb) duck
Spoon three-quarters of the rice mixture into an 8-cup (64 fl oz) capacity
ovenproof dish and top with duck mixture. Spoon remaining rice over,
brush with egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 170C
(325F) for 30 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden and rice is hot.
2 black peppercorns
2 tsp salt
2 onions, halved
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
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Duck can be poached a day ahead.
GLUTEN-FREE
To make Poached Duck, wash duck, place in a large saucepan and cover
with water. Add remaining ingredients and bring slowly to the boil,
skimming any scum that rises to the surface. Cook duck over low heat for
about 1 hour or until juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife.
Remove duck, strain stock and, when cool, skim fat from surface. When
duck is cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones and cut meat into
bite-sized pieces.
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Meanwhile, cook beans in simmering salted water for about 5 minutes,

until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water. Heat 1 tablespoon
oil in a saucepan and cook extra garlic for 30 seconds, then add beans, toss
to combine and season to taste. Serve duck rice with garlic beans.
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marinated chicken with

saffron onions & quinoa
Quinoa is a great substitute for couscous or burghal (cracked wheat). It can be quite bland, but is an excellent carrier of
flavours, particularly those of the Mediterranean. Kathy tested this recipe with a bunch of friends and they all loved it,
especially the sweet saffron-flavoured onions.

1 2
tsp each ground ginger, cumin, sweet
paprika and cinnamon

6 skinless chicken thigh fillets
2 tbsp lemon juice
pinch saffron threads, to taste
1 4
cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf

QUINOA

(page 174)
1 3
cup (13 4 oz) green olives, pitted
and sliced
1 4
preserved lemon, skin only, chopped
Combine 1 tablespoon oil and spices and rub into chicken with lemon
juice. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 5 hours or overnight.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook chicken in
batches until browned. Transfer to an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F)
for 1520 minutes or until cooked. Rest in a warm place, loosely covered,
for 10 minutes before cutting each thigh fillet into 3 pieces.
Meanwhile, cover saffron with 1 tablespoon boiling water and stand for
5 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan, add onions and saffron
mixture and cook, covered, over low heat for about 20 minutes or until
very soft, adding a little water if sticking to pan. Remove lid and stir over
high heat until onions are golden, then season to taste.
To make Quinoa, bring stock slowly to the boil. Add garlic and quinoa and
cook, covered, over low heat for 15 minutes or until stock is absorbed
and quinoa is tender. Stir in olives, preserved lemon and herbs and season
to taste.
Serve chicken on a bed of quinoa, topped with saffron onions and
sprinkled with parsley.
parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
SERVES 4
Quinoa can be prepared a day ahead.
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greek-style roast chicken

with avgolemono sauce
There are so many ways to roast a chicken, and this is just one of them. Its Kathys favourite dish and she cooks it most Sunday
evenings, varying the flavours. The key element is to buy the best free-range or organic chicken and to keep the recipe simple.
Jan recommends that if youre trying to reduce your cholesterol, dont eat the skin and only have a drizzle of the sauce.
1 cup (61 2 oz) long-grain rice

olive oil
1 leek, trimmed, chopped
grated rind of 1 lemon
1.8 kg (3 lb10 oz) free-range chicken
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 bunches English spinach, wilted,
to serve
AV G O L E M O N O S A U C E
3 egg yolks
12 cup (4 fl oz) strained lemon juice
1 cup (8 fl oz) hot Chicken Stock
(page 174)
Cook rice in simmering salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under
cold water. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and cook leek, covered, over
low heat until soft. Combine rice, leek, pinenuts, dill and lemon rind and
season to taste.
Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Spoon enough rice mixture
into chicken to fill cavity and tie legs together with string. Reserve remaining
rice mixture to serve with chicken.
Place chicken in a roasting pan, brush with oil, season to taste and sprinkle
with oregano. Pour 1 cup (8 fl oz) water around chicken and roast at 200C
(400F) for 11 4 hours or until juices run clear. Remove from pan and rest,
loosely covered, in a warm place for 15 minutes. Strain pan juices, skim off
any fat and add juices to reserved rice mixture in a saucepan. Reheat gently.
To make Avgolemono Sauce, whisk egg yolks for about 2 minutes or until
pale and frothy. Add lemon juice and a third of the hot stock, whisking
continuously. Whisk in remaining stock, then transfer mixture to a small
saucepan. Cook sauce over very low heat, without boiling, for about
4 minutes, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until sauce coats
the back of the spoon, then season to taste.
Serve chicken on a bed of wilted spinach drizzled with Avgolemono Sauce.
Spoon rice stuffing and reserved rice mixture on one side.
SERVES 4

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sesame chicken
with rice noodles & cashews
This simple stir-fry is an ideal dish to cook when you are short on time. Serve it on a large platter and place in the centre of
the table, for family and friends to help themselves. Use thinly sliced fillet of beef or pork instead of the chicken.
500 g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets,

trimmed of fat and thinly sliced
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) wheat-free
tamari sauce
1 tbsp mirin
vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 red (Spanish) onion, halved and
thinly sliced
Combine chicken, 1 tablespoon tamari, mirin and ginger in a bowl, then

cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sesame oil in a wok and cook chicken
mixture in batches over high heat, then remove from wok. Add a little more
vegetable oil, if necessary, and cook onion over medium heat until golden,
then remove from wok. Add remaining tamari, the garlic, sugar, lemon juice
and rind to wok and stir over heat until combined. Add asparagus and sugar
snap peas and stir-fry for 1 minute. Return chicken and onion to pan, add
sesame seeds and stir to combine.
Spoon rice noodles into shallow bowls, top with chicken mixture and
sprinkle with cashews and green onions.

1 tsp brown sugar
juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and
halved crosswise
SERVES 4
120 g (4 oz) sugar snap peas,

trimmed
150 g (5 oz) rice noodles, cooked
according to directions on packet
2 tbsp chopped toasted cashews
thinly sliced
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citrus spatchcocks with

warm chickpeas & almonds
This recipe was inspired by a dish Kathy had at the Botanical Gardens restaurant in Adelaide the combination of poultry
and citrus works well. To save time, or if you forget to soak the chickpeas, use rinsed and drained canned ones.
4 spatchcocks (poussin)
To make Marinade, combine all ingredients and season to taste. Place

spatchcocks in a large dish, pour marinade over, then cover and refrigerate
for 5 hours or overnight.
100 g (31 2 oz) chickpeas, soaked

olive oil
80 g (21 2 oz) toasted whole raw or
Cook chickpeas in simmering water for about 45 minutes or until tender,

then drain.
blanched almonds
fresh sprigs of thyme and Leafy Green
Salad (page 177), to serve
spatchcocks with a little oil and season to taste. Roast at 200C (400F) for
40 minutes, brushing with the marinade from time to time, or until cooked.
Remove spatchcocks and rest, loosely covered, in a warm place for
10 minutes.
MARINADE
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tbsp dried oregano
4 strips lemon rind
1 4
Drain pan juices, skim fat and place in a saucepan with chickpeas and
almonds. Bring to the boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Season to taste.
4 strips orange rind

1 4
Drain spatchcocks and reserve marinade. Place spatchcocks, breast-side up,

in a roasting pan, pour marinade over and add 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) water. Brush
cup (2 fl oz) orange juice
To make Avocado Salsa, combine all ingredients and season to taste.

2 tbsp olive oil
Spoon chickpea mixture onto plates and top with spatchcocks and sprigs
of thyme. Place the salsa to one side and serve with the green salad.
4 cloves garlic, halved

AV O C A D O S A L S A
SERVES 4
1 avocado, chopped
1 2
small red (Spanish) onion, chopped
Spatchcocks can be marinated a day ahead.

1 tbsp lemon juice
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chicken laksa with rice noodles

Look for a prepared laksa paste in your local supermarket or food store. Check the list of ingredients to make sure it is
gluten-free. You can add sliced tofu instead of chicken if you want a vegetarian dish.
vegetable oil
1 onion, halved, sliced
1 2
red capsicum (pepper), thinly sliced
1 2
cup (4 fl oz) prepared vegetarian
laksa paste
4 cups (32 fl oz) Vegetable Stock
(page 174) or water
1 cup (8 fl oz) light coconut milk
400 g (13 oz) skinless chicken breast
fillets, thinly sliced
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan and cook eschalots over

medium heat until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan and cook onion and capsicum over
low heat until soft. Add laksa paste and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Stir in combined stock or water and coconut milk and simmer over medium
heat for 5 minutes. Add chicken and snowpeas and simmer gently for
another 2 minutes, then add salt to taste.
Meanwhile, cook noodles in simmering water for 58 minutes or until
tender, drain and place in serving bowls. Top noodles with chicken
mixture, bean sprouts, cucumber, snowpea sprouts and herbs, then
sprinkle with crisp eschalots. Serve with lime wedges.
trimmed, halved lengthwise

200 g (61 2 oz) thick dried rice (stick)
noodles
SERVES 4
125 g (4 oz) bean sprouts, trimmed

halved, seeds removed, sliced
50 g (13 4 oz) snowpea sprouts
fresh coriander (cilantro) and mint leaves
and lime wedges, to serve
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roasted quail with chargrilled

pineapple & warm potato salad
Quail and pineapple might seem like an unusual mix, however, the flavours work really well together. We came across this
combination when figs were out of season and we were looking for something with a little sweetness to go with the dish. You
can also make this recipe with duck breasts.
Combine quail, thyme, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon

extra virgin olive oil, season to taste, then cover and marinate for 2 hours.
4 large quail
balsamic vinegar
To make Warm Potato Salad, cook potatoes in simmering salted water

until tender. Drain and when cool enough to handle, peel and slice thickly.
Combine onion and remaining ingredients and season to taste. Toss warm
potatoes with onion mixture.

400 g (13 oz) peas, podded
(about 1 kg/2 lb in pods)
2 thick slices pineapple, quartered
baby salad leaves, to serve
WA R M P O TAT O S A L A D
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) kipfler or other waxy

salad potatoes
1 red (Spanish) onion, halved, sliced
Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook drained quail over
high heat until browned all over. Place quail on an oven tray and roast at
200C (400F) for 10 minutes. Rest, loosely covered, in a warm place for
5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook peas in simmering salted water until tender. Drain and
return to pan, season to taste then crush gently with a potato masher.
2 tbsp capers
Brush pineapple with oil and chargrill until browned on both sides.
2 tbsp cornichons, sliced

1 3
cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf

Spoon crushed peas onto plates, top with salad leaves and roasted quail,
and place pineapple to one side. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and
extra virgin olive oil and serve with Warm Potato Salad.
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

SERVES 4
Potato salad can be prepared a day ahead and reheated to serve.
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chicken, green lentil

& sweet potato curry
This is a very versatile curry, quick to make and high on flavour. If you want to make this a vegetarian course, leave out the
chicken and add more vegetables or tofu. The secret to making a good curry is to check that your spices are fresh (check the
use-by date) and to cook them until they are aromatic and have lost their raw taste.
vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cm (11 2 in) piece fresh ginger,
peeled, chopped
1 cup
(61 2
oz) green lentils
300 g (10 oz) orange sweet potato,

chopped
1 potato, chopped
500 g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets, halved
1 2
tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan and cook onion, garlic and
ginger over low heat until soft. Add lentils, sweet potato and potato and
3 cups (24 fl oz) water and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until
lentils and potatoes are almost soft.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan and cook chicken in
batches over medium heat until browned. Remove from pan, then add
turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, garam masala and ground chilli and
stir over heat until aromatic, adding a little more oil if necessary. Add
tomatoes, green chillies and 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) water and cook until tomatoes
are thick and pulpy. Stir into lentil mixture, add chicken and sugar, then
cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes or until chicken is
cooked.
Stir in lime juice and herbs and season with salt. Serve with Steamed
Ginger Rice.
tsp ground chilli, or to taste
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 large fresh green chillies,
seeded, chopped
SERVES 46
Curry can be prepared a day ahead.
1 tsp brown sugar

juice of 1 lime
1 4
cup fresh mint leaves
1 4
cup fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
Steamed Ginger Rice (page 178), to serve
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lamb cutlets with chickpea puree

& warm cauliflower salad
You can use canned chickpeas in this recipe if you are in a hurry, although they will give you a slightly different texture. You
will need 23 cups of canned chickpeas, drained well and rinsed under lots of cold water. The cauliflower salad also goes well
with a grilled steak.
olive oil
1 leek, trimmed and cut into
1 cm (1 2 in) rings
1 4
cup (11 2 oz) pinenuts
1 4
To make Chickpea Puree, cook drained chickpeas in simmering water for

45 minutes or until soft. Drain and reserve cooking liquid. Puree two-thirds
of the chickpeas in a food processor, adding lemon juice and enough reserved
cooking liquid to form a smooth puree. Stir in remaining whole chickpeas.
Dry-fry cumin and coriander seeds in a non-stick frying pan until aromatic.
Coarsely grind in a mortar and pestle.
(Italian) parsley
750 g (11 2 lb) cauliflower,
trimmed and broken into florets
1 bay leaf
12 lamb cutlets
Heat oil in a frying pan and cook onion over low heat until soft. Add garlic
and ground seeds and cook until aromatic. Add chickpea mixture and herbs,
then stir until well combined and heated through.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan and cook leek over low heat, stirring
occasionally, until soft. Add pinenuts and sultanas and stir until pinenuts are
golden. Stir in parsley and season to taste.
CHICKPEA PUREE
1 cup (61 2 oz) dried chickpeas, soaked

2 tbsp lemon juice
1 2
tsp cumin seeds
1 2
tsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp olive oil

Cook cauliflower in simmering salted water with the bay leaf for about
5 minutes or until just tender. Drain and toss gently with leek mixture and
1 tablespoon of oil.
Brush lamb cutlets with a little oil and grill (broil) or barbecue on a flat plate,
on both sides until just cooked.
Spoon Chickpea Puree onto plates and top with lamb cutlets. Serve cauliflower
mixture and lemon wedges to one side.

1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
SERVES 4
Chickpea puree can be prepared a day ahead.

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lamb backstraps with mushroom

risotto & parsley puree
We have chosen lamb backstraps for this recipe because they are very lean. You could use grilled lamb cutlets or roasted and
sliced lamb rump. The risotto is also delicious on its own, with the addition of some toasted pinenuts, or you could serve it
with roast chicken.
12 cup
To make Mushroom Risotto, cover dried mushrooms with 1/4 cup (2 fl oz)
boiling water and stand for 15 minutes. Drain, reserve liquid then add
liquid to chicken stock. Chop mushrooms finely.
firmly packed fresh flat-leaf

2 tbsp verjuice
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a deep wide frying pan, add fresh mushrooms and
1 tsp gluten-free tarragon mustard
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) stock mixture and cook over high heat until mushrooms are
soft. Remove from pan and set aside.
olive oil
750 g (11 2 lb) lamb backstraps
(eye of loin)
Baby Spinach & Pomegranate Seed
Salad (page 176), to serve
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
10 g (1 3 oz) dried porcini mushrooms

olive oil
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan and cook leek, covered, over low
heat until soft. Add chopped dried mushrooms, garlic and rice and stir over
medium heat for 1 minute until rice is coated. Have remaining stock
mixture simmering in another saucepan. Add 1 cup (8 fl oz) stock to the rice
and stir over heat until stock is absorbed. Add remaining stock 1 2 cup
(4 fl oz) at a time, stirring constantly, allowing each addition to be absorbed
before adding the next. With the last addition of stock, add sauted fresh
mushrooms. Remove from heat, cover and stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place parsley, garlic, verjuice and mustard in a food processor
and process until well combined. Add 2 tablespoons oil, season to taste and
process until smooth.
250 g (8 oz) small Portobello

mushrooms, chopped
1 leek, white part only, chopped
1 cup (61 2 oz) arborio rice
Brush lamb with a little oil and seal in a hot non-stick frying pan until
brown all over. Transfer to an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F) for
7 minutes for pink lamb. Remove from oven and rest, loosely covered, in
a warm place for 5 minutes.
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poached beef with salsa verde

This is a special occasion dish, when you want to treat yourself or if you are entertaining. Its wonderfully light for a meat
dish, but still full of flavour. This recipe was inspired by a dish Kathy had at Franklin Manor in Strahan, Tasmania.
4 x 180 g (6 oz) pieces fillet of beef

4 Sebago potatoes, peeled, quartered
12 spears asparagus, trimmed and
To make Salsa Verde, combine all ingredients in a food processor and process
until smooth. Season to taste.
Tie each piece of beef with string around the circumference to form a neat
shape, leaving a loop of string, and bring to room temperature.
steamed, to serve
POACHING STOCK

(page 174)
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
6 black peppercorns
SALSA VERDE
1 cup firmly packed mixed fresh herbs,

including flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, mint,
basil, coriander (cilantro)
1 tsp capers
1 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
To make Poaching Stock, combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and

bring to the boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Thread the loops of
string over the handle of one or two wooden spoons and lower beef into
poaching liquid, resting the spoons on the rim of the pan. The liquid should
be just moving in the pan. Poach for 6 minutes for rare and 8 minutes for
medium-rare. Remove from pan, remove string and wrap each piece of beef
in plastic wrap and rest until ready to serve. Reserve stock.
Meanwhile, cook potatoes in simmering salted water until just tender.
Coarsely mash potatoes, adding a little reserved poaching stock and
season to taste.
Bring 2 cups (16 fl oz) reserved poaching stock to the boil and reduce by
half. Whisk in mustard and season to taste.
To serve, place a scoop of potato in the centre of each shallow bowl.
Slice each piece of beef in half and place on top of potato, then top with
asparagus and a spoonful of Salsa Verde. Drizzle over reduced stock.
2 tbsp olive oil

SERVES 4
Poaching stock can be prepared a day ahead.
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butterfly lamb with roasted red

vegetables & warm mint sauce
You could use lamb rump from the chump end of the chops for this recipe but there will be a lot of fat that needs to be
removed, which seems quite wasteful. The roasted red vegetables also team well with grilled chicken or quail.
2 kg (4 lb) leg of lamb, boned and

butterflied, trimmed of fat olive oil
rocket (arugula) leaves, to serve
R O A S T E D R E D V E G E TA B L E S
To make Roasted Red Vegetables, wash beetroot, cover with foil and place
on an oven tray. Cut carrots into 2 cm (3 4 in) long pieces, toss with a little
oil and place beside beetroot. Roast at 200C (400F) for 4550 minutes
or until beetroot and carrots are tender. Remove from oven. When cool
enough to handle, peel beetroot and cut into wedges.
4 baby beetroot (beets), trimmed

4 small carrots, trimmed
olive oil
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
lengthwise
lengthwise into 1 cm (1/2 in) thick slices
1 red (Spanish) onion, cut into wedges
MINT SAUCE
1 4

chopped
At the same time, place tomatoes, capsicum and onion on another tray,
drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and season to taste. Roast at 200C (400F)
for 30 minutes or until capsicum and onion are browned. Gently toss
tomato, capsicum and onion with beetroot and carrots.
Meanwhile, rub lamb with a little oil, place on an oven tray and roast
shin-side up at 200C (400F) for 3040 minutes for pink. Rest, loosely
covered, in a warm place for 10 minutes.
To make Mint Sauce, combine all ingredients and season to taste. Place
mint sauce in a saucepan and heat until just warm.
Place sliced lamb on rocket leaves and spoon warm sauce over. Serve
roasted vegetables to one side.
1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves,

chopped
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) red wine vinegar
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osso bucco with white bean mash

We have peeled the tomatoes for this dish but leave the skins if they dont bother you. Osso bucco is also delicious served with
Soft Polenta (page 175) or plain steamed rice. Leave out the red wine and replace with stock if you prefer.
olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled,
chopped
12
cup (4 fl oz) dry red wine
1 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Stock (page 174)

1 kg (2 lb) veal shanks, cut into 4 cm
(112 in) thick pieces
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy-based flameproof casserole dish

and cook onion, carrot and celery, covered, over low heat until soft, adding
a little of the stock if vegetables are sticking to pan. Add tomatoes and
garlic and cook over high heat until tomatoes are thick and pulpy, then
add wine and stock, bring to the boil and season to taste. Cook over high
heat for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook veal in
batches over high heat on both sides until browned. Remove from pan and
add to tomato mixture in casserole. Cover with a lid and bake at 180C
(350F) for 11 2 hours or until veal is tender. Skim any fat from surface, stir
in parsley and check seasoning.
To make Gremolata, combine all ingredients and mix well.
G R E M O L ATA
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tbsp olive oil
To make White Bean Mash, heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion and
garlic over low heat until soft, adding a little water if sticking to pan. Add
cannellini beans, stock and lemon juice and stir over medium heat for
2 minutes. Place mixture in a food processor and process until smooth,
then season to taste, adding a little more stock or lemon juice if necessary.
Return to pan and heat through.
Serve White Bean Mash topped with Osso Bucco and Gremolata.

