Recipes
Beef + Sweet Potato Empanadas
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g beef mince Salt and pepper 1 medium onion, diced 200g (1 medium) sweet potato, peeled and diced. 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon paprika ¼-½ teaspoon chili powder (optional) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 packet of all-butter pastry (or a gluten-free…
Read MoreOne Pot Greek Pasta
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced 500g ground lamb (see note) 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ cup tomato paste 1 punnet (200g) cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups chicken stock 2 heaped cups (500g) spelt pasta (or pasta of choice) 100g greek feta…
Read MoreHealthy Pad Thai
INGREDIENTS: Sauce: 2 ½ tablespoons of preservative free tamarind paste ¼ cup coconut sugar 3 tablespoons fish sauce ¼ cup coconut aminos 1 garlic clove, minced 1 3cm pieces of ginger, peeled and finely grated Noodles: 250g flat brown rice noodles 3 tablespoons olive oil/coconut oil 250g firm tofu, cut into small cubes (or sub…
Read MoreEasy Roast Vegetable Lasagne
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet potato, cut in slices ½ cm thick 3 small zucchini, sliced lengthways, ½ cm thick 2 x 500g jars good-quality pasta sauce (or make your own) 1 pack of lasagne sheets (use regular, gluten-free, or spelt) 3 cups ricotta cheese Mozzarella cheese. Red chili (pepper) flakes (optional)…
Read MoreSecret Mushroom Beef Burgers
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt, pepper 500g swiss brown (cremini) mushrooms 500g beef mince 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 egg, whisked ½ cup breadcrumbs (you can also leave out for gluten-free) 1 teaspoon of sea salt INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius. Toss the mushrooms with olive…
Read MoreSlow Cooked Lamb + Pear Stew
INGREDIENTS: 1 kg diced lamb 1 teaspoon sea salt (see notes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee or coconut oil 1 large onion, sliced 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Moroccan spice mix (see notes) 2 cinnamon quills (optional) 500 ml salt-free chicken or vegetable stock 2-3 firm pears, peeled and cut…
Read MorePumpkin Mac N’ Cheese (Vegan)
INGREDIENTS: 225g pumpkin (Jap or Butternut), peeled and cut into 5cm chunks (about ¼ medium pumpkin) ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled + 1 extra large garlic clove, peeled 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra for drizzling 5 fresh sage leaves ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free…
Read MoreChickpea Banana Bread
This gluten-free, dairy-free banana bread uses chickpea flour, a high fibre, high protein flour. Most banana breads contain refined flours that are stripped of nutrients and are low in fibre. Increasing the protein and fibre content helps stabilise blood sugar levels, supports gut health and provides a nutrient-rich treat alternative or snack. Chickpeas have a…
Read MoreSmooth Move Balls
Rich in nutrients and fiber, these fruit balls are a healthy treat for kids of all ages and a great laxative. Serve with a glass of water, to further promote bowel movements. The recommended serving is 1-2 fruit balls, depending on your child’s age. Makes approximately 16 x 3cm round balls. INGREDIENTS: 💩 …
Read MoreStrawberry & Mint Fruit Leather
INGREDIENTS: 350g organic frozen strawberries, thawed Juice of 1 lime ½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest 3 tablespoons raw honey 5-6 large mint leaves METHOD: Preheat the oven to 75 degrees C, or the lowest temperature of your oven (see notes). Line a large baking tray with a silicone baking mat or baking paper.…
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