The Life Sutra

The Food of Happiness

Navigation

Archives for July 2015

Creamy Fermented Lemongrass Salad Dressing

July 23, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

lemongrass-dressing

This recipe has become my new favourite, I’m devouring it on everything – quinoa salad, as a sauce on my rib eye steak! Full of nourishing fats, it’s quite rich so go sparingly but by making a jar, you can store it in your fridge and by adding some fermented sauerkraut juice it will keep for several weeks (the luscious pink colour comes from my signature purple kraut).

lemongrass-dressing

Olive Oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, renowned for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, it is also a great source of Vitamin E which improves the health of your skin.  Not all olive oils are created equal, to receive the health benefits of olive oil purchase extra virgin, this signifies it has been cold-pressed without heating thus preserving the goodness of the olives.

I have used an essential oil in this recipe but please note you must use a 100% pure essential oil, a therapeutic grade oil that contains the plant and nothing else.  These are not the same as the ones that you purchase in health food shops which may claim they are 100% natural but will likely contain synthetic ingredients and are unsafe to consume.  For more details on how to source essential oils that are completely safe for cooking please contact me on vanessa@blog.thelifesutra.com

Lemongrass oil is used for promoting healthy digestion and detoxifying the body. In a very concentrated form, you will only need 2 drops of the this very special oil to provide a beautifully aromatic dressing.

Alternatively,  if you don’t have essential oils use a squeeze of lime juice in your dressing instead.

 

 

Save Print
Creamy Fermented Lemongrass Salad Dressing
Author: Vanessa Woozley
Prep time:  5 mins
Total time:  5 mins
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 teablespoons of tahini
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of kraut juice
  • ½ teaspon of raw honey
  • 2 drops of lemongrass essential oil* or juice of ½ a lime
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a small kilner jar or jam jar
  2. Place jar in fridge
  3. Good quality olive oil will harden in the fridge so you may need to add a little from a room temp bottle to soften and our.
3.2.2925

* Only essential oils certified as safe to be used internally can be used in recipes so if in doubt please use lime juice.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Easy Coronation chicken

July 14, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

 

coronationchicken

This is what I make with my leftover roast chicken, alternatively you can use some chicken thighs which have the nutritious darker meat.  Many people opt for the chicken breast thinking they are going for the lower fat healthier option but did you know that the brown muscle meat contains large quantities of iron, zinc and B vitamins used for cell metabolism and are therefore key to sustaining energy levels.  The muscle meat also contains higher amounts of saturated fat which have been vindicated from health risks so you can enjoy the inexpensive tastier cuts of meat.

I love coronation chicken, hands down it is one my favorite salad side dishes, it’s also perfect for a crispy jacket potato too – simple healthy whole-food nutrition.

 

Save Print
Coronation chicken
Author: Vanessa Woozley
 
Ingredients
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • ½ a cup of homemade mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of medium curry powder
  • ¼ cup of walnuts
  • ¼ cup of raisons
Instructions
  1. Poach the thicken thighs in simmering water for 18-20 minutes with the lid on.
  2. Flake the chicken away from the bones
  3. Mix the other ingredients in a bowl and taste, adjust curry powder according to your liking or add more mayonnaise to make it milder
  4. Coat the chicken with the sauce and serve
  5. Delicious over salad or jacket potato
3.2.2925

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Vanessa Woozley

Recent Posts

  • Fluffy Buckwheat Breakfast Pancakes
  • Chocolate, Raspberry, Orange Raw Cheesecake – vegan, paleo, no sugar
  • Cacao, Raspberry and Wild Orange Smoothie
  • Blackberry Chia Jam – refined sugar free!
  • 10 Easy Ways to Reduce the Toxic Chemicals in Your Home

Recent Comments

  • Edwardo Tabora on 10 Reasons Why Healthy Eating Gives You so Much More than Weight Loss
  • Hannah Healy on Cacao, Raspberry and Wild Orange Smoothie
  • Darryl Edwards on Cacao, Raspberry and Wild Orange Smoothie
  • Katja on Cacao, Raspberry and Wild Orange Smoothie
  • ChihYu on Cacao, Raspberry and Wild Orange Smoothie

Archives

  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • May 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • September 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • December 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014

Categories

  • Adults
  • Breakfast
  • Chicken
  • Children
  • Chocolate
  • Dessert
  • Dips
  • Lifestyle
  • Main Courses
  • Nutrition
  • Probiotics
  • Recipes
  • Salads
  • Sides
  • Soups
  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2022 · Foodie Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in