In between housesitting through Europe, I’ve been fortunate to have family, friends and friends-of-friends to stay with and visit from time-to-time. One way I like to say “thank you for having me” is by cooking a meal for the family. This Roast Chicken has featured several times during my travel. It’s EASY, tolerance-friendly, affordable, DELICIOUS and perfect for socialising (just prepare and … Read More
Lettuce Burgers with Balsamic Caramelised Red Onion
Who doesn’t love a little Summer burger fun? I surely love a good burger every now and then. So I’m sharing my favourite recipe here! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo Serves 4 Time 45 mins Ingredients: For Burger Patties: 400g organic mince of choice 1 red onion, diced finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper to season handful of … Read More
Bangers and Cauliflower Mash with Caramelised Red Onion
Bangers & Mash! You find it served in many places around the world from Australia to the UK, Eastern Europe to the US. And with the amazing hand-made, organic and pastured gourmet sausages coming to the market at the moment there’s even more reason to enjoy this meal! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo Serves 1 Time 20 mins Ingredients: 1 serving of … Read More
Cauliflower and Broccoli Mash
I love a good mash as a side to many winter meals; Mum’s lamb shanks, roast beef & gravy, organic farmer sausages, tender beef cheeks and more. But I find the traditional kind a little heavy and lacking in high levels of micronutrients. That’s why I make this lighter, more nutrient dense version which is just as tasty! Recipe Type: … Read More
Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing
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
Superfood Falafels
These falafels are tasty, versatile and one of my favourite things to have on hand for a flavour-and-nutrient-packed lunch. They’re also a great vegan (non-meat) way to add protein to a meal. Use what you have on hand at home and improvise as you need. Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V Makes 8-16 falafels Time 30mins Ingredients: 1/2 C your favourite seed mixture (sunflower … Read More
Paleo Pumpkin Lasagne
Catering for Paleo and Vegan friends alike – Check out this Paleo Pumpkin Lasagne made with my famous Cauliflower Cheese Sauce! A wonderful winter-warmer Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves 1 x 20cm square lasagne. Time 1 hour Ingredients: About 1/2 a pumpkin (use your favourite type ), sliced into thin slices to use as lasagne sheets. 2-3 medium-large zucchinis, sliced … Read More
Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
Do you love a good Mac’n’cheese, carbonara or lasagne. But struggle with the dairy? This basic Cauliflower Cheese Sauce is a perfect solution! Just change up the flavourings/herbs and spices to cater for the specific use you choose! Some of my suggestions: Carbonara sauce – stir in some sauteed mushrooms, chopped bacon, garlic and onion. Mac’n’cheese – spice it up … Read More
Coconut Crumbed Fish and Chips
Did anyone else grow up with “Fish and Chip Friday”? If not, perhaps it’s an Aussie thing. In any case, it’s something that I continue to do just about every week when I can! But now-a-days I make the meal myself and the chips vary in many different colours! I try and change my cooking method each week but one … Read More
Moroccan Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad
Moroccan Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad Inspired by the wonderful team at Bondi Health and Wellness, this salad is packed with nutrients including essential proteins from the combination of chickpeas and pumpkin seeds. It a fantastic crowd pleaser and is perfect for work lunches, keeping you going all afternoon without that sluggish drop at 3pm! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V Serves ~4 Time 1 … Read More