Recipes
Who says we have to deprive ourselves of delicious foods in order to be healthy? Trust me, you can have your cake and eat it too. Learning how we can transform everyday recipes and decadent treats into healthy alternatives really isn’t as hard as it may seem. I began cooking before I could read or write (mac ‘n cheese and microwave caramel fudge were my signatures). With my stodge and microwave phase (thankfully) well behind me, the kitchen still has my heart and it’s a pleasure to now write my own recipes for you to read and devour.
Halve the vanilla pod lengthways & put it into a pan with the coconut cream & honey. Bring to the boil, & stir until the honey is melted. Allow to stand for 5 minutes; Meanwhile,... (read more)
Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender (I use a Vitamix) ; Process until the desired texture is achieved (I quite like it to still have chunks of the walnuts... (read more)
Coat the bottom of pot with a little water; Add berries and heat through, cooking until they pulp down and start to boil; Dissolve sugar into mixture (add more sweetener if you... (read more)
Soak almonds in the water overnight or for at least 6 hours; Drain the water from the almonds and discard. Blend the 3 cups of fresh water, dates, almonds until well blended and... (read more)
Preheat the oven to 200°; Chop the bananas in half, and then slice each half into two lengthways. Place them into a baking pan and pour the maple syrup and grapeseed oil over the... (read more)
Place approx ¾ cups of parsley, 3/4 of the feta, spring onions, garlic & lemon juice into a food processor; Pulse to roughly chop the mixture and then drizzle in the oil; Add salt... (read more)
Place the berries, honey, and water in a pan and cook on medium to medium high heat for about 15 minutes; Stir the mixture often and make sure it is not sticking and burning... (read more)
Preheat the oven to 180° C; Mix all wet ingredients; In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients, reserving ¼ of a cup of the oats; Combine wet and dry mixtures and pour into a... (read more)
Pit dates (if not pre-done) and then in a bowl, pour boiling water over them and allow to soak for 20 minutes; Heat oven to 180°. Place hazelnuts on baking tray and bake for 10... (read more)
For the Koftas: Simmer the onion in the oil until soft but not browned, then set aside to cool; Add all dry ingredients together and mix; Mix onions, egg and lamb together, then... (read more)