Recipes

This Wholegrain Apricot & Chocolate Slice was sent to me by my Mum, & has evolved into a nourishing twist on her tweaked hand-written recipe

Does any food scream a Kiwi Christmas more than strawberries + chocolates?!

I love waking up to liquid sunshine in a glass with these vibrant morning shots! They’re my gentle spring detox go-to to start my day.

This salad is literally the easiest throw-together dish if you have little time to make something impressive to take to a BBQ....

This nutty granola is my current morning obsession. It literally helps get me out of bed knowing a bowl of this awaits with my morning cuppa

I went through a real phase of banging out raw cheesecakes like I was Martha Stewart on a health kick! I find them fairly foolproof....

A natural, easy-to-make protein bar that the whole family can enjoy....

Over the last summer holidays, I started a fun little mission to create “A Dip A Day”. Once I started, the expectations were high come 4pm!

Who said you can’t eat pudding for breakfast? With this tropical super-charged beauty, morning paradise is found!

I’m forever reaching for healthy snacks that hit the spot when a sweet craving comes along, whilst also ticking the nutritious box.

If you’re not familiar with Labneh, it’s a soft cheese made by straining yogurt to remove the whey.

Summer + Easy Dinners = Happy Days! While the ingredient list for these falafel sliders may look a little daunting, it is actually a breeze.

I love a Kiwi summer for so many reasons, but one consistent highlight is the sudden increase in shared meals amongst friends.

Strawberries are synonymous with summer and a bright and warm New Zealand Christmas. Be it sliced on the top of a pavlova...

Move over beige, boring smoothie combos …blue spirulina is here to shake things up and brighten your day!

Spring is often synonymous with shedding layers, discarding winter hibernation habits, & getting ready to get a bit more bounce in our step.

Tofu is a great source of vegetarian protein. It contains all the essential amino acids your body needs and is rich in minerals & vitamins.

This bright and bold smoothie packs an anti-inflammatory punch like no other, thanks to the star ingredients, turmeric and ginger.

These muesli bars came into my family's lives after much trial-and-error trying to make healthy lunch box treats that both my boys liked.

Rising to this bright, warm, and wholesome bowl of goodness makes winter mornings that much easier!

A Kiwi classic, with a modern upgrade to suit the more health-conscious ginger crunch fans! I’ve been making ginger crunch from the Edmonds Cookbo..

This has to be one of the easiest throw-together dishes in the history of healthy living! It is super healthy, and super quick to make…

#vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree This magnificent magenta-colored hummus has both the looks and the substance and sustenance to back the beauty!..

Simple to whip up and it’s loaded with dark chocolate, freeze-dried raspberries, macadamias, and pistachios, and it looks festive...

You may have heard of the Green Goddess Dressing, a surprise, surprise, green dressing which is said to have originated around 1923, at a hotel in S..

#vegan #glutenfree A rich, silky mousse that tastes like Jaffas…but is healthy?! It sounds too good to be true, but in this vegan mousse, y..

#glutenfreen #dairyfree These are one of my favourite additions to any cheese board or salad. They are slightly spiced, slightly salted, and ..

#glutenfree #dairyfree I’m not sure about your neck of the woods, but in mine, lemon season has been going off! There’s nothing quite lik..

This hearty soup is the ultimate comfort food, and the fresh basil pesto twist packs a punch of flavour. Ingredients: Olive oil ..

Gone are the days when cauliflower was merely an over-cooked, watery afterthought to accompany a roast. Its status was elevated thanks to the cheese..

If you’re a fan of feijoas, you’ll know that it is hard to stop at just a few. In fact, I have a knife scar on my finger from childhood, proof o..

Ok, guilty! As a little girl sometimes I did want a pumpkin to turn into a carriage fit for a Princess and sweep me off to a glamourous ball! But wi..

As a little girl, I was lucky enough to have a beautiful Polish neighbour that invited me and my family into her home with open arms. She was my ‘..

A delightfully light and fruity summer smoothie. The addition of marine collagen powder is optional in this beauty, but research suggests that addin..

This is a simple kiwi Pavlova recipe, crunchy on the outside and marshmallow on the inside. Ingredients: 4 egg whites1 1/4 cup..

Now that salad season is upon us with warmer days and festive celebrations ahead, this healthy and attractive salad is a great recipe to have on han..

The traditional Kiwi salad dressing is a kiwi favourite with sweetened condensed milk and vinegar. Double the recipe if you want to use the w..

Medjool dates naturally have a sweet, caramel flavour, making them the perfect base for this versatile raw salted caramel sauce. It's a lovely vegan..

Cherry tomatoes, baby carrots and chopped cucumber with hummus, sliced capsicum, celery with cream cheese or peanut butter...

#dairyfree #glutenfree This smoothie bowl looks and tastes a treat! It’s the perfect start to the sunnier days ahead, being light, fresh, a..

