Sweet Chilli Sauce is a staple in many Australian homes. I’ve always really enjoyed it too, whether it’s just to jazz up some plain steamed veggies; stirred through some cashew cream cheese to make a ‘sweet chilli philli’ style dip; in a simple stir fry (easiest ever = tamari + sweet chilli sauce + water); or to make a vietnamese-style dressing … Read More
Pumpkin Rosti with Pesto, Greens, Field Mushroom and Bacon
Who needs to go out for Brunch when you can whip up a fabulous-looking and fabulous-tasting dish like this? Save money and stay healthy with my Pumpkin Rosti, Pesto Mushroom, Greens and Free-Range Bacon! I’m a massive pumpkin fan myself, but I know it’s not for everyone. So you can easily change the pumpkin in the rosti recipe to sweet … Read More
Hot Smoked Salmon – Infused with Earl Grey Tea
Smoked Salmon. It’s not something you’d usually make at home, right? Well now is the time to throw that notion right out the window and GET YOUR SMOKED SALMON ON at home! It’s actually surprisingly quite easy and SOOOO delicious! Plus it’s a somewhat fancy trick you can do for a dinner party to impress friends hehe ;). Salmon (thus, … Read More
Mango and Lime Cheesecake
Mango & Lime Cheesecake! It’s Christmas time! For me, this brings back memories of my Grandma’s CWA lemon cheesecake that she would make every year for dessert on Christmas Day – the base was crushed Nice biscuits with butter and the filling included lemon jelly, lemon juice, condensed milk, cream cheese and other things then it was set in the … Read More
Gut-Loving Roast Vegetable Dip
If you know me, you know that I LOVE dips, I’ve always got one on the go in the fridge. My two favourites are this roast vegetable dip and my Beetroot & Horseradish dip. Vegetable dips are simple to throw together and really easy to tailor to your personal taste preferences and food intolerances. I love to eat my dip … Read More
Sugar-free Chocolate Bark
Did you know that chocolate (especially this chocolate bark) is actually quite good for you! The raw cacao kind is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals like calcium, magnesium, sulfur, copper, iron, zinc, potassium, monounsaturated fat, and vitamins E, B2, B1, B5, B3 and B9. The issue with many chocolates out there is the sugar content and addition of preservatives and emulsifiers like lecithin and dairy. I am IN LOVE with … Read More
Sugar-free Strawberry Jam
Most of the jams you find in supermarkets and even homemade/artisanal jams are LOADED with added sugar (even if it comes from a natural source like honey or maple syrup). I underst and the sugar acts as a preservative but I always find them so ridiculously sweet when I taste them. So for years now I’ve made my own … Read More
Sweetener-free Carob Fudge Bliss Balls
I’ve been experimenting with Carob lately, and really liking the results. My first creation, Carob Bark is one of my favourite after-dinner treats at the moment, but these Carob Fudge Bliss Balls are right up there too! They really do have that fudgy texture, and for me, I love having the buttons in there for a slight ‘crunch’ factor. Carob … Read More
Low FODMAP Nori Roll – Paleo
Did you know that seaweed is a fabulous source of iodine? Usually only found in seafoods, it is essential for the functioning of our thyroid and deficiency can cause cretinism and other neural disorders. This is just another excuse I get to use to eat a Nori Roll! And I figured there’s no reason why I shouldn’t enjoy it while … Read More
Carob Bark
I’ve been experimenting with Carob lately, and really liking the results like this Carob Bark and my Carob Fudge Bliss Balls coming in a few weeks! Carob powder, like cacao powder is a dark brown in colour and it’s often used in similar sorts of recipes. However it has a very different flavour. Carob is actually naturally quite sweet and … Read More