Thai Pumpkin Soup
April 23rd, 2015 Thai Pumpkin Soup The Autumn harvest of pumpkins are a plenty, this delicious nourishing soup with its subtle spices will have you going back for more! So quick and easy You will need 11/2 to 2 kg pumpkin any kind 1 large onion Small knob ginger 2-3 tablespoons red thai curry paste…
Asian Style Slaw
Asian Style Slaw Shred 1/4 cabbage Grate 3 carrots Julienne 1 capsicum Angle cut 1 continental cucumber Tear handful coriander leaves Mix and dress. Dressing – 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp tamari, 1 long red chilli, grated knob ginger, 1 tbsp honey. Garnish with chopped tamari almonds (store-bought or…
Trio of Dips
February 12, 2015 Trio of Dips Beetroot & Cashew Baba Ganoush Pumpkin & Chermoula Roast 3 medium beetroot (large cubes), 3 cups pumpkin (large cubes) and 2 eggplant (whole) with olive oil, salt & pepper until tender. Blend roast beetroot with 1 cup soaked cashews (soak for at least 1hr) and enough water to make…
BAKED CAPONATA
BAKED CAPONATA The best Mediterranean style dish when you need to clean out your veggie crisper! Cut your veggies in small cubes, bake for 30-40mins with a tbsp of dried oregano, 1 tbsp quality Spanish olive oil, salt & pepper. Serve and garish with fresh basil leaves and a splash of balsamic vinegar. We used:…
TUMERIC & GINGER TEA with FRESH LEMON & RAW HONEY
23 Jan,2015 TUMERIC & GINGER TEA with FRESH LEMON & RAW HONEY We are all indoors with torrential rain outside and a nourishing homemade herbal tea hits the spot! There’s not enough words to describe the healing benefits of tumeric, ginger, lemon & honey! Research it whilst you sip away 🙂 Steep 1 small knob…
Pumpkin & Hazelnut Salad with Spiced Yoghurt Dressing
January 15, 2015 Pumpkin & Hazelnut Salad with Spiced Yoghurt Dressing Hazelnuts have so much goodness, rich in vitamins E, B Complex, very high in folate & dietary fibre Im bringing hazelnuts back with this simple & tasty salad Ingredients 1kg pumpkin (peeled, diced) 3 tbs coconut oil 1 cup hazelnuts 300g baby spinach 2…
Labneh Recipe
Jan 14, 2015 Labneh or yoghurt, kefir cheese is a soft cheese, creamier than cream cheese it contains all the live cultures & health benefits of yoghurt. It is also the easiest cheese to make Popular in the middle east it is often served with lemon juice, olive oil & lots of pita or turkish…
Grow your own herbs!
Jan 5th, 2015 Grow Your Own! Herbs give instant flavour to your dishes and are a natural health booster. Fresh is best! Did you know that if you pick your herbs on the full moon (tonight!) the medicinal potency is greatly enhanced? Make a commitment to grow your own – balcony, window sill, in your…
Raw Zucchini Pasta with Cashew Pesto
25th December, 2014 Need to eat lightly today after feasting yesterday? Try this incredibly delicious RAW ZUCCHINI ‘PASTA’ with BASIL CASHEW PESTO. Loaded with nutrients, and the raw food will assist digestion of yesterday’s indulgences. ZUCCHINI ‘PASTA’ 4 zucchinis (serves 4) use a spiraliser, grater or mandolin to create long strands of zucchini BASIL CASHEW…
FALAFELS
December 22, 2014 FALAFELS are one of the easiest, inexpensive recipes and create a delicious and nutritious snack or full meal when served as I have here with a Greek salad (leave out the fetta if vegan), home-made flatbread, home-made chilli sauce (recipes to come!) and mint co-yo (coconut yoghurt to make it a vegan…
