Monday, November 21, 2011

Potato Salad Dressing


1 cup water
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 clove garlic
1/2 small onion
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Method:
Blend all.  Add chopped parsley and mint, and mix in with 2 litres of chopped and cooked potatoes.  Serve with salad and a savoury like Kale Slice or Ricotta Cheese Loaf.

Alternatively, you can use this dressing as a spread.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Very Mild Curry Powder


2 tablespoons coriander, ground
2 tablespoons cumin, ground
2 teaspoons paprika, ground
1 teaspoon fennugreek, ground
2 teaspoons tumeric, ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground

Method:
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Chilli Powder


1/2 cup paprika
1/2 cup cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder

Italian seasonings:
1 teaspoon majoram
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary

Method:
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.  Use as a seasoning in stews or whatever you like.  Enjoy.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Baba Ganoush


1 large eggplant, sliced and fried in olive oil till golden on each side (even nicer fried in garlic olive oil)
1/4 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Method:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.  Enjoy as a dip or spread in gourmet sandwiches.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Corn and Zucchini Fritters


1 onion, chopped finely
1 cup frozen corn
1 zucchini, grated
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Batter:
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 - 2 cups of wholemeal flour

Method:
Combine all batter ingredients and then add the rest of the ingredients.  Spoon into oiled frypan and fry till golden brown on both sides.  Serve with salad or steamed vegetables.  Enjoy!  Serves 8.