recipes

vanilla maple granola

vanilla maple granola

This Vanilla Maple Granola is a tried and true recipe in not only my kitchen, but the kitchen of many clients. Once you have made this granola it becomes a must have staple, as you find yourself craving it first thing in the morning, or even crunching on it as that perfect afternoon snack. ...

double chocolate coffee torte

double chocolate coffee torte

I made this torte for a dinner party recently and boy was it a success! Technically this torte isn’t ‘raw’, as the dark chocolate is heated before going into the mouse. Technicalities aside though, this torte is really something else. The coffee works perfectly to cut the intensity of the chocolate. The torte is ...

easy open sandwich

easy open sandwich

  An open sandwich is the perfect weekend lunch. Its a good chance to use up what may be left in the fridge such as dips, leafy greens, bits of cheese, sprouts and left over meats. Weekends are generally about no fuss, plus its also nice to mix it up from the hum drum of ...

beetroot hummus

beetroot hummus

We are generally all familiar with hummus these days. I find its nice to mix it up and use hummus as a base recipe and add extra punchy flavours to compliment. Here I have used beetroot which not only gives hummus an earthy taste, but also a great zingy flavour from the extra vinegar. ...

on the go bircher muesli

on the go bircher muesli

The idea of this on the go bircher muesli is to create an easy weekday meal that can be portable if needed. There is of course the ‘ideal’ option of eating at home, but let’s face it, for many of us that simply isn’t going to happen. Big works days and morning work outs ...

salsa verde

salsa verde

This is my favourite version of salsa verde. Salsa verde is one of those accompaniments that you will find yourself adding to everything. The combination of fresh herbs with the acid of the vinegar and mustard work perfectly with so many dishes. This side dish gives punch to a wrap or salad, adds bite ...

lemon meringue pie

lemon meringue pie

There are not many people I know who do not adore a lemon meringue pie. The fantastic thing about this healthy version of a lemon meringue pie, (or tart really), is that if you omit the meringue top it is actually an egg white free lemon tart, which often works better for people with ...

pumpkin banana cake with vanilla frosting

pumpkin banana cake with vanilla frosting

I’m in love with this Pumpkin Banana Cake With Vanilla Frosting. Or is it the frosting. I think it may be the combination of the creamy and luscious frosting sandwiched between the moist, dense pecan filled cake. Either way, this cake is a dream. As you can imagine it can be quite a showstopper ...

fennel, pear and smoked trout salad with horseradish mayo

fennel, pear and smoked trout salad with horseradish mayo

As the weather slowly warms up over the coming weeks, this is the type of salad that can be enjoyed with the remainder of winters seasonal produce. The crisp fennel and pear are a perfect marry with the clean oiliness of the trout and the creamy horseradish mayo. If you are yet to try ...

roast beet, toasted pecan and goats cheese salad

roast beet, toasted pecan and goats cheese salad

If you are yet to try pomegranate molasses, this is definitely the dish to try it with. The sweetness of the molasses works a treat with the earthy beets and the tangy goats cheese. If you cannot find pomegranate molasses you could use a drizzle of good balsamic vinegar instead, as this would work ...