Roast Pumpkin, Basil & Garden Herb Dip

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What do you do when your herb garden is flourishing? Find excuses to use herbs WHEREVER you can, including this delicious basil and roast pumpkin dip (which also has fresh oregano and rosemary in it)! Try this dip with my Chickpea Chips, on top of a slice of Nourishing Seed Bread or as a condiment for grilled lamb, chicken, pork… even tempe! … 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

Carrot and Cumin Dip

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Carrot and Cumin Dip

There’s more than just alliteration in the name of this dip – Carrot and Cumin just seem to be a flavour marriage made in heaven! Try this dip with my Chickpea Chips, on top of a slice of Basic Paleo Bread or as a sauce for grilled lamb, chicken… any type of meat really! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves 10 … Read More

Spicy Marinated Roast Cauliflower, PLUS, Roast Cauliflower & Leek Dip

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With Autumn well underway and our lovely cruciferous vegetables appearing abundantly at the local farmers markets, I get excited! The nutritional benefits these veggies like Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts provide include antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.  Their flavour is second to none, plus they’re packed with fiber, helping with digestion and satiety. Cauliflower can be cooked and eaten in so many ways, … Read More

Sugar-Free Tomato Sauce Recipe and BBQ Sauce Variation

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Sugar-Free Tomato Sauce Recipe

So many of the Tomato Sauces out there are absolutely loaded with sugar, salt, preservatives and other nasties. As soon as you try a homemade version, you’ll never go back! The ones from the supermarket just taste so sickly sweet! Try this sugar-free tomato sauce recipe. I’ve also included the additions to make for a BBQ sauce. Serves: 30-40 (makes about … Read More

Gluten Free Muesli OR Choc Granola

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This wonderful recipe is great because it’s totally flexible to what YOU like (and what you have in the pantry)! Plus who doesn’t like turning a Beautiful Muesli into a healthy Choc Granola – like Coco-Pops but good for you! Mix and Match as you like. Share your creations with me of Facebook or Instagram! Serves: 5-6 cups of muesli Time: … Read More

Basic Paleo Bread

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Paleo Bread - PB Lifestyles

I haven’t really eaten bread for a long time and don’t tend to miss it much at all… except when I’m at work and someone is making a ham, cheese and tomato toastie in the lunch room. The smell is just amazing! So I embarked on a mission to find a grain-free, paleo bread recipe that I like – so often … Read More

Smokey Babaganousch

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I’ve always loved Babaganousch, the really smokey kind. For the longest time I struggled to replicate the smokey flavour I found at my favourite Lebanese restaurants at home. Then I discovered the secret! A gas stove top! Now I can’t make enough of it! This Super Smokey Babaganousch goes perfectly with my Chickpea Chips too! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, … Read More