Recipes
Paleo Lemon Tart – Gluten & Sugar Free
I've been recipe testing for Christmas this year, and wanting to serve delicious meals that are super healthy and packed with nutrition. Enter the Paleo Lemon Tart! Ingredients: For Pie Crust 2 Cups Blanched Almond Meal 1/2 Cup Psyllium Husk 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds 1/2 Tsp Pink Salt 1 Tblsp Arrowroot or Tapioca Starch 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Powder 5 Tblsp Organic or Grass Fed Butter (chilled) For Lemon Curd 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice Zest of 2 Lemons 1-2 Tblsps Monk Fruit Sweetener (or 1/4 cup sweetener of...
Pork Belly, Radicchio & Potato Hash
This is such a moreish dish, and super easy to make. You can make extra roast potato to make a salad with (see recipe). Ingredients: For the potatoes: 1 Large sweet potato 1 Desiree potato 1 Tsp cayenne pepper 1 Tblsp paprika 2 Tsps turmeric powder Small sprig fresh thyme Generous pinch of salt & pepper Olive oil For the hash: 2 Large organic free-range eggs 1 Small red onion 2 Cloves organic garlic 2 Cups sliced pork belly or 3 Rashers organic free-range bacon Handful fresh, roughly...
Buckwheat Pancakes
These pancakes are a yummy gluten & grain free alternative that won't leave you feeling guilty!Ingredients:150mls Coconut Milk or milk of your choice1 Egg3/4 Cup Buckwheat Flour1.5 Tsps Baking Powder1 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar1 Tblsp Coconut Sugar or Rapadura1/2 Tsp Vanilla PowderGhee or Coconut Oil for fryingSuggested Toppings:- A dollop of Organic or Coconut Yoghurt with Warmed berries & Coconut Syrup (if you want some extra protein, add some bacon!)- Caramelised Peaches (using rice...
Choc Chia Pudding
Chocolate for breakfast anyone?! This delicious choc chia pudding recipe is super easy and super nutrient packed, and healthy enough to eat any time of the day!Ingredients:4-5 tblsps chia seeds2 heaped tsps cacao powder1 tblsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice1/4 tsp vanilla powder1/2 tsp mesquite powder1 cup coconut milkMethod:Mix ingredients well and leave in fridge to set for 30-60 minutes (or overnight). If the mix is a little dry, add some extra milk, if the mix is a little wet add a...
Sauerkraut w Juniper Berries & Carraway Seeds
Ingredients:1 organic purple cabbage2 tblsps Himalayan pink salt or Celtic sea salt1-2 tblsps juniper berries2 tblsps caraway seedsMethod:1. Remove outer leaves of cabbage, reserving 1-2 for packing the jar, and roughly slice (you may like to remove the thick inner core also)2. Place chopped cabbage and salt into a large bowl and begin to squeeze and work the cabbage to extract the juices. This will take roughly 10-15 minutes3. Once a decent amount of juice has been extracted and the cabbage...
Choc-Spelt Hot Cross Buns (& Drunken Buns!)
This is a delicious wheat free, double chocolate hot cross bun recipe everyone will love! See below for the drunken bun option of adding rum & coffee liquor soaked nitrate-free sultanas into the mix instead of cranberries. If you prefer something a little less indulgent, remove the added chocolate pieces from the recipe. Ingredients:350g unbleached organic spelt flour70g raw cacao powder200g rye starter2 heaped tblsps mesquite powder2 tsp cinnamon powder2 tsp vanilla powder1 tsp nutmeg1...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi w Zucchini Flowers, Pancetta & Lemon (Gluten Free)
Ingredients:Gnocchi:600g cooked & mashed sweet potato2 & 1/4 cups gluten free flour (I use Ogran's)1 large eggHandful of finely grated Manchego or Parmesan cheesePink Salt & Cracked Pepper Rest of Dish:7 zucchini flowers w baby zucchini's6 rashers of pancetta1 clove organic garlic, crushedLarge knob of organic butterSmall handful of fresh sage leavesJuice & zest of half an organic lemonOlive oil Method:1. Add all gnocchi ingredients into a large bowl and mix well, until a moist...
