Celebrating Food
LUNCH
Wild Rice, Millet and Almond Pilaf
DINNER
Turmeric, Macadamia and Lime Crumbed Snapper
with Honey Ginger Carrots
DESSERT
Roasted Walnuts with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon
SNACK
Walnut Pâté
Celebrating Life
LUNCH
Clams with Peas and Celery
DINNER
Chicken Cassoulet
DESSERT
Saffron and Rose Water Pudding
SNACK
Quinoa and Chia Seed Bread
Cooking Dried Legumes/Pulses
- Soak legumes/pulses overnight in a bowl of water, drain and rinse well.
- Place legumes/pulses in a large saucepan, cover with water.
- Bring to the boil and simmer until tender.
- Approximate stove-top cooking time for 1 cup:
- Lentils: 20-25 minutes
- Chickpeas: 45-60 minutes
- Cannellini beans: 45-60 minutes
- Borlotti beans: 45-60 minutes
- Red kidney beans: 45-60 minutes
- Adzuki beans: 30-45 minutes
Touch Test For Checking Meat
Well done: take your right hand and touch your pinky and thumb together, take your left pinky and touch the base of your right thumb, notice how it feels and check your steak. If feels the same your steak should be well done.
Medium: take your right hand and touch your ring finger and thumb together, take your left ring finger and touch the base of your right thumb, notice how it feels and check your steak. If it feels the same your steak should be medium.
Medium-rare: take your right hand and touch your middle finger and thumb together, take your left middle finger and touch the base of your right thumb, notice how it feels and check your steak. If it feels the same your steak should be medium-rare.
Rare: take your right hand and touch your index finger and thumb together, take your left index finger and touch the base of your right thumb, notice how it feels and check your steak. If it feels the same your steak should be rare.