Recipe: Manestra (Greek Orzo with Tomato & Chicken)

Manestra (Greek Orzo with Tomato & Chicken) Ingredients:* 1-2 Tablespoon Olive Oil* 1 Kilo Chicken (Skinless Breast or Thighs)* Salt & Pepper* 1 Brown Onion* 1 Capsicum (or alternatively omit for more traditional recipe)* 3 Cloves Garlic* 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano* 1 50grams Sachet of Tomato Paste (or 1-2 Tablespoons)* 2 Cups Mantra (aka Risoni)*…

Recipe: Koulouria – Chocolate & Vanilla (Greek Holiday Twist Cookies)

Koulouria Recipe (Chocolate & Vanilla Twist) Ingredients: * 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter or Nuttelex (room temperature) * 1 cup Sugar or 1/2 cup Honey * 2 Eggs (room temperature) or Egg Replacement (2 teaspoon Baking Soda, 2 tablespoons Vinegar) * 2 teaspoons Vanilla Essence *4 teaspoons Baking Powder *1 teaspoon Salt * 1/2 cup Cooking…

Recipes: One Pot Pink Sauce Pasta

One Pot Pink Sauce Pasta Ingredients: * 1-2tbsp Olive Oil * 1 Onion * 2 Carrots * 400-600g Italian Sausage (or Vegan Sausage) * Spices for Taste *2-6 Garlic Cloves * 2 Cans Organic Whole or Diced Tinned Tomatoes * 500mls – 1 Litre Chicken (or Vegetable Stock or Water) * 500gms Pasta * 300mls Cooking…

Recipes: Leek and Smoked Chicken Risotto (or Firm Tofu for Vegans)

Leek and Smoked Chicken Risotto Recipe (or Firm Tofu for Vegans) Ingredients:* 1 Large Leek (or 2 Small Leeks)* 1-2 Scallions (or 1 Medium Onion)* 2-4 Cloves Garlic* 1 Smoked Chicken Breast (or 1 Cooked Chicken Breast) – for vegan alternative use 450grams Firm Tofu* 750mls – 1 Litre Vegetable Stock* 1 Cup Arborio Rice* Olive…

Recipes: Cholent

Slow Cooker Cholent Recipe  Ingredients: * 4-6 Forequarter Lamb Chops * 4-6 White Potatoes * 1 Onion * 4 – 6 Cloves Garlic *1-2 Cans Mixed Beans ie 3 Bean Mix * 1 Cup of Barley * 1/2 – 1 Litre of Chicken Stock Method: 1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking…

Recipes: Banana Cake

Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients: * 125g Unsalted Butter or Nuttelex * 155g Brown Sugar or 1/3 Cup Honey * 2 Eggs (Room Temperature) * 3 Large Overripe Bananas * 1 1/2 Cups Self Raising Flour OR 1 1/2 Cups Plain Flour and 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda *2/3 Cup Milk or Almond Milk Method: 1. Beat…

Recipes: Tzatziki

Tzatziki Recipe Ingredients: * 480 -500 grams Naturally Set Yogurt/Greek Yogurt * 1 Large Cucumber * 3 Cloves Garlic * 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil * 1/2  Lemon Method: 1. Place yogurt in a bowl. 2. Dice or grate one cucumber. 3. Strain juice from cucumber if grated. 4. Grate garlic or dice into tiny pieces.…

Recipe: Kombucha Recipe

Kombucha Recipe Ingredients: 1-2 Bags black tea (depending on strength you prefer); 1/4 Cup raw sugar; 1 Scoby with 1/2 cup pre-made kombucha (also known as starter tea); 1 & 3/4 Liters purified water; 2 Litre Mason jar (or any wide mouth jar); Paper towel or cheese cloth with rubber band; Strainer: and Glass bottles…

Recipe: Jun/Jimbucha Recipe

  Jun/Jimbucha Recipe Ingredients: 1-3 Tablespoons of green tea (depending on strength you prefer); 1/3 Cup of honey; 1 Jun scoby with 1/2 cup pre-made jun; 1 Liter purified water; 1 Litre Mason jar (wide mouth); Paper towel or cheese cloth with rubber band; Strainer; Glass bottles (3-4 250 mil bottles perfect for daily dose)…

Recipes: Green Juice

Green Juice   Ingredients:  Handful of Kale Handful of Spinach or Rocket Handful of Celery or Parsley 1 Green Apple or Pear or Grapes 1 Lime or handful of Mint (both can be added) 1 Tablespoon of Matcha Powder or Spirulina Method: Put all ingredients in blender and blend. Serve over ice. ++++++++++++ Make sure you…