Raw Cacao Bean Bliss Balls

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cacao bean

  RAW CACAO BEAN BLISS BALLS I’ve been spending lots of time with my family in the Netherlands since arriving in Europe. Low and behold, the husband of one of my cousins is in the cacao bean trade! So what did I head home with after lunch at their place? A giant bag of raw cacao beans of course. I … Read More

Spanish Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls

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Spain Lemons

SPANISH LEMON COCONUT BLISS BALLS I’m currently housesitting just outside of Murcia, Spain, in a villa on the outskirts of the town situated amongst rows and rows of lemon trees! So, what do you do when your Spanish adventures give you a seemingly endless supply of lemons? Make Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls of course! I would normally use a base of nuts … Read More

Superfood Falafels

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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

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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

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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

Raw Chocolate Easter Eggs

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easter eggs

With Easter fast approaching, it seems that every way you turn in the shopping centres, all you see are chocolate eggs, bunnies, bilbies and hot cross buns. Most of us will have a gathering at some stage over the long weekend, want to show up with a great dish to impress the masses? Try making your own Easter Eggs! People … Read More

Coconut Crumbed Fish and Chips

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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

Paleo Hot Cross Buns!

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Paleo Hot Cross Buns

What’s Easter without a steaming Hot Cross Bun? If you’re following a paleo way of eating, there’s no reason to miss out either – try my Paleo Hot Cross Buns here! Time: 90 min Other info: GF, DF, Vg, SF, Paleo Ingredients: 400g Steamed or roasted pumpkin, pureed (you can use ½ cup Almond milk here if you don’t have pumpkin … Read More

Mum’s Healthy Fruitcake

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Aren’t mums the best? My Mum’s favourite morning snack for as long as I can remember has been a piece of healthy fruitcake, here is my gluten free version (paleo and vegan alternatives included)! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves 1 cake Time 2 hours Ingredients: 4 C mixed dried fruit, chopped (Mum uses the pre-made mix, but you can use your favourite … Read More

Moroccan Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad

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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