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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Vegetarian Paella
Category: Main
Ingredients:
2 Tblsp. Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
1/2 Tsp. Paprika
12oz. Long Grain Brown Rice
11/2 Pints Vegetable Stock
6 Fl.oz. Apple Juice
14oz. Can Tomatoes
1Tblsp. Tomato Puree
1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Dried Tarragon
1 Tsp. Dried Basil
1 Small Courgette, diced
1 Red Pepper, chopped
1 Orange Pepper, chopped
3 Sticks Celery, finely chopped
8oz. Mushrooms, sliced
2oz. Mange tout, halved
4oz. Frozen Corn
4oz. Frozen Peas
2oz. Cashew Nuts
1 oz. Black and Green Olives
Ground Black Pepper
1 TBLS Fresh Parsley
Method:
1. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil until soft.
2. Add the rice and paprika and cook for 5 mins., stirring occasionally, until the rice is transparent
3. Add the stock, apple juice, tomatoes, tomato puree and herbs and simmer for 15 mins.
4. Add the courgette, peppers, celery and mushrooms and cook for a further 30 mins, stirring occasionally and adding more stock, if necessary.
5. Add the mange tout, peas, corn, cashew nuts, olives and black pepper and cook until the peas and corn and heated through.
6. Sprinkle parsley on the top before serving.

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