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Kumara Brownie Cake with Raspberries

8/11/2017

This cake's GF and DF (provided you use DF chocolate) and simple to make.
While you can eat it soon after baking, it goes to a whole new level if you leave the raspberry juice to soak in either overnight or earlier in the day. The cake goes "gooey" and denser once the fruit juice has soaked in.
Also good eaten on it's on with no fruit; maybe a dollop of coconut yogurt or get creative and add your own favourites on top. Perhaps boysenberries or black doris plums.

Baseless Quiche with Rainbow salad

7/10/2017

GF, DF, Veg When you're in those menopausal years, research shows women benefit from a more plant based diet particularly if you've got belly fat you're trying to shift. Our dietary needs are different to men as we go through this stage. If you're estrogen dominant (think stubborn belly fat and more) then steer clear of soy and dairy, making this recipe perfect. Think a low GI, low acidic diet if menopause symptoms are causing you issues.
Here's an easy dinner, great for mid week, make extra and have leftovers for lunch. Get creative, this is a base recipe and you can add what you have on hand in the fridge.

Cheesey Veg with Tempeh fingers and Salad

28/9/2017

DF GF V - but certainly not taste free!
Enjoying a plant based gluten free dinner doesn't mean NO to a creamy cheese sauce. Eliminating dairy is a real struggle for many who choose to for varied reasons from health to ethics, there's something about cheese! So here's a solution as my theory isn't about deprivation thinking but adding in better choices; finding options that serve me or the people I work with. I don't tend to measure and always think of it later when the dish turns out well! I love being a free range cook – this is one of the greatest gifts my mum gave me, allowing me to experiment in the kitchen from a very young age.

Ginger Lemon Slice

7/6/2017

This is a super easy slice, I enjoy changing recipes to match the ingredients I have on hand. Recently I made it with a mix of dates, prunes and goji berries in the base as I didn't have enough dates and going to the supermarket was not an option! If you don't fancy making the icing, simply roll the base mixture into balls. Hope you enjoy.

Seedy Crackers

28/2/2017

These crackers are quick and easy, great with my cannellini dip, humus, avocado, tomato, or plain and simple on their own! Have as a snack, take to work, have with soup - loads of options.
Packed with healthy fats, protein from seeds and fibre that our bodies need, keeping us feeling fuller for longer.

Cannellini Bean Dip

28/1/2017

This is a versatile dip that you can also use as a spread, thin down further as a super healthy dressing, use as a sauce on veggies or veg noodles. Cannellini beans are a great inclusion in your diet, they're high in protein and fiber without being packed with calories and great for stablising your blood sugar levels.

Chocolate Fudge

28/1/2017

This fudge may be gluten, dairy and soy free but it's certainly not taste free! This chocolate fudge is smooth and creamy and packed full of protein and calcium. Quick and easy, it would also make a great base with a dob of coconut yoghurt topped with a fresh raspberry or two plus a sprinkling of freeze dried raspberry powder.

Spoil Me Slice

15/11/2016

When you feel like something decadent, this may just hit the spot! No refined sugar, only what you'll find in the dates which have the added bonus of fibre and magnesium.

BLUEBERRY PROTEIN + CALCIUM BALLS

7/7/2016

I recently heard a generalised comment "Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Flavour Free!!" Not in my world! I may be biased but the raspberry tanginess in these balls is yummy, with no added sugar, the antioxidant goodness of blueberries, protein and calcium from the tahini and almonds they've got to be good.
I'm often asked "how can I get calcium if I'm not having dairy? There's many ways, enjoying things like these balls is just one way.

Chocolate Peppermint Balls

14/5/2016

One of my favourite things to make is bliss balls: quick, easy, use what I have. This recipe could easily be adapted to what ever nuts or seeds you fancy, walnuts would be great instead of the almonds and roll the balls in sesame seeds for a change.