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Tahini ‘Fudge’

April 25, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I mean this should be illegal, it’s that good. Moreish, creamy, sweet, intensely delicious and oh yes, vegan! Oh, and free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar. If you’re a Halva / Tahini lover, this is perfection in square form. My lovely friend Lana all the way over in New Zealand sent me a recipe for…

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Cauliflower, Spinach & Tahini Soup

December 24, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I used to think cauliflower was such a boring vegetable, but now I love it. I make cous-cous out of it, curries and soups. It doesn’t just have to be steamed and eaten plain. I try to get as much tahini into us as possible for plant-based, bioavailable calcium but I’ve never put it in…

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Moroccan Halva (Tahini) & Cardamom Cookies

August 1, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

These gluten, dairy, sugar free & vegan Israeli / Moroccan inspired Halva (tahini) and cardamom cookies epitomise the tastes of my upbringing. There are many benefits to being brought up in an Israeli / Moroccan household. Without a doubt, one of the best ones is the food. I don’t know of many people who don’t…

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Aubergine & Tahini Dip with Oryx Desert Smoked Salt

April 23, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

This is a very common dip in Israel and I often make it for Shabbat dinner. Traditionally the aubergine will be cooked on an open flame, giving it a smoky flavour. Using Oryx Desert Smoked Salt gives it that same flavour, while simply roasting it in the oven. Ingredients 1 large aubergine 2 tbsp tahini…

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Tahini / Tchina (depending on where you’re from!)

April 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

Sorry for the strange title… in the west, this is called Tahini (the paste itself is called that) but in the Middle East, where this originated, it’s called Tchina. Whatever it’s called, it’s yummy, easy to make and is one of the best sources of calcium out there. You can read my article about why to…

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Cauliflower & Tahini Soup

February 1, 2015 by theorganicspoon 3 Comments

I love cauliflower, especially as a purée, because of the beautiful smooth texture it blends into. This soup makes use of that, and the addition of tahini makes it even creamier! Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, which has been shown to kill cancer stem cells, thereby slowing tumor growth. Researchers believe that eliminating cancer stem cells may…

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Roasted Aubergine with Tahini

January 21, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

Another one of my staples growing up was the aubergine. Honestly, my mum can do about 150 things with an aubergine! But I just wanted a simple dinner tonight, so I simply roasted it. Aubergines are rich in antioxidants, specifically nasunin which is found in the skin. Nasunin is what gives it its deep purple colour….

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lauren and I’m a health writer, holistic wellness coach and speaker, and at 23 months old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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