It gives me a buzz when I cook or bake and 'fiddle' with the ingredients or amounts to create something tasty yet way way healthier than ...

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup nut spread (eg cashew, almond, hazelnut) 1/4 cup honey (or xylitol) 1/4 cup carob powder 1 teas vanilla essence (or ...

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon oil or butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 celery stalks 750gm broccoli 4 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon ...

INGREDIENTS: 200gm almond meal 3/4 cup xylitol 1/4 cup plain flour (can use wholemeal, or gluten free flour) 2 egg whites (can use egg re...

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups (200g) raw almonds 1/3 cup protein powder 230g (approx 10) fresh dates, pitted 1/3 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup...

INGREDIENTS: 5 heaped tbsp honey 5 heaped tbsp tahini 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit (dates, figs, apricots etc) 1/2 cup carob powder 1/2 c...

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup Gluten Free Self-Raising flour 1 cup shredded Coconut 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Pepitas 1/2 Sunflowe...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (185g) green lentils 1 cup (200g) basmati rice 4 large red (Spanish) onions, finely sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 ...

INGREDIENTS: 1 tbs olive oil or water 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 stick cinnamon 2 tbs ground cumin 1 t...

INGREDIENTS: 3 medium potatoes, diced 3 medium carrots, chopped 1 1/2 cups brown lentils 4 large tomatoes, chopped 2 medium onions, chopp...

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups red lentils 3-4 teaspoons iodised salt 2 teaspoons turmeric powder 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons chilli flakes 7 cups w...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked chickpeas (2.5 cups cooked, or use tinned) 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup tahini 2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly ...

INGREDIENTS: 2 onions, sliced finely 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp p...

INGREDIENTS: 250g (8 oz) dried black beans 1 red (Spanish) onion, chopped 4 egg (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper (capsicum), chopped...

INGREDIENTS: LOAF 1kg Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped 3 slices stale mixed grain bread, crusts removed OR 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup of Rice Crumbs 1...

INGREDIENTS: 1kg mixed dried fruit 1 cup of milk 1 cup of orange or pineapple juice 2 cups self raising flour (can use gluten free or coc...

Just because it's the festive season, doesn't mean we have to resort to processed, crappy desserts. This recipe is one from my sister - i
To make the caramel, place dates almond spread, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a food processor and process for 1-2 mins until smooth. Spread of base and refrigerate. 4. Place cacao, oil and rice malt syrup in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir for 2-3 mins or until smooth. Pour cacao mixture over the caramel and re