Canape

Ayurvedic Puffed Rice Snack (GF)

By , October 21, 2023

This dish takes 5 minutes to make and is a great midday snack or breakfast. It is sweet and salty. The spices aid in the digestion of the snack with some additional heated turmeric to help with inflammation. I took this recipe from Divya Alter’s book, how to eat for what you feel. I added

Almond Coconut Chocolate Muffins (GF, DF)

By , December 31, 2022

‘I said to the almond tree, speak to me of God, and the almond tree blossomed’ I love this recipe as it is naturally gluten free with lots of healthy ingredients and an antioxidant bonus from the raw cacao. It is gooey and chocolatey, without having dairy or chocolate. Great for a sophisticated adult dessert

Spinach and Artichoke Dip (GF, V)

By , November 25, 2022

‘If you combine good flavors, food turns into an orchestra’ This is a great dish that has a ton of healthy ingredients but tastes gooey and indulgent. It has layers of deep flavour but is super simple to make. It doesn’t look too fancy, but it was the showstopper at a recent brunch I hosted.

Pecan and Date Oat Cookies (GF, V)

By , October 29, 2022

‘Funny, how one good cookie can calm the mind and elevate a troubled soul’. I used to make these cookies at the restaurant. It was like quiet sweet meditation. They are more like a healthy granola bar in the form of a cookie, so can be eaten any time of the day. I love the

Butter Bean Puree with Dukkah (GF, V)

By , August 28, 2022

‘I’d rather have a cupboard full of herbs than a closet full of heels’ This dish was inspired by my friend Kim. Literally one of the nicest people I have met. She mentioned using canned butter beans to make puree, how much time it saved and how tasty it was, and I was won over.

Tofu Nuggets (GF, V)

By , August 21, 2022

‘The mind is like Tofu; it tastes like whatever you marinate it in’.  This is an extremely simple recipe, to be used as a teether, a protein rich food and a crouton for adult meals, it’s a nice staple as it is simple to prepare and can be used in many ways.  I made this

Watermelon Canape (GF, V)

By , July 30, 2022

‘If you focus only on the seeds of a watermelon, you miss the sweetness of the meat’ I’ve been buying a lot of watermelon to keep the family hydrated during the various heat waves we have had on both sides of the pond. My baby Matteo loves to use it as a teether, my mum

Courgette Pancake (GF)

By , July 10, 2022

‘Food is our common ground, our universal language’ Feeding is an important part of my son, Matteo day. He likes discovering new textures and tastes and seems to like most everything he eats, at least so far. He is a very social being, as kids go and loves to eat with other people at the

Fennel Citrus Herb Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 21, 2022

‘I believe the future is vegetables and fruit, they are much sexier than a piece of chicken’ – Jose Andres This is a great dressing that can be used on salad, on pasta or as a dip. It’s a great way to get extra veggies into your food, since it uses a whole fennel bulb.