Some of my earlier posts describe how to dry mandarin peels and various recipes for using them. Orange (and other citrus) peels are equally delicious, and good for your digestion and health. So in this post I provide a few different recipes for making the most of your orange peels. First of all, peel your oranges using a vegetable peeler so that you get a nice thin peel without the thick white pith. Dry the peels using a dehydrator or other method of choice - see earlier post for … [Read more...]
Mandarin Sauce Recipe
This is another post in my series of things to make when your mandarin tree has a super-productive season (* see below for other recipes). This time I make a savoury mandarin sauce recipe that can be used as a sauce over chicken, fish or vegetables, as dressing over salads or as a dipping sauce. 1 cup mandarin juice 2 tablespoons mandarin zest 2 cloves garlic crushed (optional) 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp … [Read more...]
Seasonings Using Dried Mandarin Peels
In my last post I described how to make dried mandarin peels to use in baking and more. This post gives 4 different seasoning blends that shine with the inclusion of dried mandarin peels: it gives them a bright citrus burst that tastes good and is good for you. Citrus Chinese Five-Spice Chinese Five-Spice is a classic Asian blend that mandarin really lifts. It is perfect for stir-fries and for marinades and rubs on chicken, pork, duck and even beef. I give all the ingredients below but the … [Read more...]
Drying Mandarin Peels for Use in Cooking and more
Don’t throw away your mandarin peels, they are nutritional powerhouses in their own right -and great for the digestion. The peel is packed with up to three times the concentration of antioxidants, significantly more fibre and vitamin C, and potent essential oils compared to the juicy flesh. Dried mandarin peel is incredibly versatile, particularly in cooking. It adds a depth of flavour and aroma to meats and seafood, stir fries, rice, soups and broths. Steep it in hot water for a digestive … [Read more...]
Bottled Mandarins Recipe
I had an absolute bumper crop of mandarins on my tree this year, more than I have ever had before. I have previously just enjoyed eating them fresh but after having done a lot of that (and shared many boxes of fruit with family, friends and neighbours), I realised that I would need to look at different ways of preserving them to enjoy later. The first method I explored was bottling them in a light syrup. ~2kg mandarins 1 cup Sugar 2 cups Water You can bottle them in a plain syrup or … [Read more...]
Storage Option for Home Apothecary
When you have a smallish house with limited storage options, it can be difficult to figure out how to store all the jars of dried herbs/botanicals for making teas, tinctures, gins, spice blends and skin care products. I have accidentally discovered a very space-efficient option that can fit into a hallway without taking up too much space. Having used up all my available storage space options in the rest of the house, I began eyeing up my hallway and wondering whether there was any way that I … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Lactose-Free Buttermilk Scone Recipe
This buttermilk scone recipe brings together my gluten free (GF)and lactose free (LF) journeys. I’ve previously posted on making cultured butter with LF cream and yoghurt. Making LF cultured butter of course produces LF cultured buttermilk that is perfect for using to make these delicious scones. Enjoy them with jam of your choice and a cup of tea. 270g gluten free flour blend (*see below) 35g ground almonds 2 tsp xanthan gum 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 80g cold … [Read more...]
Homemade Lactose-Free Cultured Butter Recipe
Making homemade butter is a fun thing to do but since Long Covid decimated my gut enzymes I have gone lactose-free. In an earlier post I described how I make lactose free milk and yoghurt. This time I decided to make lactose-free cultured butter. Take 1L cream and add 10 drops of lactase enzyme. Mix 3 tbsp lactose free yoghurt into the cream. Cover and leave at room temperature for 48 hours. Whisk until the butter separates from the buttermilk. Strain off the … [Read more...]
Easy Lactose-Free Yoghurt Mayonnaise Recipe
I’ve previously shared my efforts at making Homemade Mayonnaise - it was successful but it only lasts a week and you can’t really make a smaller amount because it uses one egg. So I have been experimenting with an easier and much more flexible recipe using lactose-free yoghurt instead of the egg. I love it because I can easily incorporate lots of healthy herbal goodness by using herb-infused vinegars and herb-infused oils. I make up small batches of vinaigrette using roughly equal amounts (or … [Read more...]
Lactose-free Labneh & Shankleesh (Cheese Balls)
I’ve previously shared how I make lactose-free yoghurt at home and now I thought I’d share some of the other things you can make with this versatile product (giving you more lactose-free diet options too). I use them in place of sour cream, cream cheese, fromage frais, ricotta, and more. You can strain* out most of the liquid from your Greek yoghurt (about 12 hours) to make a very thick creamy ‘cheese’, which is wonderful for making simple gourmet desserts. One of my favourites is mixing this … [Read more...]
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