Recipes
You will find recipes for all occasions in this section, many are quick and easy to help those busy families and budget friendly.
Nothing puts you off more when you read a recipe that has a gazillion ingredients, they are hard to find, costs you the earth, and then you only use them once.
These recipes have common ingredients, using the most nutrient ingredients, and explains how to use them in a cost effective way by getting the most nutrition from them (not purchasing ingredients that are rancid by the time you purchase them).
We’re not a family for take-away, we might go out once in a while, but the majority of the time we cook at home. Many recipes have been created in our kitchen, tried and tested by the young humans to ensure they are palatable.
Some other recipes are modified versions to include the best ingredients for optimal health, so you do not create cell damage or insulin resistance – that can lead to chronic illnesses.
The word ‘healthy’ in the supermarket aisles are questionable, hence why we love to cook at home so our family does not consume hidden ingredients and nasty preservatives that are very harmful to our health.
To bring the homemade cooking back into your life is not only more nutritious, but self rewarding and a great way to bring the family back together.
When you eat meals made with love, you appreciate more in life.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin pancakes Ingredients: 180gm pumpkin cut into pieces 150gm water 180gm rolled oats 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbls chia seeds 30gm pure maple syrup (plus some to serve if you wish) 1 pinch salt 1 tsp baking powder Extra virgin olive oil or coconut...
Cleanse soup
Soup to reset... This soup will help cleanse your gallbladder and liver that will help with your sluggish metabolism. It is filling and flavourful and can become one of your favourites. If you'd like the full benefits of the cleanse then have this soup 3 times a day...
Bone broth
Bone broth benefits and recipe Bone broth is a game changer and definately something you need back in your diet, just like grandma did. I will go through the reasons why you should have bone broth and then I will explain what are the important things to include...
New mothers needs…
Stress doesn’t just refer to emotional upset or feeling anxious or depressed, there are other stress elements. A prime example is a new mum... A woman has just given birth and is the happiest she’s ever been - so would you think of her as being stressed? Well...
Quinoa Patties
Such a great alternative than bread. I make these and top them with avocado and poached eggs. I have them hot or cold. These are a great snack or breakfast option that hold more nutrients than what a slice of bread would have. Super quick to make. Makes 8 - 10 patties...
Gelatin Gummies
Gummies are great for that something else... While it's great for skin and joint health, if you use kombucha it is a double whammy helping with gut health. 4 tbls quality gelatin (grass feed) 1/3 cup cold kombucha or water 1.5 cup frozen berries of choice...
Smoothie ideas
Shake recipes All one serving size Always place all the ingredients listed in a nutrabullet/thermomix/bullet etc and blend, then serve immediately. Please always place ice in the blender with citrus fruit juice to prevent oxidation. I usually have about 300mls...
Thai Chicken & Vermicelli Salad
[print-me] Thai Chicken & Vermicelli Salad Serves 4 100g rice vermicelli noodles 2 tsp peanut oil 500g Chicken Mince 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp Lemongrass 1 tsp crushed ginger 1 chilli, cut 1 cup coriander leaves 12 butter or iceberg lettuce leaves ½ cup...
Cherry Tomato & Pesto Spaghetti
Cherry Tomato & Pesto Spaghetti Serves 4 3 Zucchini – spiral cut 2 tsp olive oil 6 prosciutto slices 250g cherry tomatoes, halved 3 handfuls Baby Spinach, coarsely shredded 150g basil pesto Shaved parmesan, to serve Method 1. Steam Zucchini. 2. Meanwhile, heat the...
Sticky Lamb Shanks with Lentil Salad
Sticky Lamb Shanks with Lentil Salad Serves 4 1 cup (250ml) pomegranate juice 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock/bone broth 2 tbs honey 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground turmeric 2 red onions, cut into wedges 4 Lamb Shanks 1 cup (200g)...