This little pudding is a wonderfully simple addition to your repertoire for fruity fun anytime of the year. The pudding is made from frozen cherries, so you could use any frozen berries you have – make this one your own! Garnish … Continue reading Cherry Chia Pudding
Felt like a perfect delicate little cookie and it goes like this … Ingredients: 2 cups almond meal ½ cup dried pears, finely chopped 1 whole egg or ¼ cup egg white, whisked ¼ cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons maple … Continue reading Pear & Vanilla Cookies
This was a classic “what’s in the fridge, I’m hungry and I need to eat about NOW” meal that totally knocked my socks off – good thing I like dancing in bare feet #justsayin It has the perfect balance of … Continue reading Warm Crispy Fish, Prawn & Tarragon Salad
These rice free nori rolls are just the ticket for a light, nourishing and energy sustaining lunch. My body is evolving, transforming and sensitive to food at the moment … I’m not sure what to eat so have to give … Continue reading Spicy Egg Nori Rolls
I don’t know about you, but when it gets to Friday evening, all I want is a simple, quick, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, scrumptious, snappy and super tasty meal that’s quick to prepare and cook. Well … here … Continue reading Prawn & Radicchio Stir Fry
These gluten free cookies are lovely to have for when friends drop around for a cup of tea, for the school lunchbox, a little snack at work or for something to munch when watching a movie – they are an adaptation on my lovely friend Gail’s recipe and they are lovely, light and very yummy and crunchy! This recipe makes about 24 small biscuits. Ingredients: 200ml egg whites, approximately 6 egg whites 1 cup almond meal 1 cup hazelnut meal 1 cup desiccated coconut, sugar and preservative free 1/3 cup coconut sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla powder 1 teaspoon baking soda Method: Pre-heat … Continue reading Gluten Free Coconutty Biscuits
In honour of my birthday today, I felt to share the most light and lovely gluten free orange & almond cake that was dreamt up by my dear friend Michelle. She is a baker extraordinaire and her gluten and dairy free recipes are simple, easy and scrumptious. I’ve slightly tweaked it by adding coconut, but you can leave that out if you want to 🙂 Ingredients: 3 eggs Zest and juice of two oranges 160 grams dairy free margarine 1/3 cup coconut sugar 250 grams almond meal 2 teaspoons vanilla powder 2/3 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup shredded coconut 100g flaked … Continue reading Gluten Free Orange & Almond Cake
What inspires me is how people respond to food. When I served this gluten free, dairy free, salt and sugar free salad for lunch the response was “wow, this tastes amazing!” It’s so simple to cook simply and have stacks of flavour and vitality in a meal. It can be light yet satisfying, tasty and nourishing all at the same time. We don’t have to miss out on flavour when going gluten free! This takes about 10-15 minutes from pan to table for two people 🙂 Ingredients: 2 small/medium lamb leg steaks Tbls olive oil for cooking Cracked black pepper … Continue reading Lamb & Avocado Salad
Inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe, Braised Peas with Spring Onions and Lettuce, I tweaked and twirled and danced a jig when this evolved in my kitchen last night … The simplicity of this dish is divine. The ingredients are for a dish for one, or a side dish for two. 1 medium brown onion 2 cups kale leaves (stalk removed) 6 outer leaves of radicchio 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons coconut oil Ground black pepper Pinch of dried chilli flakes Juice of half a lemon Melt the coconut oil in a large frypan on a medium heat When … Continue reading Kale & Radicchio Stir Fry
Kelp, seaweed and sea vegetables contain one of the most easily absorbed and highest levels of calcium and minerals we can consume. My lunch is a really important meal for me. It’s a time for me to stop for a little while and enjoy nourishing my body. I like to go for a little walk afterwards! Ingredients: Finely sliced fennel Finely sliced celery Finely sliced rocket leaves Flaked cooked salmon (I pre-roasted it with some cracked black pepper) Kelp (Seaweed) noodles (chopped) Cracked black pepper Dressing: Olive oil Lemon juice Toss all gently together and allow to infuse well before … Continue reading Fennel, Celery & Kelp Noodle Salad
Healthy Cooking for Beginners - Heal Yourself With Food 