13
cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf
(Italian) parsley
WHITE BEAN MASH

3 x 400 g (13 oz) cans cannellini beans,
SERVES 4
drained and rinsed

2 tbsp Chicken Stock (page 174),
Osso bucco and mash can be prepared a day ahead.
approximately
2 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste
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grilled eggplant with pork & tofu

On its own, tofu can be quiet bland, but it is a wonderful carrier of flavours and, of course, it is very nutritious. We love it.
For a more substantial main course, serve this dish on a bed of rice noodles or with Steamed Ginger Rice (page 178).
1 X 500 g (1 lb) eggplant (aubergine),

cut crosswise into 1 cm
(1 2
in) thick
slices
vegetable oil
Brush eggplant with a little oil and grill (broil) on both sides until golden.
Slice pork thinly across the grain. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok and
cook pork in batches over high heat until just cooked. Remove from wok
and set aside.
600 g (1 lb 3 oz) pork fillet

3 small fresh red chillies, or to taste,
sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp grated palm sugar (jaggery) or
brown sugar
1 4
2 tbsp lime juice

200 g (61 2 oz) firm tofu, cut into
Add another tablespoon of oil to wok, add eschalots and chillies and stir
over high heat until golden. Add garlic, fish sauce, palm sugar, tamari, lime
juice and tofu and stir to combine. Return pork to wok to heat through.
Moisten with a little water if necessary. Remove from wok.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok and stir-fry sugar snap peas
over high heat for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and stir for another
minute. Add extra tamari and shaohsing cooking wine and stir to combine,
then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve eggplant topped with pork mixture, cashews, green onions and
coriander. Serve with lime wedges and sugar snap pea mixture.
1 cm (1 2 in) pieces
300 g (10 oz) sugar snap peas, trimmed
100 g (31 2 oz) enoki mushrooms,
trimmed
SERVES 4
1 tbsp wheat-free tamari sauce, extra

1 tbsp shaohsing cooking wine
2 tbsp chopped toasted cashews
2 green (spring) onions (scallions), sliced
2 tbsp coriander (cilantro) leaves
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pork vindaloo with spicy green beans

This is not an overwhelmingly hot curry, so if you want to increase the heat, simply up the number of dried chillies. You can
also make this dish with beef. Ask your butcher for chuck steak, and get him to remove the fat.
4 small dried red chillies, crumbled

1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp black peppercorns
2 onions, finely chopped
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) lean stewing pork,
trimmed of fat and cut into 4 cm
(11 2 in) pieces
1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 2
Combine chillies, cumin seeds and peppercorns in a spice grinder and

grind to a fine powder.
Heat oil in a large deep saucepan and cook onions, covered, over low
heat until soft, adding a little water if sticking to pan. Add pork and spice
mixture and stir over medium heat until pork is browned and spices are
aromatic. Add ginger, garlic and turmeric and stir over heat for 1 minute.
Cover pork with water, add cinnamon, green chillies and the salt and
bring to the boil. Cook, partially covered, over low heat for 1 hour. Stir in
tamarind, vinegar and sugar and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes
or until sauce is thick.
tsp ground turmeric
1 cinnamon stick
3 fresh green chillies, sliced lengthwise
1 tsp salt
1 2
tsp tamarind concentrate
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) cider vinegar
1 2
tsp sugar
To make Spicy Green Beans, cook beans in simmering salted water until
just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Heat oil in a wok and stir
mustard seeds over low heat until crackling. Add remaining ingredients,
except lemon juice, and stir over medium heat until onion is soft, adding
a little water if onion is sticking to the wok. Add beans and lemon juice,
season with salt and cook until heated through.
Serve the pork with the beans and rice.
SPICY GREEN BEANS
500 g (1 lb) baby green beans, trimmed
SERVES 4
Pork vindaloo can be prepared a day ahead.
1 tsp black mustard seeds

2 small dried red chillies, crumbled
1 2
tsp ground turmeric
6 fresh curry leaves

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 onion, chopped
1 4
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chargrilled tuna with eggplant jam

Eggplant jam is delicious and so easy to make. Serve as an accompaniment to lamb or chicken or as an appetiser, spread on
Savoury Biscuits (page 149) or toasted gluten-free bread. Kingfish, snapper, blue eye or barramundi are also suitable for this recipe.
4 X 200 g (61 2 oz) tuna steaks
To make Eggplant Jam, heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan and cook
onion over low heat until soft. Add eggplant and stir over medium heat
until browned. Add remaining ingredients and 1 cup (8 fl oz) water, bring
to the boil, then cook over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally,
until mixture is thick and pulpy, adding more water if necessary. Season to
taste and cool.
olive oil
wilted spinach, to serve
Aioli (page 177), made with basil,
to serve
small fresh basil leaves, to serve
Brush tuna with oil and chargrill for about 1 minute each side, depending
on thickness, or until just cooked. Spoon wilted spinach onto plates and
top with Eggplant Jam, tuna and a drizzle of Basil Aioli. Sprinkle with a
few baby basil leaves.
EGGPLANT JAM
1 tbsp olive oil

1 2
onion, finely chopped
1 x 500 g (1 lb) eggplant (aubergine),

chopped
SERVES 4

2 small fresh red chillies, or to taste,
seeded, chopped
Makes about 3 cups (24 fl oz) eggplant jam
Eggplant jam can be made 3 days ahead.

2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
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crisp-skinned snapper
with mussel & white bean ragout
The skin on snapper is delicious and also full of good nutrients. Sprinkle it with a little salt before you cook it and it will be
even crispier. If you dont like the skin, ask your fishmonger to remove it. This recipe also works well with barramundi and
salmon fillets.
12
cup (31 2 oz) dried cannellini beans,
soaked in cold water overnight, drained

1 eschalot (French shallot), finely chopped
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) dry white wine or water
750 g (11 2 lb) black mussels, scrubbed

and bearded
pinch saffron threads, or to taste
olive oil
Cook cannellini beans in simmering water for about 40 minutes or until

tender. Drain.
Combine eschalot and wine or water in a shallow, wide pan and bring to
the boil. Add mussels, cover, and cook over medium heat until mussels
open. Remove mussels as they open and place in a bowl. Strain cooking
juices and reserve. Add saffron. When mussels are cool enough to handle,
remove mussel meat and discard shells.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and cook onion over low heat until
soft. Add tomatoes and garlic and cook over high heat until tomato is thick
and pulpy. Add reserved mussel juice, stock and cannellini beans and
simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add mussels and season to taste.

4 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Stock (page 174)
4 x 200 g (61 2 oz) snapper fillets, skin on
sea salt
steamed asparagus, to serve
HERB SALAD
1 2
For Herb Salad, combine all ingredients and season to taste.
cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf (Italian)
parsley leaves
1 4
Meanwhile, brush snapper with a little oil and sprinkle skin with sea salt.
Cook, skin-side down, over high heat in a non-stick frying pan until
skin is browned and crisp. Turn and cook over medium heat for about
2 minutes or until just cooked.
Spoon ragout into shallow bowls and top with snapper and Herb Salad.
Serve with steamed asparagus on the side.
(cilantro) leaves
1 4
cup firmly packed sprigs fresh dill
1 tbsp lemon juice
Mussel & white bean ragout can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
1 tbsp olive oil
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seared salmon with stir-fried bok

choy & tamari dressing
We have pan-fried the salmon in this recipe, but if you are wanting to reduce your fat intake, you could poach it instead.
Salmon is such a versatile, nutritious fish and works well with most flavours.
2 green (spring) onions (scallions), trimmed

to 6 cm
(21 2
in), thinly sliced lengthwise
1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, halved

lengthwise
grapeseed oil
4 baby bok choy (pak choy), trimmed
4 X 200 g (61 2 oz) salmon fillets, skinned
To make Tamari Dressing, combine all ingredients and season to taste

with sea salt and black pepper. Stand for 1 hour for flavours to develop
and check seasoning again.
Place green onions in a bowl of chilled water and stand for 1 hour. Drain.
Add broccolini to a pan of simmering water and blanch for 1 minute.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a wok and stir-fry bok choy over high heat until
just wilted. Add broccolini and stir-fry until heated through.
fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve

TA M A R I D R E S S I N G
4 green (spring) onions (scallions), finely

chopped
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Meanwhile, brush salmon with a little oil and cook, skinned-side first,
over high heat in a non-stick frying pan until browned and crisp. Turn and
cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until just cooked.
Divide noodles among shallow bowls, top with bok choy mixture and
drizzle with half the dressing. Top with salmon, green onions and
coriander leaves and drizzle with remaining dressing.

1 4
1 tbsp grapeseed oil

2 tsp sesame oil
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) lime juice
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) Chicken Stock
SERVES 4
Dressing can be made 3 hours ahead.
(page 174)
1 small fresh red chilli, sliced (optional)
pinch of caster (superfine) sugar
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herb-crusted blue eye

with cauliflower puree
Cauliflower might seem an unlikely mix with fish, but trust us, it works really well and can be seen on menus in combination
with seafood in many Sydney restaurants. You can also use snapper for this recipe. Gluten-free breadcrumbs and bread are
available from health food stores, some large supermarkets, or you can make our Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread (page 146).
olive oil
1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs
including flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, dill,
coriander (cilantro), mint
Combine 1 tablespoon oil, herbs, garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice and
breadcrumbs in a food processor, season, and process until ingredients
come together in a paste.
Brush skinned side of fish with oil and top with herb mixture, pressing the
mixture down onto fish. Place on an oven tray and roast at 220C (425F)
for 7 minutes or until fish is just cooked and crust is browned. If crust is
not brown enough, place under a hot grill (broiler) for a few seconds.

grated rind of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
100 g (31 2 oz) fresh gluten-free
breadcrumbs
4 X 200 g (61 2 oz) blue eye fillets,
skinned
4 witlof (chicory/Belgian endive), halved
lengthwise
To make Cauliflower Puree, combine cauliflower, potatoes and stock in a

saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer over medium heat until
cauliflower and potatoes are tender, then drain and reserve cooking liquid.
Process cauliflower and potato with just enough reserved cooking liquid
to form a smooth puree and season to taste.
Place witlof on an oven tray, brush with oil, season to taste and grill (broil)
on both sides until browned and wilted.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE
400 g (13 oz) cauliflower, trimmed

400 g (13 oz) Sebago potatoes, chopped
Spoon Cauliflower Puree onto plates and top with fish. Serve witlof to one
side, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
31 4 cups (26 fl oz) Chicken Stock

(page 174)
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flathead escabeche with aioli

Kathy first had escabeche on her travels in Portugal and Spain and fell in love with the flavours. A hot marinade is poured
over the cooked fish then left to cool for the flavours to develop. You can also use this marinade to pour over cooked chicken
or quail. This is a lovely dish to take on a picnic, as it can be prepared in advance.
olive oil
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) flathead fillets, cut
into 8 cm (31 4 in) lengths
2 carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 red (Spanish) onion, halved, thinly
sliced
1 2
tsp cumin seeds
1 2
tsp sweet paprika

2 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh thyme
Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook flathead in batches over
medium heat until just cooked. Remove from pan and place in a glass or
ceramic dish.
Add another splash of oil to pan and cook carrots, onion and cumin seeds
over low heat until onion is soft, adding a little water if onion is sticking to
pan. Add paprika, cayenne, bay leaves, thyme, orange rind, vinegar, juice
and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer over medium heat until carrot is
tender, then season to taste. Pour warm mixture over flathead and bring to
room temperature.
Toss baby spinach leaves with a little oil and top with flathead mixture and
a dollop of aioli. Serve with steamed potatoes tossed with sprigs of thyme.
2 strips orange rind

1 4
cup (2 fl oz) sherry vinegar
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) orange juice
1 cup (8 fl oz) Chicken Stock
SERVES 4
Flathead escabeche can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
(page 174)
2 cups baby spinach leaves
Aioli (page 177), to serve
steamed baby potatoes and sprigs fresh
thyme, to serve
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roasted baby bream

with potato, garlic & radicchio
We have used individual fish for this recipe for ease of serving, but you can also put all the vegetables in one pan and roast a
larger fish to serve four. Individual baby snapper work well in this dish too.
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) desiree potatoes, cut

into wedges
1 X 500 g (1 lb) bulb fennel, trimmed,
cut into wedges
olive oil
16 cloves garlic, skin on
4 x 400 g (13 oz) baby bream, cleaned
and scaled
1 2
cup (4 fl oz) Chicken Stock (page 174)
or dry white wine

4 vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded,
chopped
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) kalamata olives
1 radicchio, outer leaves removed,

quartered lengthwise
Cook potato and fennel wedges separately in simmering salted water for
5 minutes, then drain.
Drizzle two roasting pans with a little oil, divide potato between pans
and toss to coat with oil. Roast at 200C (400F) for 15 minutes, then add
fennel and garlic cloves (dividing them between the pans) and roast for
another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn with a spatula. Place two
fish in each pan, sitting them on the vegetables, drizzle with stock or wine,
then season to taste. Scatter tomatoes and olives over fish and roast for
another 20 minutes or until fish is cooked. Remove from oven and rest in
pan for 5 minutes.
Place radicchio quarters on an oven tray, brush with a little oil, season to
taste and roast at 200C (400F) for 35 minutes, turning once, until
softened and browned on the edges.
Serve fish on a bed of vegetables with roasted radicchio and lemon wedges
to one side. Squeeze garlic out of its skin to eat with the fish.
SERVES 4
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poached ocean trout with crisp

potatoes & stemperata sauce
Stemperata is a traditional Sicilian sauce this is our version. It is wonderful with fish and can also be served with salmon,
tuna or swordfish. You will need a fish kettle to poach a whole fish, but you can also poach individual fillets if you arent
cooking for the masses.
2.5 kg (5 lb) whole ocean trout,

cleaned, scaled, at room temperature
1 small onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh parsley
6 black peppercorns
2 kg (4 lb) small kipfler or waxy salad
potatoes, washed
olive oil
steamed green beans, to serve
Place rinsed fish on a rack in a fish kettle, cover with cold water, then add
onion, bay leaves, parsley and peppercorns. Cover fish kettle with a lid,
place over two burners on the cooktop and bring slowly to the boil (this
will take about 15 minutes). As soon as water begins to bubble, turn off
heat and remove lid. Leave fish to cook in poaching liquid. The trout is
cooked when the dorsal fin (the large one along the backbone) comes out
easily when pulled. A fish this size will take 1 hour to finish cooking once
heat has been turned off.
Remove fish from poaching liquid and remove skin and surface bones.
Leave head and tail intact if you intend to serve it whole.
S T E M P E R ATA S A U C E
1 2
To make Stemperata Sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and

cook over medium heat until vinegar has evaporated, then season to taste.
4 sticks celery, finely chopped
Meanwhile, cook potatoes in simmering salted water until tender. Drain

and place on two oven trays. Using a rolling pin, lightly crush potatoes so
that they split open. Brush with oil and season to taste, then roast at 200C
(400F) for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, or until potatoes are crisp
1 cup (5 oz) green olives, pitted,
and tender.
1 small red (Spanish) onion, finely

chopped
coarsely chopped
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) baby capers
2 3
cup (21 2 oz) currants, plumped in a
Serve portions of ocean trout on a bed of steamed green beans, topped

with a spoonful of sauce, with crisp potatoes to one side.
little hot water, drained

1 4
cup (2 fl oz) white wine vinegar
Sauce can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
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barramundi baked in banana leaves

with cucumber salad & coconut rice
Banana leaves are available from Asian grocery stores. If you cant find them, simply wrap the fish in foil it will serve the same
purpose of steaming the fish as it bakes. Coconut rice can be served as an accompaniment to many Asian-style fish dishes.
4 x 200 g (61 2 oz) barramundi fillets

4 banana leaves
1 tbsp lime juice
8 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro)
COCONUT RICE
To make Coconut Rice, heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion and garlic,
covered, over low heat until onion is soft. Add rice, season with salt and
stir to coat. Add hot coconut milk and 300 ml (10 fl oz) hot water, stir to
combine and bring to the boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 10
minutes. Remove from heat and stand for 5 minutes before stirring with a
fork. Check seasoning.
To make Cucumber Salad, combine all ingredients and toss gently.
1 onion, chopped
Meanwhile, place barramundi fillets in centre of banana leaves, brush with

lime juice and top each fillet with 2 sprigs of coriander. Wrap leaves around
fish and place on an oven tray. Bake at 200C (400F) for 810 minutes,
depending on the thickness, or until fish is just cooked. Stand fish for
5 minutes before removing banana leaf and serving.

