Chicken Salad with Nuts & Seeds 
(Serves 6)
You can change the combination of veggies to whatever you enjoy most but there are a few tips for assembling the mason jars that are worth following.
Ingredients
Salad:
4 chicken breasts
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
2 red and yellow peppers, thickly diced
4 sticks celery, sliced
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 cup Alison’s Pantry Cranberry Trio
¾ cup Alison’s Pantry Pumpkin Seeds
200g feta cheese, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 fancy green lettuce, leaves torn
Pistachio & Avocado Dressing:
2 avocados, flesh chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cup parsley leaves
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup Alison’s Pantry Shelled Pistachios
¼ cup cold water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Poach chicken breasts by placing in a saucepan with onion and bay leaf. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer. Simmer very gently for 10 minutes then remove to cool in the liquid. Chill and dice once cold.
- To make the dressing, place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
To assemble
- Start with the dressing at the bottom of the jar, dividing it evenly. Add hard veggies first, like peppers, celery and also olives.
Next add the chicken, Cranberry Trio, seeds and feta cheese. Softer veggies like tomatoes go next. Finish with delicate things like lettuce on top.
- Try not to overfill the jars, allow room for all ingredients to be coated with the dressing later. Cover jars with lids and refrigerate. Serve with a fork tied to the jars with twine or ribbon. Once ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to dress salad.
This recipe was created by Julie Le Clerc for Alison’s Pantry.
Raw Granola Slice
Makes 9 large squares, or 12 small bite size
This raw nut and seed slice is the perfect combination of salty sweet, and has a fantastic crunchy texture. Packed full of wholesome ingredients, this slice will keep you feeling satisfied for hours making it the perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
1 cup Alison’s Pantry Gourmet Dates, roughly chopped
¼ cup honey, maple or rice malt syrup
1/3 cup natural nut butter
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup Alison’s Pantry Natural Almonds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Pumpkin Seeds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Chia Seeds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Goji Berries
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Sesame Seeds
1 ½ cups Alison’s Pantry Rolled Oats
½ cup Alison’s Pantry Shredded Coconut
Method
- Line a regular sized slice tin with baking paper.
- Add all of the ingredients in to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined, then transfer to the lined slice tin.
- Press the mixture down and smooth out evenly.
- Place in the fridge or freezer to set for at least an hour.
- Remove the slice from the fridge or freezer, and slice squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
This recipe was created by Monday’s Cafe for Alison’s Pantry
Berry Muesli Bars
Makes 18-24 bars
Ingredients:
2 cups Alison’s Pantry Wholegrain Oats
1/2 cup Alison’s Pantry Sunflower Seeds
1/4 cup Alison’s Pantry Sesame Seeds
100g butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1 cup Alison’s Pantry Whole Cranberries
1/2 cup Alison’s Pantry Jumbo Raisins
1/2 cup Alison’s Pantry Choice Turkish Apricots, chopped
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Line a 17 x 27cm slice tin with baking paper, leaving an overhang on all sides.
- Place oats and seeds in an oven pan and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly toasted.
- Melt butter, honey and sugar in a pot set over a medium heat.
- Add toasted oats and seeds and dried fruits and stir well to coat.
- Spread mixture into prepared tin – use the back of a spoon to press down well.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
- Cool in the tin, cut into bars or small squares.
Tip: Store in an airtight container.
This recipe was created by Julie Le Clerc for Alison’s Pantry.
Beetroot, Walnut & Cacao Brownies (GF)
The ultimate guilt free treat. Simple wholesome ingredients create a sweet treat that can be enjoyed every day.
Ingredients
2 cups Alison’s Pantry Select Dates, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes then drained
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (could also use butter)
¼ cup yoghurt (could use coconut cream to make dairy free)
4 free range eggs
1 cup beetroot, finely grated, lightly squeezed of liquid
1 heaped teaspoon gluten free baking powder
1 teaspoon good quality vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
1 ½ cups Alison’s Pantry Ground Almonds
1 cup all purpose GF flour (could also use a combination of buckwheat, brown rice and tapioca flour)
1/3 cup cacao powder or good quality dark cocoa
¾ cup Alison’s Pantry Walnuts, roughly chopped
Method
Preheat oven to 160°C.
