Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad - Salade Fraises et Chèvre

Amanda and myself were browsing for ideas for our weekly menu and we wanted a fresh summery salad. After gathering lots of ideas, Amanda came across a vlogger that used strawberries in her salad and we said why not...let's have a go! A summer salad with the most famous summer fruit of them all...the juicy strawberry! To accompany it some creamy and mellow French goat cheese. As dressing nothing too complicated...just some extra virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinegar. We had it as a light supper but it can easily be eaten as a quick lunch as well! Give it a go...it was a combination made in heaven. For 2 salads as suppers you will need...

• 1/2 Iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped roughly or any salad leaves
• 1 French Goat cheese, sliced [about 150g]
• 6-8 large strawberries, sliced
• 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
• Toasted flaked almonds
• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra Virgin Olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar

How to...

1. Start by toasting the almond flakes in a small dry pan, stir them occasionally to make sure they do not get burnt, about 5 minute. now divide the lettuce between two plates. 
2. Lay the strawberries, goat cheese and avocado on top of the lettuce. 
3. Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds and put a couple of basil leaves. 
4. Dress with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve.

Enjoy!!

R&A

Raw All Natural Chocolate Truffles

Now I know that some of the ingredients in this recipe are not that common but if you find them, do try them out. They are so decadent and moreish. If you cannot find the seeds, you can use ground almonds instead but I cannot assure the outcome because I have never tried it that way I'm afraid! These treats are highly nutritious as well as flaxseed, hemp seed and sesame seeds are packed with nutritive value.  They are also suitable for a vegan and/or a vegetarian diet. I know I am a meat-eater myself but it is incredible how much variation of diets and food variations there are out there. Since we were younger we were always exposed to various diets and always tried new foods from every corner of the world. The recent craze about seeds and raw food is definitely not new to myself but I love learning about new diets and options that before where maybe laughed at or frowned upon. But do be adventurous in your kitchen, after all, some great recipes were created by accident!! I also added 2 long pepper to add a certain kick (feel free to click on the link to find out about this great spice) but you can leave it out if cannot find it or even throw in a couple of black peppercorns! So feel free to try these delicious truffles. For 12 truffles you will need...

• 2 tbsp hemp seed
• 2 tbsp flax seed (linseed)
• 2 tbsp sesame seed
• 2 long pepper (optional)
• 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp water
• Desiccated coconut, to coat

How to...

1. Put hemp seed, flax seed, sesame seed and long pepper in a spice grinder or food processor and grind to a fine powder. Put in a mixing bowl, add rest of the ingredients and mix well until well combined. 
2. Form the ‘dough’ into small balls and roll into the coconut. 
3. Put on a plate with some baking paper and put into the freezer for 20 minutes. Alternatively put in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. Serve.

Enjoy!!

R&A