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Sweet Black Sticky Rice….

YIELD: 1 1/2 cups (2 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 1 hr 30 mins READY IN: 1 hr 35 mins Traditionally eaten in small amounts to improve the flow of liver 'Qi', which promotes calmness and keeps angry feelings at bay, this is a gorgeous way to begin your day. Ingredients 3 cups water 1/2 cup sweet black stick rice available in health food stores or asian grocers 1 medjool date chopped finely Instructions Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot Bring to a boil, then drop to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 90 minutes, adding more water as needed Serve with coconut or almond milk, banana, and a sprinkling of black sesame seeds CUISINE: Japanese COURSE: Breakfast SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Strawberry and avocado layered salad..

YIELD: 1 Servings PREP: 5 mins COOK: 5 mins READY IN: 10 mins Ingredients 2 cup of baby salad greens, washed 1/2 very ripe avocado  1/2 punnet of strawberries, sliced Dressing 1 tbsp tahini Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of salt 1/2 tspn coconut syrup 1 tbsp freshly ground pepper Instructions In a large bowl, mix the greens with the avocado and strawberries by hand Make sure the avocado coats the greens and strawberries very well Whisk dressing together and pour over salad Using a food ring, tightly pack the salad and layer the strawberries and greens Top with more sliced strawberries and poppy seeds to garnish COURSE: Salad SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Tuscan Minestrone Soup….

YIELD: 6 Servings PREP: 5 mins COOK: 30 mins READY IN: 35 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp safflower oil 1 onion, diced finely 1 zucchini diced 3 small potatoes, diced 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups homemade passata sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 6 cups water (more if needed) 1 cup gluten-free macaroni 1 cup kale, shredded Fresh black pepper 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt  1/2 tsp turmeric Pinch of dried basil Pinch of dried oregano 1 cup mixed fresh herbs- basil, oregano and parsley  Instructions Heat oil in a large soup pot Sauté onions until soft, then add zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, kidney beans and stir for 2 minutes Add sauce, paste and water, gluten free pasta and kale Bring to a boil, then add...

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Nutty vegan balls….

YIELD: 12 Servings COOK: 10 mins Ingredients 1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 Cup Almonds 1/2 Cup Sesame Seeds 1/4 Cup Tahini 2 Tbsn Agave A Mixture of Mesquite, Lucuma, Maca & Cacao Powder 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds Small Amount of Water Extra Sesame Seeds Instructions In a high powered blender, whiz the seeds and nuts until it becomes a fine meal With the blades spinning, slowly pour in the tahini and agave Add the mesquite, lucuma, maca and cacao (any amount you have is fine-mix and match!) Check the mix, and add the water if needed By hand, stir in the chia seeds and leave to sit for 10 minutes Roll into small balls and coat with the extra sesame seeds Refrigerate and enjoy COURSE: Breakfast...

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