Herby Baked Salmon

Would you like your kids to enjoy eating salmon?

Well give this recipe a go, it got the thumbs up from my tough little critics.
I served them up quite big portions, thinking I'd get some scraps, but everything was polished off.
Hopefully all the healthy omega 3 fats will result in great behaviour!

Herby Baked Salmon

Ingredients

400 - 500g fresh salmon
1 Tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried garlic granules
2 sun dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon quinoa flakes
1 Tablespoon buckwheat flakes
1 Tablespoon parmesen cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 Tablespoons flax seeds
2 Tablespoons olive oil


Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees

2. Combine all the ingredients in a blender, except the salmon and olive oil. Blend until there are no big lumps.

3. Place your salmon in an oven proof dish. Sprinkle the herb mixture on top of the salmon, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes.

 This is my fussy Miss 5, enjoying her salmon.

And the non fussy nine year old eating his.

And the blink and it's gone 2 year old.

Sourdough steamed buns

My fussy little 5 year old likes a lot of variety, and she's been getting bored at lunch time.
So we thought we would give steamed buns a try, and so far, so good.

Sourdough Steamed buns

For the Dough

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole spelt flour
1 1/2 cups white spelt flour
2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/2 cup sourdough starter
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Combine all ingredients except the baking soda. Mix well, you may need to add a few drops of water if too dry.
Knead for a few minutes.

Cover and leave for several hours or longer to sour.

When your ready to make the buns, knead through the baking soda.
Split the dough into 8 small balls.

Filling

You can use whatever you want. This mixture was just what was in our garden and fridge at the time, but the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, grated
1 cup cabbage, red and green finely diced
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon 5 spice
1 Tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Heat a small fry pan and add the coconut oil.
Add the onion, and fry gently for a few minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for a few minutes, stirring often.

Lets put it together

Grab your dough, roll each little ball, and flatten slightly.
Roll out on a gently dusted surface (or baking paper) to make a 10cm circle.

 Add 1 heaped tablespoon of filling to the middle, then take an edge of dough and fold over the filling mixture.
Select the next edge of dough a few centimeters along, and make a fold, continue all the way round your dumpling.
Twist the top to seal it.

Place your completed buns in a steamer lined with baking paper.

 And steam for 15 minutes.

And enjoy! My little monkeys did.