Chia eggs another way

My sister reminded me yesterday that my diet might not include enough calcium. As such, I am going to try adding yolks to my daily regime as well as taking a supplement just to be sure I am getting enough. This is a really simple recipe that is quite nice and has a good calcium boost via the chia seeds and the yolks. I have posted about chia eggs before but this is a slightly different version. I included nigella seeds because they taste fabulous and are very good for those with mast cell issues. They are available on Amazon and are not at all expensive. 

CHIA EGGS ANOTHER WAY

25g/1tbsp chia seeds

100ml/3.4 fl oz water

33ml/1.1 fl oz coconut milk

3 egg yolks

Big pinch nigella seed

Big pinch sweet paprika

Pinch salt (if tolerated)

Fresh parsley

1. Stir all ingredients (except parsley) together until well combined
2. Leave to sit until the liquid has been absorbed by the chia seeds, stirring occasionally

3. I cooked this in a bowl set over a saucepan of boiling water, stirring until set. You could also fry it gently in a frypan. 

4. Scatter parsley over the top

Enjoy! ❤️  (and revel in the fact that you just got a calcium boost)

Carrot and ricotta gnocchi

I made this some time ago with homemade ricotta and it was one of those fabulous nights that I was able to share a meal with my family. Of course, I made them a gorgeous burnt butter and crispy sage sauce that I couldn't eat but that's beside the point! The important thing was that we ate MOSTLY the same meal. As it turns out, I am now reacting to all dairy, even A2 milk, and so I am posting this recipe for those who are able to tolerate dairy rather than for my own future reference. How's that for taking one for the team! 

CARROT AND RICOTTA GNOCCHI

1 batch homemade ricotta, drained
3 yolks

1 carrot, grated

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

100g plain flour

1 tbsp salt for the water (if tolerated)

1. Tip all ingredients except salt into a bowl and mix thoroughly

2. Squeeze an amount about the size of your thumb into a firm little log (or ball if you prefer) 

3. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used 

4. Boil water in a good sized saucepan (with salt, if tolerated)

5. Once the water is boiling, drop the gnocchi in

6. As soon as the gnocchi rises to the top (it's very quick!) remove them with a slotted spoon and serve immediately as is or with a topping, sauce or oil that you tolerate well. 

Enjoy ❤️