Dragon Bowl
Ingredients:1 Pitaya frozen smoothie pack1 cup frozen mango OR 1 frozen bananaJuice & zest of half an organic lemon1 heaped tblsp almond butterSmall handful of raspberries1 - 1.5 cups coconut water1 tsp lacuma powder1 tsp mesquite powder Method:Blend all ingredients together until well combined. Serve immediately in a bowl with toppings of your choice - I have used hemp seeds, cacao nibs & passion fruit! pes 2018 hdpcgames Dragon Naturally Speaking windowcrack uTorrent Pro...
Quinoa Tabouleh
Tabouleh is a favourite of mine, but is traditionally made with gluten-containing bulgur wheat. To make this dish gluten/wheat free, I use quinoa in place of the bulgur, you may also like to use buckwheat. I love the nuttiness the quinoa brings to the dish, and make it extra special by cooking the quinoa in chicken bone broth for added flavour and nutrition. Quinoa is a protein packed ancient Incan seed with substantial health benefits, read more about quinoa here. This dish is incredibly...
Juice: Apple, Ginger Zinger
This juice is rich in magnesium, chromium, iron, phosphorous, vitamins A, K, C, & B's, plus much more! It is an excellent juice for improving digestion, alkalising the body, and replenishing and re-hydrating the body's cells.Ingredients:2 apples1 lime (rind removed)1/2 head of broccoli1 cup spinachHandful of mintKnob of ginger1/2 cup of coconut waterJuice the above ingredients, then mix with cold coconut water to finish.
Iced Rooibos Chai Latte
The Sunshine Coast has just experienced a crazy heat wave, with almost 100% humidity on some days - gross! So I have been craving ice cold drinks - green juices, smoothies .. and this, Iced Rooibos Chai Latte. Rooibos (meaning 'red bush' in Afrikaans) is a wonderful red medicinal tea that comes from South Africa. It is caffeine free and rich in minerals, polyphenols, bioflavonoids and flavonoids - powerful antioxidants that have antiinflammatory, antiviral and antimutagenic properties. Rooibos...
Date Paste
Dates are a wonderfully nutritious natural alternative to sugar. Dates are a great source of soluble fibre and are high in calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, folate, sulfur, vitamins B6, A, and K. They are effective in treating constipation, and help with digestion, bone and heart health, anemia, allergies, and can be used to improve energy levels. Date paste is an easy way to utilise dates as a sweetener in cooking, or can be used as a...
Pea & Mint Fritters
This is always a kind of 'throw-it-all-together' recipe, depending on how much of each ingredient I have! The ingredient portions below are going to be rough measurements, but basically .. if your mixture is too dry, add more milk - if your mixture is to runny, add a little more flour!Ingredients:1 & 1/2 cups of chickpea flour (you can use regular or GF flour)2 large eggs3/4 - 1 cup of milk of your choice, I use either coconut or goat1 cup of frozen peas, blanched and smashed a little in a...
Bone Broth
Winter may be over, but bone broth will continue to be a staple in our household year round. If you don't know much about bone broth then read on, I will go over some of the wonderful health benefits this liquid cup of heaven holds . . .Bone broth is typically made with fresh marrow and soup bones, or using a whole chicken carcass or whole fish frames. The marrow bones can be roasted first to improve their flavour, but it is not necessary if you don't have the time. An easy way to start is by...
Choc Mint Magic
Ingredients:3/4 cup frozen mango (or 1 frozen banana)250ml coconut water3 pitted datesLarge handful of spinachLarge sprig of mint (stem removed)1 tblsp cacao nibs1 tblsp LSA1 tsp lucumaKeep aside spinach and mint, blending all other ingredients together well. Add in spinach and mint and blend for another 30 seconds or so. Garnish with mint leaves and cacao nibs and enjoy !
