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 Paleo treat – no cooking … [Read more...] about How to make a peppermint paleo slice
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Rawsome Tiramisu
Here's a variation on an old favourite. It's a bit fiddly, but a recipe well worth practicing for a special occasion. I've altered it a little to remove traditional stimulants of coffee and rum so it's health retreat friendly! https://www.foodhealthwealth.com/how-to-make-your-own-cashew-milk/ … [Read more...] about Rawsome Tiramisu
No bake pecan cacao brownies
Who would have ever believed that something so healthy could taste so damn fine?! I guarantee that you will just love these sweet rich treats. But go easy, one a day is more than enough! … [Read more...] about No bake pecan cacao brownies
Pavlova
Australia Day strikes a bittersweet note on our calendar signalling the end of long summer holidays and heralding the return to work and school. Many Aussies honour the landing of white man onto this great southern land while others prefer to label it Invasion Day, not to mention the New Zealand versus Australia for the ownership of the glorious pavlova! No matter which side of the ditch you reckon this classic comes from, it’s a national dish here in Oz and one that is so easy to make. It’s a … [Read more...] about Pavlova
Balinese sticky black rice pudding
Thanks to my dear friend Janet DeNeefe from Bali's famous Casa Luna Cooking School and her Honeymoon Guesthouse for this recipe. This highly nutritious, famous pudding is mainly eaten in Indonesia as an afternoon snack. It’s great topped with fresh fruit, toasted coconut and, of course, a liberal amount of coconut milk. Next time you're in Bali, head up to Ubud and say hi to Bali Janet at Casa Luna and if you can't get there soon, be sure to buy a copy of her book Bali The Food of my Island … [Read more...] about Balinese sticky black rice pudding
Special fried rice
When I was growing up, bean sprouts were the only Asian ingredient you could get and you could tell a good fried rice by the peas! Since moving to Byron Bay, it’s the flavours of Melbourne’s Chinatown and Victoria Street that I miss the most so sometimes you have to make it yourself. This is comfort food - which can be healthy in its own right if it makes you feel good and you only have it occasionally. I bought all the ingredients at a local Asian retailer and I can’t vouch for the … [Read more...] about Special fried rice
Delish beetroot relish
Perfect with fish, chicken or red meat and even better with a sharp cheddar or over a bowl of steaming brown rice. Delish beetroot relish 1 dessertspoon olive oil 1 red onion, peeled, diced 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup coconut sugar 750 grams beetroot, peeled, quartered, grated Heat oil, sauté onions until transparent. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat and simmer on very low for … [Read more...] about Delish beetroot relish
Parsnip, pear, pecans with pomegranate
Put the 4 P’s into a winter warming salad this season for a sweet, nutty and nourishing accompaniment to any slow cooking, braise or roast. Also good with baked fish or just on its own as a light lunch. Crumble some fetta, blue or goats’ cheese through it, if that’s your thing. … [Read more...] about Parsnip, pear, pecans with pomegranate
Sri Lankan muesli
Festive cheery cherry, berry and almond tart
This stunning tart was inspired by the Christmas edition (Dec. 2010) of Australian Gourmet Traveller and we made it very late on Xmas night - when we clearly did not need anymore food! It was an absolute triumph and quite easy to bake, just a little time consuming. I changed the recipe slightly to make it gluten free and suit what I had on hand, however all due respect must go to the source - and cherry sauce! Cherry-vanilla jam 300 gm cherries, pitted 220 gm (1 cup) caster sugar Juice … [Read more...] about Festive cheery cherry, berry and almond tart
