Monthly Archives July 2017

Fresh Tomato Pasta

FRESH TOMATO PASTA { A SIMPLE, FRESH DINNER OF SWEET SUMMER TOMATOES TOSSED WITH PASTA AND SPINACH AS A NO-COOK VEGGIE-FILLED SAUCE. THIS EASY PASTA DISH IS A SUMMERTIME FAVOURITE! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 150 grams (5 ounces) dry gluten free pasta 500 grams (generous 1 pound) mixed cherry/grape tomatoes 4 cups baby spinach 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 60 grams feta, crumbled { METHOD } Halve the tomatoes and set aside. Cook gluten free pasta according to instructions on the packet. In the last minute of cooking
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Thai Green Curry

Thai Green Curry { A VEGETARIAN TAKE ON A FAVOURITE THAI DISH. FORGO ONE OF THE CHILLIES TO MAKE THIS SUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO PREFER LESS HEAT. } Contributor: Georgie Botto { INGREDIENTS } 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 spring onion 2 red chillies, finely sliced 3 tablespoons of gluten free green curry paste 1 red capsicum, finely sliced 1 green capsicum, finely sliced 1 broccoli, cut into small pieces 1 zucchini, cut in small chunks 1 carrot, cut in small chunks 1 large sweet potato, cut in small chunks 750 ml tinned reduced-fat coconut milk
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Passionfruit Meringue Ice Cream {No-Churn}

PASSIONFRUIT MERINGUE ICE CREAM {NO-CHURN} { SWEET AND TART PASSIONFRUIT CURD RIBBONED THROUGH CRUNCHY, CHEWY MERINGUE LACED VANILLA ICE CREAM. GET READY TO SCREAM FOR A CONE OF THIS ICE CREAM! } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE PASSIONFRUIT CURD 1/3 cup passionfruit pulp 75 grams caster sugar 60 grams butter, softened 2 egg yolks   FOR THE MERINGUES 2 egg whites 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar   FOR THE ICE CREAM 2 cups (500mL) whipping cream 1 (390 gram) tin condensed milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract { METHOD }
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Simple Sea Vegetable Salad With Kelp Noodles

Simple Sea Vegetable Salad with Kelp Noodles { YOU WOULDN’T BELIEVE JUST HOW NUTRITIOUS THIS DELICIOUS SALAD. WITH NUTRIENTS COMING STRAIGHT FROM THE SEA! } Contributor: The Whole Foodies { INGREDIENTS } 1 pkt The Whole Foodies Sea Vegetables 1/2 cup The Whole Foodies Kelp Noodles 1 clove of garlic, grated 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1/2 avocado tamari or soy sauce tamari or soy sauce Apple cider vinegar, to taste 2 cups of greens (spinach, lettuce and kale) 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds Salt and pepper to taste { METHOD } Open the kelp noodles and drain. Place in
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LLN Coconut Cherry Bombs

LLN COCONUT CHERRY BOMBS { FRESH CHERRIES DIPPED IN COCONUT AND FINISHED WITH CRUSHED PISTACHIOS. GLUTEN, DAIRY AND SUGAR FREE. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 500g fresh cherries 1/4 cup (65g) coconut butter* 2 tsp (10ml) extra virgin coconut oil 1/3 cup (50g) pistachios, finely chopped { METHOD } Pre-line a flat tray and keep in the fridge to cool whilst preparing other ingredients. (Pre-chilling the tray helps coconut coating to set quickly). In a small mixing bowl mix coconut butter and oil over boiling water to melt. (Use a small saucepan of boiling water and sit bowl
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Thai Pesto Noodles With Zoodles, Corn And Honey-Miso Tofu

