Yearly Archives 2017

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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Gluten Free Sticky Date Pudding

GLUTEN FREE STICKY DATE PUDDING { NO ONE CAN GO PASS A GLUTEN FREE STICKY DATE PUDDING! THIS PUDDING IS MADE WITH SWEET POTATO AND IS SERVED WITH AN EASY TO MAKE GOLDEN SAUCE. IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN USE THE SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE. } Contributor: Lisa McInerney { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 Cup Dates, chopped 1 1/2 Cups plus 3 Tablespoons Water 1 1/2 teaspoons Bicarb Soda (Baking Soda) 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, minced Ginger 1/3 Cup plus 1/2 Tablespoon Milk/Mylk 150 grams baked Sweet Potato Puree (to make Sweet Potato Puree; place a whole sweet potato in a
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Espresso Martini

ESPRESSO MARTINI { CREATED IN LONDON’S SOHO BY BARTENDER DICK BRADSELL, THE ESPRESSO MARTINI MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE COCKTAIL. WHEN MADE CORRECTLY, IT’S SMOOTH AND INDULGENT WITH A CREAMY FROTH ON TOP, FEATURING JUST A TOUCH OF SWEETNESS. THE CAFFEINE KICKER MAKES IT EASIER TO HAVE TWO, OR POSSIBLY FOUR } Contributor: K C Cornwell { INGREDIENTS } 2 shots vodka 1 shot coffee liqueur 1 shot espresso Ice Coffee beans, for garnish { METHOD } Fill a martini glass with ice to chill it. Pour the vodka, liqueur, and espresso into a cocktail shaker with fresh ice, and shake
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Dynamite Salmon

DYNAMITE SALMON { THIS RECIPE HAS A SLIGHT KICK THAT’S TOTALLY ADDICTIVE, WHICH YOU’LL NOTICE WHEN GUESTS IMMEDIATELY GO BACK FOR SECONDS (AND THIRDS!) YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH. OR TRIPLE. THE YOU CAN CUT THE SALMON INTO CUBES HELD OVERNIGHT, AND SAUCE CAN BE MIXED UP THE NIGHT BEFORE TOO.  LOOK FOR THESE INGREDIENTS IN THE ASIAN SECTION OF YOUR GROCERY STORE. } Contributor: K C Cornwell { INGREDIENTS } 1 lb (454 g) Fresh salmon, cut into 1 inch cubes, pin bones and skin removed 1-2 large cucumbers, cut into circles Capers   FOR THE
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Mango Tart With Raw Kaffir Lime Ice-Cream

MANGO TART WITH RAW KAFFIR LIME ICE-CREAM { THIS SUMMERTIME VEGAN AND PALEO-FRIENDLY TREAT IS SURE TO PLEASE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, ALIKE. } Contributor: Monica Topliss { INGREDIENTS } 150g macadamia nuts 50g coconut oil 25g raw or coconut sugar 600g thick coconut cream 180g rice malt syrup ½ teaspoon sea salt 6 kaffir lime leaves 50g coconut oil, extra 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced 50ml ginger cordial 15g crystalized ginger, chopped 1 tbls lime juice 4-6 mint leaves, finely shredded { METHOD } Preheat oven to 170*C. Lime a loose bottomed 18cm tart
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