I love rustic, simple food it’s no secret. And living in the western bay of plenty, New Zealand means I am surrounded by avocado trees. They become a staple diet here especially when funds run a little low! They’re a whole meal in one, can’t beat them. When my children were babies I always had…
Chana Dahl is a split and husked relative of the chickpea, I first tried it in an indian restaurant and loved it so here goes my first attempt. Mine turned out less ‘soupy’ than the other ones I have seen online, probably more like a stew. The flavours are great though. 1 cup Chana Dahl…
Here’s one for the vegetarians, so easy and tasty. Mix it up a bit by adding other topping items like sliced mushrooms, red onion, sliced capsicum. 2 aubergines, sliced in half lengthways 2 vine tomatoes thickly sliced 100g feta (goat or cow) 8 sprigs of thyme Handful of rocket leaves 8 fresh basil leaves Olive…
To start Christmas day off well try this gorgeous gluten free, dairy free recipe from the Bestow Within Journal. RECIPE 1 large kumara (or sweet potato) 1 dozen cherry tomatoes 2 large handfuls spinach 2 medium red onions 4 eggs 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar Coconut oil to cook Olive oil (optional) Himalayan or…
There’s something about mussel fritters that’s very addictive and very New Zealand. I couldn’t imagine life without New Zealand seafood or life without my mum! I’ve watched her make these countless time and I think the trick really is in the prep (see recipe). RECIPE 12 fresh mussels 1/2 brown onion a good handful of…
Carrying on in the healthy, raw, gluten free theme I decided to give these cardamom truffles a whirl. Cardamom is a favourite spice of mine and has several health benefits such as aiding digestion. It’s also anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. So in other words it’s a fully loaded, power packed little pod! Combined with orange zest…
This is nice and easy, the dill and fennel add some great flavours. When I was cleaning up I accidentally dropped my vintage glass eggcup and silver teaspoon (see photo below) into the insinkerator while it was going! Glass splinters all over the kitchen. Sad about the loss of my treasured eggcup though For the…
This is a great, light, summer dessert, ideal for those long hot days. It needs to be frozen overnight so prepare the day before. The recipe is originally from Nourish Magazine. RECIPE 3 eggs whites 3⁄4 cup caster sugar 2 chips of strawberries 1 tspn vanilla essence 1 packet of plain biscuits (vanilla wine, super…
People always seem to love this pesto and it’s so easy plus it’s gluten, dairy and refined sugar free! RECIPE ¾ cup of sundried tomatoes ½ cup of pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, chopped Bunch of herbs ¼ cup of olive oil (or ½ cup if you don’t use Bestow Beauty Oil) ¼ cup of…
Fresh mussels are a tasty, healthy and inexpensive meal here in New Zealand. This recipe has awesome flavours and is a favourite of mine – and well worth a try. Have them for a weekend lunch or summer later afternoon light meal with white wine. Enjoy! 1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 spring onions, sliced 1…