This simple Basil Dressing adds a lot of flavour to anything you add it to. This pairs beautifully with any Italian or Mediterranean flavours. Pour it over salad, steamed or roasted vegetables, potatoes, fish or chicken. It’s super versatile. Health benefits Let’s start with the hero of the dish, basil. Basil is a rich source…
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Vegan Snickers Cheesecake
This decadent Vegan Snickers Cheesecake is a real crowd pleaser and perfect for a special occasion. It’s pretty simple to make each of the layers, there’s just a bit of waiting for each part to set. This is very rich and really quite filling so a little slice goes a long way! Health benefits Even…
Veggie Quinoa Salad (Roast Vegetables two ways)
This recipe for Roast Vegetables Two Ways is a really time efficient way to produce two delicious plant based meals quickly. Roasting vegetables brings out the natural sweetness in the vegetable and intensifies the flavour so much. It’s the perfect way to add variety and colour to a dish, as in this Veggie Quinoa Salad…
Roast Veggie Pizza (Roast Vegetables two ways)
This recipe for Roast Vegetables Two Ways is a really time efficient way to produce two delicious plant based meals quickly. Roasting vegetables brings out the natural sweetness in the vegetable and intensifies the flavour so much. It’s the perfect way to add variety and colour to a dish, as in this Veggie Quinoa Salad…
Honey Plum Chia Pudding
I love a breakfast, snack or dessert that can be made ahead. This Honey Plum Chia Pudding is a nourishing, delicious flavour combination and also a great way to use up plums as we come to the end of the stone fruit season. I prepare this all the night before, cooking the plums alongside a…
Morning Glory
Morning Glory (also called Kangkong or Water Spinach) is a beautiful leafy green that is used in many Asian cuisines. As such, it grows abundantly in tropical climates. It’s a powerhouse of goodness…rich in fibre, vitamin C, iron and many other essential phytonutrients. Like most greens it wilts down a lot once cooked so that…
Smashed Garlic Roast Sweet Potato
These Smashed Garlic Roast Sweet Potato recipe is a quick and easy to make delicious side or savoury snack. The prep is minimal but the result is just so moorish. I often make these for afternoon snacks for the kids…it makes their day! Or, they make a great side dish to go with protein and…
Healthy Homemade Nutella
Hotly requested, this Healthy Homemade Nutella is a simple way to enjoy this popular spread. The first two ingredients in store bought Nutella is sugar and vegetable oil…two ingredients that certainly don’t serve your health. Home made Nutella is so simple, the only thing essential to a nice creamy spread is a really powerful high…
BBQ Picanha Steaks
My family loves these BBQ Picanha Steaks. Picanha is the most popular cut of beef in Brazil. It’s an inexpensive cut of beef taken from the top of the rump. It’s also sometimes called a rump cap or sirloin cap. It is generally triangular in shape and surrounded by a thick layer of fat called a…
Creamy Dressing
I love making my own dressings and this Creamy Salad Dressing is a new family favourite. There’s so much goodness in this simple dressing: probiotics thanks to the yoghurt, apple cider vinegar for digestion, good fats from the olive oil and immune supportive garlic and honey to round it off. Health benefits With full-fat yoghurt…
Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancakes
These Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancakes (Banh Xeo) are one of my most favourite Vietnamese dishes. There’s something about the crispy, crunchy pancake stuffed with protein, fresh herbs and served with a beautiful sweet and sour sauce that just lights me up. On our recent trip to Vietnam we spent a day at a beautiful organic…
Eggplant Parmigiana Meatballs
I had these Eggplant Parmigiana Meatballs in a small town in Italy many moons ago and they have stuck with me. I love regular eggplant parmigiana, but why not go to a little extra effort and create meaty plant based meatballs and pair them with a simple tomato sauce and a cheesy topping. Health benefits…
Greek Lamb Souvlaki
This Greek Lamb Souvlaki is such a beautiful feast and best of all, it’s super easy to create. I prepare everything then hand it over to my hubby to cook on the BBQ (while I whip up the hummus) making it the perfect summer family meal. Time saving tip: I get my butcher to dice…
Spelt Profiteroles (Chocolate Eclairs)
Spelt Profiteroles (or Chocolate Eclairs) are surprisingly easy to make. Both are made from a basic Choux pastry and you can fill them with whatever your heart desires. The Choux itself is very low in sugar and the fillings you can choose to suit your own taste. It can be as decadent as your favourite…
Herby Garlic Sourdough
This Herby Garlic Sourdough is my new favourite loaf, perfect for garlic lovers. Just as the name suggests it’s herby – it’s garlic-y – it’s buttery and a little bit cheesy (if you choose to add the parmesan). Once you’ve nailed making a basic sourdough, it’s time to branch out to make this scrumptious loaf!…
Vietnamese Rice Paper Omelette
Over Christmas we took a family holiday to Vietnam… and as promised I have so many beautiful Vietnamese recipes coming soon (I’m rigorously recipe testing them). This recipe really doesn’t require a lot of testing as it’s so easy to make, so I’ve fast tracked it. Introducing this super simple Vietnamese Rice Paper Omelette. This…
Homemade Corn Chips (in 5 minutes)
These Homemade Corn Chips can be prepped in just 5 minutes and produce a delicious, crunchy treat that my whole family just loves. Doritos or flavoured corn chips are one thing I have never knowingly allowed my kids to eat (although I’m sure unknowingly they have had them, ha ha). They’ve had plain salted corn…
Healthy Ice Magic
This Healthy Ice Magic (or homemade magic shell recipe) is an ode to the not-so-healthy chocolate sauce that sets when it hits anything frozen. The ingredients in store bought Ice Magic leave a lot to be desired (think vegetable oil and additives that are best avoided). The good news is it is SO easy to…
Sweet Potato, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Quiche
This Sweet Potato, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Quiche is a quick and easy to make meal that my whole family loves. It’s delicious and nourishing and you’ll have a bit of pesto over to enjoy the next day. Sun-dried tomatoes give such a great depth of flavour to dishes and the roasted sweet potato give…
Garlic Kale Quinoa Bowl
This Garlic Kale Quinoa Bowl is a quick and easy protein rich, super nourishing brekkie or healthy lunch. I often make it when I have leftover quinoa which makes it even easier and quicker to make. I’ve added a few variations too so you can adjust it to suit your pantry supplies and tastes. Health…
Afghan Cookies
Afghan Cookies are definitely nostalgic for me. They were often my nominated treat on the rare occasion we went to a cafe. This gluten-free recipe takes me back and enjoying them definitely feels somewhat special. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make and all kinds of delicious. Health benefits This amazing recipe offers a…
Chicken Bastilla
This Chicken Bastilla one of my most favourite ways to cook with filo pastry. Based on Morocco’s favourite chicken pie, my Chicken Bastilla is an easy to make delicious, aromatic dish. It’s not the quickest dish to make due to the long cook times, but it’s certainly not difficult at all. It might seem strange…
Strawberry Custard Filo Tart
This Strawberry Custard Filo Tart is a delicate tart with a beautiful flavour. It’s quick and easy to make for a fast, tasty dessert. Filo pastry is used that gives the shell of the tart a crisp, flaky finish. The special touch in this tart is the coil of filo pastry throughout the middle -…
Beef Vegetable Cannelloni
This Beef Vegetable Cannelloni is an easy to make, delicious, Italian inspired meal. The sauce is loaded with a variety of vegetables for an awesome source of nutrition. The beef filling is juicy and full of flavour! I’ve used Mountain bread wraps to make the cannelloni, however you could use cannelloni shells if you’d prefer…
