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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Pasta & Bean Ratatouille
Category: Main
Ingredients:
8 oz. Black- eyed Beans, cooked.
1 Medium sized Aubergine, cut into chunks.
1 lb. Whole- wheat Small Pasta Shells.
4 Tblsp. Olive Oil.
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed.
1 Onion, chopped.
1 Red and 1 Green Pepper, seeded and cut into chunks.
14oz. Tin Chopped Tomatoes.
2 Heaped Tblsp. Tomato Puree.
6 1/2 Fl. oz. Dry Red Wine.
2 Tblsp. Fresh Oregano
Freshly round black pepper
Method:
1. Place the aubergine chunks in a shallow ovenproof dish and drizzle with 1 Tblsp. of the oil. Roast in the oven for 20 mins. Mark 5/190C/375F.
2. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes stirring occasionally, drain, stir in a dash of oil, cover and set aside.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan and saut‚ the garlic and onion until soft.
4. Stir in the peppers, cover and cook for 5 mins., until the peppers are slightly softened.
5. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, wine, oregano, pepper, beans and aubergine and bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 10 mins.
7. Stir in the pasta and cook for 5 more mins.

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