Homemade Granola
Granola is one of my favourite breakfast choices - super easy to make, prepare, and delicious to eat! The recipe is really versatile, I usually use whatever nuts, seeds and extras I have in the pantry at the time! For this recipe, I have added organic dried cranberries and some freeze-dried pomegranate seeds I found at my local health food store. If you prefers dried currants, sultanas, apricots or dates, just swap them out for what I have used - easy! Also, if you prefer a gluten free option,...
Coconut Spiced Dahl
This is the perfect recipe for those cold wintery nights - a big healthy bowl of some of the best (in my opinion) comfort food there is, dahl! The spices in this dish are abundant in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, with their absorption substantially increased by cooking them in ghee. The ghee acts as a protective barrier from destructive acids in the stomach, helping to transport the vitamins and minerals into the small intestine where they are absorbed. You can enjoy this recipe on its...
Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are a very rich source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese, antioxidants, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and HDL (good cholesterol). They also provide good satiety due to the fat and protein content, help to stabilise blood sugar levels and can be used as an 'egg replacer' for those with egg allergies. This recipe is a delicious & easy breakfast option that you can prepare the night before, and keep in the fridge for the next mornings breakfast!Ingredients:3 Tblsps...
Coconut & Apple Delight
This is a deliciously nutritious breakfast (inspired by my favourite local cafe - Get Fresh), celebrating our love for coconut and fresh seasonal fruit. We picked up some juicy peaches at the farmers market over the weekend, so used these as an addition to this breakfast. Next time I will try figs, or you could use fresh berries or passion fruit .. the possibilities are endless! This was incredibly satisfying, kept us going all morning, and is a great ‘gut healthy’ meal.Ingredients:1 Green...
Strawberry Tea Cake
I had scored 4 big punnets of organic strawberries for $4 at the markets and had been unsure what to do with them. It was my mums 50th, so I decided to make put them into a cake for her. It turned out deliciously moist and was so easy, I had to share the recipe!Ingredients:3 cups almond meal (I had no almond meal, so just processed my own almonds into a slightly chunky meal)½ cup desiccated coconut2 tsp baking powder3 tsp ground cinnamon2 large eggsRoughly 100gm melted butter (you can replace...
Watermelon & Halloumi Salad
This is a really quick and easy fresh salad perfect for a hot summers day!It may come as a surprise, but watermelon has many incredibly nutritious health benefits, as well as being extremely hydrating and tasting delicious. Watermelon is a great anti-inflammatory, due to its high levels of carotenoids, flavonoids and triterpenoids with very concentrated amounts of the phytochemical lycopene, as well as significant levels of beta-carotene (vitamin A). Not only is lycopene a very powerful...
Kale Chips
As you’ve probably gathered from a previous post on kale, I love the stuff! The following is a very easy and delicious snack idea for kale chips – I am sure you’ve seen hundreds of photos of the like floating around the internet recently, I encourage you to give these a go!Ingredient1 Big Bunch of Organic Kale (preferably curly for extra crunch)1/3 Cup of Nutritional Yeast (you can find this in most health food stores)1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder1 Tblsp Paprika1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (use less or omit...
Slow Roasted Tomato Chutney
My beautiful friend was kind enough to give me a huge bag of tomatoes from her flourishing tomato plants last weekend. I have been wanting to make a tomato chutney for some time now, so I was excited to get these babies home! This recipe is easy, it just takes a little time and love. You will be rewarded with an incredibly rich, moreish chutney that will go with almost anything - I love it with my eggs, on a cracker with cheese or as an addition to a delicious toasted sandwich. If you find...
Broccoli Fritters
These are the perfect green accompaniment to your morning eggs - or devoured as a lone afternoon snack with a big dollop of homemade guacamole !Ingredients:1 large head of broccoli5 rashers of free range bacon4 eggs1 large red onion2 cloves garlic3 birds eye chili's (add more or less as to how much heat you prefer)1 large handful fresh garlic chives1 large handful of fresh parsley1/2 cup GF flour1/2 cup quinoa or rice crumbsSmall handful of pine nuts2 tblsp nutritional yeast2 tblsp black...
