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We believe the truth of the saying, "You are what you eat" and that the best way of gaining all the nutrients we need from food is through eating whole foods. Whole foods are those as close as possible to their natural state and include whole grains, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, eggs, sustainable fish and ethically raised meat.

It encompasses the organic, biodynamic, seasonal, local, free range and sustainably farmed approaches and many of our recipes are vegetarian, gluten-free or suitable for vegans.

We believe there is no place in a healthy diet for processed foods, just foods you cook with heart and soul and we're delighted to share Jude Blereau's deliciously nourishing recipes with you.

Main Dishes
True, Nourishing Miso Soup Made with a simple, but classic Dashi stock, this provides a rich source of minerals, amino acids and extra healing power.
Sept 10
Hunter Gatherer Lamb Shank Braise

Delicious served with mashed potatoes or soft polenta, and some garlicky, buttery greens such as Brussel sprouts.

Aug 10
Tombola Far sturdier than a frittata, Tombola is a great grab and go breakfast. They keep brilliantly, actually firming up a little as they cool. The beauty of the tombola is just about any vegetable can be used
June 10
Lamb, Oat & Vegetable Stew A great source of zinc, lamb makes a deeply nourishing stew for the cooler weather.
May 10
Black Beans
Black turtle beans, pinto or borlotti are all freely interchangeable, and are a great option for many dishes.
Nov 07
Bright & Happy Quinoa Salad
Happy because it's simple to make, and has a bright flavour.
Feb 10
Brown Rice
Long or short grain brown rice is fine. For more flavour, try parching the rice first. Add it to a frypan and roast over a gentle heat for about 5 mins before soaking.
Nov 07
Bubble and Squeak
One of the best ways to disguise cabbage, and a brilliant base upon which to build a cheap and nourishing meal.
Aug 08
Chicken and Bread Salad
Dairy free and wheat/gluten free (depending on the bread used).
Feb 09
Corn Fritters
These are great hot or cold. When using fresh corn, simply steam before cutting the kernels off. Serve with fresh salsa and avocado.
Mar 10
Dairy Free Fish Fingers
This is such a delicious way to have fish, and quick to prepare.
Nov 09
Dragon Bowl Sauce
Currently my favourite sauce – great also for stir frys.
Nov 07
Iron and Energy Salad
Avocado, Arame, Beetroot, Carrot & Lentils
Sept 09
Lemon & Polenta Crumbed Fish with Chips
The recipe for this month - It's to show you it doesn't take long to cook a good dinner ­ proper fast food
May 08
Pirate's Pie
This is the kind of pie I would make for my pirate husband, when he returned from the seas, with a handful of freshly caught fish.
Sept 07
Quinoa and Vegetable Pilaf with Indian Flavours
If you have a teenage vegetarian, this is the recipe you should give them to master.
June 08
Red Wine Braised Lentils with Beetroot and Root Vegetables
Brown and green lentils are not as easy to work with as you think - their extreme astringency needs tempering to provide a full flavoured and satisfying end result.
July 07
Sticky Chicken & Vegetable Dinner
A faithful standby for a delicious and quick dinner. Gluten free: Serves 3-4 adults.
July 09
The Nicoise
A simple, easy salad to showcase excellent product.
Nov 08
Whole Baked Fish with a Thai Dressing
So simple and so delicious, give me this any day over salmon.
Dec 08
Powerful Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup
My version of the classic soup - when you have a good chicken stock in the freezer, anything is possible.
Apr 2010
Healing Chicken Soup
Dairy/Gluten Free: Really, this is more of a soup than a stock, but if you have a family, you can supply a meal, as well as nourish yourself as well, by just eating the broth.
May 07
Shitake Mushroom, Vegetable & Barley Soup
Shitake mushrooms strengthen, detoxify and restore. Renowned as immune boosters with antiviral and antitumour properties, they are rich in vitamin D, B12 and protein. Barley has a wonderfully soluble fibre and is rich in minerals such as magnesium.
