This is a tribute to Ivan, my twinkly eyed, wild white curly-haired godfather. He would delight me on many a birthday by baking a fresh loaf of ‘elioti’, the beautifully rustic olive bread he learned to make while living in Greece. Golden & crisp on the outside, while slick & moist with olives & onions inside, I used to savour the oily saltiness with great relish. I set out to create a gluten free version & I’m delighted to share the result….
Plum Crumble Cake
One of my favourite aspects of summer in New Zealand is plums. From the small, cute, yellow-fleshed variety, through to the hearty, darkly-hued omegas, I love them all. Tart sharp acidic skin? Soft sweet juicy interior? I’ll take the lot.
This cake is a simple celebration of the humble plum. Handfuls of juicy plums are studded into a not-too-sweet cake batter, then sprinkled with a light, nutty crumble topping. The plums are truly the star of the show, their tart bite still shining through the gently sweetened cake & topping….
Pretty Pink Smoothie
This is a stupidly simple smoothie – with only four ingredients, it gives you plenty of time to decorate it. Go on, play with your food!…
Simple Silly Snacks For Kids
When your kids ask for a treat but you don’t want to fill them up with empty calories, try these quick & easy ideas. Even better, get them involved with creating them too! Here’s a small gallery of fun feast suggestions, ideal for little hands & tummies….
Chocolate Salami
Such a cute home-made gift! Chocolate salami is a wonderful sweet treat to keep tucked away in the fridge – simply slice & snack. I had a quick scout around online for sweet salami recipes, but so many of them were a high octane blend of store-bought chocolate, biscuits, eggs, butter, lollies…so I set out to create a healthier version. This is a no-bake nutty chocolatey superfoods concoction, which will scratch that sweet itch without spiking your blood glucose….
Salty Garlicky Pepper Boats
I love cooked capsicum but I’m not so fond of them raw. I love how grilling or baking them intensifies the natural sweetness & transports the texture to velvety smooth. These mouthfuls are deliciously oily & salty, such a lovely colourful savoury platter to share….
Peanut Butter Maple Scotcheroos
Peanut butter and chocolate, one of the best combinations of all time. This is a way cleaner, healthier version of the classic American treat – salty nut butter and sweet maple provide perfect cohesion for crispy cereal, while the thin layer of dark chocolate & a sprinkling of salt intensifies the magic of all the flavours….
Soft Springy Little Tortillas
Tortillas are traditionally made with wheat or corn, but this recipe uses a soft, structurally cohesive combination of kumara/sweet potato and tapioca. The starchiness of both ingredients results in a slightly chewy, springy, flexible little wrap, that holds together beautifully when encasing fillings. They’re light & lovely to eat….
Nut Butter Caramel Slice with Toasted Hazelnuts
Hands up if you love freezer treats! This healthy sweet treat has a soft layer of caramel encased between golden toasted hazelnuts and a nutty chocolatey base. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderfully versatile the plant world is – this tastes so insanely good, yet it’s basically just a mélange of fruit & nuts. No dairy, no refined sugar, no grains, and naturally, no gluten. Yum!…
Minty Applicious Smoothie
Spinach, cucumber & celery are all wonderfully alkaline vegetables, making this a cooling, soothing, low-fructose drink. The real flavour punch comes from the tart green apple, the zesty lime and the sweet tang of mint….
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