Tag: self love

Recipes, Soup, VegetableLeave a comment

Spinach and Chick Pea Soup

smc

I had some spinach in the fridge that needed turning into magic … so I blitzed a red onion with three garlic cloves till pureed and sauteed them in a little olive oil till soft Then added the chopped spinach and with some homemade stock … cook till soft then blended to a creamy green delight. I added some chick peas (cooked from dried as the tinned ones have salt) Blend a little so there are still some whole peas … and a generous squeeze of lemon juice You really need to try this thick, glorious soup … yum to … Continue reading Spinach and Chick Pea Soup

Dessert, RecipesLeave a comment

Coconut and Nut Slice

smc

(a twist on Rebecca’s ‘cheese’ cake) **amounts of all ingredients depend on the size of the dish you are using – if you make too much of the nut/seed mix, freeze it to use in another batch of the slice or have it for breakfast sprinkled on fruit! De-frost a packet of frozen fresh coconut and blend to a pulp with the juice and zest of two limes and some vanilla powder … and a few table spoons of coconut oil. Set aside. Blend almonds, pecan, pumpkin seeds and macadamias to almost powder. Add them to a deep frypan with … Continue reading Coconut and Nut Slice

Dessert, Recipes, Snack, VegetableLeave a comment

Jennene’s Passionfruit Parfait

smc

2 avocados – blended with/in a blender with approx 1/2 juiced lime and about 1.4 cup coconut milk or cream. Then fold in the pulp of 1 passionfruit. To assemble in a glass, place crushed nuts (Sarah’s Breakfast Granola is great) at the bottom, then spoon avocado mixture on top as per what you feel and then top with fresh or frozen blueberries. Then use a good quality thick coconut cream (I find Kara brand is great) to spoon on top and finally top it off with more passionfruit pulp. Allow to set in fridge for a couple of hours…. … Continue reading Jennene’s Passionfruit Parfait

Author inspiration, Recipes1 Comment

Breakfast Queen Fiona Shuttleworth

smc

My incredible friend Fiona Shuttleworth is a Breakfast Queen. Her passion for the first meal of the day is truly mind-boggling and her creations are a glorious reflection of the love for her beautiful body and her connection to her needs and her tummy’s desires! Some of the combinations are not what you would expect on the breakfast table – Fiona challenges all the old beliefs about what we ‘should’ eat to break our fast and blows convention out of the kitchen. I am constantly inspired by Fiona and he way she is with exploring food and combinations. MORE PLEASE … Continue reading Breakfast Queen Fiona Shuttleworth

Chicken, RecipesLeave a comment

Fiona’s Whizz Chicken and Red Cabbage Surprise

smc

This was so yummy I had to post it immediately. Basically whizz together some red cabbage and carrot. Then gently fold through some diced avocado. In a frying pan cook some minced chicken with chillies and bean sprouts. When the chicken is cooked mix, with the red cabbage and carrot and avocado mix. Add Ume Plum sauce for seasoning and the juice of lime with lots of fresh coriander. Continue reading Fiona’s Whizz Chicken and Red Cabbage Surprise

Breakfast, Recipes, VegetableLeave a comment

Fiona’s Amazing Home Made Baked Beans

smc

Slice a couple of shallots and fry them along with some garlic, chillies (dried or fresh), and add any herbs you feel. I put in some tumeric and oregano. Then add a tin of chopped tomatoes and a drained tinned of beans of your choice (I used butterbeans). Then I added a little gluten free tamari and put some fresh herbs in, parsley and coriander and put a teaspoon of rose harrisa paste in too. Simmer gently till all the flavours have combined. Continue reading Fiona’s Amazing Home Made Baked Beans