Mexican Burger Patties

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Mexican burger

Got a hankering for a Mexican meal, or burgers? I often get cravings for both of these! So one day I decided to make something that hits both spots! These Mexican burger patties are the best of both worlds! They’re a perfect option for meat-free Monday, are fabulous take-to-work lunch options, in a lettuce burger or crumbled through a salad or … Read More

Naughty Black Galliano Bliss Balls

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galliano

With my Dutch background, it follows that I am an absolute sucker for anything aniseed and liquorice flavoured! Including Galliano :P. Understandably, these Black Sambucca Bliss Balls won’t be for everyone but for those who do like liquorice, they make for an awesome ‘night cap’! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves 12 balls Time 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 C almond meal 1/4 … Read More

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake

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Spending time in Italy during its summer, I was surrounded by an abundance of mediterranean vegetables; eggplant, tomato, capsicum, zucchini, red onion. I thought, what better way than to combine them than in a veggie bake; although it was quite warm in Italy, the cold left-overs made for absolutely DELICIOUS lunches the following days. Thinking about it as well, this dish … Read More

Mexican Spice Mix

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mexican spice mix

I use this Mexican spice mix to season anything I want to give a Mexican flavour to! Try it in: In mince meat to make a chilli con carne chicken strips to make lettuce-cup fajitas bean or meat mix for healthy nachos even just over roast veggies to give them a lovely mexican flavour. Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo Ingredients: … 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

Turmeric Latte Bliss Balls – Sugar Free

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With Winter fast approaching, it’s time to give our immune systems a little boost to help keep those winter lurgies at bay. There are many foods that can help your immune system; ginger, garlic, lemon, chilli. Turmeric is another. Turmeric Lattes are all the rage at the moment, as is the spice in general (last week I sent you my recipe for … Read More

Turmeric Latte Spice Mix

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turmeric latte

A turmeric latte is probably one of the most recent addition to many cafe’s hot drinks menu! And how cool that they’re incorporating such potent superfoods in beverage menus! Turmeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and anti-microbial. It should be a go-to ingredient especially when you’re feeling under the weather, no matter what the ailment. This spice mix is not … Read More

Breakfast Omelette

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omelette

Eggs are an amazing source of nutrients! From healthy fats through to protein, vitamin D, B12 and lecithin. This omelette takes a total of about 10 minutes to make so there’s no “I don’t have time to make a healthy meal” excuse valid here! Even make it the night before and you’ll be set for breakfast the next TWO days! And … Read More