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Easy roasted tomato pasta sauce [refined sugar, dairy, egg, gluten and nut free]
For a moment there, I thought we were finally out of the zucchini (courgette) season (though I was wrong about that) and then, to make matters even more interesting, the crop of cherry tomatoes arrived. And when I say it arrived, I mean it came in full force – all tomatoes becoming plump, red and juicy and ready to be picked at the same time. Which, believe me, is a blessing in the current circumstances. We feel happy and grateful to have this little garden going, though I take the fact that all the veggies always all ripen at the same time as a cruel punishment for some wrong I must…
Healthy cookie granola yoghurt pots
Imagine this – layers of delicious lightly spiced crunchy granola that tastes just like a cookie (but is, in fact, refined sugar free), smooth natural Greek yoghurt, sticky and sweet (but also refined sugar free) homemade jam and freshly chopped…
Healthy cookie granola
As a self-professed breakfast lover, I am no longer happy to eat something I quickly scramble together in the wee hours of the morning, or skip breakfast altogether. I am becoming a bit like Nigella that way, you know. Every…
Zucchini pancake donuts [nut free, refined sugar free]
Sometimes repeating your tried and tested recipes is the best. Sometimes repeating old recipes can become a little boring. Sometimes both of those things is true – so what do you do then? Come up with a little twist on…
Apple bliss balls or logs [nut free, refined sugar free]
If you have school aged children, having a variety of healthy nut free snacks is a must. These apple bliss balls (or, if you’re in a rush or, ehm, feeling lazy, logs) are just that. They also come together quickly…
Two ingredient mango icy pops [refined sugar free]
If there is one word which sums up Australian summer, for me it’s mangoes. Beautiful, juicy, golden mangoes from Queensland – to me, there is nothing better. You can indulge in them as they are, pop them on your breakfast…
Healthy marbled white chocolate bark with pistachios, rosewater, beetroot powder and goji berries [refined sugar free]
Want to make something special for your Valentine but running out of time? Never fear, this healthy marbled white chocolate bark with pistachios, rosewater, beetroot powder and goji berries is easy and quick. How do I make this chocolate bark?…
Overnight zucchini oats
Using zucchini in overnight oats might seem strange to you. But, being faced with this zucchini overload, I thought to myself – why not? If you can use grated apple (with great success) in overnight oats, then surely zucchini will…
Fluffy zucchini pancakes [refined sugar free]
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have heard (once or twice) that we’re currently in the middle of a very generous crop of zucchini. Our zucchini is plentiful and huge and we’re doing our best to keep up…
Healthier individual mascarpone cheesecakes or mousse
Do you have a favourite dessert that is not particularly healthy? These mascarpone cheesecakes were a little like that for us. I’ve made a version of these before which was delicious but, between the sugar in the chocolate biscuits, added…
Cashew and tomato pesto or dip
If you could make one thing and use it two ways, wouldn’t that be fabulous? Sure would! Enter my cashew tomato pesto or dip. Use it as a dip or on pasta (duh) and enjoy the time you’ve saved making…