1 cup (61 2 oz) jasmine rice
200 ml (61 2 fl oz) hot light
coconut milk
CUCUMBER SALAD
Serve barramundi on a bed of coconut rice with the salad spooned over.
1 stick celery, thinly sliced on the

diagonal
thinly sliced on the diagonal
SERVES 4

sliced on the diagonal
1 baby bok choy (pak choy), thinly
sliced lengthwise
1 4
1 4
cup fresh mint leaves

1 tbsp lime juice
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roasted kingfish with spinach, lentils

& slow-roasted tomatoes
The little green lentils used in this dish are now grown in Australia and have a wonderful earthy, almost nutty flavour. If you
cant get kingfish, snapper would work fine. You could also serve this lentil mixture with grilled trout or salmon.
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered

lengthwise, halved crosswise
olive oil
1 cup (61 2 oz) French-style green lentils
1 bunch spinach, trimmed
2 leeks, trimmed, chopped
2 tsp chopped fresh dill
4 x 200 g (61 2 oz) kingfish fillets, skinned
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sprigs fresh dill, extra
Place tomatoes on an oven tray, brush lightly with oil, season and roast at
100C (200F) for 1 hour.
Cook lentils in simmering water for about 20 minutes or until tender, then
drain and rinse under cold water.
Wash spinach, place in a saucepan, cover and cook over medium heat
until just wilted. Drain and rinse under cold water. When cool enough to
handle press out excess water and chop coarsely.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and cook leeks over low heat until
soft, adding a little water if leeks are sticking to pan. Add spinach, lentils
and dill, season to taste and stir over low heat until warm.
Brush skinned side of kingfish with oil and cook, skinned-side down, over
high heat in a non-stick frying pan until browned, then place on an oven
tray, cooked-side up, and roast at 200C (400F) for about 5 minutes or
until just cooked.
Combine tomatoes, lemon juice and extra dill and toss gently. Serve kingfish
on a bed of lentil mixture, topped with roasted tomato mixture.
SERVES 4
Lentil mixture can be prepared 1 hour ahead.
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goan fish stew with vegetable salad

This recipe has been adapted from Jans book, Indian Home Cooking, which she co-wrote with Ajoy Joshi. This dish is hot, so
cut back on the dried chillies if you have a delicate palate. The vegetable salad makes a lovely cooling accompaniment.
2 tbsp dried red chillies, broken into

small pieces
Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind dried chillies, coriander
and cumin seeds into a powder. Transfer to a bowl, add vinegar, ginger,
garlic and turmeric and stir to form a paste.
2 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 3
To make Vegetable Salad, combine all ingredients and season to taste.
cup (21 2 fl oz) white vinegar
Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook onions, covered, over low heat until
soft. Add spice paste and stir over low heat for about 3 minutes or until
fragrant. Add tomato, fresh chillies and coconut milk and cook over low
heat for 5 minutes, then season to taste with salt. Add fish and cook over
low heat for about 5 minutes or until fish is just cooked.

1 tsp ground turmeric
1 large tomato, chopped
Serve stew with Vegetable Salad and Steamed Ginger Rice.
2 large fresh green chillies, halved lengthwise

11 4 cups (10 fl oz) light coconut milk
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) blue eye or ling
fillets, or any firm white fish, cut into
SERVES 4
3 cm (11 4 in) pieces

V E G E TA B L E S A L A D

2 carrots, coarsely grated
1 2

2 tbsp chopped toasted unsalted peanuts or
almonds
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seared jewfish with harissa dressing

Harissa is a fiery Middle Eastern chilli paste, which can be used in a number of ways. You can stir it into soups, add it to
sauces or, as we have done here, add it to yoghurt to form a dressing. If jewfish is not available, substitute with snapper or
salmon we have tried it with both.

4 zucchini (courgettes), sliced lengthwise
into 8 pieces
1 red (Spanish) onion, cut into 8 wedges
To make Harissa Dressing, combine harissa and yoghurt and season to taste.
Combine capsicum, zucchini and onion in a shallow roasting pan, toss with
1 tablespoon oil and season to taste. Roast at 200C (400F) for 30 minutes,
turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and browned.
olive oil
4 x 200 g (61 2 oz) jewfish fillets, skinned
fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
steamed kipfler or waxy salad potatoes
and Leafy Green Salad (page 176),
to serve
HARISSA DRESSING
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook fish over high heat
on one side until golden, then turn and cook over medium heat until
cooked to your liking.
Spread a little of the dressing on each serving plate and top with capsicum
mixture and fish. Spoon a dollop of remaining dressing over the fish and
sprinkle with coriander leaves. Serve with potatoes and a green salad.
23 tbsp Harissa (page 177), or to taste

1 2
cup (4 fl oz) plain soy yoghurt
SERVES 4
Dressing can be prepared a day ahead.
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swordfish kebabs with shaved fennel

& broadbean salad
If large fennel bulbs are not in season, you can substitute two baby fennel bulbs. These are grown in hot houses and are
available all year round in some areas. Preparing artichokes is a bit of a process. If you dont have the time, look for
prepared grilled artichokes in delicatessens. This is a light dish, and is also good for picnics.
1 X 400 g (13 oz) bulb fennel, trimmed,

halved lengthwise, cored
1 kg (2 lb) broadbeans (fava beans),
podded
Slice fennel thinly with a mandolin and place in a bowl of cold water for
30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towel.
Cook broadbeans in simmering salted water for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse
under cold water and remove shells.
2 globe artichokes
Trim artichoke leaves and stems and cut artichokes in half. Remove and
discard hairy choke and place artichoke immediately in a bowl of water
with a little lemon juice added.
lemon juice
8 slices prosciutto, trimmed of fat
800 g (1 lb 10 oz) piece swordfish, cut
4 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold
water for 30 minutes
2 cups trimmed watercress
When both artichokes are prepared, cook in simmering salted water until
tender. Drain, remove excess outer leaves and halve lengthwise again.
Brush artichokes with a little oil and chargrill over high heat until
browned, then season to taste.
Halve prosciutto lengthwise and wrap around each piece of swordfish.
Thread swordfish onto skewers and brush with a little oil. Chargrill or grill
(broil) swordfish kebabs over medium heat for about 2 minutes each side,
which will leave them a little rare in the centre, or cook to your liking.
Combine watercress, fennel, broadbeans, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and

2 tablespoons oil, season to taste and toss gently. Place kebabs on a bed of
fennel salad, top with grilled artichokes and serve with lemon wedges.
SERVES 4
Artichokes can be prepared a day ahead.
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rice noodle pancakes

with tofu & eggplant
These pancakes can be made in varying sizes to suit the occasion. If you make tiny ones, serve them topped with the
Avocado & Mango Salsa as an appetiser. For a special treat, top the salsa with a few salmon pearls (salmon caviar).
6 baby eggplant (aubergine), halved

lengthwise
sea salt
peanut oil
200 g (61 2 oz) firm tofu, drained, chopped
fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve
R I C E N O O D L E PA N C A K E S
50 g
1 2
(13 4
oz) rice vermicelli noodles
sheet nori (seaweed)
150 ml (5 fl oz) light coconut milk

1 4
cup (11 4 oz) rice flour
2 egg whites
grapeseed oil
AV O C A D O & M A N G O S A L S A
1 small avocado, chopped

1 2
mango, finely chopped
1 4
small red (Spanish) onion, finely chopped
To make Rice Noodle Pancakes, soak noodles in boiling water for

5 minutes. Drain well, pat dry with paper towel and chop coarsely. Dip
nori briefly in hot water, then drain and chop.
Combine coconut milk and rice flour in a bowl and mix well. Stir in
noodles and nori and generously season to taste. Whisk egg whites
until soft peaks form, then fold into noodle mixture in two batches.
Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook scant 1/4 cupfuls of
mixture in batches until golden, then turn and cook other side. Drain
on paper towel.
To make Avocado & Mango Salsa, combine all ingredients and season
to taste.
Brush eggplant with oil, sprinkle with sea salt, place on an oven tray and
grill (broil) until golden, then turn and grill the other side, if necessary.
Brush tofu with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and stir-fry in a non-stick frying
pan in batches until golden.
Serve pancakes topped with eggplant, tofu, the salsa and coriander leaves.
SERVES 4
1 small tomato, seeded, finely chopped

1 small fresh red chilli, finely chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
Makes 8 pancakes

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baked pumpkin gnocchi with

roasted tomatoes & salsa verde
Pumpkin is such a delicious vegetable and jap is a sweet and creamy variety, ideal for baking. This dish was a favourite
of one of our friends, Bronwen, who gave us a hand with some of the recipe testing. You could also top the gnocchi with
Mushroom Ragout & Roasted Zucchini Flowers (page 75)
1 kg (2 lb) jap pumpkin (squash), skin

on, cut into chunks
olive oil
100 g (31 2 oz) firm tofu, well drained,
chopped
To make Salsa Verde, combine all ingredients in a food processor, season to

taste and process until smooth.
Place pumpkin, skin-side down, on an oven tray. Brush with oil, season
and roast at 200C (400F) for 3040 minutes or until pumpkin is soft.
Remove from oven and use a spoon to scoop out pumpkin flesh.
2 eggs
100 g (31 2 oz) chickpea (besan) flour
2 bunches English spinach, trimmed,
washed
1 small onion, finely chopped
Slow-roasted Tomatoes (page 177),
Combine pumpkin flesh, tofu and eggs in a food processor and process
until smooth. Stir in flour and season to taste. Brush a 20 cm (8 in) square
cake tin with oil and line base with baking paper. Spoon pumpkin mixture
into tin and bake at 180C (350F) for 20 minutes or until firm. Remove
from oven and stand in tin for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of
mixture and turn out onto a flat surface. Cut into 4 squares, then each
square into 4 pieces.
to serve
Olive & Thyme Focaccia (page 148),
to serve
SALSA VERDE
1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs,

including basil, flat-leaf (Italian) parsley,
dill, mint
Place spinach in a saucepan, cover and cook over medium heat until just
wilted. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a
frying pan and cook onion over low heat until soft. Add wilted spinach
and garlic, season to taste and stir over low heat until warm.
Divide pumpkin gnocchi among bowls and serve topped with spinach
mixture, warm roasted tomatoes and salsa verde. Serve with gluten-free
focaccia.

2 tbsp lemon juice
SERVES 4
2 tbsp olive oil
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vegetable biryani with pumpkin dahl

Biryani is spicy rather than hot, and we have left it that way. If you wish to add more heat to the dish, put more chilli powder
in the pumpkin dahl.
12
cup (31 2 oz) dried chickpeas,

1 onion, sliced
4 cardamom pods, crushed
3 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 2
tsp ground turmeric

pinch saffron threads, or to taste
2 bay leaves
1 carrot, chopped
1 potato, chopped
Cook drained chickpeas in simmering water for 45 minutes or until

tender. Drain.
Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion and cook over low heat until
golden. Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger,
turmeric and ground coriander and cook over low heat for 1 minute,
adding a little water if sticking to pan.
Add saffron, bay leaves, vegetables and 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) water, then
cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, adding more water if
necessary, or until vegetables are tender. Add chickpeas, rice, sultanas,
salt to taste and 11/2 cups (12 fl oz) hot water and bring to the boil, then
cover and cook over very low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat,
stand covered for another 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Spoon biryani into bowls, top with toasted almonds and coriander
leaves, and serve with the dahl.
SERVES 46
100 g (31 2 oz) green beans,

trimmed, halved
Dahl can be prepared a day ahead.
2 tomatoes, chopped
200 g (61 2 oz) basmati rice
1 4
toasted flaked almonds and

fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
Pumpkin dahl (page 178)
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tomato rice with roasted garlic

& white bean puree
You can use any kind of dried bean in this paella-style dish, or substitute the dried beans with chicken or seafood if you are
not looking for a vegetarian dish. You can also serve the puree as a topping for bread or biscuits, or with crudits.
12
cup (31 2 oz) dried kidney beans,

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
4 cups (32 fl oz) hot Vegetable Stock
5 large vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled,
seeded, chopped
1 2
tsp sweet paprika
2 bay leaves
1 2
tsp saffron threads, soaked in 1 tbsp
hot water for 10 minutes

1 1 2 cups (10 oz) Calasparra or arborio rice
200 g (61 2 oz) flat Roman beans, trimmed,
cut into 4 cm (11 2 in) lengths
To make Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree, cook drained canellini beans
in simmering salted water for about 45 minutes or until soft. Drain.
Place whole garlic head on an oven tray and roast at 200C (400F) for
30 minutes or until garlic is soft. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out
garlic. Combine garlic, cooked beans and remaining ingredients in a food
processor and process until smooth, then season to taste.
Cook drained kidney beans in simmering water for about 45 minutes or
until tender, then drain.
Heat oil in a 34 cm (131 2 in) paella pan and cook onion, carrot and celery
over low heat until soft, adding a little stock if onion is sticking to pan. Add
garlic, tomatoes, paprika, bay leaves and saffron mixture and cook over high
heat until tomatoes are thick and pulpy. Add rice and stir to coat with tomato
mixture. Add 1 cup (8 fl oz) hot stock to pan and cook over high heat for
5 minutes to create a crust on bottom of pan. Add three-quarters of remaining
stock, kidney beans and Roman beans and season to taste. Do not stir.
Cook over medium heat for another 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and
stock is absorbed, adding more stock if necessary. The rice should be quite
dry. Remove from heat and cover with a clean tea towel for 10 minutes
before serving. Serve topped with a dollop of bean puree, with a green salad.
ROASTED GARLIC & WHITE BEAN PUREE
1 2 cup
(31 2 oz) cannellini beans, soaked in
cold water overnight, drained

1 head garlic
SERVES 46
2 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste

1 tbsp olive oil
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stir-fried tofu & vegetables

with coriander & garlic
Stir-fries can get a bit out of hand, sometimes ending up with all the leftovers from the refrigerator thrown in. We like to be a
bit more thoughtful about what we add this dish has strong flavours and you can taste all the components.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick wok and cook eschalots over

medium-high heat until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel.
vegetable oil
3 4
(cilantro) stems and leaves
Combine coriander, garlic and 1 tablespoon oil in the small bowl of a food
processor and process until mixture forms a paste.

1 small onion, halved, sliced
1 2
red capsicum (pepper), chopped
2 baby bok choy (pak choy), trimmed,

chopped into 3 cm (11 4 in) pieces
25 g (1 oz) dried shiitake mushrooms,
soaked in hot water for 30 minutes,
drained
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the wok and cook coriander paste over low heat
for 510 minutes or until fragrant. Add onion and capsicum and stir-fry
for about 2 minutes. Add bok choy, mushrooms, snowpeas and tofu and
stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add fish sauce and tamari and stir-fry for
another minute.
Place stir-fry on a bed of rice noodles, top with crisp eschalots, and serve
with lime wedges to one side.

trimmed
200 g (61 2 oz) tofu, cut into 2 cm
SERVES 4
(3 4 in) pieces
2 tbsp fish sauce
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sweet potato frittata

with walnut & herb salsa
The Walnut and Herb Salsa is one of our favourites and is very versatile. It works just as well served with this frittata as it
does with lamb or seafood. You could add other vegetables to the frittata, but we like to keep the flavours simple.
500 g (1 lb) desiree potatoes, halved

500 g (1 lb) orange sweet potato,
peeled, cut into 3 cm (11 4 in) long
pieces
1 red capsicum (pepper), roasted,
peeled, sliced
1 4
cup (1 oz) pitted black olives, halved
olive oil
Rocket & Pear Salad (page 175), to
serve
WA L N U T & H E R B S A L S A
50 g (13 4 oz) walnuts, toasted
To make Walnut & Herb Salsa, combine all ingredients and season to taste
Cook potatoes and sweet potato separately in simmering salted water for
1520 minutes or until tender. Drain and cut both into 5 mm (1/4 in)
thick slices.
Place eggs in a large bowl and season. Stir in potato, sweet potato, capsicum
and olives. Lightly grease a 28 cm (111/4 in) non-stick frying pan with oil,
add potato mixture, then cook over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes or
until base is browned. Place under a medium grill (broiler) and cook until
frittata is just set and top is golden. Stand in pan for 10 minutes, then run a
knife around the edge and turn out onto a serving plate.
Serve wedges of frittata topped with the salsa, with Rocket & Pear Salad
alongside.

chopped
SERVES 4

1 4
(cilantro)
1 4
cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian)
parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 4
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moroccan lentil soup

This hearty soup is a satisfying meal in itself it needs no accompaniment, although you could follow it with Baby Spinach
& Pomegranate Seed Salad (page 176). The soup thickens on standing, so if you are making it the day before you might need
to add a little water when reheating, and check the seasoning.
12
cup (31 2 oz) dried chickpeas, soaked

1 2
cup (31 2 oz) dried haricot beans,
soaked in cold water overnight, drained

1 2
cup (31 2 oz) red lentils
1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped
400 g (13 oz) can peeled chopped
tomatoes
good pinch saffron threads, or to taste
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) lemon juice
1 3
cup (2 oz) long-grain rice, cooked
Cook chickpeas and haricot beans in 1.5 litres (48 fl oz) simmering water
for about 40 minutes or until just tender. Add lentils and continue cooking
until lentils are soft.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan and cook onion over low heat until
soft. Add garlic and tomatoes and cook over high heat until tomatoes are
thick and pulpy. Add saffron, lemon juice and 2 cups (16 fl oz) water,
bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chickpea mixture, season
to taste and simmer for another 20 minutes. Stir in rice and herbs and
cook until rice is heated through.
Serve soup topped with a small spoonful of harissa to stir in.
SERVES 46

parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp Harissa (page 177), or to taste,
to serve
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warm corn and borlotti bean salad

with avocado dressing
If fresh borlotti beans are in season (summer), you can use those instead of dried ones, but the cooking time will be shorter.
You could also add leftover chicken, lamb or beef to this salad if you are not planning a vegetarian meal.
1 cup (61 2 oz) dried borlotti beans,

soaked in cold water overnight,
drained
Cook borlotti beans in simmering water for about 45 minutes or until tender.
Drain. Combine borlotti beans, vinegar, oil and chives and season to taste.

2 tbsp olive oil
100 g (31 2 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
2 corn cobs
175 g
(53 4
oz) baby beans, trimmed
2 cups baby spinach leaves

extra fresh chives, to serve
Place tomatoes on an oven tray, brush with oil, season and roast at 180C
(350F) for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove kernels from corn and cook in simmering salted
water for 30 seconds, then drain and rinse under cold water and add to
borlotti mixture.
Cook baby beans in simmering salted water for 3 minutes, then drain and
rinse under cold water.
AV O C A D O D R E S S I N G
1 2
To make Avocado Dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor

and process until smooth, then season to taste.
avocado
Divide spinach among plates and top with borlotti mixture. Top with
beans and tomatoes and a dollop of the dressing. Sprinkle with extra
chives and serve.

