Eggplant Parmigiana [gluten-free, dairy-free]

pennybenjaminMain Meals, Nourish

eggplant parmigiana

My all time favourite vegetable has got to be Eggplant. It’s just such a versatile vegetable; my favourite is to have it cut into thick ‘chips’ and baked with fish on a friday night. But I also love it as eggplant pizza, roasted, curried, grilled, fried, and baked into an Eggplant Parmigiana! A lot of people often recoil in disgust … Read More

Beetroot Relish

pennybenjaminDips, Nourish, Sauces, Dressings and Condiments

beetroot relish

I’ve always been a massive fan of condiments; dips, chutneys, relishes, mustards, sauces, you name it. I’m well aware that you can turn pretty much anything into a condiment, however I seem to mainly just make a whole lot of dips. Well times are a changing and I’m expanding my skill set, beginning with beetroot relish! One of my favourite … Read More

Low Sugar, Choc-Chip Walnut Cookies

pennybenjaminNourish, Snacks, Superfoods, Sweets

Walnut cookies

I’m celebrating Healthy Heart Week with these Low Sugar, Choc-Chip Walnut Cookies! Who knew the humble walnut a powerhouse of nutrition? I sure did, I’ve been on the walnut-train for years and here’s why: They’re rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation in the body (an important factor in the development of heart disease). Just a 30g … Read More

Dark Chocolate Jaffa Flan

pennybenjaminNourish, Snacks, Sweets

jaffa flan

I saw these flans made recently on the 2019 season of My Kitchen Rules (Channel 7). They really looked so tasty and I thought I could make a healthier version, lower in sugar and free from gluten and dairy which would be friendlier for my wide variety of friends with dietary restrictions. It has a really beautiful, creamy texture, which … Read More

Walnut & Bone Broth Dukkah

pennybenjaminMain Meals, Nourish

dukkah lamb

Bone Broth has an array of health benefits, from helping to heal leaky gut, to improving hair, skin & nail strength to join health. While a cup of warm bone broth is s perfect way to get your daily dose, why not experiment with some novel recipes?! This recipe celebrates all things lamb and dukkah! Easy to throw together and … Read More

Passionfruit Bliss Balls

pennybenjaminNourish, Snacks, Sweets

passionfruit

I recently tried a passionfruit bar made by Blue Dinosaur. And REALLY liked it. So much so that I took to trying to recreate it myself. So, here’s what I’ve come up with, tastes almost identical, and sooooo good! Makes ~12 balls Time – 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 C desiccated coconut 1/2 C almonds 1/3 C dried dates, soaked in … Read More

Chocolate Brookies! [Dairy free, Gluten Free]

pennybenjaminBaked Goods, Nourish, Snacks, Sweets

brookies

Brookies are what happens when you try to make cookies, eye-ball the recipe and totally get it all wrong, but end up with something halfway between a cookie and a brownie which is actually quite delicious! So much so that I thought I’d share my mistake of a recipe here in case anyone is interested in trying something similar to … Read More

High Protein Veggie Patties

pennybenjaminBreakfasts, Main Meals, Nourish

Veggie patties

I’m always on the look out for good quality Veggie Patties as meat-free meal options and to throw in easy work lunches. However, many of the ones I see in the store have strange sounding gums and preservatives in them. I’m also often disappointed in the amount of protein in them. So I took to whipping these simple veggie patties … Read More

Simple Soft Tacos

pennybenjaminBreakfasts, Main Meals, Nourish

tacos

Mexican, and South American food in general, are amongst some of my favourite cuisines to eat. And they’re so simple to recreate at home! I made these Simple, easy soft tacos in less than 30 minutes for Mum and I last week and they were an absolute winner! Dishes like this can be great when you have to deal with … Read More