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A few of my favourite things…
Recently, my mother in law asked for a recipe or two that she could use to host a New Year’s party in New Zealand. First, I thought it was totally awesome that I don’t have a mother in law who scorns my cooking like all those ones in the movies, and then I was super […]
Princess Buckwheat Granola
The doctor warned me about it when she handed over the results to the intolerance test. “Food rotation,” she had said. You can’t just have a single substitute for each food. She continued to tell me that all of the information was in the guide – the personally tailored guide from ImuPro, those lovely people […]
Molasses & Oat Cookies
I have a confession to make. I LOVE blackstrap molasses. When I was about 5 or 6, I remember my aunt taking me up to the sheds on her farm to help put together the food for the horses. She let me dip my finger into the giant vat of molasses and stand in wonder […]
Apple & Blackberry Teacake
Although the rubbish smart-phone picture won’t show it, this is possibly one of the most textured cakes I’ve ever made. It’s not one of those throw-together cakes, I’ll admit. It does take a little time to lovingly bring it together, but it’s so soft and delicate. You’ll think it was store-bought, but know it’s filled […]
Dirt Muffins
Having made it through my iGg food intolerance test alive, only to discover everything “good” I’d been eating to compensate for a lack of flour was actually making me worse, I went on a discovery mission to find a safe treat I could have in my recipe stash. I found a bunch of recipes that […]
Christmas Perfection: Chilli Chocolate Truffles
I love beautiful, well-made, hand rolled, chocolate truffles. There is something intensely stunning about the experience and you steal away into a dream land for just a moment, where nothing is in your brain but the momentary cocoa, melty bliss. Enough talk. Recipe. Now. Good gift. Do make. Chilli Chocolate Truffles 250g good-quality dark chocolate, […]
Peanut Butter Bars
Having returned back to my wheat-free ways, I wanted something with a bit of a carbohydrate hit to help make it through the work day and to nail that sweet tooth. Spicy, nutty and sweet, bliss out with an adult version of those gooey rice bubble bars. 2 cups rice bubbles 2 cups quick-cooking oats […]
Fast Apple Crumble
Filling 4 large red apples 2 tbs dark brown sugar 1 tbs water 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup raisins Topping ¼ cup quick cooking oats ¼ cup almond meal ¼ cup dark brown sugar 2 tbs dessicated coconut 2 tbs butter, chopped and slightly softened Preheat oven to 190˚C, then peel, core and dice apples, […]
Oaty Tahini Cookies
Not overly sweet, these cookies are a warming chunk of happy to go with your cuppa tea. 1/2 cup tahini 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. Grease cookie sheets or line […]
Oaty Tahini Bombs!
Having been undertaking the no-carb until cheat day fiesta that is my life these days, I’ve had to find more creative ways to get a sweet fix when I’ve been desperate. Here’s one of my favourites – sweet, but not too sweet, these make a perfect late-night snack or morning tea partner to a cup […]
