This recipe was made by my dear friend Viv who taught these as part of a Gluten Free class as part of the Return to Food Academy. I use patty pans and make smaller ones for more of a cookie/muffin top shape. I swear they last longer this way. Halve the baking time if you…
This is a new twist on the old favourite chili with a lighter creamier touch and definite health benefits. You can use butternut squash and pumpkins are also interchangeable in this recipe. You can add some ground turkey if you can’t bear the thought of a vego meal but try the vego version first and…
This is a classic recipe from the Foodlover’s Workshop, the cooking school I started in 1993. I’ve served this dish hundreds of times in classes and for dinner guests and it is a hands down universally loved and favourited recipe. There are many variations you can play with but even the very basic throw it…
A delicious and healthy alternative to your typical chocolate recipe. Download this great food guide and get the bonus how-to video with yours truly. Create this delicious and revitalizing recipe with your loved one on this special Valentine’s Day! Enjoy! Valentines Day Heart to Heart Recipe Guide
This easy to make and delicious salad dressing can be made in seconds! It’s made up of only 3 organic, low-fat, vegan and paleo-safe ingredients.
Remember to appreciate all the effort that goes into obtaining all these ingredients in nature. If you had to do this in nature you would work off a great deal of calories. If you eat a lot of this slice and sit at a desk all day then you will be eating way more calories…
With this Sweet Potato, Black Kale, Black Bean Soup you just need to simmer over a low temperature until the potatoes are tender and easily broken. When soup is thick and potatoes are tender and falling apart
Almond milk is a beverage made from ground almonds, often used as a substitute for dairy milk. Unlike animal milk, almond milk contains neither cholesterol nor lactose. As it does not contain any animal products
As the winter approaches, how about a family favourite for breakfast (or any time of the day for that matter. Try this Porridge recipe, Porridge with Apples, Cinnamon and Walnuts. Allow 1/3 cup of organic rolled oats per person for breakfast, 1⁄2 cup for big eaters.
Want a Healthy snack for the kids? These Avocado Hemp Seed Roll Ups are perfect to pack into a lunch box or just to have handy when you get the urge to purge!
The Smoothie is juice with all the fiber, which is why it is good to have a really good blender. If your blender is not strong enough, you’ll want to pre-chop the fruit and veggies that are tougher so that you do a bit of work for the blender.
The Smoothie is juice with all the fiber, which is why it is good to have a really good blender. If your blender is not strong enough, you’ll want to pre-chop the fruit and veggies that are tougher so that you do a bit of work for the blender.
The Brain Builder Salad. Don’t be fooled by the low key, hippy dippy granola type ingredients in this salad, it is super simple but deceptively delicious and great for breakfast, a fast snack and even dessert.
Don’t be fooled by the low key, hippy dippy granola type ingredients in this salad, it is super simple but deceptively delicious and great for breakfast, a fast snack and even dessert.
Another great quick healthy recipe using our new Julienne Vegetable Slicer. This recipe is a breeze to make and is absolutely delicious. All you need to do is combine all the ingredients and gently toss all those ingredients with the Teriyaki Dressing.
Zuudles (Zucchini Noodles) Dressed with Glory Dressing. Do not be fooled by the simplicity of the ingredients – the magic is in choosing the best quality you can find, making sure it is organic and minimally processed.
Its that time again where we head full steam ahead toward New Years Eve as if what we don’t achieve, who we don’t catch up with or finalize before the stroke of midnight December 31st, means failure. It is also the time that we tend to start to eat more accelerating into full on gluttony…
This is my signature dish for the cooking keynote people are often requesting so I have decided to put it up on the site. People who try the recipe at the session are always amazed at how quality ingredients make such a difference. Try it and let me know what you think. Quality Ingredients 3…
Look out for a segment that goes to air this evening on the Channel 31 television program called ‘Making the Switch’ all about ways to make your life more sustainable. The Switch team came over to film a recipe for the holidays with the challenge it be one that anyone could whip up and feel…
Serves 4 martini glass serves – 1 frozen banana that has been ut into 1 inch chunks, preferably before freezing. – 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries – ½ cup frozen blueberries – Juice of 1 navel orange Blend frozen fruit in a food processor until it starts to come together. Add juice and process just…
Makes 12 Small Pancakes This is a great way to use up the spotty bananas that are full of fragrance and a bit too gooey to eat. They are delicious for a leisurely breakfast on the weekend or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. – 1 large ripe banana or 2 small…
Serves 6 happy people or 4 gluttons – 175 gm or 6 oz pitted chopped dates – 2 ripe, peeled, mashed bananas – 1 tsp baking soda – 1 cup boiling water – 60gm or 2 oz of butter – 150gm or 5 oz rapadura (dehydrated cane juice) – 2 med eggs – 175gm or…
entrée for 4 “It ain’t easy being green.” Kermit the Frog – 100 gm Green beans – 100 gm Snow peas – 150 gm Broccoli florets – 1 ripe avocado, Diced, optional – 100 gm mixed lettuce leaves or spinach – Sprinkling of soy sauce, sesame oil – 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger. –…
Entrée for 4 Baked beetroot 2 medium sized beetroot washed and wrapped in foil and baked at 180 C until tender, peel after cooking and slice into cross section rounds. Set aside in a warm spot. Depending on the beetroot cooking times can vary from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, when a sharp knife or…
Serves 6 as a starter – 1 large firm, fresh, blemish free, shiny eggplant – 1 large onion, peeled and sliced – 3 Tbsp. First cold pressed extra virgin olive oil – 2 garlic cloves, minced – 200gms lentils, green – 2 stalks rosemary or 4 stalks of thyme – 1.5 litre vegetable stock –…
Entrée for 6 or main for 4 – 1 onion, peeled and diced – 2 minced garlic cloves – 1 finely chopped birds eye chilli – 1 cup bio dynamic medium grain brown rice – 2 carrots, peeled, diced and roasted in a hot oven in 3 Tbsp first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil…
Entrée for 6 or main for 4 For this salad buy a selection of the best, sturdy root vegetables you can find at your green grocer. This selection is a crowd pleaser as everyone will find something they like.
Serves 10 finger food size portions This is a version of Veitnameses rice paper rolls that are vegan (if you omit the fish sauce), and full of flavour, incredibly low fat, economical and ready for you to make your own by including ingredients you love.
Entrée for 4 – 300 gms cooked pappedrelle pasta, al dente – 20 mls extravirgin olive oil – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 500 gm broccoli, blanched, trimmed and broken into florets – 200 mls veggie stock – Fresh thyme – Fresh continental parsley – Spring onions – Fresh ground sea salt and black pepper…
These are luscious and delicious and can be topped with smoked salmon, prawns, real smoked ham or the avocado salsa listed below. You can make the batter up a day in advance and cook them fresh on the day.