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
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
It’s been a long time since I’ve had roast pork and this afternoon I decided to slow roast a small pork belly for the first time … there I was, wondering what to have and found a yummy recipe that … Continue reading Slow Roast Pork Belly with Thyme & Garlic
I don’t usually have a diatribe before the recipe, but feel this is relevant today as it was when this recipe came into being in March 2014 … (written in April 2014) Twenty two days ago I had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy – my uterus, ovaries and cervix were all removed with key hole surgery. After a four hour operation and three days in hospital, I am on a very steady and beautiful recovery and recuperation. Over the last four weeks, my food has been as much a part of the healing as the preparation, operation and rest. I now truly see … Continue reading Watercress, Spinach & Pea Soup
This gluten free fish and seaweed soup is an evolution from the sea vegetable soup I’ve made before. I felt to add some more spice and flavour to it … 1/2 cup dried sea vegetables/seaweed (I use The Healing Ingredient sea vegetable salad) 1 cup filtered water 1 large brown onion, sliced 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 star anise 4 bay leaves, dried or fresh 250g fresh white fish, cut into 3cm cubed pieces (I used blue eye cod) 100g fresh green prawns, shelled and de-veined and cut into 3cm pieces 2 cups filtered water Soak the seaweed in 1 … Continue reading Gluten Free Fish & Seaweed Soup
This is the perfect salad for a picnic on the beach… or for lunch at work, or when friends come around for dinner, or supper for one – it’s so light and delicious! Ingredients (serves two): 1 small fennel bulb 1 firm green pear 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup raw walnuts 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Juice from one small lemon 4 tablespoons of macadamia nut oil – or any oil you choose Method: Thinly slice the fennel and pear into pieces you can eat with a fork Thinly slice the mint leaves Break the walnuts into smaller … Continue reading Waldorf Salad ~ Sarah Style
This is one of the tastiest, simplest casseroles I have ever made. The photo was taken on the stove top before the lid went on! 500g lamb cubed (you could use any meat or tofu) 1 large fennel bulb 1 large brown onion 2 bay leaves 1 star anise 1 heaped teaspoon turmeric powder 1 heaped teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch all spice powder 1 pinch chilli 2 tablespoon coconut oil In a heavy based saucepan (with a secure lid) melt the coconut oil on a medium heat Fry the onion till translucent and starting to brown then … Continue reading Lamb & Fennel Casserole
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
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