Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio

From The Raw Kitchen Cookbook by Olivia Scott

Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio

I adore this summer recipe! There’s nothing better than fresh, ripe juicy tomotoes enjoyed with a well seasoned guacamole. Feel free to add fresh mozzarella or some protein (I love adding pan fried Tempeh) to turn this into a delicious summer dinner.

Olivia x

Recipe from Love, By Olivia

INGREDIENTS

4 large heirloom tomatoes
10 cherry tomatoes
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra to serve
flesh of 2 avocados
juice of 2 lemons

METHOD

Using a serrated knife or mandolin, cut heirloom tomatoes into thin slices. Arrange in bowls, layering colours. Slice cherry tomatoes and arrange on top. Drizzle olive oil and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over the tomatoes.

In a separate bowl, mash the avocado flesh with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. When avocado is thoroughly mixed, dollop 2–3 tablespoons into the centre of each dish. Serve with basil leaves and extra pepper, to taste.

Serves 2 as a main, or 4 as a side

Creamy Corn, Coconut & Hazelnut Soup

Creamy Corn, Coconut & Hazelnut Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (500ml) coconut milk
1 cup (250ml) filtered water
2 cups (400g/14oz) fresh corn kernels
1⁄3 cup (40g/1.5oz) hazelnuts, plus extra to serve
1 tsp dried turmeric
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1
4 sprigs of fresh dill, to serve

METHOD

Place all ingredients except dill in a high-speed blender and blend on medium for 2 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper to your preference. To warm the soup, pour into a saucepan until simmering.. Pour into bowls and serve with some fresh dill and chopped hazelnuts on top.

Serves 4

Recipe from Love, By Olivia

Green Soup

Ingredients:

3 carrots

3 medium-large potatoes

5-6 courgettes

2 heads of broccoli

4 cups vegetable or chicken stock

Salt & pepper

Method:

Saute all the vegetables in 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot. Cover with vegetable or chicken stock (tastes better if you use use home-made stock but bought is fine too).

Simmer until cooked and then puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper.

Super easy and delicious and full of vitamins. Enjoy! 🍵

This recipe will make a decent size pot of soup to serve 4 people. For a small batch start with 1 carrot, 1 potato, 1 head of broccoli and 2-3 courgettes.