Simple recipes, whole foods, inspired health
I remember the first time I tried Okonomiyaki in a Japanese restaurant, I thought it was totally delicious. So of course, I set about making a Healthy Okonomiyaki and it very quickly became a firm family favourite. I love that it's so versatile based on the addition of extra ingredients so that each time we eat it, it's a little different. I often add all of the toppings to the table and my ...
We're right on the cusp of shifting from winter to new season summer produce. Every year, I find it's about now that the once crisp, bursting with flavour apples I've been buying are just not doing it for me. Some just don't have the flavour, others are floury and a bit gross. But I never throw them, I just re-invent them like I've done here with this Apple Crumble Cake. Truth is, once cooked ...
My hubby loves lamb so I thought it fitting to share this Lamb Kefta recipe ahead of Father's Day. One of my families greatest pleasures is trying different cuisines. Middle Eastern is a firm favourite and this Lamb Kefta is based on one we like to order at a lovely restaurant nearby. I've made this to feed a crowd, or, it does us for two meals (and the kids lunchbox too). One night I serve ...
This is my take on a Dutch style, Healthy Pea and Ham soup. I can't always source good quality ham hocks so I've improvised to replicate the flavour combo of smoked meat and legumes that I grew up with, but using a pork chop and bacon instead of the hock. The result is this tasty, hearty stew like soup that's more a complete meal, than a starter. Whilst it has a long cooking time, it really is ...
I'm always being asked to come up with breakfast recipes to help convince kids to move away from the processed cereal isle, to a more nourishing start to the day. This Breakfast Fruit Pizza maybe your answer. It jams a lot of protein, good fats and fibre into each slice and is easy to make ahead for a breakfast on-the-go. Protein deficiency In my experience, insufficient dietary protein is ...
These easy to make Strawberry Cream Gummies are a delicious, gut healing treat that my whole family loves (including Bonnie Blue my 6 month old puppy). She knows what's good for her ;) I regularly make gummies treats for my family to support their gut health and immune system. The limit is your imagination when making different flavoured gummies. If you're after more ideas, check out my Lemon ...