THAI PESTO NOODLES WITH ZOODLES, CORN AND HONEY-MISO TOFU { BRIGHT BASIL AND CORIANDER THAI-INSPIRED PESTO NOODLES AND ZOODLES PAIR PERFECTLY WITH SWEET CORN KERNELS, AND SMOKY HONEY, MISO AND SESAME TOFU. } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE PESTO 1 packed cup coriander leaves 1 packed cup basil leave 1/3 cup salted peanuts 3 cloves garlic Juice of 2 limes   FOR THE NOODLES 100 grams gluten free rice noodles, prepared as per package 1 zucchini, spiralised or chopped finely 3/4 cup corn kernels (I used fresh but you can used frozen)   FOR THE TOFU 300
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Gluten Free Fruit Mince Pies

GLUTEN FREE FRUIT MINCE PIES { NOTHING LIKE HOMEMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS… THESE FRUIT MINCE PIES WILL BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TOGETHER. } Contributor: Georgie Botto { INGREDIENTS } 2 cups mixed dried fruit (I use 1/2 cup cranberries, 1/2 cup apricots, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup dates) 1 teaspoon each nutmeg, cinnamon & mixed spice 2 star anise 70ml orange juice 40g rice flour 40g arrowroot (tapioca flour) 70g gluten free plain flour 70g unsalted butter, chilled 1/4 cup coconut sugar zest of an orange 2 tablespoons brandy { METHOD } Mix the dried fruit with the spices
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LLN Apple Crumble Parfaits

LLN APPLE CRUMBLE PARFAITS { DEVELOPED BY NUTRITIONIST CASEY-LEE LYONS, LIVE LOVE NOURISH THIS NOURISHING APPLE CRUMBLE PARFAIT IS MADE WITH LAYERS OF SPICED APPLE AND YOGHURT AND TOPPED WITH A NUTTY CRUMBLE. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 large green apples, peeled, thinly sliced 1 tsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch nutmeg 150g coconut/almond yoghurt   CRUMBLE: 1/2 cup almond meal (60mg) 1/2 cup organic desiccated coconut (45g) 1 TBSP coconut oil (20ml) 1 TBSP almond butter/spread (20g) 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch nutmeg 2 TBSP flaked or slivered almonds (20g) { METHOD } Begin by making crumble
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Get Kids Cooking Pavlova

GET KIDS COOKING PAVLOVA { THIS FANTASTIC RECIPE IS SURPRISINGLY EASY FOR KIDS TO MAKE AND IS A SHOW-STOPPING DESSERT FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON.  GROWING UP IN AUSTRALIA, THIS DISH IS PART OF OUR NATIONAL IDENTITY, SO START THIS TRADITION IN YOUR FAMILY AND TOP WITH YOUR FAVOURITE SUMMER FRUITS. THOSE WITH AN EGG ALLERGY DON’T MISS OUT – WITH THE SURPRISING SECRET INGREDIENT (SEE COOKS NOTE), YOU CAN STILL MAKE THIS LIGHT AND FRESH TASTING DESSERT AND YOU WON’T TASTE THE DIFFERENCE. } Contributor: Get Kids Cooking { INGREDIENTS } 4 egg whites (at room temperature) 1 cup pure icing
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Christmas Lemon Myrtle Shortbread Cookies

CHRISTMAS LEMON MYRTLE SHORTBREAD COOKIES { CHRISTMAS HAS TO ALWAYS INCLUDE A LITTLE SHORTBREAD COOKIE. WE HAVE TAKEN A SIMPLE RECIPE AND ADDED A LITTLE LEMON MYRTLE FLAVOR, GIVING YOUR COOKIES AN EXTRA LEMONY FLAVOR AND AROMA. THESE COOKIES ARE GREAT FOR THE KIDS, YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE, OR EVEN FROZEN FOR A TREAT AFTER THE FESTIVE SEASON. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOURSELF GOOD QUALITY BUTTER, A LITTLE TIP TO FABULOUS COOKIES. OUR AUSTRALIAN NATIVE SUPERFOODS GIVE THE PERFECT AUSTRALIANA TOUCH TO CHRISTMAS. } Contributor: Tahlia Mandie { INGREDIENTS } 2 cups all-purpose gluten free flour ¼ teaspoon salt 220 grams
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