Quick & Easy Gluten-free Mince Pies
Prep 30 mins, plus 30 mins to chill // Cook 20 mins I’m not a fan of baking or making desserts, cakes, treats or sweets (even if they have a healthier form of sugar in them) as they are still going to disrupt our blood sugar levels. The abundance of sweet foods on offer over Christmas can so easily dent our willpower andContinue reading
Clementine, Honey & Olive Oil Cake
Taken from ‘Winter Inspiration‘: 6 seasonal dishes that I hope will inspire you to celebrate some of this season’s delights. Dairy, gluten and grain free This deliciously fragrant cake is perfect for this time of year with its festive and wintery citrus flavour. It is more rich, moist and dense than a traditional English sponge,Continue reading
Chocolate Truffle Log
Taken from ‘Winter Inspiration‘: 6 seasonal dishes that I hope will inspire you to celebrate some of this season’s delights. This is a luxurious rich chocolatey treat with roasted nuts, dried fruits, and a deliciously complex milieu of flavours. It’s not something I’d indulge in too often, but at this festive time of year it’sContinue reading
Apple & Plum Crumble with Vanilla Custard
The humble crumble is the perfect way to use autumn fruits, here I’ve used plums here but this works equally well with pears, berries, or which ever fruit you have plenty of. I’ve also made vanilla custard with almond milk, but you could also whip coconut cream with vanilla paste if you are short of time. Serves 6-8 ForContinue reading
Buckwheat Pancakes
This dish is from #EatInSeason: Autumn Inspiration. Buckwheat is a good source of both fibre and protein and a great gluten free flour to make delicious nutty pancakes. I have gently stewed Autumnal blackberries to top mine for a good weekend breakfast or brunch, but try them with savoury toppings too, like an avocado salsa salad or someContinue reading
Summer Champagne ‘Pimms’
This is from #EatInSeason: Summer Inspiration. Best served beautifully chilled, of course, this is a light, eloquent summer cocktail to serve to friends. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, try sparkling apple or elderflower pressé, both work beautifully. You’l need (makes 6 glasses) Champagne (or Prosecco, if you prefer) ½ cucumber (smaller the better here – if youContinue reading
Lemon Coconut Mouse
If you like something a little sweet but appreciate that the processed fat-free yogurts in the supermarket do you no good at all, then try this alternative dessert. Light, fruity and all natural – it’s a mousse to soothe the senses. Perfect for summer entertaining, too. You’ll Need (serves 3-4) 400g tin of coconut milk 3Continue reading
Mini Carrot Cakes
If I were going to eat cake, it would always be carrot cake. This is a slightly healthier twist on an old-fashioned version, made in miniature sizes so you don’t overindulge. You’ll Need (makes approx. 20 mini cupcakes) 300g almond flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons ground ginger AContinue reading
Nutty Banana Nice Cream
Recipe taken from my new book Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan (page 227). If you are not yet familiar with using bananas to make ‘ice-cream’, you are in for a real treat. Their texture once frozen and blended is like the most delicious, creamy sweet ice-cream you’ve ever tasted. The addition of nut butter here addsContinue reading
Passion Fruit ‘Crumble’
Recipe taken from my book Cook. Nourish. Glow. (2016) from the Entertaining chapter. This is such a sweet little pudding. As you know, I’m not one for sweet treats but this is a little pop of yumminess – perfect for dinner parties, and it won’t leave your guests rolling around on the floor with indigestion. Ingredients 150g raspberries 1 teaspoonContinue reading
Rhubarb & Custard Tart
Rhubarb and custard: it has to be one of the most nostalgic flavours of childhood, it certainly is for me. This tart gives a happy (but healthier) nod to the classic pudding. Did you know that rhubarb is actually a vegetable, not a fruit? It’s rich in several B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and is a superb sourceContinue reading
Homemade Chocolates
Grab yourself some sweet little moulds and create these super easy homemade chocolates. Or grease some spoons for a really creative way of serving to guests – see below. 125g cacao butter 50g cacao powder 50g coconut nectar Melt the cacao butter in a bowl over simmering water, remove from the heat and sieve inContinue reading
Hazelnut Chocolate Salted Caramels
When the temptation to indulge on chocolate-y treats come thick and fast (it happens to us all!), here’s my delicious (not too naughty) hazelnut chocolate salted caramels. These are decadent and truly delectable. Makes 12 caramels Prep time: 15-20 minutes Soak time: 20 minutes Freeze time: 3 hours Ingredients: 14 small medjool dates, pitted 75ml coconutContinue reading
Chewy Chocolate, Almond & Cranberry Brownies
Ingredients: 140g raw almond butter or nut butter of choice 2 tbsp chia seeds 5 tbsp cold filtered water 1/2 tsp ground pink Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp gluten-free bicarbonate of soda 65g coconut palm sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or extract 3 tbsp dried cranberries (optional) 125g organic dark chocolate (at least 70%), cut into small chunks Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 140ÅãC/275ÅãF/Gas mark 1. Line aContinue reading
Spiced Blood Orange Martini
Blood oranges come into season just in time for festive fun (blink and you may miss them as they are only briefly available in the UK). I love them and so always get excited to include them in my dishes. And in drinks, too, for their blush red colour – this means a Blood Orange Martini, of course! AnyContinue reading
Chocolate & Orange Chia Pudding
Prep time: 5 minutes // Standing time: 30 minutes // Serves 2 Chia is a magical little seed: a nutritional powerhouse; bursting with omega-3 fatty acids; vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, calcium and protein; and ticks all of the boxes for such a tiny, ancient seed! They are easily absorbed by the body and make an ideal protein source toContinue reading
Healthy Chocolate Mousse
If you are looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free pud to wow your guests, look no further. These are so quick to make and yet taste complex, luxurious and like a naughty treat. A perfect healthy take on a classic so you and your guests can enjoy a treat without any of the worries… You’ll Need: 100 mlContinue reading
Chocolate Covered Fruit & Nuts
Perfect for Christmas, plus a chance to get creative – dip wonderful seasonal and dried fruits and nuts into melted chocolate. Carefully lay them onto a sheet of parchment paper and pop into the fridge. You can of course make these with good quality commercially bought dark chocolate but it’s so much more rewarding and delicious to make your ownContinue reading
Spiced Apple Sauce
This is a versatile sauce, equally delicious with yoghurt and granola for breakfast as it is with succulent pork or duck. Make a large batch if you have a glut of apples and freeze in small tubs. Makes 7 portions 8 Apples, cored, peeled and chopped 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 3 tbsp raisinsContinue reading
Raspberry & Lemon Muffins
These muffins are so easy to make and the lemon makes them feel light and fresh. I’ll often whip up a batch for impromptu visitors. Enjoy these with a cup of delicious green tea. You’ll Need (makes 12) 250g rasberries 160g ground almonds 120g teff flour (available online from stores such as Sainsbury’s or Ocado,Continue reading
Healthy Rhubarb Fool
You will need (serves 4-5) 6 rhubarb sticks 4 large oranges, juiced 2cm cube fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or use a vanilla pod (optional) To serve: coconut yoghurt optional: torn mint leaves Method: Heat oven to 170 c Top and tail the rhubarb and cut intoContinue reading
Baked Apples with Almond Cream
Baked Apples // Serves 6 (with 2 left over for breakfast) You will need For the apples 8 apples 80g walnuts, soaked overnight. 50g raisins 1 ½ tsp cinnamon a good grating of nutmeg 1 tbsp honey For the almond cream 80 almonds, soaked overnight 150 ml coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp honeyContinue reading