Convergence Recipes

A collection of recipes cooked at the Convergence festival over the years. Courtesy of Gavin Marshall, Barry Mathers and Veronica.

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Spanakopita

Requires feta cheese, brown rice flour, onions, yoghurt, cheddar cheese, eggs, coconut oil, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and spinach.

Makes 2973 g.

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Spanakopita (Special diet)

Requires tofu, brown rice flour, asafoetida, parsley, tumeric, walnut pieces, oregano, rice bran oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper and spinach.

Makes 2730 g.

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Hijiki & Celeriac Medley

Requires seaweed (arame), broccoli, sunflower seeds, sesame oil, ginger root, tamari, cinnamon, lime juice, pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper.

Makes 1022 g.

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Nut Burger Patties

NOTE: Check to ensure rice amount is dry-weight - reduce if necessary or it will show up wrong on the shopping list.

Requires walnut pieces, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, eggs, onions, tamari, yoghurt, garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper, gluten-free breadcrumbs and short grain rice.

Makes 1754 g.

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Nut Burger Patties (Special diet)

NOTE: Check to ensure rice amount is dry-weight - reduce if necessary or it will show up wrong on the shopping list.

Requires walnut pieces, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, tamari, yoghurt, asafoetida, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper, gluten-free breadcrumbs and short grain rice.

Makes 1754 g.

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Pacifica Coleslaw

Requires red cabbage, carrots, parsley, dates, desicated coconut, lime juice, olive oil, asafoetida, cumin, salt and lemon juice.

Makes 857 g.

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Cauli Cheese

Requires cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, chickpea flour, coconut oil, cumin, tumeric, coconut cream, milk, cheddar cheese and salt.

Makes 2245 g.

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Cauli Cheese (Vegan)

Requires cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, chickpea flour, coconut oil, cumin, tumeric, coconut cream, soy milk, sesame seeds and salt.

Makes 2070 g.

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Rice pudding

Requires milk, arborio rice, vanilla essence, nutmeg, cardamon, brown sugar, cinnamon, sultanas, butter and cream.

Makes 4100 g.

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Rice pudding (Vegan)

Requires coconut cream, arborio rice, vanilla essence, nutmeg, cardamon, brown sugar, cinnamon and bananas.

Makes 2693 g.

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Carrot, Toasted Seed & Orange Salad

Requires carrots, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, rasins, oranges, sunflower oil, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar and wholegrain mustard.

Makes 2130 g.

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Ratatouille

Requires aubergine, olive oil, onions, mushrooms, spinach, courgettes, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.

Makes 1955 g.

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Hummus

Note: Check chickpeas and tahini to ensure amount is correct (must be dry-weight).

Requires chickpeas, tamari, lemon juice, salt, garlic, olive oil, water and tahini.

Makes 572 g.

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Walnut, celery, apple & watercress salad

Requires apples, celery, watercress and walnuts.

Makes 0.07 kg.

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Chocolate Brownies

Requires bananas, apples, dates, rice syrup, baking powder, vanilla essence, dark chocolate, buckwheat flour, brown rice flour, crystalised ginger, cocoa powder, guar gum and salt.

Makes 865 g.

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Buckwheat & Blackbean Pie

Requires black beans, buck wheat, coconut oil, onions, garlic, mixed herbs, tamari, tomato purée, tapioca flour, vege stock, salt, pepper, kumera, cinnamon, tumeric, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Makes 2089 g.

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Pineapple Sambal

Requires pineapples, mint and ginger root.

Makes 435 g.

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Halava Pudding (special diet)

Requires water, brown sugar, nutmeg, rasins, walnuts, almonds, coconut oil and moong daal.

Makes 1832.5 g.

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Spinach, Seaweed & Ginger Salad

Requires spinach, nori seaweed sheets, sweet pickled ginger, wakame seaweed, sesame seeds, mirin vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, tamari and lemon juice.

Makes 770 g.

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Galette

Requires buckwheat flour, tapioca flour, rice bran oil, baking powder and egg replacer.

Makes 1080 g.

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Salsa

Requires tomatoes, olive oil, frozen corn, coriander, green pepper, brown sugar, ground cumin, cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, lime juice, orange zest, orange juice, salt and pepper.

Makes 1412 g.

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Roast Kumera & Chickpea Salad

onion free option Note: Cooked chickpea volume needs converting

Requires kumera, coconut oil, chickpeas, coriander, mint, sundried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Makes 2108 g.

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Chocolate Pudding Sauce

Requires brown sugar, cocoa powder and water.

Makes 10.24 kg.

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Quinoa tabouli Salad

Requires quinoa, tomatoes, salt, lemon juice, mint fresh, cucumbers, parsley fresh, chilli, ginger root and olive oil.

Makes 450.5 g.

