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Vegan brazil nut pesto

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups brazil nuts
1 handful fresh basil
2 handfuls rocket
Juice 1 lemon
2 tsbp olive oil
2 tbsp water
salt & pepper to taste

Method
Place all the ingredients into a food processor
Pulse for 5 minutes until a thick paste has formed
Loosen with olive oil and use as needed
Will keep in the fridge for 4 days

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Cardamon spiced apple compote

Ingredients
500g of  washed, chopped apples (I dont peel mine)
4 tbsp water
2 tsp spices – cardamon, cinnamon or ginger work well

Method
Place your fruit into a heavy bottomed pan
Add the water
Cook the fruit over a low to medium heat with the lid on for approx 20 minutes
Once the fruit has softened, remove the lid and cook until the liquid reduces
If you want a super smooth consistency then allow to cool before placing the compote into a blender for 2 minutes