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Find a variety of delicious, gluten and grain free recipes from meals to snacks and desserts. Using real, whole foods and full of flavour.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
I love the sauce in this Indian curry. It tastes like authentic Indian food. We sometimes use it to make Malai Kofta as well which is equally delicious but a lot more trouble than this simple recipe. Chickpeas are a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. They are […]
Pakoras, also known as pakodas and bhajji, are a fried Indian snack. They are naturally vegetarian and gluten-free. They are also very versatile. You may choose to make a mixed vegetable patty-like version or a single vegetable at a time. The binder is chickpea flour (also known as gram or […]
I am so happy with this dough. It was a complete fluke to finally get it right. I didn’t really have any expectations when I created the recipe. But that is often the best time for success. The taste, the texture and the look all just came together after months […]
Making your own sourdough starter is really easy. Why would you bother? Well basically it is a lot easier on your digestive system to eat baked goods that have been pre-digested by the microbes in your starter. I have been using my starter for about 3 years now to make […]
Herb salt is an invaluable condiment. It can lift a simple snack to a whole new level. Add it to avocado on crackers or toast, eggs, garlic bread, meals or dips. You can choose what you add – which herbs and extra flavours such as lemon zest or dried garlic. […]
Dukkah is a traditional Egyption condiment made up of nuts, seeds, spices and dried herbs. There are many combinations, some very simple and some with more complex flavours. This is our family’s favourite recipe. Not only does it taste amazing added to salads, dips, toast with avocado or with olive […]
I'm Angela. I love to explore our ability to feel joy through the foods we eat. I am a naturopath, kinesiologist and author. Cooking and eating is a journey and process of discovery and magic. This site embraces whole food cooking and eating and empowering education. Get involved by trying some of the free recipes, purchasing one of my illustrated cookbooks or working with me personally. Looking forward to aiding you to live a happier life through better food choices.
