Dill Pesto

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dill pesto

This beautiful, creamy, flavourful Dill Pesto is the perfect accompaniment to fish, chicken and even lamb! As a bonus, the use of walnuts or macadamia nuts and omission of garlic makes it low reactive, FODMAP and Sibo compliant! Try it in place of Basil Pesto with Zoodles too. Time  10 mins Ingredients: 1 C walnuts or macadamia nuts juice of 1 … Read More

Cauliflower Hummus

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With Autumn upon us, the beautiful Brassicaceae family of vegetables are also coming into season. Also known as Cruciferous veggies, these include broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts and cauliflower. I love working with what’s in season and last week whipped up this tasty variation on the traditional Hummus recipe! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Recipe Type: … Read More

Roast Pumpkin, Basil & Garden Herb Dip

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What do you do when your herb garden is flourishing? Find excuses to use herbs WHEREVER you can, including this delicious basil and roast pumpkin dip (which also has fresh oregano and rosemary in it)! Try this dip with my Chickpea Chips, on top of a slice of Nourishing Seed Bread or as a condiment for grilled lamb, chicken, pork… even tempe! … Read More

Turmeric Hummus

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Jazz Up your Hummus with the anti-inflammatory powers of Turmeric! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, Vegan Serves about 1.5C Hummus Time  45min Ingredients: 1 C organic chickpeas 2-3 gloves garlic Juice of 1 Lemon 2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 T Tahini (sesame paste) Pinch sea salt and pepper 1 tsp fresh turmeric, grated 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 … Read More

Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing

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Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, Vegan Serves 4 individual, lunch-sized salads Time  5 min Ingredients: 1 Avocado (peeled, deseeded) 1 T EVOO Juice of 1 lemon dash apple cider vinegar (or your favourite vinegar) 1 clove garlic, crushed (exclude if don’t like garlic) pinch salt pepper to taste + any extra herbs and spices that you may enjoy. I love turmeric … Read More

Carrot and Cumin Dip

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Carrot and Cumin Dip

There’s more than just alliteration in the name of this dip – Carrot and Cumin just seem to be a flavour marriage made in heaven! Try this dip with my Chickpea Chips, on top of a slice of Basic Paleo Bread or as a sauce for grilled lamb, chicken… any type of meat really! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves 10 … Read More

Spicy Marinated Roast Cauliflower, PLUS, Roast Cauliflower & Leek Dip

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cauliflower

With Autumn well underway and our lovely cruciferous vegetables appearing abundantly at the local farmers markets, I get excited! The nutritional benefits these veggies like Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts provide include antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.  Their flavour is second to none, plus they’re packed with fiber, helping with digestion and satiety. Cauliflower can be cooked and eaten in so many ways, … Read More

Smokey Babaganousch

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babaganousch

I’ve always loved Babaganousch, the really smokey kind. For the longest time I struggled to replicate the smokey flavour I found at my favourite Lebanese restaurants at home. Then I discovered the secret! A gas stove top! Now I can’t make enough of it! This Super Smokey Babaganousch goes perfectly with my Chickpea Chips too! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, … Read More