Tag Archives: Gluten free

Vegan Banana & Date Biscuits

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jacinta

This is such a yummy and quick recipe.  It’s about as healthy as biscuits get and made in the Thermomix, it is a breeze.  As well as being vegan, they are gluten free. They taste to me of sticky date … Continue reading →

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Flourless Walnut Cake

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jacinta

Thought I’d start the week off with a delicious cake recipe.  What better way to embrace Monday than with a piece of cake in one hand and a hot cuppa in the other.  This is really yummy and is wheat … Continue reading →

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Green Smoothies

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Jacinta

Now spring is here, I feel the need to lighten up my meals a little.  Green smoothies are my go-to for a quick and easy lunch.  There are so many recipes that can be found online and books devoted to … Continue reading →

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Chicken Bites with Shredded Nori

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jacinta

These bite size pieces of chicken are so tasty and really hard to stop eating!  They are gluten free too.  We serve them with vegetables and noodles, but they would also be yummy as canapés.  The recipe was originally from a … Continue reading →

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Basil and Macadamia Nut Pesto

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jacinta

We have been buying beautiful bunches of fresh basil in our weekly organic order.  It’s fragrance is divine.  I love making pesto this time of year while basil is at it’s peak.  The following recipe doesn’t last very long around … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Summer Salad

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jacinta

This is my own recipe.  It has a lovely refreshing taste.  Of course you can enjoy it anytime of the year!  Quinoa is gluten free, a good source of protein, high in magnesium and iron and contains essential amino acids. … Continue reading →

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Good Olde Chicken Soup

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jacinta

Jairah and I have been feeling a bit under the weather the last couple of days.  I always crave chicken soup when unwell.  This is a really basic recipe that tastes SO good.  The delicious flavour comes from the homemade … Continue reading →

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Lemon Sponge

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Jacinta

There’s nothing like a good old family recipe is there! (I promise to list some ‘secrets’ below).  This sponge is no exception.  I have fond memories of eating it as a child.   The lemon filling has a delicious tang. … Continue reading →

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Vegan Nut Pie

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Jacinta

Every time I make this, I am asked for the recipe.  I therefore deem it worthy of posting here.  Inspiration for this recipe came from the recipe book called RAWvolution, written by Matt Amsden.  I didn’t have all the ingredients … Continue reading →

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