2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
SERVES 4
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dessert
JAN: I always have fresh fruit after dinner when
We have included very luscious, indulgent desserts for special
dining at home and this varies depending on
occasions and some lighter desserts to enjoy more often.
the seasons. On hot summer days I definitely
You will find recipes like Almond Meringue Cake with Almond
enjoy having something cooling like our Mango

Sorbet (page 131) or the Pineapple, Ginger &
Lemongrass Granita (page 134), usually with
Cream (page x) which is wonderful for entertaining, a lovely

moist Steamed Sago Plum Pudding (page 130) for Christmas
some fruit. When we entertain, I like to think of
(or anytime really) and a terrific Old-fashioned Trifle (page 139)
dessert first and then plan the meal around it (I do
that has guests asking for seconds. Of course, all the recipes
that when I go out for dinner too). I have found
are gluten- and dairy-free, which makes entertaining that much
that very rich desserts dont sit well if the previous
easier. We have mentioned in the recipe introductions if the
courses are on the filling side, so I might go for
dessert is a little high in fat and sugar, as a guide. To help
something quite light, or share a dessert when
maintain a healthy weight, it is best to have fresh fruit or a light
dining out. One of my favourites is Black Sticky

Rice (page 135) because I adore Asian desserts.
fruit dessert the majority of the time if you enjoy something

sweet after dinner. Just occasionally enjoy something a little
KATHY: Being part owner of the Sydney-based
richer and dont forget to balance it out over the day by having
bakery Manna From Heaven means that I am
lighter meals.
surrounded by gorgeous little cakes that are ideal

to serve as dessert, particularly if I am in a hurry.
We make a gluten-free lemon polenta cake,
which is our biggest seller, as well as chocolate
raspberry brownies, hazelnut praline cakes,
vanilla cakes and more. Generally, during the
week I dont bother with a dessert and like to
keep the evening meal light. However, I will
always make a dessert if I am entertaining or if I
feel like indulging on the weekend. I love fruitbased desserts, and anything with lemon, like our
Lemon & Lime Delicious (page 141).
almond meringue cake

with almond cream
Kathy developed this recipe for a gluten-free feature she was writing for Cuisine magazine. Its quite decadent and while it is
easy to make, you should probably reserve it for special occasions (if you are watching your waistline), rather than everyday
fare.
100 g (31 2 oz) blanched almonds

4 egg whites
250 g (8 oz) caster (superfine) sugar
1 2
tsp vanilla extract
1 2
tsp white vinegar
200 g (61 2 oz) dark chocolate, chopped

ALMOND CREAM
200 g (61 2 oz) almond meal

60 g (2 oz) plain soy yoghurt
1 tbsp honey
Place blanched almonds on an oven tray and toast at 180C (350F) for
15 minutes or until golden. Cool, then process in a food processor until
coarsely ground.
Using electric beaters, whisk egg whites until stiff. Gradually whisk in sugar,
vanilla and vinegar until egg whites are very stiff. Use a large metal spoon to
fold in the almonds.
Draw two 20 cm (8 in) circles on two pieces of baking paper. Place paper on
two oven trays and spoon meringue mixture onto the circles, smoothing
evenly with a spatula. Bake at 180C (350F) for 35 minutes, covering with
foil if browning, or until firm to touch. Cool and remove paper.
To make Almond Cream, place almond meal, yoghurt and honey in a bowl
and whisk together until well combined, adding 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) water, or
just enough to form a thick cream that holds its shape.
Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and
stir until just melted.
Sandwich meringue discs with almond cream. Cut into wedges and serve
immediately drizzled with hot melted chocolate.
SERVES 8
Almond cream can be made a day ahead. Keep in an airtight container in

refrigerator. Dessert can be made and assembled 3 hours ahead.
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mango sorbet with summer fruit salsa

This dessert is wonderful because it looks and tastes very special but theres absolutely no added sugar or fat, which makes it
quite suitable for a nightly treat. Its one of Jans favourite desserts for summer when mangoes are at their best. Choose an
apple juice without preservatives or make your own if you have a juice extractor (use sweet red apples, not green).
1 kg (2 lb) ripe mangoes, peeled and

flesh cut from seeds
1 cup (8 fl oz) unsweetened 100% apple
juice
1 egg white
SUMMER FRUIT SALSA
1 ripe peach, halved, finely diced

1 ripe mango, cheeks removed, peeled,
finely diced
100 g (31 2 oz) berries, such as
blueberries, raspberries or chopped
strawberries
Place mango flesh and apple juice in the bowl of a food processor and
process until smooth. (Alternatively, use a hand-blender). Spoon into a
non-aluminium freezer container and freeze, stirring once or twice, for 8
hours or until just frozen.
Whisk egg white in a small bowl until firm peaks form. Break up frozen
mango mixture and place in the bowl of a food processor. Process,
occasionally scraping down bowl with spatula, until smooth. Add egg
white and process until combined. Return mixture to the freezer container
and freeze overnight.
To make Summer Fruit Salsa, combine peach, mango, berries and
passionfruit pulp in a bowl and mix gently.
Before serving, remove sorbet from freezer and place in refrigerator for
10 minutes to soften slightly. Spoon the fruit salsa into serving bowls or
glasses and use an ice-cream scoop to place a large scoop of sorbet on top.
Serve immediately.
2 passionfruit
SERVES 6
Sorbet can be made up to 2 weeks ahead. Keep in freezer. Fruit Salsa is

best made on day of serving. Keep in airtight container in refrigerator.
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chocolate hazelnut cake

with strawberry compote
This is a lovely cake to serve at dinner parties or at parties. It is moist, nutty and decadent and, best of all, easy to make. We
recommend that you indulge in this cake only occasionally, as it is quite high in fat and sugar.
200 g (61 2 oz) hazelnuts

3 4
cup (21 2 oz)
cocoa powder
1 tbsp very strong
Spread hazelnuts on an oven tray and toast at 180C (350F) for 57 minutes or until
lightly browned and aromatic. Place nuts in a clean tea towel and rub to remove skins.
Place skinned nuts in a food processor and process until finely ground.
Brush a round 22 cm (81 2 in) cake pan with oil to lightly grease. Line the base with
baking paper.
black coffee
3 4
cup (5 oz) caster
(superfine) sugar
6 eggs, separated
S T R AW B E R RY C O M P O T E
250 g (8 oz)
fresh strawberries,
hulled, finely diced
2 tbsp sweet white wine,
verjuice and vanilla
bean syrup or
Frangelico liqueur
Combine cocoa powder and 2 3 cup (5 fl oz) hot water in a mixing bowl and mix until
smooth. Stir in the hazelnuts, coffee, sugar and egg yolks. Mix well.
Use an electric beater to whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Use a
large metal spoon to fold a spoonful of egg whites into the cocoa mixture until combined,
then gently fold in remaining egg whites until combined.
Pour cake mixture into prepared pan and place the pan in a roasting pan. Pour enough
boiling water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the cake pan. Bake in
180C (350F) oven for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake
comes out clean (the skewer will be a little sticky because the cake is moist).
Remove cake pan from water bath and set aside for 20 minutes to cool slightly. Turn onto a
wire rack and remove paper. Cool to room temperature before placing on a serving plate.
To make Strawberry Compote, combine the strawberries and wine, syrup or liqueur
in a bowl and mix well. Place in refrigerator for an hour or so to macerate.
Cut cake into wedges and place on serving plates. Serve with the strawberry compote.
SERVES 8
The cake keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Strawberry compote
can be made several hours ahead and kept, covered, in refrigerator
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pineapple, ginger
& lemongrass granita
Use a very sweet pineapple such as the bethonga variety. This granita is ideal to serve on a hot day as it is very refreshing
and cooling. If you like, serve with fresh fruit.
850 ml (27 fl oz) can unsweetened

pineapple juice
1 2
cup (31 2 oz) sugar

2 stems lemongrass, pale section
finely chopped
1 kg (2 lb) pineapple, rind removed,
quartered, cored and roughly chopped
Combine pineapple juice, sugar, ginger and lemongrass in a saucepan.

Bring to the boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium
and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until reduced a little.
Set aside to cool.
Process pineapple in a food processor until pureed. Pour into a large bowl.
Strain juice mixture into pureed pineapple and mix well. Pour into a
shallow airtight container and freeze for 3 hours or until partially frozen.
Use a fork to break up the frozen sections and stir well. Cover and freeze
for a further 3 hours, then use the fork to break up the crystals and stir
well. Cover and freeze overnight.
Remove from the freezer just before serving and use a strong fork to scrape
the mixture into ice crystals. Serve in chilled glasses or bowls.
SERVES 68
Granita can be made 1 week ahead. Cover tightly and keep in freezer.
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black sticky rice with coconut cream

This recipe was inspired by Jans recent holiday to Bali where she visited the Casa Luna cooking school in Ubud. Pandan
leaves give a unique flavour to the dessert. You can find them in the freezer section of your Asian supermarket. If they are
not available, use pandan essence or omit entirely. We would serve this dessert at special occasions as it is a little too high in
sugar and fat to be a daily dessert.
12
cup (31 2 oz) black glutinous rice
1 4
cup (2 oz) white glutinous rice
1 pandan leaf, tied in a knot

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
pinch sea salt
1 2
cup (4 fl oz) light coconut cream
Soak both the black and white rice in 3 cups (24 fl oz) water for 8 hours.
Pour mixture into a medium saucepan and add pandan leaf, vanilla bean
and salt. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and
cook, uncovered, stirring often, for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and
mixture is thick. Stir in coconut cream and palm sugar. Remove from heat.
Serve warm or at room temperature drizzled with a little extra coconut cream.
60 g (2 oz) grated palm sugar (jaggery)

extra light coconut cream, to serve
SERVES 6
Dessert will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in refrigerator. Reheat

before serving, if desired.
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roasted stone fruit with toasted

almonds & almond cream
Almond cream can be used as a substitute for thick cream or yoghurt. Its very versatile and you can vary the flavour of the
yoghurt to suit the dish you are serving it with. Roasted stone fruit make an ideal dessert, but are also delicious for breakfast
or brunch, served on their own or with cereal.
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 peaches
3 nectarines
1 4
cup (11 4 oz) toasted flaked almonds
To make Almond Cream, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk

until smooth. If necessary, whisk in a little water to give the consistency of
thick cream.
Combine 1 cup (8 fl oz) water, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a
saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by
half. Remove and reserve cinnamon stick and vanilla bean and stir in
maple syrup.
ALMOND CREAM
200 g (61 2 oz) vanilla soy yoghurt

50 g (13 4 oz) almond meal
2 tsp pure maple syrup, or to taste
Halve stone fruit and place, cut-side up, in a roasting pan with reserved
cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Brush fruit with syrup and roast at
180C (350F) for 30 minutes or until fruit is soft, then place under a hot
grill (broiler) for 23 minutes until fruit is browned on edges. Remove
from oven and cool slightly.
Drizzle any juices from the pan over fruit and sprinkle with toasted
almonds. Serve with almond cream.
SERVES 4
Almond cream can be prepared a day ahead. Roasted stone fruit can be
prepared 3 hours ahead.
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rhubarb & strawberry souffls

This is a lovely light dessert that is very simple to make. You can measure all the ingredients beforehand so you can make the
souffls quickly, just before serving.
130 g (41 2 oz) rhubarb, cut into

2 cm
(3 4
in) lengths
1 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar,

plus extra to dust
125 g (4 oz) strawberries,
hulled, quartered
Place rhubarb, sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a saucepan. Bring to a

simmer, cover and cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in
strawberries, remove from heat, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Brush six 1 cup (8 fl oz) souffl dishes with oil to lightly grease. Dust
inside surface of dishes lightly with caster sugar. Place on an oven tray.
Spoon rhubarb mixture evenly into prepared dishes.
macadamia or grapeseed oil, to grease

3 eggs, separated
1 3
cup (21 2 oz) caster (superfine)
sugar, extra
1 cup (8 fl oz) light soy milk or rice milk
140 g
(41 2
oz) container apple puree

1 3
cup (13 4 oz) gluten-free all-purpose
flour pre-mix
1 egg white, extra
pure icing (confectioners) sugar, to dust
Whisk egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of the extra sugar in a bowl until pale
and slightly thickened. Whisk in milk, apple puree and oil. Sift the flour
over the top and whisk until smooth.
Use an electric beater to whisk all the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft
peaks form. Add remaining sugar and whisk until dissolved. Add a large
spoon of egg white mixture to the milk mixture and fold in gently. Add
remaining whites and fold in until just combined. Spoon mixture into
dishes. Bake at 180C (350F) for 20 minutes or until souffls are well
risen and golden. Remove from oven and quickly dust with icing sugar
before serving immediately.
SERVES 6
Rhubarb and strawberry mixture can be made several hours ahead. Make
the souffls just before serving.
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old-fashioned trifle
This recipe gives you more than just one dessert. The individual components can be used for other desserts. The sponge can
be used to make dishes such as tiramisu (if you tolerate dairy food), the jelly can be poured into individual dishes and served
with berries as a light refreshing dessert, and the custard can be served with puddings, such as Steamed Sago Plum Pudding
(page 140). You can use vanilla bean infused verjuice syrup in place of wine or grape juice if you like.
12
cup (4 fl oz) sweet white wine
or grape juice
100 g (31 4 oz) raspberries
125 g (4 oz) strawberries, sliced
1 qty Cinnamon Custard (page 177)
To make Sponge Cake, brush a shallow round 19 cm (7 1 2 in) (base measurement)

cake pan with oil to lightly grease. Line the base with baking paper.
Use an electric beater to whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar and whisk for 1 minute or until thick and glossy. Add egg
yolks and whisk until just combined.
ground cinnamon, to serve

extra raspberries and strawberries
Sift flour and baking powder over egg mixture. Pour milk and oil down inside of
bowl and use a large metal spoon to fold until just combined.
SPONGE CAKE
Spoon mixture into prepared pan and bake at 180C (350F) for 15 minutes or
until cooked when tested with a skewer. Turn onto a wire rack and cool.
macadamia or grapeseed oil,

to grease
2 eggs, separated
1 3
cup
(21 2
To make Berry Jelly, process half the raspberries and half the strawberries with the
icing sugar in a food processor or with a hand-held blender until smooth. Sprinkle
gelatine over 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) boiling water in a small jug and whisk with a fork
oz) caster
(superfine) sugar
2 3
cup (31 2 oz) gluten-free
until completely dissolved. Combine berry puree, gelatine mixture and apple and
blackcurrant juice in a jug or bowl and mix well.
all-purpose flour pre-mix

11 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
2 tbsp light soy milk or rice milk
3 tsp grapeseed oil
B E R RY J E L LY
100 g (31 4 oz) raspberries

125 g (4 oz) strawberries, hulled
1 4
Cut about three-quarters of the sponge into 2.5 cm (1 in) cubes and place in an
8-cup (64 fl oz) serving bowl. Drizzle wine or grape juice over all the sponge cubes.
Scatter raspberries and sliced strawberries over the sponge and gently pour jelly
mixture over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
Spoon custard over top of trifle and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Serve with extra berries.
cup (11 2 oz) pure icing sugar
31 2 tsp powdered gelatine

11 4 cups (10 fl oz) unsweetened
100% apple and blackcurrant juice
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steamed sago plum pudding

Serve this pudding with Cinnamon Custard (page 177) if you like. It is beautifully moist and reheats very well.

112
cups (12 fl oz) soy milk
or rice milk
2 3
cup lightly packed
(41 2 oz) brown sugar

1 3
cup (21 4 oz) sago

11 2 tbsp brandy or rum
1 tsp vanilla extract
11 2
tsp mixed spice
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

(baking soda)
1 tbsp soy milk or rice milk, extra
3 cups lightly packed (9 oz)
fresh gluten-free breadcrumbs
375 g (12 oz) packet mixed
dried fruit
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Brush 8-cup (64 fl oz) pudding basin with oil to lightly grease. Bring the milk to
the boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, sago, oil, brandy or
rum, vanilla and mixed spice. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
Combine bicarbonate of soda and extra milk in a cup and mix well. Stir into
sago mixture.
Combine breadcrumbs and dried fruit in a bowl. Add sago mixture and eggs and
mix well. Spoon mixture into pudding basin.
Cut a piece of baking paper and foil large enough to cover basin top and overhang
the edge by at least 8 cm (31 4 in). Place foil and paper together and make a pleat
in the centre. Place over basin top, foil-side up, and tie firmly with string. Trim
excess paper and foil to 5 cm (2 in).
Place an upturned saucer in the base of a large saucepan, quarter-fill with boiling
water and bring to the boil over high heat. Put pudding basin into the pan, making
sure the water comes two-thirds up the side of the basin (add extra boiling water
if needed). Cover and boil over medium-high heat, replenishing the boiling water
as needed, for 4 hours or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the pudding
comes out clean.
Remove paper and foil and turn onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
SERVES 810
The pudding can be made 1 week ahead. Cover pudding in basin with plastic
wrap and keep refrigerated. To reheat, steam in the basin for 30 minutes, as
outlined in the recipe. Pudding can be removed from basin, wrapped in plastic
wrap and frozen in a sealed freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator
and return to basin before reheating, as outlined above.
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lemon & lime delicious

This is a delicious and simple moist pudding made with lemons with limes. You can use all lemons or all limes if you prefer,
or substitute both with orange rind and juice. As a variation, cook the dessert in six individual 1-cup (8 fl oz) ovenproof
dishes (they will take 15 minutes at 180C/350F).
Brush a shallow 6 cup (48 fl oz) ovenproof dish with oil to lightly grease.

3 eggs, separated
1 3
cup (21 2 oz) caster (superfine) sugar
1 cup (8 fl oz) light soy milk or rice milk
Whisk egg yolks and 1 4 cup of the sugar in a bowl until pale and slightly
thick. Whisk in milk, oil and rind and juice of lemon and lime. Sift flour
and baking powder over top and whisk until smooth.
Use an electric beater to whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks
form. Gradually whisk in remaining sugar. Use a large metal spoon to fold
a spoonful of egg whites into the lime mixture until combined. Fold in
remaining egg white until just combined. Spoon or pour the mixture into
prepared dish.
2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp finely grated lime rind
1 2
cup (21 2 oz) gluten-free all-purpose
flour pre-mix
Bake at 180C (350F) for 45 minutes or until set and lightly browned on
top (they will remain moist and sticky below top layer).
SERVES 6
Make dessert close to serving time.
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baking
JAN: I confess that Im the sweet tooth and I
One difficult area of gluten-free cooking is producing lovely
find it hard to resist freshly made cakes, biscuits
baked breads, cakes and pastry that are as good as those that
or bread. I am so pleased that we can offer you
contain gluten. We have paid particular attention to creating
some lovely gluten-free versions of traditional

favourites. The biscotti make a lovely gift if you
like baking food for friends. Gavin particularly
some exceptional recipes for you in this section. A great bonus

with gluten-free baking is that you can toss the usual baking rules
loves the Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread (page 146),
out the window, such as dont overbeat the mixture and dont
claiming its the best gluten-free bread he has
overwork the pastry or dough or dont re-roll and cut the pastry
tried. He likes it for breakfast with our Hummus
or dough scraps. It makes it a very relaxed baking experience
(page 177) or with the nut and seed spread
because there isnt the gluten to overwork or toughen. As all
that is in our Detox Cookbook (I always keep a
ovens are slightly different in the temperature they register, you
batch in the fridge for him). When Im writing
may need to bake your recipes for slightly less or more time.
my articles and books, I like a mid-morning

munch on our Savoury Biscuits (page 149),
eaten either plain or with hummus because
they are excellent brain food!
We suggest you put the timer on for 5 minutes less and check
the food from that point on to be on the safe side. The oven we
used for testing the recipes has a top and bottom element but is
not fan-forced. If you have a fan-forced oven, adjust the
KATHY: If we are into confessions, then I must

confess that Jan has written all the recipes in
this chapter. As she has said, it is a difficult area
to work in and I have neither the patience, nor
the sweet tooth that would make me persevere.
However, I can assure you that these inspiring
recipes have been tested time and time again
to make sure they are the best we (she) could
achieve and I know that like me, you will be
delighted with the results. Thanks Jan, I owe
you one!
temperature accordingly.
fried onion, herb & hummus tarts

Crisp fried onion flakes, sold in small jars from Asian grocery stores, add a lovely depth of flavour to these tarts. Serve them
piping hot from the oven, or at room temperature, or pack them with a salad as a picnic lunch. To save time, buy readymade low-fat hummus if you like.

flour pre-mix
1 2
tsp chilli powder
1 4
tsp gluten-free baking powder
1 4
ground paprika
FILLING
6 eggs
11 2 cup (12 fl oz) soy milk
3 4
cup (61 2 oz) Hummus (page 177)
1 4
cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian)
parsley
1 4
cup (3 4 oz) ready-made fried onion
1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

olive oil to grease
Sift flour, chilli powder and baking powder into a bowl. Season well with
salt and pepper. Make a well in the centre. Add 2 3 cup (5 fl oz) water and
the oil and use a round-bladed knife to mix ingredients together, using a
cutting motion, until clumps form. Use your hands to finish combining
the mixture, then bring mixture together into a firm dough. Knead in a
bowl until smooth. Divide dough evenly into 6 portions. Cover and set
aside for 20 minutes to rest.
To make filling, whisk eggs, soy milk and hummus together in a jug until
well combined. Stir in parsley, onion and rosemary. Season well with salt
and pepper.
Brush six 11.5 cm (41 4 in) mini pie tins with oil to lightly grease.
Knead a portion of dough until pliable. Roll out between 2 sheets of baking
paper to a 16 cm (61 4 in) diameter disc. Carefully lift into a greased pie tin,
easing pastry into base and side of tin and pressing gently to line the side
(pastry may crack on the edges, if so, overlap slightly and press evenly).
Repeat rolling and lining tins with remaining portions. Place tins on a large
oven tray.
Lightly whisk the filling again and pour evenly into pastry shells. Sprinkle
with paprika. Bake at 200C (400F) for 20 minutes or until pastry is
golden and filling is set in the centre. Set aside for 5 minutes, then
carefully slide the tarts from tins onto serving plates.
MAKES 6
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coriander & chilli corn bread

Serve this bread with soups, casseroles or as snack. If you like more chilli heat, increase the ground chillies to 1 teaspoon.
olive oil
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 1 2 cups (7 oz) gluten-free self-raising
flour
1 4
cup (11 4 oz) gluten-free gluten
Brush a 7 cm (23 4 in) deep, 11 x 21 cm (41/4 x 81/4 in) loaf pan with oil to
lightly grease. Line the base and 2 long sides with a piece of baking paper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion
and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool
for 10 minutes.
substitute
Sift flour, gluten substitute, baking powder, ground coriander, ground

chillies, paprika and salt into a large bowl. Stir in polenta and sugar and
make a well in the centre.

