
Chicken noodle soup for the soul
Dairy free . Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . Paleo . Refined sugar freeLets 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
Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . PaleoServes 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

My Mango Panna Cotta
Dairy free . Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . Paleo . Refined sugar freeLooking for a simple, gut health friendly, minimal ingredient, impressive dessert? Check this out. I loved making this as it is a playful Australian summertime variation of the traditional vanilla Italian Panna Cotta. I’m often faced with the filter of paleo, low carb, gluten free, dairy free in my cooking experiments & am always up

Meringue with a chocolate cream filling.
Dairy free . Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . Paleo . Refined sugar free . VeganHERE WE GO. Healthy desserts never looked so good. Allergy warning: If you are anaphylactic allergic to dairy, please note that the 95% chocolate used in this recipe may contain traces of milk according to the label (maybe cross contamination?). If this is the case, head on over to my other recipe sweet treats which

Crispy skin Duck Pancakes
Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . PaleoI am ever so grateful for the spirit of multiculturalism in Australia. One reason is that we are a melting pot of diversity that has enabled us to be exposed to rich cultural traditions especially fruitful in the culinary space. Our rich and vibrant cultural diversity is our greatest strength as a nation. Food unifies

Soup: Pumpkin & Cauliflower Thyme
Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . Paleo . Refined sugar freeLet’s face it. It’s winter, It’s 2020 & despite the crescendoing chaos of 2020, if we have food on the table, a roof over our heads & options for nutrition the reality is that we are in the very small minority of the worlds population experiencing a pandemic with this luxury. We are all feeling

Cauliflower Mash.
Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . Paleo . Refined sugar freeThis one is relatively simple. Winter friendly warming & delicious. Let’s dive straight into it 🙂 Ingredients 1/2 cauliflower head (I used a small one) 4- 6 cloves of Italian Garlic (because you measure garlic with your heart, not logic) 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt 2 heaped teaspoons of Fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon of

Simple vegan Dill spread
Dairy free . Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . VeganThis spread is simple, easy, and DELICIOUS. The theme of my dill spread is ‘seafood & brunches’ – It goes with ocean trout, salmon, poached eggs or even just as a high powered snack with carrots and celery. Make one batch, then store in a jar and enjoy for weeks! Ingredients: 1 handful of fresh

This post is dedicated to Mahmoud Abboud. Giddo. The King. Happy 90th Birthday. You carried our family through poverty, war in Lebanon and adversity – Almost 70 years of marriage, 7 kids, a successful immigration to sunny Australia, 21 grandkids and 6 great grandkids later – you have made it to 90. Grateful to bask

Fennel Rose Panna Cotta
Dairy free . Gluten free . Keto . Low carb . Paleo . Refined sugar freeIt’s midnight on the 24th of May 2020. Today is an Islamic celebration: Eid Al Fitr. Muslim sisters & brothers all around the world will gather with their families to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan that has just come to a close. This day will be filled with celebration, family & community values