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients:2 Large Sweet Potatoes (Organic is preferred)Generous slug of Olive Oil1 Tsp Turmeric Powder1 Tbslp Paprika Powder1/2 Tsp Cayenne PepperFresh Dill1 Heaped Tblsp Capers3 Heaped Tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise/AioliSalt & PepperMethod:1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.2. Chop sweet potatoes into wedges and spread onto a roasting tray. Coat with olive oil, powdered turmeric, paprika and cayenne pepper (more or less cayenne pepper depending on your preference for heat) and season with...
Basic Chocolate Recipe – Dairy, Gluten & Refined Sugar Free
Ingredients:1 Cup Raw Cacao Butter (in solid form)1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil3/4 Cup Raw Cacao Powder2 Tablespoons Rice Malt Syrup1 Tablespoon 100% Pure Maple Syrup1 Tablespoon Almond Butter (or preferred nut butter)3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or PowderPinch sea saltMethod:Melt cacao butter on double boiler (do not heat directly). Once completely melted, mix in remaining ingredients. Pour into a cake tin or flat based container and place in freezer to set. For a variation, you can add in...
Chocolate Mousse – Dairy & Sugar Free
Ingredients:1 Medium Ripe Avocado2-3 Heaped Tablespoons Raw Cacao Powder2 Heaped Tablespoons Rice Malt Syrup1 Tablespoons Coconut Milk/CreamPinch CinnamonPinch Sea SaltMethod:Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Place into serving glasses and put into the fridge to cool. Once cool they are ready to eat!! You can also add some yummy treats on top before you serve (or eat as is)!Suggestions are – cacao nibs / fresh berries / fresh mint leaves.
Alkalising Green Juice
I am a big fan of cold press juicing, especially if you are on the run. I recently purchased an Oscar Neo, and I can safely say that it is one of the best investments I have ever made!!! Keeping our bodies in an alkaline state is incredibly important in improving its own immunity, lowering the risks of chronic disease and sickness. Eating a diet rich in alkalising foods will help you sleep, keep your energy levels high, and can also aid in weight loss.One of my favourite juices is a beautiful...
Kale & Basil Pesto
I bought some beautiful fresh basil and kale from the Organic Farmers Market this morning, so HAD to make this delicious pesto!!Ingredients:3 Cups Organic Fresh Basil2 Cups Organic Fresh Kale Leaf (stem removed)1/2 Fresh Lemon, Juiced1 Clove Garlic1/4 Cup Raw Cashews2 Tablespoons Toasted Pine Nuts1/2 Birds Eye Chilli (we love heat & add chilli to everything – you can omit for a more traditional pesto)1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or more if mix is a little dry)1 Tblsp Nutritional...
Homemade Almond Mylk !
If you are like me and find store bought almond milk to taste a little blerghh… than you MUST try this recipe, it is so easy and there is honestly no taste comparison!! Homemade almond milk is such a fresh, creamy milk and a beautiful replacement for dairy. Use it as you would any other milk – as a drink, in smoothies, on top of muesli .. it also makes a delicious cold drip iced coffee drink when sweetened with a date.Ingredients250g of Organic Almonds1 Litre of Filtered WaterGenerous pinch of...
Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake
Seeing as it is the weekend, I thought we would share a little treat with you .. It is overcast and rainy here today, so what better way to spend it than in the kitchen baking??!! This cheesecake is sugar free, gluten free and delicious – and made with homemade cream cheese (recipe for cream cheese at bottom).Ingredient700g Cream Cheese100g Coconut Cream2 Tblsp Organic Sour Cream1 Large Egg3 Small Scoops of Stevia (using powdered with the mini-spoon)You can substitute stevia with either 1/2...
