From the Kitchen

Whole-food recipes — breakfasts, mains, snacks, ferments, preserves.

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From the Kitchen
Nutrient Dense Muesli
Breakfast is the meal that causes most families to become unstuck in the kitchen. In the hectic morning rush, most people opt for convenience over wholesome nutrition.
16 July 2019 · 2 min read
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Chickpea Patties
Protein are the building blocks in our body, required to create cells, muscles, tendons, ligaments and organs. Amazingly, when proteins are broken down they are broken into amino acids (both essential and non-essential amino acids). A…
14 July 2019 · 3 min read
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Detox Summer Slaw; benefits of leafy green vegetables
This summer salad is highly nutritious, fresh, light and a healing side dish to add to any meal. It will be a hit if you take it to your next bbq or a great addition to your family dinner. I personally love it served on top of baked…
26 June 2019 · 2 min read
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Chocolate Beetroot Cake
When the family wants chocolate for dessert….why not sneak some extra vegetables into it 😊
25 June 2019 · 1 min read
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Eggins
One of the easiest on the go snack options. Paleo egg muffins, otherwise know as ‘Eggins.’ Eat warm or pop them into your lunch box the following day.
25 June 2019 · 1 min read
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Hidden Veg Sweet/Savoury Muffins
It is always a bonus when your lunchbox treats or snack contain vegetables. Optimizing your nutrition with every bite is something to aim for when you want to enhance both you and your families health.
22 June 2019 · 2 min read
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Blueberry Chia Jam
This is a healthy alternative to the jam that many of us grew up eating. It’s unlike the one typically found on the supermarket shelf.
16 June 2019 · 2 min read
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Gluten Free Pork and Veggie Spring Rolls
Today our family had a craving for spring rolls. Yet, none of us wanted a food hangover that we would have possibly received from the wheat based, deep fried, trans fat, store bought variety.
15 June 2019 · 2 min read
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Chia pudding 3 ways
Chia seeds are nutrient packed little powerhouses! They are also so easy to prepare. By them-self they are pretty tasteless, but when used in the right recipe the result is a divine breakfast, snack or dessert.
9 June 2019 · 2 min read
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mango lunchbox slice
As a mother, I am always in the kitchen creating new and exciting recipes and food for my kids lunch boxes. I try to give them so much variety on a daily basis, while also covering their nutritional needs. Our kids barely eat anything…
3 June 2019 · 2 min read
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green monster smoothie
Are you time poor and need a filling, nutritious, energy boost? Well, this magnesium rich, high fiber, green smoothie is the perfect solution.
29 May 2019 · 1 min read
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Hearty Pumpkin Dhal Soup
When the cold weather hits I instantly start craving warm comfort foods. This recipe is one that I cook continuously throughout the winter months. It’s a soup for the soul.
27 May 2019 · 2 min read