Recipes

Recipes for wholefood meals, snacks and desserts. Using real, whole foods, free from additives, processed foods and white sugar.

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 jalapeƱos. 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 […]

 
Indian Chickpea Curry

Indian Chickpea Curry

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 […]

 
Coriander and Mint Chutney

Coriander and Mint Chutney

This chutney is delicious with Pakoras and Indian curries. It may be made with a dairy or coconut yoghurt, making it suitable for vegans. It has a great balance of sweetness, saltiness and freshness.  

 
Indian Pakora Recipe

Vegetable Pakoras (Regular or cultured)

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 […]

 
Sourdough starter

Make your own gluten free sourdough starter

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 […]