Gluten free


  • Halawa

    Halawa

    Halawa is a classic, elegant simple middle eastern dessert with 4 simple ingredients Traditionally served with bread but for my gluten free sugar free household I’ve adjusted for a low carb recipe. Making this loved dessert healthy & equally delicious. Ingredients: 100g Pistachios 1 teaspoon of rosewater 5 tablespoons of hulled tahini 3 tablespoons of…


  • Wholesome Carrot Cake with Labne Yoghurt Icing

    Wholesome Carrot Cake with Labne Yoghurt Icing

    This recipe is one of my all time Faves. I know I’ve made something loved when I put in the fridge at 10pm & wake up the next morning to the plate pictured in the centre. If it’s loved by my family this much, It’s being shared in the hopes so that maybe other families…


  • Healthy choc peanut dream

    Healthy choc peanut dream

    In the name of progress this recipe is inspired by My Dad’s favourite chocolatey junk food, this recipe was my attempt to help Dad enjoy his flavour favourite treats in healthier styles & see how treats can be delicious AND nourishing to his physiology at the same time. Ingredients: 6 Dates 1 Tsp coconut oil…


  • Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam

    Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam

    In the spirit of recently experimenting with making my own Gluten free Sourdough during this chilly Sydney Winter, it was only fitting to include some nourishing berry Jam in the mix. This recipe is quick and simple. Ingredients 2 teaspoons lemon juice 6 tablespoons of chia seeds 1 cup of frozen mixed berries 3 teaspoons…


  • Vietnamese Chicken Pho

    Vietnamese Chicken Pho

    This Vietnamese Chicken Pho is nourishing, warming & full of culinary therapeutics! As well as adding the vibrant flavour dimension that characterizes the traditional Vietnamese Pho, The operational side of the culinary spices (like star anise, cinnamon, fennel etc) are potent herbal medicine digestive carminatives (calming & soothing to the gut), & support healthy metabolism.…


  • Pumpkin Spice Brownies

    Pumpkin Spice Brownies

    Inspired by Vanessa, my soccer team mate – who asked me last week after our game: ‘do you have a recipe for pumpkin brownies?’ Instantly I started salivating. ‘I don’t, but that sounds interesting! Leave it with me.’ I’d never heard of adding pumpkin to brownies before, but once the seed of curiosity is planted…


  • Pumpkin Lentil soup

    Pumpkin Lentil soup

    Serves 2 (Adjust the quantities if you’re serving more) You will need: 1/2 chopped butternut pumpkin (skin off) 3 tablespoons of chopped coriander 1/2 onion chopped 1/2 Leek chopped 4 cloves of Garlic chopped 1 can of organic brown lentils 500mls chicken broth 1.5 cups of water 1 stalk of celery chopped Thickened cream or…


  • Mariam’s Ultra simple Chicken Soup.

    Mariam’s Ultra simple Chicken Soup.

    This recipe is simple, delicious and belongs to my amazingly beautiful and talented sister. Mariam’s Chicken soup ingredients: 1 whole chicken 2 sprigs of cinnamon 3 bay leaves 3 pieces of star anise 1 bulb garlic (I know, it’s a lot – worth it) 1 large onion SALT & Pepper How to: Step 1: In…


  • Chicken noodle soup for the soul

    Chicken noodle soup for the soul

    Lets set the scene for you, it’s raining in Sydney (an unseasonally chilly springtime). As the rain patters away on the windowsill, each droplet draws us closer to our comfiest clothes and cancelling plans to stay inside and watch the heavens open up and hydrate the city. At this point silence and awe fill my…


  • Walnut Pesto Pumpkin Risotto w. cauliflower rice

    Walnut Pesto Pumpkin Risotto w. cauliflower rice

    Serves 2  Homemade pesto  Blend ½ basil bunch with 2 cloves garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, a handful of walnuts, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/3 teaspoon of sea salt + “Cheese” options: Can use freshly grated parmesan or for a Vegan/healthier option, I used 2 tablespoons of Pimp My Salad Cashew Parmesan OR…