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Debbie’s Red Quinoa Tabbouleh with Toasted Pinenuts and Pomegranates

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Serves 8.
You will need:
  • 225g (8oz) red or black quinoa
  • 350ml (12fl oz) of cold water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 25g (1oz) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 25g (1oz) fresh mint, chopped
  • 110g (4oz) spring onions, white and green parts, chopped
  • 50g (1¾oz) dried cranberries
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pomegranate, cut in half, seeds removed
  • 75g (3oz) toasted pine nuts (toasted in a dry frying pan over a high heat)
  • For the olive oil dressing, you will need:
  • 50ml (1¾fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Rinse the red or black quinoa, whichever you are using, in a sieve under cold water for two to three minutes to remove the bitter coating. Put the quinoa in a saucepan with the cold water and the salt and add a tight-fitting lid. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to very low and cook, covered, for 12 minutes until the quinoa is tender. Turn off the heat, but leave the lid on for 10 more minutes.

To make the dressing, mix the extra-virgin olive oil, the lemon juice and the honey. Add the dressing to the warm quinoa and allow it to cool. Then add in the chopped parsley, the chopped mint, the chopped spring onions, the dried cranberries, the grated carrots, the ground cinnamon and the ground allspice to the cooled quinoa. Mix well and season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Tip into a serving bowl and scatter the pomegranate seeds and the toasted pine nuts over the top.

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Organic Berries in a Lemongrass Syrup with Natural Yogurt

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Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lemon grass stalks, finely chopped
  • 225g sugar
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 300g blackberries
  • 300g raspberries
  • 300g strawberries, halved and quartered
  • Organic natural yoghurt

To Cook

Put the lemongrass into a saucepan with the sugar and 1/2 litre of water, stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.  Cool, cover and chill overnight for the flavours to infuse.  Strain the syrup and add the lime juice and half the lime zest.

Serving Suggestions

Divide the fruit between 4 bowls, pour over some syrup and scatter the remaining lime zest.  Any leftover syrup will hold in the fridge for up to three weeks.  Serve with a bowl of natural yoghurt.
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Homemade strawberry cheesecake #kerrygold

  • kerrygoldusaHomemade strawberry #cheesecake spread on top of buttery brioche toast. The perfect way to change up your #breakfast routine or add a sweet treat to Sunday #brunch. #Kerrygold
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    INGREDIENTS:
    2 slices of brioche bread (1″+ thick)
    3 tablespoons Kerrygold Salted Butter
    1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
    1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (can substitute honey or coconut sugar)
    1/4 teaspoon orange zest (or orange blossom water)
    1/2 cup sliced strawberries
    Coarse sugar, optional
    DIRECTIONS:
    Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
    Butter each side of the bread, saving 1 tablespoon of the butter for the skillet. Sprinkle the bread with granulated sugar. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the hot skillet, and then add the bread to the skillet. Toast the bread on each side until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
    Meanwhile, slice the strawberries and toss them with 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar. Set aside.
    In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and orange zest until fluffy.
    Remove the toast from the skillet, and top each slice with the cheesecake filling, followed by the strawberries. I like to sprinkle coarse sugar on top before serving, but it’s optional.
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