These are little beauties, delicious chocolaty truffles, full of great ingredients and a perfect after dinner bite, especially good with an espresso. (Also good after workouts, according to my other half). I’m always on the search for recipes I can make healthier without compromising on taste and I think these are a perfect example. Date and Chocolate Truffles 350gr oats – blend to a finer … Continue reading Date and Chocolate Truffles
I have had 2 cans of pumpkin puree in the press since Halloween, bought with great intentions, but sitting unused ever since. Every time I opened the press they were sitting there looking at me saying ‘Oi, what about that pumpkin pie you were going to make’. The time had passed to make the pie so I had to think of something else. The cold … Continue reading Pumpkin gnocchi
This is a really delicious warming soup full of the lycopene goodness of tomatoes as well as the great healing properties of garlic. Roasted garlic adds a delicious sweetness which goes perfectly in this soup. I made this soup for a Christmas family gathering but I come back to it a lot as it is really delicious and great for these cold days. Make a … Continue reading Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Oil
Root vegetables are perfect winter comfort food for this time of year. I love the vary them up with different dressings or additions. The pomegranate seeds and balsamic vinegar make a delicious dressing and overall this is a wonderful filling side, low GI, high levels of Vit A and betacarotene so great for the skin. The good fats in the dressing allows the body to … Continue reading Winter Vegetables – Honey Roasted Sesame Sweet Potato
For all those out there with an aversion to detox, diet and other deprivation themes typical of January, try these… soo gooey and chocolatey that just the one will do – YUMMY ♥ Decadent Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter Swirls 100gr chocolate melted 75gr unsalted butter 2 eggs 55gr sugar 25gr gluten free flour sieved 75gr chopped chocolate 65gr chopped pecans 4 tbsp peanut butter, … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies ♥
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