I am always on a lookout for tasty healthy protein snacks and this Green Pea and Basil Dip just fits the bill. What a good way to add more plants into your diet, just look at this beautiful green colour. Green pea has started appearing on Farmer's markets … [Read more...]
Grain Free Granola
I make this yummy Grain Free Granola for my husband. He doesn't do very well with oats in the morning and this is a great and very tasty alternative. I use his favourite - walnuts mixed with cashews, seeds, coconut flakes and dates topped with coconut oil … [Read more...]
Quinoa, Kale and Pomegranate Salad
So I have finally learned how to cook quinoa without overcooking it and making it all mushy, phew! Now I can enjoy all the yummy quinoa salads. This salad with kale and pomegranate is my favourite that I have made so far and I would love to share this … [Read more...]
Strawberry Bliss Balls
Look at these beautiful red balls of bliss! I have created this recipe for a healthy special treat for my son and his friend's playdate. Oh boy were they successful! All the kids really do love strawberries, but as strawberry season is so short, freeze … [Read more...]
Mango and Turmeric Smoothie
I should call this a sunshine smoothie, the colour of this smoothie is ever so beautiful. And cheerful. And uplifting. The blend of mango, banana, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon is just divine. This is a lovely sweet tasting healthy smoothie with added … [Read more...]
Pear and Carob Muffins (vegan & gluten-free)
These Pear and Carob Muffins must be one of the best recipes I have made for a long time. They are amazingly good! My mother in law has sent me some carob powder all the way from Portugal where carob trees grow wild in Algarve, the southern part of the … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Hummus
The other day I was eating some baked sweet potato with hummus dip on the side as part of my dinner and I've realized how amazing the two flavours taste together. I absolutely had to try making a sweet potato hummus to see how it works. Now of course … [Read more...]
Apple, Thyme and Almond Cake
I have this beautiful lemon thyme plant on my windowsill and last weekend I had some apples that needed using and as it happened together they have made it into this simple sponge cake. I have used my almond and olive oil cake recipe for the base, added … [Read more...]
Homemade Vegetable Broth
Lately everyone has been talking about the goodness and nutritional benefits of proper old fashioned homemade broth. So I have decided to make my own version with my favourite vegetables and herbs. The basic broth is made with carrots, celery, onion, … [Read more...]
Rhubarb and Apple Crumble (grain-free)
Since I was a little girl we've always had a massive rhubarb plant in our garden and my mum would bake lots of yummy rhubarb cakes. Rhubarb is a beautiful plant and I love the taste of rhubarb in cakes and desserts. Since it's in season now you can expect … [Read more...]