Grease or line a 30cm x 10cm dish.
Place dates, coconut oil, beetroot, baking powder, cacao powder, vanilla and yoghurt into a food processor. Blitz until smooth.
Add the eggs and pulse to combine. Add the remaining ingredients (except the walnuts) and process until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Add the walnuts and pulse just a few times to combine.
Pour batter into dish. Use a spatula to scrape all batter from food processor. The back of a spoon can be used to smooth the top.
Bake for approximately 30 – 40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean when inserted.
Leave to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
Will keep for up to four days in an airtight container in the fridge. Will freeze well for up to 1 month.
Download the PDF version here: Alison’s Pantry Beetroot, Walnut and Cacao Brownie (GF)
This recipe was created by Kelly Gibney for Alison’s Pantry
Herby Root Vegetable Gratin with Pistachio, Parmesan & Macadamia Crumble
Served 4-6 as a side dish
An impressive side dish that is deceptively simple to make. The crumble topping combines pistachios and macadamias with punchy parmesan cheese to create delicious texture and flavour.
Ingredients
1 large potato, peeled
1 large kumara, peeled
1 large parsnip, peeled
2 large garlic cloves, finely diced
Large handful parsley, stalks removed and roughly chopped
550ml milk
Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Crumble
1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
¾ cup Alison’s Pantry Shelled Pistachios
¾ cup Alison’s Pantry Natural Macadamias
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to cut the vegetables into wafer thin slices.
Grease a 30cm x 20cm (or equivalent) dish. Layer the vegetables neatly adding a sprinkle of garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to every second layer.
Pour milk slowly over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Place all crumble ingredients into a food processor and blitz until a fine crumb. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pile evenly on top of the partially cooked gratin and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until lightly golden on top.
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Leftover will last 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container and can be gently reheated in an oven.
Download the PDF version here: Alison’s Pantry Herby Root Vegetable Gratin with Pistachio
This recipe was created by Kelly Gibney for Alison’s Pantry
High Energy Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast or snacking on the run is sorted with these wholesome cookies. A filling and delicious combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds.
Makes approximately 25 cookies
Ingredients
½ cup Alison’s Pantry Brazil nuts
1 cup Alison’s Pantry Wholegrain oats
½ cup Alison’s Pantry Sunflower seeds
¼ cup honey
1 free-range egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 very ripe banana, peeled and mashed
9 Alison’s Pantry Choice Apricots, each diced into roughly 6 pieces
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Sultanas
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Pumpkin seeds
¼ cup Alison’s pantry Sesame seeds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry Shredded coconut
3 tablespoons Alison’s Pantry Chia seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
Place the brazil nuts, oats and sunflower seeds into a food processor and blitz for a minute until the consistency is like rough breadcrumbs
Add the remaining ingredients and run the processor for another minute or two until the mixture is mixed thoroughly.
Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Spoon tablespoons of batter onto the tray and shape them into cookies with your hands.
Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until golden.
Place gently on a baking rack to cool.
Will last up to four days in the fridge in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to one month.
Download the PDF version here: Alison’s Pantry High Energy Breakfast Cookies
This recipe was created by Kelly Gibney for Alison’s Pantry
Quinoa Mexican Bowl
Nutritious, filling and full of beautiful colour and flavour. A weeknight meal that will please the whole family.
Serves 4
Ingredients
Quinoa & black beans
2 cups of cooked Alison’s Pantry Quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked will yield just over 2 cups cooked)
1 x 400 gram can of black beans in brine (drained and rinsed well)
¼ onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, finely diced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon hot smoked paprika
2 tablespoons oil for sautéing
¼ cup of water
Avocado Salsa
1 cup sweetcorn kernels
1 avocado, removed from skin and cut into cubes
1 capsicum, core discarded and cut into small cubes
1 spring onion, finely sliced
1 large handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
juice of two limes
Sea salt and cracked black pepper for seasoning
Garnish
½ cup Alison’s Pantry Pumpkin Seeds
Dried chilli flakes (optional)
Additional fresh herbs
Instructions
Heat oil in a frypan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook until tender and translucent. Add the black beans, cumin, paprika and water. Cook for five minutes, stirring frequently. Add a little more water if the beans start to stick. Add the quinoa and heat through. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Toss and ensure the avocado is well coated in lime juice. Add sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Divide the quinoa and black beans between four bowls. Pile the avocado salsa on top. To serve garnish with pumpkin seeds, dried chilli flakes (if using) and the additional herbs.
