I saw these flans made recently on the 2019 season of My Kitchen Rules (Channel 7). They really looked so tasty and I thought I could make a healthier version, lower in sugar and free from gluten and dairy which would be friendlier for my wide variety of friends with dietary restrictions. It has a really beautiful, creamy texture, which … Read More
Roast Pumpkin, Sun-dried Tomato and Mushroom Quiche
Who doesn’t love a good quiche? My mum always made a good quiche growing up so I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for them. But more often than not I’m just too lazy to make the pastry so just end up making an omelette/frittata instead. But last weekend I had some friends over for lunch so thought … Read More
Walnut & Bone Broth Dukkah
Bone Broth has an array of health benefits, from helping to heal leaky gut, to improving hair, skin & nail strength to join health. While a cup of warm bone broth is s perfect way to get your daily dose, why not experiment with some novel recipes?! This recipe celebrates all things lamb and dukkah! Easy to throw together and … Read More
Passionfruit Bliss Balls
I recently tried a passionfruit bar made by Blue Dinosaur. And REALLY liked it. So much so that I took to trying to recreate it myself. So, here’s what I’ve come up with, tastes almost identical, and sooooo good! Makes ~12 balls Time – 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 C desiccated coconut 1/2 C almonds 1/3 C dried dates, soaked in … Read More
Chocolate Brookies! [Dairy free, Gluten Free]
Brookies are what happens when you try to make cookies, eye-ball the recipe and totally get it all wrong, but end up with something halfway between a cookie and a brownie which is actually quite delicious! So much so that I thought I’d share my mistake of a recipe here in case anyone is interested in trying something similar to … Read More
High Protein Veggie Patties
I’m always on the look out for good quality Veggie Patties as meat-free meal options and to throw in easy work lunches. However, many of the ones I see in the store have strange sounding gums and preservatives in them. I’m also often disappointed in the amount of protein in them. So I took to whipping these simple veggie patties … Read More
Simple Soft Tacos
Mexican, and South American food in general, are amongst some of my favourite cuisines to eat. And they’re so simple to recreate at home! I made these Simple, easy soft tacos in less than 30 minutes for Mum and I last week and they were an absolute winner! Dishes like this can be great when you have to deal with … Read More
Port Stephens – An Undiscovered Paradise
Port Stephens really is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. I think part of the reason is because it’s a tad out of the way and off-the-beaten track. Situated at the end of the Tomaree peninsula (about 40 minutes north of Newcastle), Port Stephens is home to some of the most spectacular beaches and sand dunes in the world. … Read More
What to do with Leftover Christmas Ham!
What do you do when you have leftover Christmas ham coming out of your ears? Get creative with different uses for it of course! There are so many possibilities right? Quiches, omelettes, salads, sandwiches, wraps, the list goes on. Here are some of my favourite ideas for leftover Christmas Ham! Dutch Pannekoek with Ham & Apple (gluten-free) Many of … Read More
Anti-Aging Face Cream
Don’t want strange nasties rubbed all over your skin? Neither do I. So I’ve recently been experimenting with homemade body products from Body Butter and Body Scrub to a DIY Sea Salt Hair Spray. My friend Erin over at the Herb Spa makes almost all of her own skin and hair care items so I’ve been picking her anti-aging brain … Read More