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Halava pudding

Requires milk, brown sugar, nutmeg, rasins, walnuts, almonds, butter and semolina (wheat).

Makes 1407.5 g.

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Children's Vege Platter

Requires brazil nuts, rasins, tomatoes and carrots.

Makes 60 g.

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Apple Crumble (Special diet)

Requires stewing apples, lemon juice, rasins, buckwheat flour, sesame seeds, coconut flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, dates and olive oil.

Makes 2640 g.

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Apple Crumble

Requires stewing apples, lemon juice, rasins, rolled oats, sesame seeds, coconut flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, dates and butter.

Makes 2670 g.

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Chick pea and Cauli Satay

Requires coconut oil, onions, garlic, ginger root, pumpkins, cauliflower, green beans, chickpeas, water, tomatoes, ground coriander, cumin, tumeric, curry powder, brown sugar, cornstarch, tahini, coconut oil, coconut cream, salt and pepper.

Makes 4033 g.

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Tarator

Contains Garlic Note: cooked tahini volume needs converting

Requires tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and water.

Makes 270 g.

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Eggplant & Chickpea Casserole

Note: Cooked chickpea volume needs converting to dry amount

Requires coconut oil, ginger root, chilli, cumin seed, black mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, eggplant, tomatoes, spinach, tumeric, salt, chickpeas, brown sugar and lemon juice.

Makes 1366 g.

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Cucumber Raita

Requires cucumbers, yoghurt, ground cumin, mint and lemon juice.

Makes 245.2 g.

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Cucumber Raita (Vegan)

Requires cucumbers, soy yoghurt, ground cumin, salt, mint and lemon juice.

Makes 365 g.

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Quinoa

Requires quinoa, spinach, mint, black olives, lemon juice, coconut oil, cider vinegar, mustard and brown sugar.

Makes 278 g.

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Guacamole (Special diet)

Requires avocadoes and lemon juice.

Makes 315 g.

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Greek Salad (Special diets)

onion free option

Requires tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, red onions, black olives, walnut pieces, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper and salt.

Makes 2240 g.

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Greek Salad

Tomato free option Onion free option

Requires tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, red onions, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper and salt.

Makes 2240 g.

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Marinated Mushrooms

Requires mushrooms, spring onions, sunflower oil, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, wholegrain mustard and garlic.

Makes 748 g.

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Spicy Vegetable & Gabanzo Casserole

Requires olive oil, onions, zucchini, broad beans, chickpeas (cooked), water, tomatoes, coriander, cumin seed, tumeric, cayenne, chilli, salt and pepper.

Makes 3.38 kg.

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Kumera, Broccoli & Feta Frittata

Requires eggs, kumera, feta cheese, onions, capsicums, pumpkins, ginger root, cumin ground, coriander ground, broccoli, cream, parsley fresh, salt and pepper.

Makes 57640 g.

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Kumera, Broccoli & Feta Frittata (Special diet)

Requires chickpea flour, kumera, feta cheese, capsicums, pumpkins, ginger root, cumin ground, coriander ground, broccoli, cream, parsley fresh, cheddar cheese, milk and coconut oil.

Makes 51540 g.

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Mushroom & Bean Salad

Requires sultanas, mushrooms, green beans, parsley, coconut, sunflower oil, yellow mustard seeds, sesame seeds and lemon juice.

Makes 1.8 kg.

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Vegan Nut Burgers

Note: Rice and lentils cooked volume needs converting

Requires short grain rice, brown lentils, walnut pieces, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, carrots, gluten free bread, tahini, tamari, sesame oil, basil, oregano, salt, asafoetida, parsley and paprika.

Makes 982 g.

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Spanakopita pastry (Gluten free)

Requires coconut flour, brown rice flour, cornflour, chickpea flour, chia seeds, curry powder, coconut oil, salt and water.

Makes 3180 g.

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Spanakopita pastry

Requires flour, curry powder, coconut oil, salt and water.

Makes 532.5 g.

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Moussaka bi zeit

Requires aubergine, chickpeas (cooked), olive oil, garlic, onions, canned tomatoes, tomato purée, salt, pepper and tomatoes.

Makes 2.59 kg.

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Tahini Satay Sauce

Requires onions, ginger root, garlic, coconut oil, cumin, tumeric, ground coriander, tahini, water, honey, salt and chilli.

Makes 933.5 g.

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Tomato Sambal

Requires tomatoes, lime juice, mint and sweet chilli sauce.

Makes 505 g.

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Kate's Vegetarian Lasagne

Note: check lasagne and brown lentils amounts (must be dry-weight)

Requires lasagne sheets, brown lentils, sage, salt, pumpkins, kumera, coconut oil, green pepper, onions, cheddar cheese, canned tomatoes, capsicums, onions, basil, garlic, rice syrup, salt, pepper, cashew nuts, water, onions, olive oil, salt, wholegrain mustard and cornstarch.

