Caramelized Red Onion and Sweet Potato Flan with Feta and Chive Flowers

I love this Flan. First of all I love sweet potato so anything that includes that is a winner, however the combination of the sweet red onion and sweet potato paired with the saltiness of the feta is brilliant!

Thai Coconut and Carrot Curry with a Mizuna Salad

Asparagus and Onion Flan

 

Since I've started working at a little organic cafe by the sea, I have discovered that a flan does not need to be the old 'eggy, soggy quiche' that most places sell, but instead can be re-invented into a crisp and flavorful delight that celebrates the delicious seasonal vegetables inside!

Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon Pancakes

Banana,Sunflower seed and Chocolate Chip Pancakes!

Polenta for Breakfast!

Porridge is not the only warm breakfast to have on a cold winters morning, Polenta is also delicious and is very quick to make.  It's an incredibly comforting dish, that really can be eaten at any time of the day but its warming and filling nature does make it perfect for breakfast!

Polenta is great with lots of different toppings, here I added raisins, cinnamon, flax seeds, chia seeds and a chopped pear. 

If you soak the ingredients overnight, the cooking time will be reduced (lessening the morning rush) and the raisins will be plump and juicy!

'Boost Me Up' Smoothie

Throughout the duration of my A level exam period, I made this smoothie everyday to keep  me energised when dealing with stress and fatigue. I still make it often and especially when I'm feeling ill or in need of a 'boost'.

It really works and is delicious, full of fibre, vitamins, minerals, iron and omega 3.

I usually use whatever is in season and what we have in the house. Right now kale and chard are having their moment, so are appearing in mostly everything that I cook!

Depending on how your feeling you can decide to leave the peel on or off the oranges and lemons, as leaving it all on makes for a rather bitter drink. I usually leave the peel on most of the other fruit if possible as most of the goodness is in the peel.

I also add chia seeds and flax seeds to the mix to enhance the drinks goodness!

Today's ingredients!

Thumb size piece of Ginger

Half a Lemon

1 Orange

5 Kale leaves

5 Chard leaves

1 small Apple

1 Kiwi

2 tbs of Flax seeds

2 tbs of Chia seeds

1 cup of water (more or less depending on what consistency you prefer)

 This makes enough for four glasses, although can be left in the fridge if you have some left over.