2 tsp ground coriander (cilantro)
1 2
tsp ground chillies
1 2
tsp ground paprika
1 2
tsp salt
3 4
cup (41 2 oz) polenta
Whisk together eggs, oil and milk and add to dry ingredients. Mix with
a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in onion, chopped coriander and
fresh chillies.
(yellow cornmeal)
Spoon batter into lined pan and bake at 180C (350F) for 45 minutes or
until well browned and cooked when tested with a skewer (the skewer
may be a little sticky). Cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a
wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Use a serrated knife
to cut into slices.

2 eggs
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) olive oil
11 2 cups (12 fl oz) soy or rice milk

1 3
cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
2 large fresh red chillies, seeded and

finely chopped
MAKES 1 LOAF
Corn bread will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4

days. It can be toasted after 2 days, if desired.
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yeast-free hi-fibre bread

Gluten-free bread cannot have the texture of regular bread because gluten gives bread its typical strong, bouncy texture.
Gluten-free bread tends to be on the cakey side because of this. Using a gluten substitute helps provide a better texture, as
this bread will show. It is delicious served on the day of baking, or up to the next day, but after that, you might prefer to toast
it. A word of warning its not a very low-fat bread due to the seeds and oil.
olive oil, to grease

2 3
cup (4 oz) potato flour
2 3
cup (33 4 oz) white rice flour
2 3
cup (3 oz) cornflour (cornstarch)
2 3
cup (21 2 oz) soy flour
1 3
cup (11 2 oz) gluten-free gluten
substitute
11 2 tbsp gluten-free baking powder
1 2
tsp salt
1 3
cup (2 oz) polenta (yellow cornmeal)
2 tbsp linseeds (flax seeds)
Brush a 10 cm (4 in) deep, 9 x 22.5 cm (31 2 x 9 in) loaf pan with oil to
lightly grease. Line the base and 2 long sides with a piece of baking paper.
Sift potato flour, rice flour, cornflour, soy flour, gluten substitute, baking
powder and salt into a large bowl. Stir in polenta, linseeds, sunflower
seeds and sesame seeds and make a well in the centre.
Whisk together egg, egg white and oil. Gradually stir egg mixture and
2 cups (16 fl oz) water into the dry ingredients to make a soft batter. Pour
batter into greased pan and bake at 180C (350F) for 5560 minutes or
until risen, golden and cooked when tested with a skewer (the skewer may
be slightly sticky). Set aside to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then
transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2 tbsp coarsely ground sunflower seeds

2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 egg
1 egg white
1 3
MAKES 1 LOAF
Bread will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for 4 days.
cup (21 2 fl oz) olive oil
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olive & thyme focaccia

The texture of this focaccia is such that you can make a sandwich by splitting a portion and filling it. It is also fabulous
served with dips and antipasto. Use self-raising flour and omit the yeast if you are on a yeast-free diet.

flour
1 4
cup (11 4 oz) gluten substitute
Brush a 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 in) lamington pan with oil to lightly grease.

Sift flour, gluten substitute, yeast, salt and sugar into a large bowl. Add the
olives, thyme, chillies and season with pepper. Make a well in the centre.
7 g (2 tsp/1 sachet) dried yeast
Add 134 cups (14 fl oz) warm water and egg and mix well to make a batter.
1 4
tsp salt
1 4
tsp sugar
Spread batter over base of greased pan. Use a lightly wet hand to finish
patting mixture over base of pan. Drizzle with the oil, then tilt pan to
spread oil evenly. Sprinkle with fennel seeds and sea salt. Cover pan with
plastic wrap and a cloth. Set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes to rise.
12 kalamata olives, pitted, chopped

2 small fresh red chillies, seeded, finely
chopped
Remove plastic wrap and bake at 220C (425F) for 40 minutes, then
cover loosely with a piece of foil and bake for a further 10 minutes or until
well browned (a skewer inserted may come out sticky). Transfer to a wire
rack to cool. Cut as desired to serve.
11 2 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp sea salt
SERVES 68
Focaccia is best eaten on day of making, however, it will toast well for up
to 2 days afterwards.
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savoury biscuits
These biscuits are ideal to serve with toppings as canaps. They also team nicely with dips and are very more-ish on their
own. They are not terribly low in fat so it is best not to overindulge in one sitting.
1 cup (31 2 oz) quinoa flakes

3 4
cup (23 4 oz) rolled brown rice flakes
1 cup (5 oz) gluten-free all-purpose flour

pre-mix
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 2
tsp baking powder
1 2
tsp salt
1 2
cup (4 fl oz) olive, macadamia or
grapeseed oil
Place quinoa, rice flakes, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a food
processor and process until rice flakes are finely chopped. Add oil and
1 2 cup (4 fl oz) water and process until mixture forms moist clumps.
Transfer to a bowl and use your hands to bring mixture together into a
firm dough (add an extra tablespoon of water if needed) and knead
lightly. Divide dough into four portions.
Knead a portion of dough in your hands until pliable, then roll between
2 sheets of baking paper until 3 mm (1/8 in) thick. Use a 5.5 cm (21 4 in)
diameter round cutter to cut discs from the dough. Carefully peel discs
from the paper and place on two large oven trays lined with baking paper.
Re-roll the dough scraps and cut out more discs. Repeat with remaining
dough portions. Bake batches in oven at 200C (400F) for 10 minutes,
swapping trays halfway, or until biscuits are golden on the edges and
bubbling (they will appear a little oily). Cool on trays (biscuits will brown
a little more on cooling).
MAKES ABOUT 70
Biscuits will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
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apple & marmalade tea cake

This cake is for special occasions and is not that suitable as a daily treat because it is quite high in sugar and fat. It is a
wonderful cake for people with wheat, gluten or dairy intolerance or allergy. This tea cake is especially good served warm
with warm custard dairy-free of course.
23
cup (5 fl oz) macadamia or
grapeseed oil, plus extra to grease

1 2
cup (31 2 oz) raw sugar
3 large eggs
2 tbsp 100% spreadable fruit orange
Brush a 20 cm (8 in) springform pan (base facing flat-side up) with oil to
lightly grease. Line base with non-stick baking paper.
Whisk together oil, sugar, eggs and marmalade in a bowl. Sift flours and
gluten substitute over top and stir in with the milk using a wooden spoon.
Beat well to make a smooth batter. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
marmalade
1 cup (5 oz) gluten-free self-raising flour
1 2
cup (2 oz) gluten-free all-purpose flour

2 tbsp soy or rice milk
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled,
quartered, cored
2 tbsp 100% spreadable fruit orange
marmalade, extra
Score the rounded side of the apple quarters (you will need 9 quarters)
lengthwise and deeply, without cutting right through, at 3 mm (1/8 in)
intervals. Arrange the apple quarters, scored-side up, around the outside
edge and in the centre of the cake batter. Bake at 180C (350F) for
5560 minutes or until cake is cooked when tested with a skewer.
Meanwhile, combine extra marmalade and 1 tablespoon water in a small
saucepan. Stir over low heat until combined. Brush mixture over hot cake
when it comes out of the oven. Cool a little in the pan then turn onto a
wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SERVES 8
Cake best served on day of baking.
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banana, carrot & walnut cake

This is a lovely moist cake that goes down a treat. You can ice it if you like but remember that icing adds extra sugar and fat
to the waistline (we would rather save those kilojoules for the occasional glass of good wine!).
macadamia or grapeseed oil, to grease

12
cup (412 oz) mashed ripe banana
1 2
cup (31 2 oz) finely grated carrot
1 2
cup (31 2 oz) raw sugar
1 2
cup (2 oz) chopped walnuts
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) soy or rice milk
1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) macadamia or
grapeseed oil
2 eggs
11 2 cups (7 oz) gluten-free self-raising
flour
Brush a 6.5 cm (21 2 in) deep, 9.5 x 19.5 cm (33 4 x 71 2 in) (base
measurement) loaf pan with oil to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 long
sides with non-stick baking paper.
Place banana, carrot, sugar, walnuts, milk, oil and eggs in a large mixing
bowl. Use a wooden spoon to mix until well combined. Sift flour, gluten
substitute and mixed spice over the top and use a wooden spoon to mix
until well combined.
Pour mixture into prepared pan, smooth the surface and bake at 180C
(350F) for 5560 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer
(the skewer may be slightly sticky). Set aside to cool in pan for 10 minutes,
then turn onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

1 tsp mixed spice
MAKES 1 LOAF
Cake will keep for 4 days in an airtight container.
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rich fruit cake

This is a dense, full-flavoured fruit cake a thin slice is all you need. We used preservative-free dried cherries in preference
to glac cherries, which are full of food colourings and preservatives.
140 g (41 2 oz) container apple puree

250 g (8 oz) raisins, large ones halved
Place dried fruit into a glass or ceramic bowl and pour brandy or rum over
the top. Mix well. Cover and set aside overnight to macerate, stirring
occasionally.
250 g (8 oz) pitted dates, chopped
Line base and side of a deep, round 22 cm (81 2 in) cake pan with 2 layers
250 g (8 oz) currants
of non-stick baking paper.
375 g (12 oz) sultanas
240 g
(7 3 4
oz) dried cherries, large
ones halved
125 g (4 oz) dried figs, chopped
1 2
cup (4 fl oz) brandy or rum
2 3
cup lightly packed (41 2 oz) brown
sugar
Bake at 150C (300F) on the lowest shelf for 21 223 4 hours (covering
180ml (6 fl oz) macadamia or

grapeseed oil
5 eggs
1 cup (5 oz) gluten-free self-raising flour
pre-mix
1 2
Whisk sugar, apple puree, oil and eggs together in a large mixing bowl.
Add dried fruit mixture and mix well. Sift flours, xanthan gum, mixed
spice and cinnamon over the top and mix gently until well combined.
Spoon mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan several times
on bench to settle the mixture. Smooth the surface.
tsp xanthan gum
with a piece of foil after 11 2 hours to prevent overbrowning) or until a

skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Pour extra brandy or rum
over the hot cake.
Wrap cake in its pan in several clean tea towels and set aside to cool to
room temperature. Remove cake from the pan and remove paper. Wrap in
plastic wrap and store in an airtight container. Cut into thin slices to serve.
2 tsp mixed spice

MAKES 1 CAKE
2 tbsp brandy or rum, extra
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This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 months. It can

also be wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in a sealed freezer bag in the
freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
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pistachio, fig & orange biscotti

These biscotti are lovely to serve after dinner or for afternoon tea with a good cup of tea (herbal of course).
macadamia or vegetable oil, to grease

pre-mix
1 2
cup (23 4 oz) finely chopped dried
figs
1 2
cup (23 4 oz) pistachio kernels
3 egg whites
1 3
cup (21 2 oz) caster (superfine) sugar
11 2 tbsp finely grated orange rind
Brush an 8 x 17.5 cm (31/4 x 61 2 in) (base measurement) loaf pan with oil
to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 wide sides with a strip of non-stick
baking paper, allowing it to overhang the sides.
Combine flour and figs in a small bowl and use your fingers to separate
the fig pieces and coat them with flour. Place pistachio kernels in a small
heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes to
soak until skins soften. Drain. Peel off skins and dry on paper towel.
Meanwhile, use an electric beater to whisk egg whites in a clean, dry
bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar, a spoonful at a time, whisking well
after each addition, until sugar dissolves. Add orange rind and whisk until
just combined.
Use a large metal spoon to fold the fig mixture and pistachios into the egg
white mixture until just combined. Spoon mixture into lined pan and
smooth the surface. Bake at 180C (350F) for 30 minutes or until firm
and cooked through. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Use a serrated or electric knife to thinly trim the narrow ends from the
loaf. Use the knife to cut the loaf crosswise into 5 mm (1/4 in) thick slices.
Place slices in a single layer on a large baking tray. Bake in a 120C (235F)
oven for 30 minutes or until dry, crisp and light golden. Cool on the tray.
MAKES ABOUT 24
Biscotti will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
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JAN: I never put out cheese platters or creamy

dips for pre-dinner nibbles when entertaining, as
these foods are overly filling and high in
unhealthy saturated fat. I usually serve foods like
the Vegetable Frittata Bites (page 163). The Fig &
small bites
Date Nutty Slice (page 164) is a very good

sweet treat because it keeps for weeks and you
can cut a thin slice as you like to satisfy even the
worst sugar craving. I think you will enjoy these
recipes, particularly if you get frustrated at
parties if most of the finger foods are made from
wheat and dairy products.
For drinks, I make a point of drinking lots of water
during the day and usually have a cup of oolong
tea with breakfast. The Green Chai Tea (page 170)
reminds me of a trip I took to India some years ago
and Ive been hooked on it ever since.
Most of our small bites recipes are only intended for when you
are entertaining, not necessarily to snack on every day, unless we
mention otherwise. One problem we have in Western countries is that
we snack too much on high-kilojoule foods between meals, which is a
major contributor to people being overweight (see 10 ways to reduce
and manage your weight, pages 1013). For snacks, both of us
might have a small handful of nuts most days or we recommend you
snack on fresh fruit, vegetable sticks or soy yoghurt.
Top of the list when talking about drinks should be water, but you
dont need a recipe for that, just a reminder to drink about 1.5 litres
KATHY: I am not much of a snacker; I am more
(48 fl oz) to keep hydrated every day so you look and feel your
of a three-meals-a-day girl. However, I do love a
best. After that, we have given you a selection of hot and cold
little treat in the evening while I am preparing
drinks to serve to guests or to enjoy every day.
dinner. If I am detoxing I might have a glass of

juice and a handful of our Indian Spiced Nut &
Seed Mix (page 158), or if were entertaining,
I find that the Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls
(page 162) double as a snack/entree and are
a good casual way to start a meal.
I drink at least 2 litres (64 fl oz) of water a day,
plus several cups of herbal tea, usually mint.
Occasionally I treat myself to a decaffeinated
coffee because I love the taste, but I steer clear of
the real thing as I know that caffeine will always
have an adverse effect on me. I love fresh juices
and always leave my juicer machine on the
kitchen bench ready to spring into action.
indian spiced nut & seed mix

These are a fabulous nibbly food to put out for guests at your next dinner party and they make a wonderful snack to take to
work but beware, they are very addictive! As nuts contain 50 to 70 per cent fat (albeit very good fat), you do need to eat
them in moderation or you could expand your waistline.
1 cup (41 2 oz) unsalted macadamia nuts

1 cup (43 4 oz) unsalted cashews
1 cup (43 4 oz) brazil nuts
1 3
cup (13 4 oz) pinenuts
1 3
cup (13 4 oz) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 tsp grapeseed oil

1 tbsp panch pora
11 2 tsp garam masala
1 21
tsp chilli powder
2 tsp wheat-free tamari sauce
Combine macadamias, cashews and brazil nuts and spread on an oven

tray. Bake at 200C (400F) for 8 minutes. Toss the nuts on the tray, then
add pinenuts and pepitas. Cook for a further 45 minutes or until nuts are
toasted.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add panch
pora and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until mustard seeds begin to
pop. Remove from heat and stir in garam masala and chilli powder.
Transfer mixture to a large heatproof bowl and stir in tamari and sugar.
Add hot nuts and seeds to the bowl and toss continuously to coat in the
spiced mixture until the moisture has evaporated.
Spread nut and seed mixture over the baking tray and return to the oven
for 1 minute. Cool on the tray (the coating will become crisp on cooling).
Transfer cold nuts to an airtight container.
M A K E S A B O U T 3 2/ 3 C U P S
Nuts will become sticky if left uncovered, so keep in an airtight container

until ready to serve. Nuts will keep in the container in a cool cupboard for
up to 6 weeks.
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moroccan spiced beef patties

with tomato salsa
Serve the patties as finger food when entertaining, pack them in the kids lunch boxes or take on picnics. They are also
delicious made with minced lamb or chicken.
olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 2
tsp ground cumin
1 2
tsp ground turmeric
1 2
tsp paprika
400 g (13 oz) lean minced (ground) beef

1 2
cup (2 oz) gluten-free breadcrumbs
made from day-old bread

2 tbsp soy milk
parsley
To make Tomato Salsa, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add
onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic
and ground coriander and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and bring to the
boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2025 minutes or
until thick. Remove from heat and stir in chopped coriander and lemon rind.
Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
To make patties, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add
onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft.
Add garlic, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and paprika and cook, stirring, for
30 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Add beef, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, chopped coriander and egg. Season well with
salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Shape 1 tablespoon of beef mixture into a ball and place on a tray. Repeat with
remaining mixture.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add half the
meatballs and flatten slightly into patties. Cook for 3 minutes or until browned
underneath. Gently turn patties and cook for 3 minutes or until browned
underneath and just cooked through. Line an oven tray with paper towel and place
patties on tray in the oven at 100C (200F) to keep warm. Cook remaining patties.
T O M AT O S A L S A
3 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed
To serve, place patties on a serving platter and top each with a dollop of Tomato Salsa.
400 g (13 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice

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pumpkin & pepita pizza bites

You can also cut the pizza into larger serves to have as a light meal with a crisp salad if you like. Served like this it would serve 4.

