Pesto Zucchini “Spaghetti”

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Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Pesto and Italy. They go together like “Love and Marriage”, “peas and carrots”. You get the picture. Pesto, has got to be one of my favourite flavours/sauces/accompaniments. Whether it’s with zoodles like this or topped on a lovely piece of lamb. Check out my Italian-inspired pesto here. Recipe Type: GF, DF(option), RSF, V, Paleo Serves 4-6 Time 30 min Ingredients – 4 medium … Read More

Coconut Turmeric Latte

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turmeric latte

Turmeric is one of the most easily found superfoods. It 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. It’s rainy and cold here in the Netherlands at the moment so I’m making an immunity-boosting coconut milk turmeric latte – sounds a bit funny … Read More

Vegan Apple Pie Blondies

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What does one do when your uncle sends you home with a bag full of apples? Get creative with Apple recipes of course! I’d recently made some delicious gooey Chocolate Brownies (recipe is here) so I was inspired to make something similar but with apples… A bit of experi-baking and I came up with these Apple Pie Blondies! Perfect for dessert … Read More

Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower Rice

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Cold winter nights? Nothing warms me up better than a hot & spicy Thai Green Curry. Here’s a simple, easy recipe with a lighter alternative to stodgy rice. Recipe type: GF, DF, Paleo Serves: 4 Time: 45min Ingredients: 1 400mL can coconut cream (full fat) 400g chicken breast or thigh cut into strips (pork and fish work nicely too) 1 … Read More

Roast Chook with Easy Stuffing

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Roast chicken

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

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lettuce burger

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

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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

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

Super Goo-eey Chocolate Brownies!

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After travelling through Paris, and all over the UK for the last month, it’s so nice to be in one place for a few weeks (that place happens to be Breda at the moment). I also now have an oven… and I’m going to USE it!! First product, these gooey Chocolate Brownies, adapted from Hollie over at Powered by Veggies. … Read More