Skim off this fat and
use it for cooking if you'd like.
Not exact matches
Some household expenses (such as a home repairs, housekeepers, or
cooks) may be partially included
if they are
used to care
for your dependent.
I suffer from severe M.E so my Mum has to
cook for me (she's incredible and is gradually coming round to a plant based diet, again your newest book is helping with this) but she hates pomegranates so I was wondering
if there's anything she could
use instead?
If you're
using frozen peas, then
cook them in with your pasta
for the second half of the
cooking time.
If not, the salt block pieces may be ground with a grater (such as a Microplane ®) and
used for cooking or table service.
Using raw beetroot is best
for the risotto, I know large Tesco stores sell raw beetroot but
if you're still not having any luck then
cooked beetroot should work well too.
If using lentils,
cook them
for 20 - 30 minutes until done.
And perhaps
if I
use some that are too firm
for eating raw, they will hold up better to
cooking?
Yes that isn't a problem at all, just make sure that you
cook them at 30C or dehydrate them until hard again before you
use them
for this recipe, as it won't work
if the nuts are too soft and wet.
I'm not one
for waste and
if I was a better
cook I'm sure I would think of some way to
use it in another recipe but I'm not sure whether that would be a good idea or not?
I'm just thinking
if I
used cooked and have it on low
for 3 - 4 hours, the rice will get real mushy.
If you prefer to
use uncooked rice, you may need to make various adjustments to ensure there is enough liquid
for the rice to
cook through completely.
If using a baking sheet, bake the crust
for 8 minutes instead of 6 during the first stage of
cooking for best results.
2 large onions Oil
for frying — I
use a tsp of coconut oil 3 cloves garlic 1 - 2 chillies 1 tsp cumin — seeds or powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 -1 tsp hot / sweet Spanish paprika Sprinkle of dried oregano — optional Sprinkle of fennel seeds — optional Handful of mushrooms — I
used one large Portobello mushroom Black beans — 2 x 400g tins / 500g
cooked weight of dried, soaked & boiled beans 75g porridge oats — gluten free / conventional Zest & juice of 1 lime Fresh coriander — optional Salt / black pepper Flour
for rolling / shaping —
use rice or chickpea flour
if you are gluten free
If you are
using skin - on salmon, put the pink meat - y side down first, and
cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
If using a pressure
cooker, bring to pressure over medium heat and set a timer
for 30 minutes.
Roughly 1/2 cup each of: - Red Pepper, sliced - Carrot, Shredded or peeled thinly with a veggie peeler, or chopped - Broccoli Florets - Broccoli Stem - Cauliflower - Green Beans 3 cups spinach 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp dry or 2 inches fresh grated ginger 2 Tbs sesame oil 1 Tbs honey 2 - 3 Tbs tamari (or to taste) Olive oil - enough
for cooking veggies (
if using a non-stick pan you'd need less, but I don't recommend non-stick pans) 1 Tbs turmeric sea salt + cayenne to taste 4 eggs or 1/2 block of firm tofu chopped Left over grains (optional)
If you've ever made traditional fudge, you know how finicky it can be —
cooking the syrup - y mixture until it reaches a gentle boil,
using a candy thermometer
for the proper caramelization, stirring vigorously until the fudge mixture starts to lose its sheen... none of this is required with this raw fudge.
Ingredients
for broth: 1 uncooked whole turkey leg or large turkey thigh / 4 cups chicken or turkey broth plus a cup or two of cold water (you'll need extra water
if you aren't
using a pressure
cooker due to evaporation while
cooking / 1/2 large onion, peeled / 2 large carrots, quartered / 2 stalks of celery, cut in half / several sprigs of thyme / 1 bay leaf / 1 T black peppercorns / a couple of leeks, halved,
if you have them.
By the way, the recipe that I based my one off also
uses garbanzo beans (chickpeas), which is a great way to stretch the meat further
if you are
cooking for a large group.
Use plain whipped cream or add a little rhubarb sauce to whipped cream instead of cherries / But,
if you want to go there, 2 C sour cherries, 1/3 — 1/2 C sugar, 1/4 C water /
For varying amounts of cherries, plan on 3 - 4 T sugar per cup / Adjust sugar to personal taste, a little more or less / 2 t orange or lemon zest optional — place 1 t in cooking mixture, reserve the rest for later / Place ingredients in a small pot, bring to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, until cherries are slightly softened / Remove from he
For varying amounts of cherries, plan on 3 - 4 T sugar per cup / Adjust sugar to personal taste, a little more or less / 2 t orange or lemon zest optional — place 1 t in
cooking mixture, reserve the rest
for later / Place ingredients in a small pot, bring to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, until cherries are slightly softened / Remove from he
for later / Place ingredients in a small pot, bring to a simmer and
cook for about 8 minutes, until cherries are slightly softened / Remove from he
for about 8 minutes, until cherries are slightly softened / Remove from heat.
