recipes – desserts

After over a decade of clinical practice I can confidently say that our desire for something sweet after dinner is almost entirely driven by habit, rather than actual need. Enjoying something sweet as the night closes should not be forbidden, however it is important to understand the difference between a genuine hunger and just a ...

I can’t even explain how much I love this chocolate mousse smoothie. Its super new to my repertoire and ever since churning out the first one I have been making it every second day like clockwork. I often sit gleefully at my desk after my morning work out eating it out of the jar ...

This recipe originally appeared in Nourish Magazine issue 0810. I’ve broken my promise and bought you another sweet dish. Sorry about that. I’ve had a few dessert dishes tucked away that were originally printed in Nourish Magazine but now the editions have passed I can share the recipes here on the blog. I’ve really wanted to ...

I made this Turmeric Spiced Caramelised Banana & Pecan Bread recipe from start to finish without tasting it at all, which I do not recommend. Tasting your baking mixture as you go is an important way to understand how the flavours are working together, keeping in mind they will mellow out with cooking. The reason ...

I have a confession. One that I am not worried by, yet often seems quite unexpected coming from a nutritionist. I eat chocolate every day, pretty much without fail. Now let me clarify that I am not talking about munching on a picnic bar or a kinda surprise. My inclination is to generally have a ...