Entries by Helen

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toasted maple granola

I love this granola and always have a batch in the pantry as a quick go to when I haven’t got time to cook anything more substantial. Ingredients 4 cups raw oats not rolled oats (I use certified gluten-free oats) 1/2 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt ½ […]

green vegetable pancakes

These green pancakes have literally saved me on many occasion with my fussy eating son! He loves them dipped in tomato sauce and has no clue that they are packed to the brim with vegetable goodness. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 medium sized carrot, peeled 1 handful spinach leaves 1/2 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons buckwheat, […]

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tempeh, sauerkraut, tomatoes and asparagus

My current favourite breakfast. Grilled tomatoes and asparagus with sauteed tempeh and sauerkraut. Start the day well. Tempeh is an Indonesian fermented soybean cake, it has a nutty texture and not much flavour, so you need to add a fair bit to the pan when you cook it. I like to slice tempeh thinly and […]

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avocado seed salad

This is a simple green salad, with cucumber, toasted seeds and the most perfect avocado. I drizzled over some balsamic and olive oil which took about five minutes tops.

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roasted pumpkin and hazelnut salad

This simple salad looks amazing and everyone loves it. It’s so easy to make and goes well with other salads, barbeques and winter roasts. Ingredients 1 bag of rocket salad 1/4 of a large kent pumpkin 1/2 cup hazlenuts 1/4 pack of goats cheese fetta balsamic vinegar Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple […]

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beetroot, mint and fetta salad

Beetroots are beautiful to look at and delicious to eat when prepared well. This salad is my absolute favourite, with the addition of tangy apple cider, creamy fetta and refreshing mint. Perfect with roast chicken, any barbeque or summer party. Ingredients 4 medium sized beetroots 5 large mint leaves goats cheese fetta 1tsp apple cider […]

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“cheesy” seed crackers

These seedy, cheesy crackers are quick and easy to make once you have all the ingredients and taste amazing with dips and cheese. There are no nuts in the recipe, so they are suitable for school lunchboxes. If your child is fussy on texture, you can grind the seeds before mixing them with water for […]

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pomegranate gummies

Pomegranate juice is full to the brim with healing antioxidants and these sweet and delicious gummies are an excellent way for children to satisfy their sweet tooth in a healthy way. Ingredients 3/4 cup of pomegranate juice 1/2 cup of water juice of 1 lemon 2 TBS maple syrup or honey *optional 1/4 cup of […]

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raw apple and date puree

This raw apple puree is so delicious and very quick to make. Perfect for little ones. In a high speed blender, or using a heavy duty stick blender mix 1 red apple, 2 dates, lemon juice, 1 tbs dedicated coconut, a pinch of cinnamon and some walnuts/pecans. I added a splash of almond milk for […]

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garlic sauce

This is not a first date kind of garlic sauce because it’s off the charts! A great immune boosting, dairy free sauce. 1/2 cup tahini 1/2 cup water 1 clove garlic 2 dates Juice from 1/2 lemon Blend and refrigerate for up to four days. If the dressing is too runny, simply add more tahini. […]