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…
Dips, Dressings, Sauces & Spreads
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…
Moroccan Salad
This is a really delicious way of having all the spices of Moroccan food but having the benefit of having raw veggies in it. I whipped this up today for a Friday night dinner party I’m hosting tomorrow and it’s really delicious… Ingredients 2 carrots 1 beetroot 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2…
Moroccan Matbucha
Matbucha… the absolute staple in every Moroccan’s fridge, and at its best when it has just been made and is still warm. It’s something I grew up eating. My mum would make it every single Friday and we’d have massive spoonfuls of it on big chunks of hot bread. Now I tend to favour healthier…
Vegan Pesto
A quick and simple recipe for a yummy, healthy pesto that also happens to be high in vitamins and vegan… Ingredients 1 ripe avocado Quarter cup extra virgin olive oil 5 tbsp lemon juice 5 Brazil nuts Handful pine nuts 2 cloves garlic Handful kale Pinch Himalayan salt Method Simply place all the ingredients, apart…
Original Arab Israeli Hummus
Firstly, please excuse the poor quality of the picture; my husband took my camera to work so I’m using my phone and it’s a bit ‘shadowy’. Anyway, onto the important part! HUMMUS! I’ve already posted on here my Turmeric Hummus and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipes, but I thought I’d do plain, original hummus. There…
Turmeric Hummus
The search for healthy snacks is never ending in my house. I don’t like big meals so I tend to eat little and often so there is nothing better for me than some homemade hummus with some carrot or celery sticks or some gluten-free crackers. Check out my roasted red pepper hummus – that one…
Homemade Chocolate Sauce (The Healthy Version!)
I use this sauce for so many of my recipes from brownies to cookies and cakes. It’s a staple, and so easy to make. Once you have the ingredients you’ll whip this up so often. You can dip strawberries in and use it for fondu even! Ingredients 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup cacao powder…
Simple Homemade Tomato Sauce
Every freezer should be stocked with this simple and healthy tomato sauce – it can be used in a myriad of different dishes, and makes life easier for busy moms! Just got home from work and need to make dinner in under half an hour? Defrost this sauce and serve it with some buckwheat or…
Basil Pesto
This is my dairy-free version of pesto (traditionally you would add parmesan,) and using a combination of cashews and sunflower seeds makes it more economical. If you have pine nuts, feel free to use them! If you have a nut allergy you could replace the nuts with more seeds. This will keep in a jar in…