Fresh fish is not often seen on our dinner table. But after developing this recipe and cooking it with freshly caught fish by my brother-in-law , I think it might become a staple! Fish is high in protein and the most easily absorbable protein too. So if you need to increase your protein and your …
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Matcha Truffles
Matcha Truffles Ingredients: 5 very ripe frozen banana’s (mine were very small) 5 pitted madjool dates 1tsp pumpkin spice 1 tsp vanilla essence pinch of salt Method In a food processor blitz the frozen bananas until smooth. Then add in pitted dates, pumpkin spice, vanilla essence and pinch of salt. Blend until well combined. Serve …
Zucchini Waffles
Brunching out with my hubby is my favourite treat. But during these seemingly endless lockdowns, I have learnt to make my own brunches at home. Waffles have fast become a quick and easy, yet very tasty treat! These waffles are savoury and served perfectly alone or topped with poached eggs and a side of bacon! …
Nutty Seedy Keto Bread
Nutty Seedy Keto Bread Ingredients: 100g sunflower seeds 75g psyllium husk 35g chia seeds 50g finely chopped almonds 25g coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 2 eggs 50g melted butter 1 cup of warm water Method Preheat oven to 180 oC Line a loaf tin with baking paper Mix together all the …
Apple Muffins
Apple Muffins – nut-free, gluten-free, school-friendly Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves Pinch salt 1 cup apple puree 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup almond milk 50g melted butter 1 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup sultanas Method: Preheat oven …
Apple Pie Waffles
Apple Pie Waffles Buckwheat Waffles with Apple Pie toppings Waffles 450 mls milk (any milk of choice) 125 g butter (melted) 3 eggs (beaten) 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup sugar 300 g buckwheat 1 tsp baking powder Apple Pie Topping 1½ cups apple puree (could use canned pie apple) 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp cardamon …
Banana Coconut Bread
I’ll let you in on a secret… I sometimes break my own gluten-free rule! Banana bread has been a long time love of mine and whenever I go to an airport I allowed myself a slice of banana bread and coffee. It is a treat that I savour and enjoy thoroughly. But I haven’t been to the …
Thai Pork Meatballs – with ginger and honey sauce
As the year gets underway I am finding less and less time for cooking. Batch cooking meals that can be frozen or eaten as leftovers in many different forms is fast becoming my way again after some summer holiday bliss. These meatballs are great eaten with rice or cauliflower rice, or you could pop them …
Zucchini & Eggplant Lasagne
Well Christmas is over and I have been preparing for a new year. Part of my planning making sure we have healthy options at home and on hand for a quick dinner when I have a late night at work. Because, if you are anything like me, the last thing I want to do when …
Raspberry Bliss Balls
The Christmas parties are in full swing. I have been on dessert duties a few times now. These raspberry bliss balls have made a showing twice. I like to take a dessert I know I can eat without feeling guilty! A healthy alternative to Rum balls. Paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free.
Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles
Christmas is just around the corner and the parties have begun. These truffles can be made and stored in the freezer so you can take a batch along to a party for a gluten-free treat, or give away as a gift. Believe me, you don’t want them at home for too long as you will …
Wombok Slaw – with dried cherries
I found dried cherries at my local “The Source” bulk wholefoods store and I just had to buy some. But then I had to decide what to make with them. The sweet yet tart flavour lent well to a savoury dish that needed a boost. So I decided to put them in my Christmas Slaw …
Simple Roast Beef
This roast beef is so simple. The hands on cooking time is about 3 minutes. The oven does the rest for you! I love cooking up a beautiful roast beef and then I slice it up for lunches and dinners through out the coming week. This weeks roast made at least 6 meals! Succulant …
Spicy Chicken Burger
Having a quick and easy recipe that you can cook then store and eat all week is my favourite type of cooking. With my busy lifestyle with two jobs and working odd hours means I often want dinner on the table quickly. This dinner can be made from scratch and ready to eat in approximately …
Cinnamon Raisin and Cranberry Bread
Sometimes I just want a slice of fruit toast for breakfast. In my prior life when I ate as much as I liked of whatever I liked, I really enjoy a dense fruit toast slathered in butter. I used to struggle to eat just one or two slices of the gluten-filled, sugar-filled, factory-made, chemical-laden bread. …
BBQ Beef in the Pressure Cooker
Using a pressure cooker gives you all the tenderness of a slow cooker but in a fraction of the time. I love mine. When using a pressure cooker for big cuts of beef it is a good idea to release the pressure slowly. With the quick-release, it tends to lose some of the tenderness and …
Maple Dijon Slow Cooked Beef
Using my slow cooker is one of my favourite ways to get tender meat everytime. You could use any beef in this recipe, and chuck steak would work well as the cartilage and sinew would break down well and become so tender and flavorsome! Prepare in the morning and devour in the evening! Tender Beef …
Chicken Liver Pate
Getting the nutritional benefits of organ meat can be challenging. Not everyone loves to eat brains, kidneys, or offal of any kind. But I do find most people can tolerate and maybe even enjoy some pate. You can make this recipe with any type of liver. Chicken tends to be very mild in its flavour profile …
Chicken San Choy Bow
I love Asian inspired food. I think it is the use of the sour and umami together. This recipe uses mirin sauce which is sweet rice wine. It is probably not technically paleo, but it does add a sweet touch to the sour of the rice wine vinegar and the umami (savory taste) of the …
Dill and Pickle Hummus
I love dip! It would have to be one of my most favourite ways to snack. I usually have it with vegetables, like cucumber, carrot, or capsicum. Occasionally I will bake some gluten-free crackers to have with it. But usually, I just try to increase the vegetable intake for the day with both the dip …
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
When you are looking for an easy dinner with very little hands-on time. Then this slow-cooker dinner is perfect. It is a ‘throw-it-all-in’ and come back four hours later type of recipe. Yet it is full of nutrients and tastes divine. Did you know mushrooms are nearly a whole separate food group to themselves? They …
Pumpkin Spice Nice-Cream
As the weather starts to warm up, dessert is moving from warm winter puddings, to cool, smooth and refreshing ice-creams. This nice-cream is nice for your belly as it is dairy-free, refined sugar free and full of flavour. I always keep some frozen bananas so this can be whipped up at a moment’s notice. Enjoy. …
Apple Fennel Salad
Apple Fennel Salad A salad that can be quickly whipped up to go beside freshly grilled chicken, beef or seafood. The flavours of fennel and the lemon vinaigrette will blend well with your favourite proteins. You could even serve it with grilled haloumi or with some feta cheese. A quick and easy salad for a …
Are you a Coffee or Matcha person?
Do you find you need a morning hit of caffeine before you feel human? Do you find that you can’t hold a decent conversation unless you have had your coffee? Are you yawning and struggling to open your eyes before the flat white hits your bloodstream? Finding your patience with the kids is non-existent unless …
7 ways to naturally boost your energy
Most women I know are running around ragged. They are tired yet wired. The spark in their eyes has gone and the bounce has disappeared out of their step. Does this sound like you? I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. These are some quick and easy tips …