Author: Angela Stafford

Wild Rainbow Salad

Wild Rainbow Salad with Honey, Lemon and Tahini Dressing

Colour in a whole food meal indicates a wider variety of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. This salad, with it’s healthy kale and rainbow of coloured ingredients is a delicious addition to lunch or dinner. Kale straight from the plant is typically tough and hard to chew which turns many people […]

 
Indian Sambar

Sambar

Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable stew or soup made in India. It is often served as an accompaniment to Dosa and is super delicious. You will see that there is a long list of ingredients so this one is for people who really enjoy cooking and have a well stocked […]

 
chocolate and coconut protein bars

Home-Made Chocolate and Coconut Protein Bars

The more we exercise, the more protein we need to build muscle mass. Sometimes it can be hard to find a delicious high protein snack that is also healthy. Thus it is easier to reach for the carbs, which don’t do us any favours. If you look at buying protein […]

 

Falafel

For a long time, I failed at falafel. They always fell apart! But there are times when persistence pays off as it did in this case. The secret seems to be adding a little chickpea (besan) flour to the mix and refrigerating it for a couple of hours before cooking. […]

 
Gluten Free Lemon and Honey cakes

Gluten free Lemon and Honey cakes

These muffins are made using fresh lemons and honey. I also use a this paleo flour blend I found on A Calculated Whisk blog. This flour is so quick and easy to make and better for you than supermarket GF flours. I make these as a special cake for dessert […]

 
Fresh Turmeric Paste

Make your own Turmeric Paste

Now is the time that the turmeric leaves are dying off and the root is ready to be harvested. But what do you do with it all in order to preserve it? You can blitz it up in a food processor and freeze it in ice cube trays OR, you […]

 
Home made lemon pepper

Make your own lemon pepper

This seasoning is a delicious addition to many foods. Use it to boost the flavour of sauces, sprinkle on roasted or steamed vegetables, add to pasta or sprinkle it on your eggs or avocado on toast. It is quick and easy to make, uses up lemon peel which would otherwise […]

 
child drinking a green smoothie

Our favourite green smoothie

This smoothie is kid and teen approved. It is also adaptable to the palate. If you like your smoothie sweeter, use a banana, if not, use pineapple which becomes a more subtle taste among the other ingredients. This is not just a drink, it’s a meal, packed full of nutrients. […]

 
Chipotle Sauce

My Addictive Chipotle Sauce

This sauce is currently our family favourite. It has that delicious, addictive smokiness mixed with sweet and a little sour. Chipotles are smoked jalapeños. They are hot – but not too hot and delicious. I use powdered chipotle but you can also buy jars of them in International supermarkets.  I […]