A really refreshing summer sweet treat to have in the garden on a hot summer’s day. The chocolate and mint go together divinely with the coconut providing some substance and sweetness to the mix. Goes without saying that this treat is full of goodness nutritionally,…
LEMON CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE – DAIRY FREE & PALEO – This smoothie was created to make a complete refreshing meal replacement bursting with lots of flavour. So much nicer than those packet mixes you can buy and with real fibre from the lemons, banana and the…
One of the most enjoyable things about living on the French Riviera is exploring the outdoor markets for fresh, seasonal produce. From Ventimiglia to Antibes, almost every town and village along the coast has its own special food market offering an enticing array of local…
A delicious way to slightly sweeten savoury salad dishes or to slightly sour sweet dishes. I love to use it over tomatoes or grilled or fresh peaches. The reduction does set hard if left to cool but can be softened again by heating. Balsamic reduction…
Most people think of quinoa as a grain, but actually it’s a seed. It’s prepared and eaten the same way as the cereal grasses (wheat, oats, barley, and rye), but since it’s not related to wheat, or even a grain, it’s naturally gluten free –…
Raw Peach Tart – Raw Peach Tart, a raw, vegan, and gluten free version of a classic peach tart. Made from minimal ingredients, non processed. Perfect for summer gatherings. – Crust: Dates, pitted, cashews, walnuts, almond, goji berries (optional), lemon zest, ground cinnamon, sea salt,…
Pineapple, coconut and banana cake – This delicious cake is gluten-free, dairy free and has no refined sugar. It’s a delicious blend of coconut, pineapple and banana, just like a Pina Colada, so no added sugars or flavours are needed! – medjool dates, gluten Free…
Spring Quinoa, Kale and Roasted Chick Pea Bowls – – cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, bunch watercress or spinach or any other dark leafy salad, kale leaves, chopped (about 3 loose packed cups), juice of ½ lemon, more to…
Recipe adapted from LoveandLemons. Super Pea Pesto – A fabulous Spring pesto that does not pretend to be the regular basil Parmesan one- fresh peas and watercress and some basil (of course!) make for a divine burst of flavour in the mouth. Serve with any…
Adapted from this original recipe Faux Gras- Lentil and Mushroom Pate – Lentils double in volume when cooked, so 1 cup (160g) of dried lentils will be close to the correct amount. The cognac or brandy is optional, but it does give the faux gras…