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  • RECIPE | Coffee Jelly with Cream

    RECIPE | Coffee Jelly with Cream

    CREDIT: Pixabay

    Serves 8
    Prep 5 mins (3 hours minimum chilling)
    No Cook

    Coffee lovers and addicts will adore this meeting of dessert and post-dinner coffee. In an unusual twist on a kids party pudding normally served with ice cream comes a surprisingly good and sophisticated version that is perfectly paired with cream. This dessert is not overly sweet and has a distinctively clear taste of coffee. The recipe is easily halved if you would like to make less. Serve in tumblers for pretty presentation.

    COFFEE – 1 cup of coffee provides the following of your daily recommended intake; 11% B2, 6% B5, 3% of manganese and potassium, 2% of magnesium & B3. Although these are small amounts, most coffee drinkers are likely to have more than 1 cup a day.

    Coffee is also a great source of anti-oxidants. Other health concerns coffee is believed to help with are; protection from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, lowering risk of Parkinson’s, protecting the liver, reduce the risk of depression, lowering risk of stroke, and certain cancers.
    SOURCE: ( http://authoritynutrition.com/top-13-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee/ )

    Ingredients.

    8 tsp high-quality instant coffee
    2 sachets gelatine (12g each) – or use 8 gelatine leaves
    30g caster sugar
    1000ml cold water
    230ml hot water

    Double cream, to serve.

    Method.

    1. Pour the 230ml hot water into a bowl and sprinkle the gelatine onto the hot water. (it is important that gelatine is added to the water and not the other way around).

    2. Stir quickly until mixed thoroughly.

    3. In a large bowl combine the instant coffee with some of the cold water from the 1000ml you have measured out. Whisk until the coffee has dissolved entirely.

    4. Pour in the remaining cold water whilst stirring.

    5. Add the water with the gelatine mix in it to the coffee and stir thoroughly.

    *You could at this point add a shot of whisky for another flavour, if you like.

    6. Pour into a mould, casserole dish or whatever will accommodate the jelly mix in your fridge. You want to be able to transfer the jelly once set into tumblers so when you pour cream over the top there are various nooks and crannies for the cream to flow down and look pretty on.

    7. Chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge.

    8. Serve in tumblers with cream poured over the top.

  • RECIPE | Sex Salsa

    The perfect recipe to get your sex drive back up and running

    CREDIT: Jordan Lohan

    Sweet & Fiery | Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | No Cook

    Pineapple contains the enzyme Bromelain, which can improve libido in men.

    Pomegranate increases testosterone levels, believed due to its array of antioxidants. Also shows an increase in Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS), which is essentially the same function as a medication like Viagra etc.

    Garlic a potent testosterone booster, and again increases NOS.

    Onions as with garlic, contain allicin that thins your blood and thus improves circulation.

    Chilli Capsaicin promotes circulation and endorphins for the feel good factor.

    Parsley more antioxidants and a great odour neutraliser for the onion and garlic!

    Ingredients.

    ½ pineapple, in small chunks
    1 pomegranate, seeds of (around 80g)
    1 red onion, finely chopped
    1 bunch (30g) parsley, chopped
    1 large red chilli, thinly sliced
    1 garlic clove, finely chopped
    1 lime, juice of

    Method.

    1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, season and serve along side grilled or barbequed meats or vegetables. Alternatively, go for prawns as these pack Arginine which will increase your NOS levels. Store in an air-tight container for up to 24 hours.

  • RECIPE | Dairy Free Truffles

    © Food For Friends – Jordan Lohan

    These delicious dairy-free truffles make lovely little gifts or can be served after dinner for guests to graze on. The different coatings of cacao powder, pistachios and coconut provide variety whilst also being nutritious!

    Truffles – Makes 20-30
    Prep 30 mins
    Chill 3-4 hours

    Ingredients
    280g fair trade organic dark chocolate, I usually use a mix of both 70% & 85% cocoa content, chopped finely
    3 tbsp coconut oil
    240ml full fat coconut milk
    ½ tsp vanilla extract
    1 tsp rose water

    Decoration/Dusting:
    20g raw cacao powder
    pistachios, blitzed or finely chopped
    desiccated coconut (try it toasted!)

    Method

    1. Place your chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a large mixing bowl.
    2. Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan until it reaches simmering point.
    3. Pour the coconut milk into the bowl with the chocolate.
    4. Stir and combine very gently & slowly to avoid the chocolate splitting .
    5. Add the rose water and vanilla extract.
    6. Transfer to a Tupperware or lidded container and put in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours.
    7. On individual plates place the cacao powder, coconut and blitzed pistachios ready for rolling the truffles in.
    8. Use a melon baller to scoop balls of the truffle mix and then roll in your hands to shape further. Place each ball onto greaseproof paper.
    9. Roll each ball in a selection of cacao, coconut and pistachios. These will keep in an air-tight container for 5-7 days stored in the fridge.
    This recipe is taken from my latest digital cookbook Food For Friends available for JUST £3.95 from TheGayShop.co.uk – Full of wonderful ideas this festive season.

  • RECIPE: Overnight Oats, The Inexpensive Christmas Morning Breakfast

    Serves 1 hungry person | Prep 5 mins | No Cook

     
    Simple and inexpensive. Prepare these on Christmas Eve and let these overnight oats soak in the fridge to produce a “cooked”, creamy, gorgeous fuss-free breakfast to wake up and dig straight into in the morning filling and nutritious, a great way to begin your day, and not just at Christmas! The jars I use in the image are a 500g capacity.
    INGREDIENTS.

    Basic Recipe

    50g quick cook / rolled oats

    100ml coconut milk (not tinned variety, from alpro or koko)

    3 tbsp natural yoghurt

     
    METHOD.

    Mix all ingredients in a jar / bowl / vessel of your choice.

    Stir in either of the flavour combinations below.

    Cover and chill in the fridge overnight (or minimum 3 hours), remove and serve.My favourite flavour variations;
    Berry Coconutty- In picture on right

    50g raspberries (frozen is fine)

    small handful brazil nuts, chopped

    small handful blueberries (frozen is fine)

    small handful coconut flakes

    1 tsp vanilla paste / extract (optional)
    Apple & Cinnamon (tastes like pure Christmas!)- In picture on right

    1 small apple- blitzed or finely chopped, or 2 heaped tbsp apple puree

    1 tbsp maple syrup / honey

    1 tsp cinnamon

    small handful walnuts

    small handful raisins

     

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