Food at the Gentle Approach to Cancer in Preston

Sue Hodgson Marilyn Willwohl Michael Urmston

Each month Marilyn and her team of helpers organise and prepare a Vegan meal for all those attending - patients, supporters, therapists and helpers. Some patients, if they wish, also help to do this so that they learn in the process. When the meal is served she gives out the complete recipe and cooking instructions. Below are the recipes that have been served over the last few years; examples of the culinery delights awaiting you at the Gentle Approach. The recipes have been adapted from a variety of sources in the interests of cancer patients.

We would also strongly recommend Jane Sen's books - "The Healing Foods Cookbook" and "More Healing Foods", available from the Bristol Cancer Help Centre.   Bristol Cancer Help Centre

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Bean & Barley Bake
Category: Main
Ingredients:
4oz. Black - eyed Beans
6 oz. Pot Barley
1 tblsp Olive Oil.
1 chopped Onion .
2 cloves Garlic.
6 sticks Celery, sliced
8 oz. Mushrooms
1 tsp Vecon
1tblsp Cornflour.
1/2 pint Soya Milk.
1 tblsp dried Herbs
Pepper to taste.
4 sliced Tomatoes.
Fresh Herbs to garnish.
Method:
1.Soak beans over night in about 1 pint water, rinse, boil rapidly for 10 minutes, discard the water and bring to the boil in fresh water and then simmer for 1 hour.
2. Soak the barley overnight in 1 pint of water.
3. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic and celery and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes.
4. Stir the mushrooms in with the onions and the garlic.
5. Add the barley with it's liquid and the Vecon, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes until tender.
6. Blend the cornflour with a little milk and add to the barley with the remaining milk, beans, pepper and dried herbs.
7. Heat gently, stirring until thick and creamy.
8. Put in a heatproof dish and arrange the tomatoes on top and grill until light brown.
9. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.

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