chocolate quinoa crackles { HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO CHOCOLATE } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 cups puffed quinoa* 1 cup shredded coconut (preservative free) 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 3 tbsp cacao powder 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup or 4 to 6 drops liquid stevia { METHOD } In a frying pan over low to medium heat toast puffed quinoa for 30 seconds, agitating the pan frequently. (Toasting puffed quinoa will make your crackles crispy). Set aside. Toast shredded coconut for 30 seconds, agitating the pan frequently. Set aside. In a medium bowl mix melted coconut oil,
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Yearly Archives 2017
Prawn & Port Pad Thai
PRAWN & PORK PAD THAI { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 2 tbsp coconut oil 3 eggs (organic or biodynamic if possible), whisked 300g pork mince 400g green medium king prawns, peeled, deveined 2 spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 2 limes, zest finely grated, juiced 1/4 cup Sweet Chilli Sauce (Recipe in Luke’s Clean Living Fast Food Cookbook) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 cup fresh coriander leaves 4 carrots, peeled into long thin ribbons 1/2 cup raw macadamias, roasted, chopped { METHOD } Heat half of the coconut
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Kingfish Quinoa Sushi
KINGFISH QUINOA SUSHI { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 4 nori sheets,1 cup cooked quinoa200g thinly sliced sashimi kingfish1 Lebanese cucumber, julienne1 large avocado, thinly sliced4 spring onions, cut into 6cm lengths1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toastedhalved lime cheeks, to serveQUICK PICKLED ONION 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar2 tsp maple syrup { METHOD } QUICK PICKLED ONION: Combine the onion, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup in a bowl. Stand for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are very soft.
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Passionfruit Panna Cotta
PASSIONFRUIT PANNA COTTA { A RECIPE FROM LUKE HINE’S CLEAN LIVING COOKBOOK SERIES. } Contributor: Luke Hines { INGREDIENTS } 400ml can coconut cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp white or black chia seeds 4 passionfruit, seeds and juice scraped { METHOD } Place the coconut cream, vanilla, maple syrup and chia seeds in a blender. Blend until well combined and smooth, then pour the mixture into eight serving glasses. Chill for 40 minutes or until the panna cottas are softly set. Spoon the passionfruit seeds and juice over the top and serve. Prep
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Mint Chimichurri
MINT CHIMICHURRI { THIS DELICIOUSLY FLAVOURSOME FRESH HERB ‘SAUCE’.THE PERFECT CONDIMENT TO FRESHEN UP COOKED MEATS. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup (packed) fresh mint 1/2 cup (packed) fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes pinch pink salt { METHOD } In a small food processor, spice grinder or stick blender with attachment blend all ingredients until herbs are finely chopped and ingredients are well combined. Store in air-tight container in refrigerator. (Will keep for several days.) Prep time: 10
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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
MATCHA GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE { GREEN UP YOUR LIFESTYLE BY STARTING IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEPH LOWE } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup water 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 avocado 1/2 cup organic coconut cream 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries 2 cups spinach 1 tbsp cashew butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp matcha green tea powder 1 serve (30g) clean protein powder 1 tray ice { METHOD } Add water and chia seeds to the blender and let sit for 5 minutes for the chia seeds to go to work. Add avo, coconut cream, blueberries, spinach, cashew butter
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Fried Calamari With Lemon Aioli
FRIED CALAMARI WITH LEMON AIOLI { IT’S A SEAFOOD FIESTA WITH JO ANDERSON FROM THE LUMINOUS KITCHEN } Contributor: Jo Anderson { INGREDIENTS } 700g cleaned baby calamari tubes with tentacles 1 cup milk 1 cup all purpose gluten-free flour 1 heaped tbsp corn starch ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 1 L vegetable oil for deep frying ½ cup mayonnaise zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced corse salt and black pepper, to taste { METHOD } Place the calamari in a bowl and pour the milk over. Allow to sit for 30
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Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Stuffed Beef Tenderloin { DINNER IS SERVED WITH VANESSA VICKERY OF BECOMINGNESS } Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } 1 beef tenderloin (grass fed, grass finished, approximate size 1 – 1 ½ kg), trimmed 1 cup baby spinach 1 small red capsicum, roasted, peeled, seeded and sliced thinly 16 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half 12 semi dried tomatoes 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) ½ cup crumbled feta or parmesan cheese (optional) 1-2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to season { METHOD } Pre-heat oven to 215°C. Cut horizontally through the centre of the beef tenderloin, cutting to,
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Slow Cooker Meatballs
Slow Cooker Meatballs { DINNER IS SERVED WITH VANESSA VICKERY OF BECOMINGNESS } Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } MEATBALLS 500g beef mince 500g pork mince 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely grated ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to season TOMATO SAUCE 1 x 400 gram tin organic chopped tomatoes 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped salt and pepper, to season { METHOD } Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl, mixing lightly until well combined. Shape into desired size meatballs and add to the bottom of the slow
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Raw Blueberry Tart
RAW BLUEBERRY TART { IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR BERRIES HERE IN THE SOUTHER ALPS OF NEW ZEALAND! THIS RAW TART IS SOMETHING I LOOKING FORWARD TOO, ITS SO EASY TO MAKE AND THE RESULT IS ALWAYS ASTONISHING. } Contributor: Ranieri Silva { INGREDIENTS } CRUST 150g dried shredded coconut 150g cashews, dry pinch natural seasalt 3 tbs honey or date paste* FILLING 6 pitted Medjool dates, chopped 500g frozen blueberries, melted 100g frozen or fresh blueberries 2 tbs Psyllium husk powder (1 T per 2 c of mixture) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp lime juice { METHOD } To
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