Maria’s Recipes

*Raw cashews (not salted or roasted) x 2 cups *Coconut yoghurt (not flavoured with coconut, no dairy or sugar, made only with coconut milk and cultures) x 3 to 4 tablespoon’s *Good pinch of salt Optional ingredients to flavour after cheese is ready: *Spring onion x 1, green part only,…...

*Swede, large x 1 *Carrots x 2 *Fresh Thyme x 3 or 4 sprigs *Oil x 2 tablespoon’s *Butter x 2 tablespoon’s *Salt & Pepper to taste *Pinch of nutmeg *Optional, ¼ cup of cream   -Peel swede, (peeling carrots are optional, just wash all vegies). -Cut into similar sized…...

*Salmon fillets, skin on (about the same size and not too thick) x 2 *Slivered almonds (or cashews) x 2 tablespoon’s (chopped – but if you have a mortar and pestle, skip this step) *Lemon x 1 (zest needed, then cut into wedges for serving) *Fresh dill (pick the dill sprigs, discard stems)…...

*Kale, about half a bunch, leaves only (trimmed off with scissors) *Beetroot x ½ large or 1 medium, peeled and grated (use a mandolin for long strips or a spiralizer if you have one) *Carrot x 1, grated into long strips (see note for beetroot) *Spring onion x 1, finely…...

This is a fresh, mild and quick version of Korean Kimchi using Lebanese cucumbers.  Traditionally Kimchi is lacto-fermented cabbage with lots of garlic and Korean red pepper flakes, eaten as a fiery side dish. The cucumbers in this recipe are quickly pickled and you can make them mild or with…...

Makes 1 litre *Banana’s, fully ripe and frozen (large) x 2 *Milk, reduced fat x 1 litre *Maple Syrup x 3 tablespoon’s *Rum essence x 1 teaspoon (you can easily add half to 1 teaspoon more, according to your tastes) *Cinnamon, ground x 1/2 teaspoon *Vanilla paste x 1 teaspoon…...

*Raw Cashews (unsalted, not roasted) x ½ cup (plus water for soaking) *Lemon juice from half a lemon *Capers x 1 teaspoon *Dijon mustard x 1 teaspoon *Garlic x ½ clove or less, minced *Water x ½ cup *Salt and pepper to taste   -Cover cashews with water and allow…...

*Quinoa (any colour) x 1 cup uncooked, made according to packet directions. *Finely chopped vegies x 3 cups – Lebanese cucumber, red capsicum, celery, & charred corn kernels sliced off one cob. *Fresh parsley x 2 tablespoon’s *Lemon wedges to serve *Optional:  Tinned tuna in olive oil x 185grams, drained…...

*Gravy Beef or Chuck Steak x 750 grams, cut into pieces *Onions x 4 (medium to small), sliced *Very ripe tomatoes x 3, chopped OR 1 tin chopped tomatoes *Garlic x 2 cloves, minced *Fresh parsley, chopped x 1/3 cup (extra for garnish) *Dried thyme x ½ teaspoon *Flour x…...