350 g (12 oz) firm pumpkin (squash),
seeded, peeled, cut into 1.5 cm
(5 8 in) cubes
1 3
cup (13 4 oz) kalamata olives,
pitted, quartered
2 tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
To make Tomato Sauce, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add
onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add
garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and thyme and cook,
uncovered, stirring often, for 20 minutes or until reduced by one third and
thickened. Set aside to cool.
Brush a 25 x 31 cm (10 x 121 2 in) Swiss roll pan with oil to lightly grease.
Line base with non-stick paper.
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small fresh red chilli, seeded,
thinly sliced
13 4
(81 2
cups
oz) gluten-free
all-purpose flour pre-mix

1 tsp
(1 2
sachet) dried yeast
1 4
tsp salt
1 4
tsp sugar
Combine pumpkin, olives, pepitas, oil, thyme and chilli in a bowl and toss
well. Season with pepper.
Sift flour, yeast, salt and sugar into a bowl. Stir in parsley and make a well
in the centre. Add 3 4 cup (6 fl oz) warm water and the egg and mix to a
smooth batter.
Spread mixture evenly over base of prepared pan using a wet spatula (dip
the spatula in water occasionally when batter begins to stick). You may
need to finish with a wet hand. Spoon Tomato Sauce on top and spread
evenly. Scatter pumpkin mixture evenly over tomato sauce.
(Italian) parsley
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil, extra
Drizzle with the extra oil and bake at 220C (425F) for 30 minutes or
until bubbling on top and golden underneath. Transfer pizza to a cutting
board and cut evenly into 36 squares. Serve hot.
T O M AT O S A U C E
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped
SERVES 6 (appetiser)
Pizza is best made close to serving. Tomato sauce can be made up to

2 days ahead.
400 g (13 oz) can diced tomatoes

in juice
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vegetarian rice paper rolls

Rice paper rolls would have to be one of the healthiest fast foods you can make or buy, as they are very low in fat and full of
vegetables. Our rolls can be made a little ahead and packed for lunches, served as finger food or given to the children as a
great snack food. For a change, add a little shredded cooked chicken, small peeled prawns or some chopped tofu to the filling
mixture instead of the egg.
1 tsp grapeseed oil

1 x 160 g (5 oz) carrot, cut into julienne
1 x 160 g (5 oz) zucchini (courgette), cut
into julienne
50 g (13 4 oz) rice vermicelli noodles
18 x 21 cm (81 4 in) diameter rice paper
wrappers
1 large green (spring) onion (scallion), cut
into julienne
1 4
1 4
cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves
1 4
cup lightly packed fresh coriander
(cilantro) leaves
1 3
cup (2 oz) roasted unsalted peanuts,
chopped
To make Dipping Sauce, combine lime juice, 14 cup (2 fl oz) water, fish sauce,
sugar, garlic and chilli in a screw-top jar and shake until the sugar dissolves.
Heat oil in a small omelette or frying pan over medium heat. Add eggs and
cook over medium-low heat for 35 minutes or until just set in the centre.
Place omelette on a board and set aside to cool. Halve omelette, then cut
crosswise into 1 cm (1 2 in) wide strips.
Meanwhile, place carrot, zucchini and rice noodles in separate heatproof
bowls. Pour enough boiling water into each bowl to cover the ingredients.
Cover bowls and set aside for 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and
noodles are tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
Soak a rice paper wrapper in a shallow, wide dish or pan of very hot water
for 30 seconds or until translucent. Lift onto a clean tea towel. Place a little
of the omelette, carrot, zucchini, noodles, green onion, mint, basil,
coriander and peanuts in a neat pile, 5 cm (2 in) in from the closest edge
of the rice paper. Fold edge over filling, fold in sides, then roll up firmly,
enclosing filling. Place on a tray and cover with a damp clean tea towel.
DIPPING SAUCE
1 4
cup (2 fl oz) fresh lime juice
11 2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp sugar
1 small clove garlic, crushed
chopped
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Repeat with remaining rice paper wrappers and filling ingredients. Cover
tray tightly with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Serve rolls at room
temperature with Dipping Sauce.
MAKES 18 ROLLS
Rolls can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Keep tightly covered at room

temperature if serving within an hour, or in refrigerator until ready to
serve. The dipping sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. The rolls
without the sauce are detox-friendly. To pack for lunches, wrap rolls
individually in plastic wrap (wrapped like this they keep for up to 1 day).
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vegetable frittata bites

Children love this frittata and toddlers enjoy eating it with their fingers, so this is a great recipe to make for childrens lunch
boxes. Pack some frittata pieces with a salad and some rice or bread. You can halve the recipe and bake in a small square
pan if you would prefer to make less.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,
Brush a 23 cm (9 in) square slab pan with oil to lightly grease. Line the
base and sides with baking paper, allowing paper to overhang the edges.
plus extra to grease

1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 cup firmly packed (53 4 oz)
grated carrot
1 cup firmly packed (3 oz)
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring
occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft and beginning to brown. Add
carrot, zucchini, capsicum and potato and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes
or until vegetables are soft. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
grated green zucchini (courgette)

1 2
cup (21 2 oz) finely chopped red
capsicum (pepper)
1 2
cup firmly packed (3 oz)
grated potato
8 eggs
21 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
4 large finely chopped green (spring)
Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in flour, taking care to remove lumps.
Stir in the vegetable mixture, green onions, parsley, chives, capers and
lemon rind. Season well with salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake at 180C
(350F) for 2530 minutes or until set in the centre. Set aside for
20 minutes to cool. Use the paper to lift frittata from pan onto a board.
Slice evenly into small rectangles or squares with a sharp knife. Serve warm.
onions (scallions)
1 4
cup chopped fresh parsley
1 4
cup chopped fresh chives
MAKES ABOUT 24 PIECES
Frittata can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Reheat it in a 120C (235F)

oven for 15 minutes before serving if you like. Leftovers will keep in the
refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
2 tbsp baby capers

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fig & date nutty slice

This is a very healthy sweet slice full of dietary fibre due to the nuts, coconut and fruit. We like to serve it after dinner with
tea or coffee or you could eat it as an afternoon snack. If you like, use other nuts.
23
cup (3 oz) hazelnuts
2 3
cup (2 oz) walnut halves
1 2
cup (11 2 oz) desiccated
coconut
125 g (4 oz) dried figs,
finely chopped
125 g (4 oz) pitted dried dates,
finely chopped
1 3
Spread hazelnuts and walnuts on separate oven trays. Toast at 180C (350F)
for 57 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Place hazelnuts in a
clean tea towel and rub to remove the skins. Cool both nuts and combine. Put
half the nuts in a food processor and process until finely ground. Finely chop
remaining nuts. Set aside.
Spread coconut on an oven tray and toast at 180C (350F) for 45 minutes,
stirring well every 2 minutes, or until evenly lightly browned and fragrant. Cool.
Place figs, dates, 2 3 cup (5 fl oz) water and the oil in a saucepan. Bring to a
simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook very
gently, stirring often to prevent mixture from sticking, for 10 minutes or until
thick. Remove lid and cook for a further 2 minutes or until moisture has
evaporated.
Stir in ground and chopped hazelnuts, walnuts and sunflower seeds and mix
well. Set aside to cool.
Spread half the coconut on a piece of baking paper. Spoon date mixture down
centre of coconut in a rough log shape, about 4 cm (11 2 in) diameter. Sprinkle
remaining coconut over top and firmly shape mixture into a smooth log by using
the paper to turn the log. Place in an airtight container in refrigerator overnight.
Cut into 1.5 cm (5 8 in) wide slices with a sharp knife, just before serving.
MAKES ABOUT 16 SLICES
The uncut log will keep for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container in refrigerator.
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nut & seed muesli bars

These bars are very more-ish and a great snack to have on hand for children and teens (not to mention adults). Use
purchased gluten-free muesli if you prefer. The bars are not low-fat so dont overindulge.
12
cup (4 fl oz) macadamia or
grapeseed oil, plus extra to grease

1 3
cup (21 2 fl oz) honey
3 eggs
4 cups (14 oz) Nut & Seed Muesli
(page 22)
1 2
cup (3 oz) sultanas
1 cup (5 oz) gluten-free self-raising flour,

sifted
Brush a 21 x 30 cm (81/4 x 12 in) 3-cm deep cake pan with oil to lightly
grease. Line base and 2 long sides with a piece of baking paper, allowing
ends to overhang.
Whisk together oil, honey and eggs until combined. Place muesli and
sultanas in a large bowl. Sift flour and cinnamon over the top. Add egg
mixture and mix until well combined. Spread mixture evenly into
prepared pan.
Bake at 180C (350F) for 20 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan.
Lift onto a board and use a sharp serrated knife to cut into bars.
MAKES ABOUT 24 BARS
Bars will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in refrigerator.
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spring fruit salad

with coconut & palm sugar
This fruit salad makes a fabulous fruit snack to have during the day or a lovely light dessert. Add a handful of mixed seeds
and you have a light breakfast. In summer, try mango, pineapple, raspberries and nectarines. A very pretty mix for autumn
is fuyu (crisp persimmon), figs, kiwifruit and grapes. And for winter try apple, custard apple, pink grapefruit and star fruit.
1 peach, halved, roughly chopped

6 strawberries, hulled, quartered
4 loquats, halved, peeled
Combine peach, strawberries, loquats and banana in a bowl. Drizzle with

juice and add coconut, palm sugar and mint. Toss gently to combine.
Serve topped with a dollop of yoghurt.
1 small banana, sliced

1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
SERVES 2
1 tbsp flaked coconut
Fruit salad will keep for a day in an airtight container in refrigerator.
3 tsp grated palm sugar (jaggery)

5 fresh mint leaves, shredded
vanilla soy yoghurt
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asian virgin mary

This is a non-alcoholic version of a Bloody Mary. We enjoy this drink on a summers day when tomatoes are at their
flavoursome best. Use canned tomato juice if tomatoes are not in season.
400 g (13 oz) ripe tomatoes, quartered

1 small carrot, cut into pieces
1 2
stick celery
1 2
tsp finely grated lime rind
Process tomatoes, carrot and celery in a juice extractor and pour into a
cocktail shaker. Add lime rind and juice, tamari, sambal oelek, sugar,
pepper and ice cubes. Cover and shake until well chilled.
Pour into 2 glasses and add lemongrass. Stir well with lemongrass and
serve immediately.
2 tsp lime juice

11 2 tsp wheat-free tamari sauce
1 2
tsp sambal oelek
1 4
tsp grated palm sugar (jaggery) or
SERVES 2
Juice can be extracted several hours ahead. Keep in refrigerator. Make

drink just before serving.
brown sugar
ice cubes
2 stems lemongrass, bruised
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moroccan mint tea

If youve experienced Moroccan tea, youll know that it is highly scented with mint and very sweet. Weve kept the uplifting
flavour and toned down the sugar somewhat. The best green tea to use in Moroccan mint tea is gunpowder green tea. The tea
looks beautiful served in patterned tea glasses.
3 tsp green tea leaves

1 3
11 2 tbsp sugar
extra fresh mint leaves
Place the tea leaves in a large warmed teapot or plunger pot and add 4 cups
(32 fl oz) boiling water. Cover and steep for 2 minutes. Stir in mint leaves
and sugar, cover and steep for a further 4 minutes.
Place one or two mint leaves in each serving glass. Strain tea into glasses
and serve hot.
SERVES 46
Tea best made just before serving.

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green chai tea

If you dont like soy milk, make this recipe using water and serve it as a lighter version. We have used green tea leaves
because green tea is full of highly beneficial antioxidants. If you prefer, use black tea leaves.
11 2 cups (12 fl oz) soy milk

4 cm (11 2 in) cinnamon stick, crumbled
Pour milk and 1 2 cup (4 fl oz) water into a saucepan. Add tea, cinnamon,
cardamom, cloves and ginger and bring to the boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat, cover and set aside for 5 minutes to steep.
5 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
Strain into cups, sweeten if desired, and serve hot.
2 tsp green tea leaves
5 whole cloves
SERVES 2
sugar or honey, to sweeten (optional)
Tea best made just before serving.
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watermelon & strawberry smoothie

This smoothie makes the most refreshing warm weather drink you can imagine. We have lightened it with soda water which
makes it feel more like a cocktail. This is an ideal drink to serve at cocktail parties as a mocktail.
570 g (1 lb 2 oz) watermelon, chilled,

rind removed, seeded and roughly
chopped
200 g (61 2 oz) strawberries, chilled
and hulled
Place watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, ginger and lemongrass in a

blender. Blend to a smooth puree.
Two-thirds fill serving glasses with watermelon mixture, top with soda
water and ice cubes and serve.
2 tbsp lime juice

SERVES 24
2 tsp finely chopped fresh lemongrass
Puree will keep for 1 day in refrigerator. It will also freeze for 2 weeks.
soda water, to serve

ice cubes, to serve
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seasonal menus
These menus have been developed so that the food
you are working. Instead, you could take leftovers from
works well over each day and you get a good mix of
dinner, or make one of our salads (see Basic Recipes,
dishes over the week. You dont have to stick to this,
page 174) or a soup at the beginning of the week
but it will give you some idea of how the dishes work
and take that to work. We have suggested desserts for
together. It may not be practical to cook the dishes we
the weekend, when you are likely to have more time,
have suggested for lunch during the week, especially if
might be entertaining, or simply feel like indulging.
AUTUMN - WINTER MENU

BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
Monday
Potato Cakes with Wilted Spinach

& Poached Eggs (page 24)
Middle Eastern Lentils & Rice

with Cabbage Salad (page 70)
Swordfish Kebabs with Shaved Fennel

& Broad bean Salad (page 117)
Tuesday
Apple Breakfast Muffins (page 32)
Marinated Octopus with Parsley &

White Bean Salad (page 63)
Sweet Potato Frittata with Walnut

& Herb Salsa (page 124)
Wednesday
Nut & Seed Muesli with soy milk (page 22)
Chicken, Leek & Potato Soup

with Peas (page 36)
Lamb Backstraps with Mushroom Risotto

& Parsley Puree (page 95)
Thursday
Home-style Baked Beans (page 28)
Open Steak Sandwich with

Caramelised Onions (page 53)
Sesame Chicken with Rice Noodles

& Cashews (page 87)
Friday
Quinoa & Rice Porridge with

Linseeds & Dried Vine fruit (page 29)
Warm Pumpkin, Beetroot & Chickpea

Salad with Tahini Sauce (page 78)
Herb-crusted Blue Eye with Cauliflower Puree (page 107)

Pineapple, Ginger & Lemongrass Granita (page 134)
Saturday
Scrambled Eggs (page 25)
Chicken, Pork & Veal Terrine (page 38)
Osso Bucco with White Bean Mash (page 99)

Rhubarb & Berry Souffls (page 138)
Sunday
Indian-style Eggs with Yeast-free

Hi-fibre Bread (page 146)
Chargrilled Sardines with Celeriac

Remoulade (page 61)
Indian Spiced Nut & Seed Mix (page 158)

Vegetable Biryani with Pumpkin Dahl (page 120)
Lemon & Lime Delicious (page 141)
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SPRING - SUMMER MENU

BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
Monday
French Toast with Fruit Compote (page 31)
Spiced Rare Beef with Roasted Sweet

Potato & Split Pea Sauce (page 49)
Marinated Chicken with Saffron

Onions & Quinoa (page 84)
Tuesday
Indian-style Eggs (page 26) with

Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread (page 146)
Grilled Kofta with Pomegranate

& Parsley Salad (page 52)
Chargrilled Tuna with Eggplant Jam

(page 103)
Wednesday
Apple Breakfast Muffins (page 32)
Chicken, Leek & Potato Soup

with Peas (page 36)
Pork Vindaloo with Spicy Green Beans (page 102)
Thursday
Creamy Bircher Muesli (page 21)
Marinated Quail with Red

Cabbage Salad (page 40)
Moroccan Mint Tea (page 170)

Morrocan Lentil Soup (page126) with Baby Spinach
& Pomegranate Seed Salad (page 176)
Friday
Nut & Seed Muesli with soy milk (page 22)
Venison Fillets with Moroccan

Date Salad (page 47)
Watermelon & Strawberry Smoothie (page 171)

Barramundi Baked in Banana Leaves with Cucumber Salad
& Coconut Rice (page 113)
Roasted Stone Fruit with Toasted Almonds & Almond Cream (page 136)
Saturday
Buckwheat & Blueberry Souffl Pancakes

with Scented Hazelnut Syrup (page 20)
Steamed Cuttlefish & Prawns with

Vietnamese-style Coleslaw (page 54)
Vegetable Antipasto (page 72)

Greek-style Roast Chicken
with Avgolemono Sauce (page 86)
Old Fashioned Trifle (page 139)
Sunday
Scrambled Eggs with toasted

Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread (page 25)
Fish Soup with Capsicum

& Almond Rouille (page 58)
Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted Tomatoes

& Salsa Verde (page 119)
Mango Sorbet with Summer Fruit Salsa (page 131)
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basic recipes
V E G E TA B L E S T O C K
Combine 2 quartered onions, 2 chopped carrots and
3 chopped tomatoes in a large roasting pan and toss with
CHICKEN STOCK
Combine 1 kg (2 lb) rinsed chicken wings, 1 chopped
carrot, 1 chopped stick celery, 1 halved onion, 6 stalks
fresh parsley, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf and 6 black
peppercorns in a large stockpot, add 3 litres (96 fl oz)
water and bring slowly to the boil, skimming scum as it
rises to the surface. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and
cook, uncovered, for 2 hours, adding more water if
necessary. Strain stock through a sieve lined with a muslin
cloth (cheesecloth) and discard solids. Cool, cover and
refrigerate until cold, then remove fat from surface.
MAKES ABOUT 2 LITRES (64 FL OZ)
Will keep, covered, in refrigerator for 3 days or can be

reduced and frozen for 1 month.
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1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast at 200C (400F) for 30 minutes

or until browned. Transfer vegetables to a large stockpot, add
2 chopped sticks celery, 4 sliced mushrooms, 1 bay leaf and 6
black peppercorns. Add 3 litres (96 fl oz) water and bring to
the boil, skimming scum as it rises to the surface. Reduce
heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Strain stock
through a sieve lined with a muslin cloth (cheesecloth) and
discard solids. Cool, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
MAKES ABOUT 2 LITRES (64 FL OZ)
Will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 4 days or can be

frozen for 1 month.
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FISH STOCK
Combine fish bones, including the head (preferably from a
white fish), 2 finely chopped carrots, 2 finely chopped sticks
celery, 1 quartered onion, 3 chopped tomatoes, 6 sprigs each
fresh parsley and thyme, 1 bay leaf and 6 black peppercorns
in a large stockpot. Add 3 litres (96 fl oz) water and bring
slowly to the boil, skimming scum as it rises to the surface.
Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for
30 minutes. Strain stock through a sieve lined with a muslin
cloth (cheesecloth) and discard solids. When stock has
cooled, strain again, leaving any sediment behind. Cool,
cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
MAKES ABOUT 2.5 LITRES (80 FL OZ)
Will keep, covered, in refrigerator for 3 days or can be

frozen for 1 month.
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Bring 1.5 litres (48 fl oz) Chicken Stock (page 174) to the
boil and whisk in 150 g (5 oz) polenta (yellow cornmeal)
and salt to taste. Cook polenta over low heat, stirring
regularly with a whisk for about 30 minutes or until soft.
The polenta should be soft and flowing. If it is too stiff,
add a little boiling water.
S E R V E S 4 A S A N A C C O M PA N I M E N T

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BIG RICE SALAD

This salad can be served as an accompaniment to meat,
chicken or fish, or as a vegetarian main course, with the
addition of boiled eggs or stir-fried chopped tofu.
Cook 300 g (10 oz) basmati rice in simmering salted water for
10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Cook a mixture of green vegetables, such as green beans,
peas, podded broadbeans and asparagus in simmering
salted water until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
ROCKET & PEAR SALAD

To make a dressing, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil and
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar and season to taste. Cook
12 spears trimmed asparagus in simmering salted water
until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Place 3 cups trimmed rocket (arugula) in a bowl and top
with 1 peeled, cored sliced pear, the asparagus, 1 2 chopped
avocado and 40 g (11 2 oz) toasted walnut pieces. Drizzle
with dressing, toss gently and serve immediately.

