Potato Salad

This was a HIT dish at our cooking demonstrations last week. With the addition of fresh Mint, Red Capsium and Spring Onion it is sure to be a favourite in your family too! Do not be daunted by making your own mayonnaise, as those who were there last week witnessed how EASY it is. ENJOY!!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 kg Potato, cut into 2cm cubes, boiled in salty water and cooled.
1  Red Capsicum, julienned,
2-3 Spring Onions, sliced
Bunch mint, chopped
1 Serve of Cashew Mayonnaise (see below)


Cashew Mayonnaise:
1 Cup Cashews
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tsp salt
1/3 Cup lemon juice
1 Cup water

• Blend cashews, water and salt until smooth and creamy.
• Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending at a high speed.
• Add lemon juice at the last minute and allow to blend through.
• Chill to thicken in refrigerator.

To Assemble:

• Just before serving, add the cashew mayonnaise, Red Capsicum, Spring Onions and Mint to the Potatoes. Stir through gently. 

"Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: ... "      Psalms 40:5

Posted by Natasha Mansour

LAKSA - Thai noodle soup

This dish is amazing! It is a tastebud tantilizer! I may be a little bias with my pregnancy cravings, but this is the best dish I have eaten in months. Tasty thai with a little spice... Make extra to have again and again and again...

Ingredients:
2 Tbs Olive oil
2 Onions, sliced in thinly in half moons
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
3 Carrots, peeled, halved lengthways and cut on the diagonal thinly
400ml can Chickpeas or any other white bean, drained and rinsed
1 Red Capsicum, thinly sliced in lengths
2 cups Corn Kernels (please try to get organic and non-GMO)
400ml Coconut Cream
8 Kaffir Lime Leaves *
2 Vegetable Stock Cubes (I use Massel brand)
1/4 tsp cayenne chilli - optional or to your liking
3 cups water
100g of Pad Thai rice noodles, dried in the packet (you will find this in the asian section of your local supermarket)

Lime to serve

Step 1: Fry in the oil: onions, garlic, carrots, cayenne and kaffir lime leaves until the onion is soft

Step 2: Add to the fried onion the rest of the ingredients except the lime which is for when serving. Let simmer covered for 10 mins.

Step 3: Add the rice noodles to the dish, cover with the lid and let cook for a further 5 minutes. When the noodles are soft through - serve - with the lime!


OPTION 2: You may omit the rice noodles and enjoy it as a chowder. This is delicious too.

ENJOY!

* Kaffir Lime Leaves - These are leaves can be found in most large supermarkets in the fresh food section. They are a popular item so do sell out often. If you know someone with a kaffir lime tree, ask to pick a bag of leaves and then keep in the freezer. The frozen leaves will keep for 6-12 months. They give a lovely flavour to oriental inspired dishes.

"Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be My people"   Jeremiah 7:23

Posted by Melissa Awde

Vegan Cooking Demonstrations - February 26, 27 and 28!!

We are soooo excited to launch our first ever 'Living on Pulse' cooking demonstration and health lecture program. Please come along and bring a friend too!

Location: Morisset Multipurpose Centre - 143 Dora Street, Morisset

Dates: February 26, 27 and 28. Each night we will demonstrate different recipes so please come along to all three.

Time: 6:30 Registration
          7:00 Demonstration followed by a health information session and food sampling

There is no cost involved but donations are welcomed to cover costs.

Please REGISTER as we can only cater for 40 guests and numbers are filling up fast. Register via our email address: livingonpulse@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you there!

Tropical Fruit Delight Smoothie

Start the day with a tropical fruit smoothie and enjoy a feeling of well being 

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

2 medium size mangoes, peeled and seeded
1 large ripe banana
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 large passion fruit, pulp removed
1/4 cup soy yogurt (optional)
1/2 cup crushed ice

Method 

Place mango, banana, pineapple juice, coconut milk, yogurt and ice in a blender. Blend on high speed until mixture becomes thick and creamy.

To Serve

Pour smoothie into a tall glass and garnish with passion fruit pulp.

Let your body enjoy the health benefits

 

Eat a banana a day and keep your heart and nervous system in good shape.

Add a mango or two and improve your skin condition

Drink the juice of pineapple and help your digestion

Add passion fruit pulp to aid in emptying the bowel

Eat the flesh or drink the juice of coconut for healthy bones and joints

Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

 Posted by Yiannoulla

Thai Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Simple and yet delightful!

 INGREDIENTS

1 Medium sized Jap Pumpkin cut into chunks (I leave nice skin on)

1 large onion, diced

1-2 tablespoons grated ginger

2 cloves Garlic, crushed

6-8 fresh Kaffir lime leaves*
The inner soft part of 1-2 lemongrass sticks, finely chopped (I often leave this out but it does add a lovely flavour if available)

1tsp Celtic sea salt

1tsp herb salt or 2tsp vegetable stock powder

1 can coconut cream

4-6 Cups water

Olive oil

METHOD

Place the pumpkin on trays and drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Roast in the oven on 200 degrees Celsius for approximately 40 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.

While the pumpkin is roasting, sauté the onion, ginger, garlic and Kaffir lime leaves until soft and then add about 4 cups water. Leave to simmer 

Once pumpkin is cooked remove the Kaffir lime leaves. Then add pumpkin along with the remaining ingredients.

Blend with a stick blender adding water as needed (I like it nice and thick) 

Serve with freshly chopped coriander.

*Kaffir lime leaves are what give thai dishes that wonderful flavour. You can get them from some green grocers and suppermarkets. Best of all, grow your own. My Mum has a tree in her backyard and I am spoiled with a constant supply. You can dry them or keep them fresh in the freezer once picked. I find that I use more when the leaves are dried.

 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.  (Psalms 37:4)
 

Posted By: Natasha Mansour