This pretty little salad may require up to 48 hours for the raw cheese to ferment. Do not despair, make the raw feta in advance so you have it on hand to assemble a nourishing breakfast salad, a pretty workday lunch, a very special romantic entree for your lover, or as part of a festive feast for all. Breakfast salads are becoming increasingly popular. The perfect start to a great day, or use it as health insurance like I do if the rest of my day goes pear-shaped. Load your salad with lots of … [Read more...] about How to make plant-based feta
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Plant-based Pad Thai with spicy almond sauce
Pad Thai is a delicious and popular Thai dish that has become a favourite of many Australians. It typically consists of stir-fried rice noodles, eggs, tofu, bean sprouts, and a variety of vegetables such as onions, garlic, and chives, all tossed together in a savoury sauce made from tamarind, fish sauce, and other seasonings. The dish is often garnished with chopped peanuts and lime wedges and can be made with chicken, prawns, or other meats, however, our entirely plant-based recipe here is … [Read more...] about Plant-based Pad Thai with spicy almond sauce
Plant-based almond satay sauce
Almonds are highly nutritious and have numerous health benefits. They are a rich source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamin E, magnesium, and other important nutrients. Some of the benefits of eating almonds include: Promoting heart health: Almonds are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Supporting brain function: Almonds contain vitamin E and other antioxidants that may help protect the … [Read more...] about Plant-based almond satay sauce
How to make plant-based jackfruit pulled pork
How to make plant-based "pulled pork" from jackfruit. Jackfruit is like a chameleon in the kitchen - throw in some herbs and spices and it transforms into meat-like shreds. Plus, it's a sustainable crop that yields tons of nutritious fruit with barely any work. Whether you're veggie, vegan, or just love trying new things, jackfruit is the way to go. Use it in tacos, sandwiches, salads, or over rice - the possibilities are endless! You won't believe it's not … [Read more...] about How to make plant-based jackfruit pulled pork
A chef’s guide to plant-based protein
The world of plant-based protein in the food service industry is growing rapidly and it's not just limited to bland tofu! While legume-based burgers are still very popular and highly nutritious, there are other kinds of burgers and other fast-food favorites that are now being made in a lab, rather than on a farm. The meat-free patty has been rebranded as "plant-forward," which emphasizes taste and style, rather than just being vegetarian. There are several reasons for the rise in popularity of … [Read more...] about A chef’s guide to plant-based protein
How to make plant-based raspberry cheesecakes
In the part of the world where I live in Byron Bay there is a temperate climate and not the extreme polarity of my hometown Melbourne's weather. Devising a menu for health retreat that was very low sugar, no dairy and focuses on creating optimal vitality for our guests came naturally in my stride once I got the hang of what replaces what such as coconut oil can replace butter in many cases. To my delight, raw desserts often mimic their conventional counterparts with an impressive masquerade, … [Read more...] about How to make plant-based raspberry cheesecakes
How to make slow cooked breakfast beans
This is an all time breakfast favourite. It’s got all the protein you need if you think cows are nice, and can be enjoyed at anytime of the day. Soak the beans and cook them slowly – don’t opt for the tinned variety unless you really have to. 🌱 If you add a pinch of dried seaweed it will help to detoxify the beans while they cook and add give the dish a hefty mineral boost including iodine for thyroid health, calcium for bone integrity, sodium for fluid balance; magnesium which activates … [Read more...] about How to make slow cooked breakfast beans
Nuttelex whole roasted jerk cauliflower
Recipe lovingly created for our friends at Nuttelex and first appeared here. Photos and video created together with Nelly le Comte https://www.foodhealthwealth.com/nuttelex-zucchini-fritters-with-lime/ … [Read more...] about Nuttelex whole roasted jerk cauliflower
How to make a peppermint paleo slice
At the time of writing this post early 2014, I was becoming more and more intrigued by the Paleo way of life so I experimented with grain-free snacks and came up with this treat. It needs refrigerating in the warmer weather, which we're loving here in Byron this summer. Substitute the nuts, dried fruit and seeds for whatever you have in your pantry and just use more vanilla or maybe lemon essence or zest if you have no peppermint oil. This is the ultimate raw treat – no cooking required. Love to … [Read more...] about How to make a peppermint paleo slice
Maldivian Love Cake
Macadamias, coconut & lime - sublime! This beauty has been upscaled to her new five-star spa home at Six Senses Laamu, in the glorious Maldives right where she belongs. Although not a traditional Love Cake like this one, I could not help but name it after the love that is this incredible island. So this dessert was a part of our Wellness Dinner at Leaf Restaurant in May. Did you know Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, and that it's just five degrees north of the … [Read more...] about Maldivian Love Cake
Winter salad of baby beets with a raspberry vinaigrette
Here's a beauty of the beets recipe with so much vitamin C that you will be zinging all the way through winter! … [Read more...] about Winter salad of baby beets with a raspberry vinaigrette
Teriyaki tofu with seaweed, sesame, ginger salad
Tofu usually gets such a bad rap. Essentially I reckon it's a plant-based canvas to soak up a good sauce so that's why this version of teriyaki works such a treat. Enjoy this recipe with the added bonus of my umami-rich seaweed vegetables. Most cooks strive to achieve the umami flavour, which is usually a bit yeasty, salty or ‘funky’ and complements the food categories of taste – bitter, sweet, sour and salty. It is the flavour of glutamate, that savoury, moreish flavour associated monosodium … [Read more...] about Teriyaki tofu with seaweed, sesame, ginger salad
How to make your own cashew milk
Cashew milk is so easy to make and more cost-effective than store-bought varieties. Best of all they do not need canola oil and other nasties. Just make enough for 2 days and enjoy on its own, in smoothies or in your favourite coffee. https://www.foodhealthwealth.com/make-your-own-almond-milk/ … [Read more...] about How to make your own cashew milk