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To make a dressing, combine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh

chives, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 4 chopped green
(spring) onions (scallions), 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
and 1 4 cup (2 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil and season to taste.
Stir green vegetables, 1 2 chopped avocado, 30 g (1 oz)
chopped toasted hazelnuts and dressing into rice.
S E R V E S 4 6 A S A N A C C O M PA N I M E N T
Will keep, covered, in refrigerator for 3 days.

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R O A S T E D V E G E TA B L E & L E N T I L S A L A D
LEAFY GREEN SALAD
You can eat this salad on its own for lunch, or serve it as an
accompaniment. Its great to take on a picnic. If you are
making it a day ahead, you will need to check the seasoning
before serving.
We love a leafy salad, made with soft leaves that can go with
just about anything. You can vary the flavour of the dressing
depending on what you are serving it with, and add other
ingredients such as tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers and
toasted nuts and seeds.
Cook 200 g (61 2 oz) French-style green lentils in simmering

water for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Combine 1 sliced carrot, 1 sliced red capsicum (pepper),
1 trimmed and sliced baby fennel bulb and 1 red (Spanish)
onion, cut into wedges, on an oven tray, toss with a little
olive oil and season. Roast at 200C (400F), turning
occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are
browned and tender. Combine roasted vegetables and lentils
in a large bowl. Stir in grated rind of 2 lemons, 2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and
season to taste. Just before serving, stir in 2 tablespoons torn
fresh basil leaves.

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ROASTED GARLIC PUREE

Ideal to spread on toast and serve with soup or a salad.
Combine 150 g (5 oz) mixed soft salad leaves, including

butter lettuce, oak leaf, mignonette, watercress sprigs or
radicchio, torn into bite-sized pieces. Whisk together
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons lemon
juice, balsamic vinegar or verjuice and season to taste.
Toss leaves with dressing.

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BABY SPINACH
& P O M E G R A N AT E S E E D S A L A D
If you are serving this salad with a dish that contains
nuts, leave out the flaked almonds. Also, if dairy is not
a problem for you, this salad is wonderful with a few
chunks of crumbled feta cheese.
Combine 120 g (4 oz) baby spinach leaves, seeds from
1 pomegranate, 30 g (1 oz) pitted baby black olives and
1 2
bowl of a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons extra virgin

olive oil, season to taste and process until smooth.
chopped avocado in a bowl. Whisk together 2 teaspoons

pomegranate molasses and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil and season to taste. Pour over salad and toss gently.
Serve topped with 2 tablespoons toasted flaked almonds
(optional).
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Place 2 heads of garlic on an oven tray and roast at 200C

(400F) for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and when cool
enough to handle, squeeze garlic from cloves into the small
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HARISSA
Halve 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes lengthwise and place on an

oven tray. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea
salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast at 150C
(300F) for 45 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature,
drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil and topped with a
Harissa is a fiery Middle Eastern chilli paste, which can be

added to many dishes. Whisk it into sauces, add to salad
dressings or spread lightly on toasted bread.
few fresh basil leaves or other herb of your choice.


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Remove stems and seeds from 100 g (31 2 oz) large fresh
red chillies and soak in cold water for 1 hour. Drain and
combine in a food processor with 2 chopped cloves garlic,
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1 teaspoon dried coriander
(cilantro) leaves, 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, 1 tablespoon
fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves and 1 tablespoon olive oil
and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
M A K E S A B O U T 1 2 C U P ( 4 F L O Z )
HUMMUS
Will keep, covered, in refrigerator for a week.
Soak 200 g (61 2 oz) dried chickpeas in cold water

overnight. Cook drained chickpeas, 2 bay leaves and 1 2
onion in simmering water for 45 minutes or until chickpeas
are very soft. Drain, reserve cooking liquid and discard bay
leaves and onion.
Combine chickpeas, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 2 cup (4 fl oz)
lemon juice and 1 4 cup (2 fl oz) tahini in a food processor
and process until smooth, adding just enough reserved
cooking liquid to form a smooth paste. Season to taste.
Serve sprinkled with sweet paprika and drizzled with a little
extra virgin olive oil.
MAKES ABOUT 625 ML (20 FL OZ)
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AIOLI
You can add a variety of herbs to this recipe try fresh basil,
dill or coriander (cilantro) or use a mixture of herbs. Add
2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs with the egg yolk mixture.
Combine 1 egg yolk, 1 clove chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon
lemon juice, 1 2 teaspoon gluten-free Dijon mustard in a
bowl, using a small hand-held blender and process until
smooth. Add 100 ml (31 2 fl oz) olive oil slowly in a thin
stream and process until thick. Add 12 tablespoons water
and process until smooth. Season to taste.
M A K E S A B O U T 2 0 0 M L ( 6 1 2 F L O Z )
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STEAMED GINGER RICE
C I N N A M O N C U S TA R D
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and cook

4 chopped green (spring) onions (scallions), 2 chopped
cloves garlic and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger over low
heat for 1 minute. Add 200 g (61 2 oz) basmati rice and
stir to coat with onion mixture. Season to taste and stir in
11 2 cups (12 fl oz) hot Chicken Stock (page 174) or
Combine 2 cups (16 fl oz) soy milk and 5 cm (2 in)

cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Split a vanilla bean
lengthwise and use a small sharp knife to scrape seeds
into milk. Add bean to milk and then bring to a simmer
over medium heat.
water. Bring to the boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid and

cook over very low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from
heat and stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork,
stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
and serve immediately.
(superfine) sugar and 11 2 tbsp gluten-free cornflour

(cornstarch)
in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in
hot milk, pouring milk through a strainer. Pour mixture
into a clean saucepan and whisk over medium heat until
thickened and custard begins to bubble. Pour into a
heatproof bowl and cover surface with baking paper.
Place in refrigerator until cooled.
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M A K E S A B O U T 2 1 2 C U P S
PUMPKIN DHAL
This is delicious served with rice.
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Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a saucepan and cook

1 small chopped onion over low heat until soft. Add 3
cloves chopped garlic, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 2 tsp
ground cumin, 1 4 tsp chilli powder (or to taste), and stir
over low heat until aromatic, adding a little water if spices
are sticking to pan. Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 200 g
(61 2 oz) pumpkin (squash), peeled and chopped, and stir
over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 2 cup (31 2 oz) red
lentils and 375 ml (12 fl oz) water and bring to the boil.
Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes or until
pumpkin is soft and lentils are falling apart. Mash with a
fork, season to taste and stir in 1 tbsp lime juice.
MAKES 600ML (19 FL OZ) PUMPKING DAHL
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glossary
black glutinous rice this sticky rice is
very popular in many Asian countries
including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore and Indonesia. White
glutinous rice is more widely used, but
the glistening, long, black grains have
an earthy appeal all their own firstly
because of their unusual appearance,
and secondly because of their ability to
combine with sugar and a few simple
flavours such as toasted sesame seeds,
to be transformed into a sweet snack or
delicious dessert.
buckwheat flour made by grinding
whole buckwheat. This flour has a
slightly nutty flavour and because it
doesnt contain gluten, will result in a
slightly denser texture. Available from
health food stores.
buckwheat pasta check the ingredients
listing on the packet to ensure the pasta
is wheat free. The cooked pasta will
have a slightly softer texture than that
made with durum wheat and it has a
pleasant nuttiness to the flavour.
Buckwheat pasta cooks more quickly
than regular pasta and will fall apart if
overcooked. Check the cooking times on
the packet.
Calasparra rice medium-grain Spanish
rice, perfect for paella due to its firm
texture and starchy nature. Available
from gourmet food stores. Use arborio

rice if unavailable.
canola oil this oil is high in omega 3
fatty acids (omega 3s help reduce
inflammation in the body) and has a mild
flavour. You can also use light olive oil or
macadamia oil if you prefer. All three
oils are readily available from good
supermarkets.
chickpea flour also known as besan
flour, this flour is made from husked and
ground dried chickpeas. It is traditionally
used in Indian cookery. We like to use it
because it is high in protein and adds a
slightly nutty flavour to a dish. Available
in health food stores and Asian/Indian
food stores.
chickpeas we like to soak dried
chickpeas in water overnight, then cook
them to the doneness that we prefer for
each dish in some recipes, we cook
them until soft, in others until al dente.
You can use drained canned chickpeas
instead, but you dont have control over
the final texture of the dish.
cornichons tiny French gherkins,
available from good food stores and
delicatessens.
cuttlefish a seafood that has a similar
texture and flavour to squid. It is cleaned
and prepared in much the same manner
as squid. You can find it in seafood

stores. Use squid if cuttlefish is
unavailable.
five-spice powder a blend of spices
based on the Chinese philosophy of yin
and yang, containing star anise, fennel,
cloves, cinnamon and Szechwan
pepper. Some blends have ginger and
cardamom added.
garam masala a blend of spices,
originating in North India and based on
varying proportions of cardamom,
cinnamon, cloves, coriander, fennel and
cumin, which are roasted and ground
together.
gluten-free all-purpose flour we used
Orgran brand, which contains maize
(corn) starch, tapioca flour, rice flour and
vegetable gums. It does not contain soy
flour. This flour is much lighter than the
pre-mix (see below) and does not tend to
give as good a texture.
gluten-free all-purpose flour pre-mix
usually made from rice flour, maize (corn)
starch, soy flour and soy fibre, with some
additions like cellulose and guar gum.
We used Freedom Foods brand, which
you can buy from health food stores.
Because it is gluten-free, the texture of
baked goods will differ from those made
with wheat flour cakes will have a
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softer texture and breads may be more

cakey and a little denser.
gluten-free baking powder this is the
same as regular baking powder, without
the addition of wheat starch. Buy this in
health food stores and good
supermarkets.
gluten-free gluten substitute contains
rice flour along with other gluten-free
starches and gums. It helps to give
baked goods a better structure and
texture. We used Orgran brand, which
is available from health food stores and
the health food section of large
supermarkets. If gluten substitute is
unavailable, you can use xanthan gum
instead. Check the instructions on the
packet, but generally allow 1/2
teaspoon for a cake recipe and 1
teaspoon for a bread recipe and sift with
the flour.
gluten-free self-raising flour contains
maize (corn) starch, tapioca starch, soy
flour, rice flour and baking powder. We
used F.G. Roberts brand which is
available from Coles stores.
grapeseed oil a very light oil that heats
to high temperatures. It is light in colour
and has a very slight grapey flavour
and fragrance.
lamb backstraps (eye of loin) also
known as lamb strips, the lamb eye of
loin is a very lean and tender cut and
perfect for healthy cooking. It is readily
available from your butcher.
lamb rump comes from the chump end
of the chops. Ask your butcher to bone it
and trim off the fat.
lecithin is a component of all of our
body cells and is present in the myelin
sheaths covering our nerves. Lecithin
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aids in the digestion and assimilation of

fats. You can buy lecithin granules in
packets from your health food store and
supermarket. It is usually derived from
soy beans.
lemon-pressed olive oil produced by
crushing lemons with olives, then
pressing the resulting pulp to produce an
oil that captures the essence of the lemon
as well as the olive.
linseeds (flax seeds) are a good
source of fibre and omega 3 fatty acids.
They have anti-cancer effects and help
correct female hormonal imbalance due
to lignans which provide phytooestrogens. They can prevent and
relieve constipation.
macadamia oil high in
monounsaturated fatty acids (which help
lower LDL, or unhealthy, cholesterol), this
oil has a light flavour and is suitable for
most types of cooking. Available from
supermarkets and health food stores.
maple syrup use pure maple syrup,
available from supermarkets, not the
maple-flavoured syrup (which is a poor
imitation). In addition to giving a lovely
flavour, maple syrup contains a small
amount of the minerals calcium,
magnesium and potassium.
mirin sweet rice wine, used only in
cooking. Available from Asian food
stores and some health food stores.
nori shiny green sheets of dried
seaweed. Available from delicatessens
and Asian food stores.
panch pora the Indian equivalent of
Chinese five-spice powder, and is a mix
of five seed spices, usually brown
mustard, nigella, cumin, fenugreek and
fennel. It is sometimes called panch
puran or panch phoron and is available

from spice shops.
pandan leaf almost every kitchen
garden in Sri Lanka, Malaysia,
Indonesia and Thailand boasts a
pandanus plant, the leaves of which are
used in both savoury and sweet dishes.
Buy from Asian food stores.
peanuts if you are allergic to peanuts,
substitute cashews or almonds.
pepitas are green dried pumpkin seed
kernels, available from the supermarket
and health food stores.
polenta (yellow cornmeal) made from
ground corn (maize), polenta is similar to
cornmeal (which is paler and finer in
texture). Available from supermarkets
and health food stores.
pomegranate molasses is a thick, dark
flavouring agent made by boiling
pomegranate seeds until the liquid is
well reduced and syrup-like. Used in
Middle Eastern cookery, its clean, tart
flavour works well with meat, poultry
and fish. Weve used it as a marinade
for chicken and as an ingredient in salad
dressings. Available from gourmet and
Middle Eastern food stores.
preserved lemon lemons preserved in
salt and lemon juice. Available from
good food stores.
protein powder we used a selection of
protein powders in our recipes. Isolated
whey protein can often be tolerated by
people with milk sensitivities because it
does not contain casein and has minimal
lactose. Soy-based protein powder is
available unflavoured or flavoured. If
you prefer, you can use rice based
protein powder. All are available from
your health food store.
puffed rice the puffed rice we like is

made from a rice flour and water mixture
that is extruded and puffed by heat. It
results in a lovely crunchy texture. Youll
know the difference because the grains
are small and pale, unlike the larger
brownish coloured puffed whole rice. You
can use either. Available from
supermarkets (health food section) and
health food stores.
quinoa pronounced keen-wah, this
small grain (actually the seed from a
leafy plant) is cultivated in Peru, Chile
and Bolivia and was used by the Incas
who revered this nutritious food. Quinoa
does not contain gluten and takes
1215 minutes to cook. Available in grain
or flake form, from health food stores.
rice bran the outer husk of rice grains
is high in soluble fibre and absorbs
excess cholesterol and toxins in the
digestive system, encouraging their
elimination. As for all soluble fibre, it
helps prevent constipation and also
slows the emptying rate from the
stomach, giving longer-lasting energy.
Available from supermarkets and health
food stores.
rice milk is more watery in texture
because it contains very little fat. It is a
good substitute for dairy milk. Buy the
type that has calcium added. Available
from supermarkets and health food stores
in long-life cartons. You can use reducedfat soy milk instead if you prefer.
rice wine vinegar made from
fermented rice, rice wine vinegar (also
known as rice vinegar) is used in Asian
cookery. Readily available from
supermarkets and Asian food stores,
there is no decent substitute.
rolled brown rice flakes are just as
they sound raw brown rice grains that
have been rolled flat. They make quite a

good porridge. Available from health
food stores. You can use rolled white rice
instead if you like.
sauce which is made from a mixture of

soy beans and wheat. Tamari is lighter in
colour and flavour. Available from some
supermarkets and health food stores.
saffron threads threads from the dried

stigmas of the crocus flower. Available
from good food stores and some
supermarkets.
tofu tofu is made by adding a

coagulant (like magnesium chloride) to
soy milk. The resultant curds are strained
for various lengths of time, depending
on the desired texture. You can find
soft and firm tofu in supermarkets and
health food stores. Smoked tofu, a firm
textured product, is available from health
food stores. If you dont use the whole
piece of tofu, place the remainder in an
airtight container, cover the tofu with
water, and store in the refrigerator.
Change the water daily and use the tofu
within a few days.
shaohsing cooking wine made from a

combination of glutinous rice, millet, a
special yeast, and local mineral water,
shaohsing cooking wine tastes like dry
sherry. It is aged for at least 10 years
which results in a warm amber colour.
Available from Asian food stores.
soy milk use reduced-fat soy milk and
ensure it has calcium added. Available
from supermarkets in the fresh milk and
long-life milk sections. If you have a
gluten sensitivity or allergy, check the
ingredients list to be sure it is gluten-free.
soy yoghurt made from soy beans, this
yoghurt has a different flavour to dairy
yoghurt. We use it in both sweet and
savoury recipes and you can snack on
this yoghurt between meals if you like.
food stores.
sumac ground spice from a slightly
astringent, lemon-flavoured berry.
Available from Middle Eastern food
stores and spice shops.
tahini made from sesame seeds, tahini
is highly nutritious and adds a lovely
nutty flavour to dressings and sauces. It is
often used in Middle Eastern dishes.
food stores.
tamari sauce, wheat-free also known
as tamari shoyu, this sauce is made from
fermented soy beans, unlike regular soy
venison is a very nutritious lean deer

meat. It has a slightly stronger flavour
than beef but is excellent for providing
iron. Do not overcook venison for the
best results and flavour. Available from
gourmet butchers.
verjuice the unfermented juice of
grapes, with a delicate lemon, vinegar
flavour. Available from good food stores.
Substitute lemon juice and white wine
vinegar if verjuice is not available.
xanthan gum can be used as an
alternative if gluten substitute is
unavailable. Like the gluten substitute, it
gives baked goods a better texture.
Allow about 1/2 teaspoon for a cake
recipe and 1 teaspoon for a bread
recipe.
zaatar a Middle Eastern spice
mixture, comprising equal quantities of
sesame seeds, thyme and sumac, with a
little salt. Available from spice shops and
Middle Eastern food stores.
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where to find
gluten-free products
When looking in your local supermarket for gluten-free products, check the health
food, organic and flour sections. Almost all the larger supermarkets carry these
products now, but they shelve them in different places. Health food shops will usually
have a good range of gluten-free products.
WWW.GLUTENFREESHOP.COM.AU
All the products weve used are available here, with Australia-wide delivery. They
will also ship overseas on request.
WWW.GOODNESSDIRECT.CO.UK
A couple of different gluten free flours and Orgran brand gluten substitute are
available here. Delivery is within the UK. Note that the gluten-free flour mixes contain
a different mix of ingredients to the ones we have used in these recipes.
WWW.SHOPNATURAL.COM
A few different gluten-free flours and xanthan gum (not gluten substitute) are
available here. They ship within the US only. Note that the gluten-free flour mixes
contain a different mix of ingredients to the ones we have used in these recipes.
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index
Aioli 177
almonds
Almond Cream 130, 136
Almond Meringue Cake with Almond
Cream 130
Capsicum & Almond Rouille 58
Citrus Spatchcocks with Warm
Chickpeas & Almonds 89
Roasted Stone Fruit with Toasted
Almonds & Almond Cream 136
antipasto
Grilled Eggplant & Tofu 73
Roasted Carrots
with Balsamic Vinegar 72
Shaved Fennel with Mushrooms &
Hazelnuts 73
White Beans with Cherry Tomatoes &
Olives 72
Apple & Marmalade Tea Cake 150
Apple Breakfast Muffins 32
Aromatic Beef Soup with Star Anise 48
Asian Virgin Mary 169
Asian-style Chicken & Crab Salad with
Pink Grapefruit 41
asparagus
Asparagus Soup 77
Grilled Asparagus with Tofu &
Tomatoes 77
Avgolemono Sauce 86
Avocado & Mango Salsa 118
Avocado Dressing 127
Avocado Salsa 89
Baby Spinach & Pomegranate Seed Salad
176
Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Roasted
Tomatoes & Salsa Verde 119
Banana, Carrot & Walnut Cake 152
Barramundi Baked in Banana Leaves
with Cucumber Salad & Coconut Rice
113
beans
Home-style Baked Beans 28
Moreton Bay Bug & Snake Bean Salad
57
Mussel & White Bean Ragout 105
Parsley & White Bean Salad 63
Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree
122
Seafood Salad with Peas, Beans &
Tarragon Dressing 64
Shaved Fennel & Broadbean Salad 117
Spicy Green Beans 102
Warm Corn & Borlotti Bean Salad with