Herby Moroccan Pumpkin & Lentil Curry
It is a little cold and rainy here today on the Sunshine Coast, so we wanted something hearty, warming and nutritious for dinner tonight and have whipped up this delicious Moroccan delight! Using whatever we had in the fridge and cupboard (this is usually how I cook – and am terrible with measurements!), the following recipe is full of goodness and taste and will certainly warm your belly.Ingredients:1.5 Cups Fresh Cooked Du Poy Lentils2.5 Cups Largely Diced Pumpkin300ml Organic Canned Tomato...
Acai Bowl of Goodness
This is one of my favourite Acai Bowl blend, and it’s packed to the brim with nutrients. It tastes naughty, but is very far from it .. and a little like a cherry ripe – but more like a berry ripe! I am sure you would have heard or read about Acai and its extensive health benefits by now, but I will give you a quick run down on what it delivers. Acai is an ancient amazonian berry that is incredibly high in resveratrol, C3G, ferulic acid, delphinidin, petunidin, B vitamins, electrolytes, trace...
Homemade Ghee Mayonnaise
This is a delicious ghee based mayonnaise that not only tastes delicious, but is a very powerful nutrient source and is super simple to make! To learn more about Ghee's health benefits, click here.Ingredients:1/2 Cup Grass Fed Ghee1/2 Cup Olive Oil (I used garlic infused)4 Free Range Egg Yolks (Organic preferred)1 Tblsp Apple Cider Vinegar1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard1/2 Tsp Seeded Mustard1 Tsp Paprika1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (you can omit if you don’t like heat)1 Tblsp Whey (see recipe here: Home Made...
Juice: Pear, Cucumber, Spinach, Lemon, Mint, Ginger
Ingredients:2 small cucumbers2 pears2-3 cups spinach leaves1/2 lemon (rind removed)1 large handful fresh mint leavesThumbnail piece of fresh gingerChop everything up in to pieces small enough to push through the feeder of your juicer. Juice the cucumber first, then the ginger, lemon, mint, spinach and pears last – and enjoy!
Juice: Beet, Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Turmeric, Parsley
Ingredients:3 large raw beetroots4 large carrots1 apple (or 2 small)Knob of raw ginger (size to your liking – I love ginger so use a large piece)Thumbnail size piece of fresh turmericLarge handful of fresh parsleyChop everything into pieces small enough to juice, then put through the juicer and enjoy fresh.
Juice: Carrot, Turmeric, Lemon, Parsley
I am currently on day 5 of a juice fast, and feeling amazing! I wanted to share some yummy juice recipes that not only taste great, but have some extremely powerful health benefits as well. I will keep sharing different recipes over the next couple of weeks. These are a great alternative to a sugary soft drink or store bought juice to cool down with this summer. You can even pop them into ice-block trays for some tasty & healthy ice-blocks ideas!Ingredients:10 medium-large carrots (you can...
Very Berry Smoothie
If you are looking for a delicious hit of antioxidant and essential vitamins & minerals, than this yummy Very Berry Smoothie will certainly hit the spot! Blueberries and blackberries are some of the richest sources of antioxidants, essential for fighting off cancer-causing free radicals in the body. They also contain a host of other essential vitamins and minerals such as manganese, vitamin C, selenium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, bioflavonoids, vitamin A, K & B complex and...
‘The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread’ by Sarah Britton
This bread is exactly as the heading says … LIFE CHANGING!! I am a huge lover of bread and being gluten intolerant, bread is probably the hardest thing for me to miss out on. Edan secretly loves it as well but isn’t too phased about having it in his life. Most gluten free breads just don’t cut the mustard .. until now! We are on to our 2nd loaf in just a week (we reluctantly gave away half of the first loaf to the in laws, as we were so excited about how incredible this stuff was we just had...
CHRISTMAS! & Some Healthy Recipe Ideas
Christmas .. my absolute favourite time of the year! This year, we are trying to do a healthy spin on some classic favourites – which means gluten free, refined sugar free & dairy free!We LOVE rum balls and look forward to them every year.. however, not so much the sugar and nasties that are usually wrapped up in them as well. So, this year we have decided to make our own sweetened (with rice malt syrup – so fructose free) condensed coconut milk. It turned out amazing.. so amazing that I...