Summertime means an abundance of gorgeous herbs, and vegetables like pumpkin & zucchini. I really despise food waste and always make an effort to use everything up when I can, even if it’s just in a pesto or dip or so. In this instance I used an oversupply of my balcony’s herbs and some left-over roast pumpkin to whip up … Read More
Roast Cauliflower and Green Bean Salad
Need something interesting to dish up at your next gathering? Try this dairy-free, vegan Roast Cauliflower & Green Bean Salad. Lunch leftovers are a win too! If you love this, then you’ll love my whole baked cauliflower as well! Serves 8-10 as a side Time – about 45mins Ingredients: 500g washed green beans, top & tailed and halved 1/2 a … Read More
Coleslaw (dairy-free, vegan)
Need something interesting to dish up at your next gathering? Try this dairy-free, vegan Coleslaw. Have it on a burger, wrap or just by itself! Serves 8-10 as a side Time – about 15mins Coleslaw Ingredients: 1/4 Savoy cabbage, shredded 1/4 red cabbage, shredded 3 large carrots, julienned 1 red capsicum, sliced into fine strips 2 generous handfuls fresh parsley, … Read More
Homemade, Spiced, Slow Cooked Corned Beef
What to do when you’ve got some spare, beautiful organic, pastured, organic beef brisket available? Well one thing you can do, is a home made, spiced corned beef! One question I know you’ll ask, is “why isn’t it pink? All other corned beef I’ve had is pink…”. Most corned beef is pink due to the use of nitrate salts which … Read More
Plantain Granola
This recipe for Plantain Granola is great because it’s totally flexible to what YOU like (and what you have in the pantry)! Check out the recipe below and adjust to suit your favourite/available/seasonal nuts and dried fruit! All you need is 5-6 basic ingredients (which are flexible) and you’re set. What are Plantains? Plantains are extremely common in the USA … Read More
4-Ingredient Orange & Almond Cake
One of my very good friends in college, Alice, used to make this Orange & Almond Cake for us once in a while when we’d have a ‘floor supper’. I asked her recently for the recipe because I thought it might be a nice ‘healthy cake’ to have for work snacks and breakfasts… Then I saw that the recipe used … Read More
Balsamic, Raspberry and Apple Cake
Something a little different for breakfast this week – Balsamic, Raspberry and Apple Cake. Yes, this cake is healthy enough and delicious enough for BREAKFAST, and of course dessert! Join me in this celebration of Italian Balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and seasonal fruit. If you like this recipe, you’ll LOVE these Red Velvet Brownies too! Gluten Free, … Read More
Thai Style Salad
There’s nothing fresher and more perfect for the palate during the humid Queensland summer months than a refreshing Thai Style Salad! Double the dressing and use half as a marinade for beef, chicken or tempeh which you can grill and serve with or add too the Thai Style Salad! Serves 8-10 as a side Time – about 20mins Ingredients: 1 … Read More
Gluten-Free Scones and Southern-Style ‘Biscuits’
One of my favourite memories as a child was eating scones loaded with homemade jam and clotted cream with my Grandma and sister! Grandma always made the best scones and I still have her old scone cutter! Grandma’s other speciality was of course her lemon cheesecake. I was also recently introduced to the traditional ‘Southern Style’ Biscuits by my friend … Read More
Spiced Salmon Patties
Need something new for your lunch? Try these protein-packed, easy to make paleo spiced salmon patties. Have them on a burger, wrap or even with a salad! If you like these then try my Sardine Patties too! Makes about 6 salmon patties Time – about 30mins Ingredients: 1 medium plantain, grated (about 2 cups grated). You could also used potato, … Read More