Snacks and Sides

A delicious collection of whole food recipes for those times when you need a snack between meals or are entertaining. Delicious dips, smoothie bowls, pakoras, GF naans and more.

nut butter

Make your own Nut Butters

Nuts can be expensive to buy, especially if you are after organic or insecticide free and nut butters are even more expensive! If you don’t want to pay the high prices, it is worth making your own. As long as you have a food processor, it is very quick and […]

 
smoothie bowls

Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie bowls are such a great way to enjoy a sweet treat and power up with nutrients at the same time. Especially great for kids because you can hide stuff in them that they may not ordinarily eat! The trick is getting the balance of flavours right so that they […]

 
Vegan Cheesy Popcorn

Dairy Free Cheesy Popcorn Seasoning

Popcorn itself is a healthy snack – well that is as long as you have certified organic, non-GMO popping corn. (Such is the world we live in). But it is the toppings that are usually full of the bad stuff. This is your answer. A salty, cheesy, tasty seasoning that […]

 
Nettle and lime pesto

Nettle and Lime Pesto

  Have you ever tried cooking with nettles? They are worth their trouble being high in so many vitamins and minerals. I won’t list them here as there is so much information online about the benefits of eating nettle. Check out what our Australian herb expert says by visiting Isabell […]

 

Raw Chia Crackers

Try making these delicious, healthy crackers. They are made from chia seeds which are a powerhouse of nutrients. I flavoured mine with fresh herbs from the garden and sea salt but I am sure you could add any number of flavours. Try different seasonings in the form of herbs and […]

 

Tomato and Herb Focaccia

Since my last post about sourdough bread baking I have been practicing and experimenting.  Time and again, I found my bread too dense and my crust too hard. As many before me have found, the learning of  sourdough baking can be a very frustrating process.  

 

Pink Drink

This one is for those hot summer days – especially when the kids get home from school eager for something cold. Instead of juicing your fruit, blend it into a smoothie with mineral or coconut water. This way, they get the goodness of the fibre in the fruit as well […]

 

Minted Pea and Cashew Hummus

With summer beginning tomorrow, I thought it was time for a refreshing dip recipe. To be honest it feels like it has been summer for over a month in Brisbane so this one is well and truly tried and tested. It could even be an addition to your pre-lunch snacks […]

 

Roasted Salsa Dip

Ordinarily I make my salsa the usual way with all raw ingredients. However I decided to try something a little different this time and the result was very pleasing. I roasted the vegetables and the flavour is totally different. Richer, deeper and sweeter!