Makes 5143 g.

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Mixed Orange Salad

Requires iceberg lettuce, oranges, sunflower seeds and carrots.

Makes 320 g.

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Beetroot and Almond Salad

Requires beetroot, apples, almonds, mung bean sprouts, mint, parsley, lemon juice, orange juice, flax seed oil, cider vinegar, rice syrup and salt.

Makes 895 g.

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Spicy Pumpkin

Requires coconut oil, pumpkins, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, cinnamon, curry powder, nutmeg, water, salt and pepper.

Makes 1600 g.

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Raspberry Coulis

Requires raspberries, brown sugar, water and lemon juice.

Makes 390 g.

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Apple and Banana Cake

Requires coconut flour, brown rice flour, cornflour, chickpea flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, apples, bananas, sunflower oil, egg replacer, apple juice, vanilla essence, mixed spice, coconut cream, dates, salt, icing sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.

Makes 2586 g.

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Ginger Beets Salad

Requires beetroot, ginger root, brown sugar, tamari and lemon juice.

Makes 11460 g.

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Lentil Stew

Note: Check lentil amount - ensure dry weight is listed.

Requires vege stock, brown lentils, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, coriander, tumeric, onions, cloves, parsley, cumin, paprika, cayenne and salt.

Makes 1310 g.

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Pumpkin and Kumera Balls

NOTE: coconut oil is listed twice. Please double-check.

Requires pumpkins, kumera, coconut oil, salt, garlic, onions, cumin, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and coconut oil.

Makes 2410 g.

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Berry Nice Fruit Salad

Requires kiwifruit, bananas, cherries, strawberries, apricots, tinned pineapple and peaches.

Makes 35000 g.

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Toasted seeds

Requires sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and tamari.

Makes 15 g.

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Chickpea, Beetroot & Nut Salad

NOTE: Check cooked-weight of chickpeas (should be dry-weight)

Requires chickpeas, tumeric, beetroot, carrots, celery, parsley, coriander, cashew nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, brown sugar, salt, cumin seed, ground coriander, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and pepper.

Makes 1319 g.

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Sushi

NOTE: double-check rice amount. Should be dry-weight.

Requires brown rice, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, nori seaweed sheets, cucumbers, carrots, peas, avocadoes, red pepper and tamari.

Makes 2463 g.

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New Potato, Broccoli & Cauliflower Medley

Requires new potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.

Makes 219 g.

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Cashew, Kumera & Red Pepper Loaf

Requires celery, sundried tomatoes, onions, brown rice, cashew nuts, kumera, marjoram, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.

Makes 1265 g.

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Vinaigrette

Requires olive oil, cider vinegar, brown sugar, mint, parsley, salt and pepper.

Makes 280 ml.

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Bruschetta

Requires bread, garlic, olive oil, basil and pepper.

Makes 660 g.

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Apricot Balls

Requires dried apricots, desicated coconut, sunflower seeds, dates and dried figs.

Makes 475 g.

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Bliss Balls Dewdrop's Raw Slice

Requires dates, dried figs, almonds, sesame seeds, desicated coconut, cocoa powder, peppermint oil and water.

Makes 830 g.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Requires apples, bananas, oranges, kiwifruit, nectarines, peaches, rasins, dried figs, dates, desicated coconut, lemon juice and cinnamon.

Makes 40000 g.

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Tatari

Requires tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and water.

Makes 270 g.

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Potato Salad

Onion free option Note: Check tomatoes, green pepper and red pepper, as they appear to have been wiped out in the xls file.

Requires potatoes, spring onions, tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Makes 944 g.

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Guacamole

Note: double-check tomato amount. 75g or 150g?

Requires avocadoes, tomatoes, celery, sweet chilli sauce and lemon juice.

Makes 520 g.

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Chilli Beans

Tomato / chilli free option Onion free option

Requires black turtle beans, coconut oil, onions, chilli, ground cumin, coriander, tomato purée and salt.

Makes 661 g.

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Courgettes (Vegan)

Requires courgettes, coconut oil and pepper.

Makes 180 g.

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Courgettes

Requires courgettes, butter and pepper.

Makes 180 g.

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Hasselback potatoes

Requires roasting potatoes, coconut oil, rosemary and salt.

Makes 150 g.

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Vinaigrette (Balsamic)

Requires olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Makes 210 ml.

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Lemon Vinegarette Dressing

Requires olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, mint fresh, parsley fresh, salt and pepper.

Makes 280 ml.

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Felafel

Vedic option Tomato free option

Requires chickpeas, onions, parsley fresh, peas, salt, black pepper, cumin seed, garlic, baking powder, chickpea flour, brown rice flour and coconut oil.