Olives 72
White Bean Mash 99
beef
Moroccan Spiced Beef Patties with
Tomato Salsa 159
Caramelised Onions 53
Poached Beef with Salsa Verde 96
Potato & Split Pea Sauce 49
beetroot
Beetroot Salsa 38
Salad with Tahini Sauce 78
berries
Berry Jelly 139
Buckwheat & Blueberry Souffl
Pancakes with Scented
Hazelnut Syrup 20
High-protein Blueberry Smoothie 33
Rhubarb & Strawberry Souffls 138
Strawberry Compote 132
Watermelon & Strawberry
Smoothie 171
Big Rice Salad 175
biscuits
Pistachio, Fig & Orange Biscotti 155s
Savoury Biscuits 149
Black Sticky Rice with Coconut
Cream 135
blueberries
Hazelnut Syrup 20
bok choy
Stir-fried Bok Choy 106
Braised Chicken with Middle Eastern
Mash 82
bread
Coriander & Chilli Corn Bread 145
French Toast with Fruit Compote 31
Olive & Thyme Focaccia 148
Panzanella 67
Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread 146
Buckwheat & Blueberry Souffl Pancakes
with Scented Hazelnut
Syrup 20
Buckwheat Pasta with Clams 69
cabbage
Cabbage Salad 70
Red Cabbage Salad 40
cakes
Cream 130
Apple & Marmalade Tea Cake 150
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with
Rich Fruit Cake 153
Sponge Cake 139
see also slices
Caper Dressing 67
capsicum
Roasted Capsicum & Rocket Salad 60
carrots
Roasted Carrots with Balsamic
Vinegar 72
cauliflower
Cauliflower Puree 107
Warm Cauliflower Salad 94
Celeriac Remoulade 61
Remoulade 61
Chargrilled Tuna with
Eggplant Jam 103
chicken
Pink Grapefruit 41
Braised Chicken with Middle Eastern
Mash 82
Chicken, Green Lentil & Sweet Potato
Curry 92
Chicken, Leek & Potato Soup with
Peas 36
Chicken, Pork & Veal Terrine with
Beetroot Salsa 38
Chicken Stock 174
Cos Salad with Mustard Chicken &
Soft-boiled Eggs 42
Greek-style Roast Chicken with
Avgolemono Sauce 86
Onions & Quinoa 84
Mediterranean-style Quinoa &
Chicken Dumpling Soup 45
Radicchio & Thyme Risotto with
Flattened Chicken 44
Sesame Chicken with Rice Noodles &
Cashews 87
chicken livers
Herbed Polenta with Sauted Chicken
Livers 37
chickpeas
Chickpea Puree 94
Hummus 177
Vegetable Biryani with Pumpkin
Dahl 120
chilli
Chilli Crab with Soft Polenta 65
Chilli Sauce 48
Harissa 177
Harissa Dressing 116
Sweet Chilli Sauce 54
Chive Oil 71
Cinnamon Custard 178
Coconut Rice 113
coleslaw
Vietnamese-style Coleslaw 54
compotes
corn
Cos Salad with Mustard Chicken & Softboiled Eggs 42
Creamy Bircher Muesli 21
Crisp-skinned Snapper with Mussel &
White Bean Ragout 105
Cucumber Salad 113
curry
Curry 92
Pork Vindaloo with Spicy Green
Beans 102
custard
Cinnamon Custard 178
dates
Fig & Date Nutty Slice 164
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Moroccan Date Salad 47

dhal
Pumpkin Dhal 120
Dipping Sauce 162
dressings
Aioli 177
Caper Dressing 67
Mustard Dressing 42
Tamari Dressing 106
dried fruit
Nut & Seed Muesli 22
Pistachio, Fig & Orange Biscotti 155
Quinoa & Rice Porridge with Linseeds
& Dried Vine Fruit 29
Rich Fruit Cake 153
Steamed Sago Plum Pudding 140
drinks
see also smoothies; tea
duck
Portuguese-style Duck Rice 83
eggplant
Eggplant Jam 103
Grilled Eggplant with Pork
& Tofu 100
Rice Noodle Pancakes with Tofu &
Eggplant 118
eggs
Soft-boiled Eggs 42
Indian-style Eggs 26
Potato Cakes with Wilted Spinach &
Poached Eggs 24
Scrambled Eggs 25
falafel
Herbed Falafels with Hummus &
Quinoa Tabbouleh 76
fennel
Roasted Fennel Salad 68
Shaved Fennel & Broadbean Salad 117
Hazelnuts 73
figs
fish
Barramundi Baked in Banana Leaves
with Cucumber Salad &
Coconut Rice 113
Remoulade 61
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Chargrilled Tuna with Eggplant

Jam 103
Crisp-skinned Snapper with Mussel &
White Bean Ragout 105
Fish Soup with Capsicum & Almond
Rouille 58
Fish Stock 174
Flathead Escabeche with Aioli 108
Goan Fish Stew with Vegetable
Salad 115
Herb-crusted Blue Eye with
Poached Ocean Trout with Crisp
Potatoes & Stemperata Sauce 111
Roasted Baby Bream with Potato,
Garlic & Radicchio 110
Roasted Kingfish with Spinach, Lentils
& Slow-roasted Tomatoes 114
Seared Jewfish with Harissa
Dressing 116
Seared Salmon with Stir-fried Bok
Choy & Tamari Dressing 106
Seared Tuna with Panzanella & Caper
Dressing 67
Swordfish Kebabs with Shaved Fennel
& Broadbean Salad 117
Whiting Parcels with Roasted Fennel
Salad 68
Flathead Escabeche with Aioli 108
foccacia
Fried Onion, Herb & Hummus
Tarts 144
frittata
Sweet Potato Frittata with Walnut &
Herb Salsa 124
Vegetable Frittata Bites 163
fruit
Spring Fruit Salad with Coconut &
Palm Sugar 167
Summer Fruit Salsa 131
see also berries; dried fruit; particular
fruits
garlic
Roasted Garlic Puree 176
Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree 122
Stemperata Sauce 111
ginger
Pineapple, Ginger & Lemongrass
Granita 134
Steamed Ginger Rice 178
gnocchi
Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with
Roasted Tomatoes & Salsa Verde 119
Salad 115
granita
Granita 134
grapefruit
Asian-style Chicken & Crab Salad
with Pink Grapefruit 41
grapes
Sumac-spiced Lamb Backstraps
with Quinoa & Roasted Grapes 50
Avgolemono Sauce 86
Green Chai Tea 170
Green Mango, Lemongrass & Pork Salad
56
Gremolata 99
Grilled Eggplant with Pork & Tofu 100
Grilled Kofta with Pomegranate &
Parsley Salad 52
Grilled Polenta with Mushroom Ragout
& Roasted Zucchini
Flowers 75
Harissa 177
herbs
Aioli 177
Tarts 144
Herb-crusted Blue Eye with
Herb Salad 105
Herbed Falafels with Hummus &
Quinoa Tabbouleh 76
Livers 37
Salsa Verde 96, 119
Walnut & Herb Salsa 124
see also particular herbs
Hot & Sour Sauce 56
hummus
Fried Onion, Herb & Hummus Tarts
144
Hummus 177
Indian Spiced Nut & Seed Mix 158
jam
Eggplant Jam 103
jelly
Berry Jelly 139
laksa
Chicken Laksa with Rice Noodles 90
lamb
Grilled Kofta with Pomegranate &
Parsley Salad 52
Lamb Backstraps with Mushroom
Risotto & Parsley Puree 95

Lamb Cutlets with Chickpea Puree &
Lamb Rump with Roasted Red
Vegetables & Warm Mint Sauce 98
Sumac-spiced Lamb Backstraps with
Quinoa & Roasted Grapes 50
Leafy Green Salad 176
leeks
Peas 36
lemons
Lemon & Lime Delicious 141
lemongrass
Green Mango, Lemongrass & Pork
Salad 56
Granita 134
lentils
Curry 92
Middle Eastern Lentils & Rice with
Cabbage Salad 70
Moroccan Lentil Soup 126
Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad 176
mango
Salad 56
Mango Sorbet with Summer Fruit Salsa
131
Seared Scallop & Green Mango Salad 62
Marinated Chicken with Saffron Onions
& Quinoa 84
White Bean Salad 63
Marinated Quail with Red Cabbage Salad
40
Mediterranean-style Quinoa & Chicken
Dumpling Soup 45
menus (seasonal) 1723
meringue
Cream 130
Cabbage Salad 70
Middle Eastern Mash 82
mint
Mint Sauce 98
Moroccan Mint Tea 170
Moreton Bay Bug & Snake
Bean Salad 57

Moroccan Spiced Beef Patties
with Tomato Salsa 159
muesli
Creamy Bircher Muesli 21
Nut & Seed Muesli Bars 166
muffins
mushrooms
Mushroom Ragout 75
Mushroom Risotto 95
Shaved Fennel with
Mushrooms & Hazelnuts 73
Mustard Dressing 42
noodles
Rice Noodle Pancakes
with Tofu & Eggplant 118
Sesame Chicken with Rice
Noodles & Cashews 87
Chicken Laksa with Rice Noodles 90
nuts
Scented Hazelnut Syrup 20
Hazelnuts 73
Old-fashioned Trifle 139
olives
Olives 72
onions
Tarts 144
Saffron Onions 84
Open Steak Sandwich with Caramelised
Onions 53
oranges
Osso Bucco with White Bean Mash 99
paella
Tomato Rice with Roasted Garlic &
White Bean Puree 122
pancakes
Hazelnut Syrup 20

Eggplant 118
Panzanella 67
parsley
Gremolata 99
Parsley Puree 95
Pomegranate & Parsley Salad 52
pasta
pears
Rocket & Pear Salad 175
peas
Peas 36
Split Pea Sauce 49
pineapple
Granita 134
Roasted Quail with Chargrilled
Pineapple & Warm Potato Salad 91
pizza
Pumpkin & Pepita Pizza Bites 160
Poached Beef with Salsa Verde 96
Poached Ocean Trout with Crisp
Potatoes & Stemperata Sauce 111
polenta
Grilled Polenta with Mushroom
Ragout & Roasted Zucchini
Flowers 75
Livers 37
Soft Polenta 175
pomegranate
Salad 176
pork
Beetroot Salsa 38
Salad 56
Pork Vindaloo with Spicy Green
Beans 102
porridge
potatoes
Peas 36
Middle Eastern Mash 82
Poached Eggs 24
Warm Potato Salad 91
puddings
Lemon & Lime Delicious 141
pumpkin
Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with
Roasted Tomatoes & Salsa Verde 119
Pumpkin Dhal 178
quail
Marinated Quail with Red Cabbage
Salad 40
Quinoa Salad 50
quinoa
Onions & Quinoa 84
Quinoa Salad 50
Quinoa Tabbouleh 76
Radicchio & Thyme Risotto with
Flattened Chicken 44
ragout
Mushroom Ragout 75
remoulade
Celeriac Remoulade 61
rice
Big Rice Salad 175
Black Sticky Rice with Coconut
Cream 135
Coconut Rice 113
Avgolemono Sauce 86
Cabbage Salad 70
Tomato Rice with Roasted Garlic &
White Bean Puree 122
Eggplant 118
rice paper
Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls 162
Rich Fruit Cake 153
risotto
Mushroom Risotto 95
Radicchio & Thyme Risotto 44
Roasted Baby Bream with Potato, Garlic
& Radicchio 110
Roasted Carrots with Balsamic
Vinegar 72
Roasted Garlic Puree 176
Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree 122
Roasted Kingfish with Spinach, Lentils &
Slow-roasted Tomatoes 114
Roasted Red Vegetables 98
rocket
Rocket & Zucchini Salad 65
rouille
sago
salads
Pink Grapefruit 41
Salad 176
Big Rice Salad 175
Cabbage Salad 70
Soft-boiled Eggs 42
Cucumber Salad 113
Salad 56
Herb Salad 105
Leafy Green Salad 176
Moreton Bay Bug & Snake Bean
Salad 57
Panzanella 67
Quince Salad 50
Quinoa Salad 50
Roasted Fennel Salad 68
Seared Scallop & Green Mango
Salad 62
Shaved Fennel & Broadbean
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Salad 117
Vegetable Salad 115
Warm Pumpkin, Beetroot &
Chickpea Salad with Tahini Sauce 78
salsa
Avocado Salsa 89
Beetroot Salsa 38
Summer Fruit Salsa 131
Tomato Salsa 159
Salsa Verde 96, 119
sauces
Avgolemono Sauce 86
Chilli Sauce 48
Dipping Sauce 162
Hot & Sour Sauce 56
Salsa Verde 96, 119
Split Pea Sauce 49
Tahini Sauce 78
Tomato Sauce 160
Warm Mint Sauce 98
Savoury Biscuits 149
Scrambled Eggs 25
seafood
Pink Grapefruit 41
White Bean Salad 63
Moreton Bay Bug & Snake Bean
Salad 57
Seared Scallop & Green Mango Salad 62
Stuffed Squid with Roasted Capsicum
& Rocket Salad 60
Seared Jewfish with Harissa
Dressing 116
Seared Salmon with Stir-fried Bok
Choy & Tamari Dressing 106
Seared Scallop & Green Mango
Salad 62
Seared Tuna with Panzanella & Caper
Dressing 67
seasonal menus 1723
seeds
186

Cashews 87
Hazelnuts 73
slices
Slow-roasted Tomatoes 114, 177
smoothies
Smoothie 171
Soft Polenta 175
sorbet
Mango Sorbet with Summer Fruit
Salsa 131
souffls
soups
Asparagus Soup 77
Peas 36
Fish Soup with Capsicum & Almond
Rouille 58
Sweet Corn Broth with Chive Oil &
Minced Olives 71
spinach
Salad 176
Poached Eggs 24
Split Pea Sauce 49
Sponge Cake 139
Spring Fruit Salad with Coconut & Palm
Sugar 167
stew
Salad 115
stirfry
Cashews 87
Stir-fried Bok Choy 106
Stir-fried Tofu & Vegetables with
Coriander & Garlic 123
stock
Chicken Stock 174
Fish Stock 174
Poaching Stock 96
Vegetable Stock 174
strawberries
Smoothie 171
Stuffed Squid with Roasted Capsicum &
Rocket Salad 60
Sumac-spiced Lamb Backstraps with
Quinoa & Roasted Grapes 50
Sweet Corn Broth with Chive Oil &
Minced Olives 71
sweet potato
Curry 92
Poached Eggs 24
Sweet Potato Frittata with Walnut &
Herb Salsa 124
Swordfish Kebabs with Shaved Fennel &
Broadbean Salad 117
tabbouleh
Quinoa Tabbouleh 76
Tahini Sauce 78
Tamari Dressing 106
tarts
Tarts 144
tea
Green Chai Tea 170
terrine
Beetroot Salsa 38
tofu
Tomatoes 77
Eggplant 118
tomatoes

Tomatoes 77
Panzanella 67
Slow-roasted Tomatoes 114, 177
Tomato Rice with Roasted Garlic
& White Bean Puree 122
Tomato Salsa 159
Tomato Sauce 160
White Beans with Cherry
Tomatoes & Olives 72
trifle
Old-fashioned Trifle 139
veal
Chicken, Pork & Veal Terrine
with Beetroot Salsa 38
Osso Bucco with White Bean Mash 99
vegetables
Roasted Red Vegetables 98
Vegetable Antipasto 723
Vegetable Biryani with Pumpkin
Dahl 120
Vegetable Frittata Bites 163
Vegetable Salad 115
Vegetable Stock 174
see also particular vegetables
Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls 162
Venison Fillets with Moroccan Date
Salad 47
Warm Corn & Borlotti Bean Salad
with Avocado Dressing 127
Warm Mint Sauce 98
Smoothie 171
White Beans with Cherry
Tomatoes & Olives 72
White Bean Mash 99
Whiting Parcels with Roasted
Fennel Salad 68
Yeast-free Hi-fibre Bread 146
zucchini
Grilled Polenta with Mushroom
Ragout & Roasted Zucchini
Flowers 75

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What is the book about?

What is the book about?

Who are the authors?

Who are the authors?

Do you love cooking and eating great food?

Do you worry about

Following on from the success of their award-winning The Detox

Cover design: book design by saso

Dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for food lovers

JAN PURSER and KATHY SNOWBALL

The good news is that there are ways

THE EAT WELL COOKBOOK

Lose weight and feel fabulous.

JAN PURSER and KATHY SNOWBALL

about the authors

Photo facing title page: Old-fashioned Trifle (page 139)

10 ways to eat well

The Eat Well food plan

10 ways to manage food sensitivities and allergies

10 ways to reduce weight

10 ways to live well and feel great

about the book

me very aware that more and more people are

KATHY: I think we all agree that if we feel fabulous,

we have a better quality of life. As a food writer and

10 ways to eat well

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5. Focus on your wellbeing, not your weight. Avoid

dried rice noodles can be eaten, but be sure to team

the eat well food plan

| the eat well cookbook

Include the following food types:

Protein as for breakfast and lunch.

Protein in addition to the breakfast protein list, try

Have a portion of a protein food to suit your appetite (1

Carbohydrate in addition to the breakfast list, look for

Carbohydrate as for breakfast and lunch.

the eat well food plan

| the eat well cookbook

gluten, in wheat, rye, spelt, barley and triticale. Oats

testing for allergy, sensitivities or intolerance

irritable bowel syndrome

10 ways to manage food sensitivities and allergies | 7

1. Seek professional advice. If you suspect you have a food

| the eat well cookbook

ance, it can be useful to make a point of eating that food

imbalance (excess copper in relation to zinc is thought to

3. Avoid unnecessary kilojoules. Avoid overdoing

10 ways to reduce and manage your weight | 11

Am I really hungry or is this a comfort eating urge?

Copy this and pop it on the refrigerator as a

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6. Only eat when you are hungry but dont skip

9. Use statements to achieve your goals. Rid your

and if the result is not favourable, they feel bad

I feel very good about myself and enjoy looking

1. Manage stress it is a major contributor to disease

4. Get good quality sleep. If anxiety is preventing or

health and a good life, you get more of the same.