Raw Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients 2 cups hazelnuts Cocoa powder Honey or maple syrup Method Set about 20 hazelnuts aside then place the remaining hazelnuts in a food processor and blitz to a fine consistency. Add…
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Tomato Soup
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Courgette, Basil & Parmesan Frittata w/ Fresh Mint Sauce
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When I make curry for the crew I like to make a few different dishes because the vegetarian options always appeal to me while I know the boys love their meat. Having…
Fragrant Coconut Rice
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Kale & Carrot Salad
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Parsnip, & Egg Salad w/ Puy Lentils & Watercress
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Spiced Honey Roasted Parsnips
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Celeriac Remoulade
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Vegan Chocolate Brownie
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Panzanella
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Baked Feta in Tomato Sauce
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Basic Tomato Sauce
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Hanan’s “Lazy” Gluten Free Pizza
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My Copy Cat Passionatte Latte
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Torte
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Strawberry Mint Cooler
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Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse
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Zesty Lemon Coconut Cookies
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Kamut “Risotto” w/ Tomatoes, Mint & Feta
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Rhubarb Compote
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My “Finger’s Crossed Breakfast Muffins”
So here’s hoping today is the day we leave the shipyard. Emotions and stress levels have been running high all week, with morale a little bit on the low side so…
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My Green & Blue Soup
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Strawberry Cupcakes w/ Turkish Delight Buttercream
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Easy Chocolate Brownies
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Grilled Chicory w/ Lemon & Parsley Pesto
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Kale, Cabbage & Radish Salad
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Blueberry & Coconut Milk Chia Ripple
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