Makes 574 g.

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Pasta sauce (Tomato free)

Requires cauliflower, broccoli, onions, curry powder, garlic, coconut oil and coconut cream.

Makes 1186 g.

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Pasta sauce (Vedic)

Requires canned tomatoes, dates, asafoetida, basil and coconut oil.

Makes 1186 g.

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Pasta bake (Vegan)

Requires pasta penne, kumera, green beans, courgettes, carrots and mushrooms.

Makes 7000 g.

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Pasta bake (Tomato free)

Requires rice pasta, kumera, green beans, courgettes, carrots and mushrooms.

Makes 7000 g.

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Pasta bake (Gluten free)

Requires rice pasta, kumera, green beans, courgettes, carrots and cheddar cheese.

Makes 7000 g.

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Beetroot Chocolate Mud cake

Requires almonds, dates, sultanas, rice syrup, beetroot, coconut, cocoa powder, Psyllium husk, ginger root, coconut oil, rice syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla essence and salt.

Makes 1694.5 g.

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Beetroot, Orange & Sesame Salad

Requires beetroot, oranges and sesame seeds.

Makes 750 g.

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Pasta sauce

Requires canned tomatoes, dates, onions, basil, garlic and coconut oil.

Makes 1186 g.

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Pasta bake

Requires pasta penne, kumera, green beans, courgettes, carrots and cheddar cheese.

Makes 7000 g.

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Walnut, celery & apple salad

Requires apples, celery, lemon juice and walnuts.

Makes 725 g.

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Tomato Cucumber Relish

Requires onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, coriander, chilli, lime juice, ground cumin and ground coriander.

Makes 0.53 kg.

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Yellow Curry

Requires yellow curry paste, new potatoes, green beans, pumpkins, onions, coconut milk and liquid vegetable stock.

Makes 1.36 kg.

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Stewed Fruit Rice Pudding

Requires skim milk, aborio rice, vanilla beans, nutmeg, cardamon, castor sugar, raw sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, orange juice and dried apricots.

Makes 1.29 kg.

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Cabbage and Tomato Salad

Requires cabbage drum head, mint, garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil and salt.

Makes 0.87 kg.

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Black Bean & Avocado Salad

Requires black beans, red onions, tomatoes, red pepper, corn, coriander, avocadoes, rocket, garlic, chilli, lime juice and olive oil.

Makes 2 kg.

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Fennel Remoulade

Requires fennel bulb, lemon juice, celery, mayonnaise, créme fraiche, dijon mustard, garlic and dill.

Makes 0.54 kg.

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Fetta Salad

Requires capsicums, red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley and olive oil.

Makes 1.44 kg.

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Cucumber Salad

Requires cucumbers, carrots, agar, tamari, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, peanut butter and sugar.

Makes 1.44 kg.

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Hot Roast Vege Platter

Requires garlic, red onions, carrots, parsnip, kumera, olive oil, sage, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and parsley.

Makes 1.11 kg.

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Snow Balls

Requires dates, eggs, butter, salt, vanilla essence, rice bubbles and coconut.

Makes 0.71 kg.

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Pignoli Biscuits

Requires blanched almonds, pine nuts, icing sugar, cornflour, baking powder, eggs, castor sugar and salt.

Makes 0.44 kg.

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Heavenly Slice

Requires rasins, dates, water, carrots, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, coconut, rice flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla essence and salt.

Makes 2 kg.

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Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Requires sunflower oil, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, wholegrain mustard, dijon mustard and garlic.

Makes 0.19 l.

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North African Aubergine Salad

Requires aubergine, olive oil, spanish sweet smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Makes 0.95 kg.

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Lentil Salad

Requires liquid vegetable stock, brown lentils, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, ground coriander, tumeric, onions, cloves, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne and salt.

Makes 1.3 kg.

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African Black Bean Stew

Requires sunflower oil, onions, carrots, capsicums, garlic, thyme, paprika, mixed herbs, liquid vegetable stock, black beans, salt, pepper and tabasco sauce.

Makes 1.5 kg.

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Sprouted Quinoa

Requires sprouted quinoa, tomatoes, salt, lemon juice, mint, cucumbers, parsley, garlic, chilli, ginger root and olive oil.

Makes 0.46 kg.

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Baked Havla

Requires water, brown sugar, tumeric, rasins, coconut oil, semolina rice, coconut, walnuts and pineapples.

Makes 10 kg.

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Chocolate Pudding

Requires brown rice flour, quinoa flour, tapioca flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, guar gum and coconut oil.

Makes 4.8 kg.

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Tomato Pasta Sauce

Requires canned tomatoes, capsicums, onions, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, broccoli, celery and olive oil.

Makes 1.29 kg.

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