May 07
Snacks
Anatomy of a Snack - Muesli Bars - Wheat and Dairy Free
Even when made entirely with organic ingredients, these are still far, far cheaper to make than buy. They're quick too - so it's a win, win all around.
June 07
Cooked Savoury Snacks
Perfect Pastry Pie Double recipe for pie (that is top and bottom). For a sweeter pastry (useful for a variety of Fruit Pies), add 2 tablespoons raw sugar, to the flour.
Aug 10
Sausage Rolls
If you're interested in notching up brownie points with your family, hot sausage rolls on a cold day will do it. Uncooked, these freeze fabulously.
Vegetarian or Meat Recipes
July 07
Breakfast
Berry Nice Pancakes
Really, a bit of a cross between a pancake and pikelet. Serve with yoghurt if desired, and your sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, brown rice syrup).
June 09
Black Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk and Mango
Black Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk and Mango is one of the best summer breakfasts around
Oct 08
Breakfast Muffins
Wheat free. Makes 10 - 12 muffins.
April 08
  Buckwheat, Apple & Fig Porrige
A fabulous breakfast for when the weather starts to cool.
July 07
Sweets
Almond and Rose Ice "Cream"
A lovely "ice cream" for those who can't tolerate a traditional vanilla, cream and whole milk ice cream.
Apr 09
Apple Brown Betty
This is a very, very old fashioned pudding made from really very little at all, but it rates as one of my very favourite puddings.
March 08
Banana and pineapple cake with colonut, cream cheese frosting
Banana is an all around brilliant choice for baking, adding natural sweetness. I've baked this as a large tray, which makes it easy for cutting and slicing, but it also makes 1 x 22cm cake or 12 muffin sized cupcakes.
Aug 09
Chocolate, Cocoa Nib and Cherry Biscotti
This is my personal prescription for those of you who just want a little something delicious when you sit down after dinner with a cup of tea. They do have some expensive ingredients, but in small amounts, and the recipe makes 32 odd - oh, and they last for ages, and did I say they are really good?
Dec 07
Coconut Cream Ramikens
An amazingly quick and delicious dessert to put together. Simply pour the Coconut Cream into little ramekins or small glass containers, and top with fruit of choice.
Jan 08
Fruit Mince
This is the loveliest fruit mince I know. It's light and moist, and has none of the horrible peel found in so many versions. It's the perfect place to use seconds or windfalls. You can easily keep this in a clean, sealed jar in the fridge forever, but if you want to keep it in the pantry, you'll need to give it a boiling water bath. The jars will need to be proper jam jars, so they withstand the heat of the water bath.
Aug 07
Kulfi Semi Fredo with Mango
A lovely dessert of sweetness from mango, coconut milk and a small amount of maple syrup.
Jan 09
Panforte Recipe
As the mixture is being prepared in the bowl, the kitchen is filled with the smell of Christmas.
Dec 09
Pumpkin Pie
I grew up on Pumpkin Pie and love it hot or cold. It’s wonderful and brimming with soul.
July 08
Traditional Butter Cupcakes & Raspberry Butter Cream Frosting
I prefer to use a white spelt flour here, but a white wheat flour is fine. The classic butter, sugar, egg, flour cupcakes - these are delicious and keep exceptionally well. Orange or lemon zest would be delicious additions to the batter.
Makes 9 - 12 cupcakes
Oct 07
Wheat Free Dairy Free Fruit Sponge
Apples, Berries, Maple Syrup and home-made sponge - wheat free and dairy free.
Oct 09

Condiments

Bengal Chutney
As this chutney is sweetened with sugar, it's not necessary to process it in a boiling water bath. However, the jars, lids, ladle and funnel will need to be sterile.
Aug 07
Home-made Mayonnaise
Home-made mayonnaise is one of the most flexible foods to have on hand. Used to enrich a salad or snack or to add flavour to meals, mayonnaise is a profoundly rich source of quality fats and antioxidants.
Jan 10
   
 

Compliments of Jude Blereau: http://www.wholefoodcooking.com.au/

 
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