Leftover quinoa will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Leftover salsa can up stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 24 hours.
Download PDF version here: Alisons Pantry Quinoa Mexican Bowl
This recipe was created by Kelly Gibney for Alison’s Pantry
Quinoa & Beetroot Salad with Sesame Dressing
Ingredients
1 cup Alison’s Pantry quinoa
500g beetroot, peeled
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp Alison’s Pantry sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 spring onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup Alison’s Pantry pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup Alison’s Pantry sunflower seeds
1/2 cup Alison’s Pantry walnuts, roughly chopped
- Rinse quinoa well under cold running water then cook in boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain well and set aside to cool.
- Coarsely grate beetroot – using a food processor is a fuss-free way to do this but a hand-held grater is absolutely fine.
- In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil and sesame seeds to make a dressing. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Place cooled quinoa, beetroot and spring onion in a large bowl. Pour over dressing and toss well to combine. Serve sprinkled with mint, seeds and nuts.
Download PDF version here: Alisons Pantry Quinoa & Beetroot Salad with Sesame Dressing
Birdseed bars
With no added sugars
Makes 20
Ingredients:
1 cup Alison’s Pantry pitted dates, roughly chopped
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup Alison’s Pantry rolled oats, finely blended in a food processor
½ cup Alison’s Pantry flax seeds (linseed)
½ cup Alison’s Pantry pumpkin seeds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry sunflower seeds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry sesame seeds
½ cup Alison’s Pantry dried cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup Alison’s Pantry whole raw almonds, chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
- In a bowl cover dates with water and leave for 1 hour to soften. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 17 x 27cm slice tin with baking paper
- In a food processor, blend together the dates and water until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; stir well to combine
- Spoon mixture into a prepared tin and spread out evenly. Use slightly wet hands to smooth surface, if necessary
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Slice into bars to serve
Tip: Cranberries aren’t your favourite? Try some delicious dried apricots as a replacement.
Download PDF version here: Alisons Pantry Birdseed Bars
Chocolate and Cranberry Biscuits
Ingredients
1 cup Flour
1 cup Alison’s Pantry wholegrain oats
I cup Alison’s Pantry shredded coconut
¾ cup coconut sugar
¾ cup Alison’s Pantry sliced or whole cranberries
½ cup Alison’s Pantry pumpkin seeds
¼ cup Alison’s Pantry sunflower seeds
½ cup dark chocolate drops
125 grams butter
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons boiling water
Method
- Preheat oven 175C
- Combine all dry ingredients
- Melt butter and maple syrup together in a small pot and let cool
- Dissolve baking soda in water and add to the butter and syrup (it will foam up)
- Pour the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well
- Drop mixture in dessert spoon lots onto a lined baking tray, flatten slightly and allow room for the biscuits to spread
- Bake for 12-15minutes until golden
- Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack after a couple of minutes
Download the PDF version here: Alison’s Pantry Chocolate and Cranberry Biscuits
BBQ Chicken and Almond Salad with Cashew Mayonnaise (Serves 4)
Salad 
Ingredients
250g asparagus (or green beans), trimmed
3 chicken breasts, sliced crossways into thin rounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
100g baby salad leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup Alison’s Pantry Roast Unsalted Almonds, roughly chopped
Cashew Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
Method
- Cook asparagus or beans in boiling, salted water for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain well and set aside to cool.
- Heat a BBQ or grill pan. Season chicken on both sides and drizzle with a little oil. Cook chicken pieces for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate to cool.
- Arrange asparagus, chicken, salad leaves on serving plates. Scatter with cherry tomatoes, avocado cubes and almonds.
- Serve with Cashew Mayonnaise on the side.
Cashew Mayonnaise (Makes 1½ cups)
Ingredients
1 cup Alison’s Pantry Natural Cashews
1 clove garlic
½ cup cold water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Salt
Method
- Place cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside to soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
- Drain well and combine with remaining ingredients in a blender or mini food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This recipe was created by Julie Le Clerc for Alison’s Pantry