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Cauliflower Garlic Bread (serve w/ Lean Beef Bolognese)

13/3/2021

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Cauliflower Garlic Bread

3 cups riced cauliflower
6 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cup almond flour OR 1/2 cup coconut flour (I used)
1 tbsp baking powder
6 tbsp melted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp thyme, chopped
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Salt

Cauliflower is a good source of fibre, contains lots of vitamins and is in season all year round; normally from Cornwall in the winter and from the north in Summer. Where I look to keep my body fat down I avoid bread made from wheat (as much as I can) so that is where something seasonal and healthy like a Cauliflower Garlic Bread recipe comes in handy!

Preheat oven to 180℃. Grate or blend 3 cups of cauliflower (approximately a whole cauli). Microwave riced cauliflower in a small bowl for 3-4 minutes and allow to cool, while you separate the egg yolks into a large mixing bowl and the whites into a separate bowl. Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, like a meringue, and set aside. Add the flour, baking powder, melted butter and garlic to large mixing bowl with the egg yolks with about a quarter of the whipped egg whites. Mix well. 

Now that the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, soak up as much moisture as you can and then add to the mixed ingredients along with the remaining egg white. Again, mix well then stir in most of the herbs (but leave a little for the topping). 

Line a 24cm loaf tin with parchment paper and spoon in the batter. Bake for 50 minutes.
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Chicken & Leek "Lie-Pie"

13/3/2021

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Toasted & Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (snack)

13/3/2021

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Oregano Chicken & Butternut Squash

13/3/2021

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Rosemary Seasoned Wild Pheasant with Roasted Grapes and a Savory Shallot Pan Sauce

13/3/2021

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You may think that eating seasonally through the winter months require a bit more experience or experiments! But there's so many great options out there that are unique to this cold season. Pheasant is aplenty for this time of year, but it does have a tendency to dry out, as it is quite easily overcooked. I seal them in a very hot pan first to stop them drying out in the process. And of course root vegetables too, like parsnips and carrots. Follow the steps below and the result will be a happy, unique and tasty winter warmer...
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  • 2 Pheasant Breasts
  • Salt
  • 2 tsp Rosemary
  • One handful of Grapes
  • 1 small Shallot
  • 150ml Chicken Stock
  • 2 tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar*
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Parsnips
  • Beetroot
  • Red Onion
  • Carrots 
 
  • Preheat the oven to 180C. Place all of your veggies in a deep baking tray and put into oven, meanwhile, season the pheasant breasts with salt, pepper, and a 1tsp of rosemary.
  • After about 15mins of the vegetables roasting, put the grapes on a sheet pan and drizzle 2tbsp oil over them, then roast for about 15 minutes.
  • While the grapes are roasting, brown the pheasant breasts in a hot saute pan. Sealing the breasts like this will avoid them drying out. After they have browned on both sides, remove them from the pan and put aside for a moment - and add the shallots. Brown the shallots for several minutes and deglaze the pan with the white balsamic vinegar and stock, scraping the bits in the bottom. Add another teaspoon of rosemary and return the pheasant breasts. By now the grapes should be roasted and they can be added to the saute pan with the pheasants along with their juices.
  • Allow the pheasant and sauce to simmer on low until the pheasant is cooked through and the sauce has reduced, your roasted winter vegetables should also now be ready!

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EASY Homemade BBQ Slow Cooked Brisket

13/3/2021

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Please note this method is an easy way to cook indoors at home, but I use my smoker outside all year round for EVEN better results. Smoking meat on a smoker outdoors is an entirely different method... Recipe in a future book ;-) 

Homemade BBQ Rub:
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons paprika
A generous amount of black pepper all over
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
(for approx 1kg brisket, increase measurements for larger size)

Brisket is a tough and hard-working slab of meat, so it needs some time and love to bring out its flavour - but when you do the flavour is incredible. This recipe is very straightforward and easy, so don't feel daunted that the time means too much effort, it's super simple! I prefer to use a smoker but this guide is for an indoor cook!
  • First, put the brisket into a large bowl, leave out of the fridge for at least 20-minutes (this helps the oven work a bit more efficiently - a little greener decision!).
  • Add all of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well with your hands, blending all of this homemade rub over the meat.  
  • Place the rubbed brisket into your oven at 200C for 30-minutes.
  • Take out of the oven after the 30-minutes, turn brisket over and cover with tin foil. Turn oven down to 140C and return for around 2-hours (based on 1kg).  Your brisket is now ready to either slice or shred! Serve with corn on the cob and perhaps a homemade slaw - or, my favourite, chilli and lime butter

This is perfect all year round;  for summer (best cooked on the BBQ though) or using the above procedure for winter or if you don't have a smoker! 
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CHICKEN & MUSHROOM WITH CIDER

15/10/2019

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Simply put 1kg of whole chicken legs into your slow cooker, with 300g of mushrooms (sliced), 400ml of a good cider (may I recommend New Forest Cider available at The Cider Pantry in Burley, New Forest), with sprinkle of thyme and oregano, then season to taste with salt and pepper - simple! Cook of high for one hour then reduce to low for around five hours. Once done, add five tablespoons of double cream and two teaspoons of English mustard, mix in and add flour if necessary to thicken. It's meals like this that make fat loss / weight loss easy - and also make Autumn feel a little warmer. Another very healthy recipe for my approach to a Happier, Healthier and Greener lifestyle! 
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