Lower heat to low - medium and
cook for 1 - 2 hours or 20 - 25 minutes (
if using pressure
cooker), or until beans are soft 3.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 tablespoon organic butter * 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced (
use more
if you really like garlic) * 1/2 pound wild caught shrimp, preferably sustainably harvested * 1 - 2 cups kale, chopped fine * 1/2 cup tomato sauce, preferably organic * juice from 1/2 lemon * pinch or two of red pepper flakes * course sea salt *
cooked quinoa (or pasta),
for serving * fresh parmesan cheese
for serving - optional
If you are in a time crunch, you can
use the
cooking method found on this post
for BBQ Pork Tenderloin Wraps.
(
If you don't already have a rice
cooker, I highly recommend
using one
for perfectly
cooked rice!)
Add the eggs, whisking them (or stirring vigorously with a heat - proof spatula
if using a non-stick)
for a few seconds, so that as the «curd» forms the liquid on top will move to the bottom to
cook.
Not to mention, that
if you
cook your own chickpeas you will be able to
use that glorious
cooking water
for your hummus.
Let it
cook covered
for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender (
if using).
Red lentils
cook up faster than other kinds, and they have a nice orange color, so
if you have them,
use them
for this recipe, but any lentils will work as long as you pay attention to the
cooking time on the package.
If I cook for the family I use a couple of tablespoons and if it's for me, I use a couple of teaspoon
If I
cook for the family I
use a couple of tablespoons and
if it's for me, I use a couple of teaspoon
if it's
for me, I
use a couple of teaspoons.
If I were sharing this with a friend or guests I might make the dressing a bit more elaborate (
for example
using the dressing from Otsu salad in Super Natural
Cooking).
Cooked winter squash freezes well (fortunately) so
if you are dealing with excess just
cook it, peel it, pack it in freezer bags, and freeze
for later
use.
Heat a bit of coconut oil (or
for oil free
cooking just a bit of vegetable broth) and fry the garlic, onion and the optional chili or jalapeño slices
if using (optional)
for 5 minutes until lightly golden browned.
Note:
For the meatballs:
if using homemade, shape them into 1 - inch meatballs and
cook until no longer pink before proceeding with the recipe.
First heat a bit of coconut oil (or
for oil free
cooking just a bit of vegetable broth) and fry the garlic, onion and the optional chili or jalapeño slices
if using for 5 minutes until lightly golden browned.
It is loaded with inspirational quotes to motivate newbies and the recipes are simple and easy to
use: But as I said,
if you've got any experience in
cooking this way and / or
if you're already up on the nutrition and have your own reasons
for eating this way, then this book is going to simply be a repetition of what you already know.
There are a few things that could cause the caramel to be too runny: — adding water to the sugar
for the caramelisation part (in this recipe, you melt and caramelise the sugar with no water added;
if you do add water, it might end up runnier), — not «caramelising» the sugar enough (but that changes the consistency by only a few percent), — not
cooking the butter and caramelised sugar mixture long enough (it really needs to be a few minutes), — not
using double cream but whipping cream or something with a lower fat content, — not allowing the caramel to set in the fridge
for a few hours (the caramel should set into a sticky layer that should be able to be cut and isn't runny).
Spread on a cookie sheet and broil
for a few minutes (keep a close eye) until edges are beginning to brown and crisp (
if using thick asparagus you may need to
cook longer at a lower temperature before broiling to crisp)
If you're a first timer to
using coconut milk (which btw, is great
for your skin, even when
used in
cooking, because of the high fat content) give this brand a try before going to any of the others.
Stir in the cubed butternut squash (
if using), potato and garlic then
cook for another 2 minutes.
Any suggestions
for a different rice: milk ratio
if using already
cooked leftover rice?
Fresh blueberries are healthier but
if you want vivid violet color
for presentation,
use half thawed frozen or
cooked blueberries.
3 Make the filling: In a large bowl mix the
cooked quinoa, drained black beans, 2 cups of the grated cheddar cheese, most of the green onion (save some
for topping), cumin, and cilantro
if using.
On the weekends I check what is ahead on our calendar and pick meals
for each day based on
if it is a day to
use the slow
cooker, plan
for a portable on - the - go dinner, or (of course!)
If you have both run - of - the - mill (
cooking) and salad (or garnish) extra virgin olive oil,
use the better (salad or garnish) oil
for the end of the salad vinaigrette.
If using a slow
cooker,
cook on high until very tender, about 2 hours
for boneless or 3 hours
for bone - in, flipping after 1 hour.
Can I put them in the oven in two separate trays and
if so what will the
cooking time be?also
if I do not
use thyme and rosemary but instead opt
for cilantro how much cilantro will I need?
If you're
using very thick breasts and they need more time,
cook for another 2 - 3 minutes per side until done.
Add the garlic and
cook for another 2 minutes, then add the squash, chopped serrano chili, and coconut milk (
if you're
using regular coconut milk, skim off the cream on top - don't throw it away, you'll need it later;
if you're
using light coconut milk, add all the contents from the can).
That will also happen
if you
use a slow
cooker that's larger than the recipe calls
for.