For this Cook A Long we will be looking at making some of the best and most comforting recipes for the Earth element, which form the basis of a lot of wonderful recipes (such as a chicken stock).

Plus simply and empowering recipes you can use when you might be feeling unwell.

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DHAL -

250g red lentils

3 cloves garlic

2 tsp turmeric

1/2 - 1 tsp chili flakes or powder

2 tsp curry powder (or i like 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp coriander)

10 curry leaves (optional)

400ml coconut milk

100ml water

salt

BOOSTED PORRIDGE - Oats - warming and soothing for digestive and nervous systems. Qi & blood tonic. Build stamina & warmth.

Porridge oats

Milk of your choice

Frozen berries

collagen powder (I love using Ossa Organic - this is optional)

Nut butter - optional

vanilla essence

maple - optional

A small baking dish or large ramekin

CHICKEN STOCK

1 x chicken carcas

2 carrots

2 celery sticks

1 white onion

black pepper corns

bay leaf

parsley (optional)

JOOK

100g white jasmin rice

Chicken stock

The list of extras can go on and on but lets use - sweetcorn, peas, ginger, spring onions, chilli oil (optional), toasted sesame oil, malden salt

Cook A Long recipes to support Earth (Copy)