Kangaroo Meatloaf with Plum & Orange reduction

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meatloaf

In Australia, kangaroo is a very sustainable meat. It’s local, a great source of protein and iron, plus it’s quite lean. Organic, grassfed liver is also a absolute battery-pack of nutrients. But if you’re anything like me, you don’t like the flavour or texture that much. Blending liver and kangaroo with another meat like chicken or pork is a great way … Read More

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

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

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

Quinoa Broccoli Bites

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While I enjoy eating pastured, organic animal products (very much), I’m very conscious that as a whole the Australian population eats much more than we really need, nutritionally, contributing to a global problem of meat production that is not sustainable in the long term. For this reason, I make a conscious effort to take 1-2 days a week where I eat … Read More

Nut Butter

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Whether it is with almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts or pecans. There’s no questioning that Nut Butter is delicious… and slightly addictive! By itself, on toast, on apples or in a smoothie, nut butter is Ah. Ma. Zing! And it is SO SIMPLE to make yourself at home! Just choose your favourite nuts and process away! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, … Read More

Sugar-free Cookie-dough Bliss Balls

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I first saw these sugar-free cookie dough bliss balls on nutritionist Jess Cox’s instagram page and IMMEDIATELY took a screen shot and noted to make them. On the weekend I went over to Jess’s website and made these divine, gourmet, sugar-free, filling treats and CANNOT get enough! I like them so much I wanted to share them with you here, but … Read More

Chickpea Salad

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Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, Vegan Serves 1, individual lunch-sized salads Time  10 min Ingredients: 1-2 handfuls of your favourite salad greens (baby spinach, fancy lettuce, rocket etc.) 6 steamed brussel sprouts (or other left-over steamed veggies like broccoli, cauliflower) 4 cherry tomatoes, halved 5 cm length of cucumber, sliced your favourite way 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (if using canned chickpeas, ensure … Read More