Breakfasts don’t need to be just cereal or toast! I love making up new smoothie ideas for a yummy, filling and nutritious breakfast. Check out our other smoothie bowls on our breakfast page. Ingredients 1 and a half frozen bananas (slice and freeze the day before) 1 tbsp almond butter 2 medjool dates Splash of…
Archives for April 2015
Aubergine & Tahini Dip with Oryx Desert Smoked Salt
This is a very common dip in Israel and I often make it for Shabbat dinner. Traditionally the aubergine will be cooked on an open flame, giving it a smoky flavour. Using Oryx Desert Smoked Salt gives it that same flavour, while simply roasting it in the oven. Ingredients 1 large aubergine 2 tbsp tahini…
Roasted Lemon, Sweet Potato & Corn Salad
I recently posted my recipe for Roasted Lemon Ice Cream. The roasted lemons also work beautifully in savoury dishes, especially when combined with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern flavours. This salad is filling enough to have as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side for a family braai (South African BBQ) or…
Garlicky Citrus Carrot Salad
A great accompaniment to any meal, or as a meze starter… Ingredients 3 carrots, grated Handful sultanas Half a clove of garlic, crushed Juice of one orange Drizzle of olive oil Himalayan salt & black pepper Method Grate your carrots into a bowl, then crush your garlic into it. Add the rest of the ingredients…
Israeli Salad
Simple, but oh so effective! The good old trusted Israeli salad. Full of yummy fresh veggies, colourful and delicious… Ingredients 2 tomatoes Half a large cucumber 1 yellow pepper 2 spring onions Extra virgin olive oil White vinegar Himalayan salt & black pepper Method Chop all your veggies up into really small pieces and put…
Goji and Baobab Bars
For those of you who have been saying that some of our recipes are a bit intimidating, here’s the perfect place to start. These energy bars are so simple to make, all you need is a food processor, no other techniques required! Ingredients 1 cup goji berries 1/2 cup raw brazil nuts 6 – 8…
Lauren’s Favourite Avocado Salad
Avocados are one of my favourite foods. They’re so rich in fibre and mono-unsaturated fatty acids that keep the heart healthy and you can do so much with them… I have them on their own, cut in half with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and scoop it out with a spoon, or spread on…
My Relationship with Food’s Banana Pecan Cake
We love supporting other healthy food blogs and one of our favourites is My Relationship With Food. I needed a dessert for Friday night so I used Lisa’s recipe and it went down a treat! It’s gluten, dairy and refined-sugar free but all my guests couldn’t believe it as it was so decadent. Click here…
Tahini / Tchina (depending on where you’re from!)
Sorry for the strange title… in the west, this is called Tahini (the paste itself is called that) but in the Middle East, where this originated, it’s called Tchina. Whatever it’s called, it’s yummy, easy to make and is one of the best sources of calcium out there. You can read my article about why to…
Roasted Lemon Ice Cream
My new favourite thing to do with lemons is to roast them. The natural sugar in the lemons caramelises, giving it a beautiful flavour somewhat similar to preserved lemons. This egg-based (but dairy-free) ice cream is packed full of an intense lemon flavour, the slight bitterness of which is off set by the honey. It…