Cheesy Garlic Waffles

A soft, cheesy, gluten-free waffle that tastes like garlic bread. You in? Coconut flour makes this fibre-filled and low-carb, as well as gluten-free. I served mine with a crisp green salad made with watercress, feta, celery, and avocado, dressed with lime juice and garlic vinaigrette. This is gorgeous for a…

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Lemon Pepper Prawns

Looking for a quick side dish or something to eat over rice and vegetables? Spice up your meal with this slightly asian take on garlic prawns. This recipe can be gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free, low-carb, and nut-free. Serves 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: – 200 grams…

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Easy Omelette (to feed a crowd)

Short on time for dinner? Don’t turn to processed, carby, sugar-laden takeaways! The microwave is my friend, and although it may detract somewhat from the nutrition of certain foods, sometimes you just go with it. After all, this is better than the alternatives, right? This omelette can be made however…

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Mexican Pork Zucchini Pasta

This was the first time I had ever attempted zucchini pasta – and man, I absolutely LOVE it! Of course, it doesn’t taste like pasta, but the texture is about right and I enjoy the flavour. So fresh and, well, vegetable-y! The mexican pork mixture makes this spicy and rich,…

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Garlic Vinaigrette

Trying to find low-fructose dressings can be a hassle. This is a delicious vinaigrette that will spice up any salad or vegetable dish. It is also perfect drizzled over omelettes and fish! Incredibly simple, incredibly good. This recipe can be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, egg-free and nut-free. Preparation time: 2…

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Quick Vegetable Curry (for one!)

Ever need a quick, tasty, nutritious snack or meal? Sure, there are heaps of quick-fix foods you can turn to, but I know lots of them leave you feeling bloated, guilty, and slightly ill. Sometimes, you just want a proper meal – but what about time restrictions? There’s an easy…

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Chilli Cheese Omelette

I know, cooking eggs in the microwave isn’t exactly rocket science. However, this dish – spicy, soft, melty, and creamy – deserves some sort of recognition! Unlike plain cooked eggs, the addition of milk to these creates a wonderful, less-rubbery texture. That coupled with all the molten cheese . . .…

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Coconut Curry Green Beans

During my recent trip to Bali (for surfing!), I took a cooking class dedicated to Balinese Cuisine. Anika Cooking Class, in Kuta, taught me a variety of meals – in fact, I (and three other students) made around 10 different dishes! The “Bean and Coconut Salad” (“Urab Buncis”) was definitely…

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Hearty Watercress Salad

I basically threw everything in my fridge and pantry into this salad! Lemon, herbs, soy sauce, pepper, pesto, chilli – this had so many different flavours, and man, I loved it! However, if you don’t have even half the ingredients, do not panic. Just use what you have – throw in…

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