#glutenfree #dairyfree It seems that ever since ‘Sex and the City’s’ Miranda and Carrie talked crushes while stuffing themselves with t..

This recipe is inspired by a cake devised by the celebrator of all things delectably delicious, Nigella Lawson. I’ve played with my own versions o..

These herby blanched almonds are sure to be a hit with all, and cover many essential successful snack elements; salty, crunchy, more-ish...

I might just have to claim it. These have got to be the easiest chocolate chip cookies ever to make, and it’s a bonus that they’re gluten & ..

A healthy, refreshing & health-enhancing vegan smoothie that will help you glow from the inside out.

I created this dish for a group of girlfriends one afternoon and they all went crazy for it...

Gluten-free This is a delightfully light and fresh dessert, perfect for serving up after summer BBQs or just whenever you have additional sto..

You can’t really go past a good ol’ pav for a Kiwi Christmas. Twisting tradition a little, this mini pavlova wreath is a real crowd-pleaser with..

My favourite thing about Bircher Muesli has to be the fact that you wake up in the morning, and breakfast is pretty much good to go!

#dairyfree #glutenfree This recipe is definitely a case of “don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it!” When we’re talking about Mexica..

Fresh juice is a wonderful way to incorporate into your diet some of your 7+a day fruit and vegetable requirements.

This healthy smoothie is a creamy sweet treat for toddlers and parents alike!

The childhood instilled notion of nourishment attached to oats, milk (albeit dairy-free in this case), sweet honey and relaxing chamomile...

#glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan Baking. For many, a savior, a distraction, and a sweet indulgence during the COVID_19 lockdown. And with flour ..

A good cuppa tends to soothe away daily stresses, even if just for the duration of those savoured sips. A chai always hits the spot for me, but the ..

I’m pretty sure these are about the best ‘on the go’ snack out there.

The eggplant in this dish is silky smooth inside, coated with a slightly crisp skin, the almonds add crunch, and the raisins burst...

More often than not, a 'good' dip is laden with cheese to give it that creamy texture. Cannellini beans are a good alternative...

My go-to Summer pasta! Fresh, light, herbaceous and most importantly, refreshingly easy to throw together after a day lazing at the beach.

This salad recipe is a real crowd-pleaser and will go down a treat at Christmas lunches or dinners. With a red and green colour palette...

I live with a man who lives for pies. Generally viewed as stodgy, rich and meaty fare, I decided I had to get a healthier (gluten-free, meat-free) r..

This is the kind of recipe that you need to safely tuck away in your repertoire ready to cook up for someone who 'boo-hoos' anything that is this 'n..

Ingredients1 small tub of Greek yoghurt1/4 cup of Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries1 Tbsp of pistachios1 Tbsp of coconut Di..

Ingredients1 large orange, peeled150ml frozen cranberries1 cup frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries)1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced150ml Oce..

Ingredients250ml Ocean Spray® Light Cranberry Classic™250ml sparkling water1/2 fresh lemon squeezed3 fresh mint sprigs Directions ..

Akin to the family favorite ‘Nutella’, but without the added sugar (in Nutella, cane sugar is the main ingredient, even before hazelnut).

As a (perhaps slightly odd) kid, chocolate cake really didn't do it for me, no matter if it was Barbie herself who dolled the icing...

The ability to remember things is for most of us, as natural as breathing. We take it for granted that we will recall a conversation that we had las..

We’re in the dark depths of winter now and the seasonal lurgies are out in full force. This Warming Winter Tonic is akin to a comforting...

Chicken soup isn’t just good for the soul. A hot bowl of homemade chicken soup has long been regarded as a natural remedy for...

There is something about oat cookies that conjures up nothing but wholesome memories. The warm milk and cookie moments you wish you could...

These high-protein snacks are deliciously more-ish to munch on as they are, or thrown onto an antipasti platter for a substitution...

I threw these together when I was away at the beach with a group of friends, having had some roast sweet potato leftover from the night before. Some..

Pecan pie is a classic dessert that I admit to being pretty nervous about 'messing' with. Pecan pie purists will think I'm nuts for creating this stap..

I was on a mission. My munching mission was to pretty much ‘free’ the classic choc-chip cookie for those who have food sensitivities.

A tantalizing touch of the Pacific, with the sweet spice of Mexico. Hola! Take your taste buds on a stress-free journey. This is ridiculously easy to ..

#dairyfree #glutenfree Best tucked into straight from the fridge, one bite and the light coconut meruinge-like topping breaks to allow the cold ras..

#glutenfree #dairyfree So you may be dairy-free, but do you still scream for a lick of ice-cream every now & then? No need for the trembling bo..

Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh mint, washed1 tablespoon fresh lime juice100 ml Ocean Spray® Cranberry Classic™ or Cranberry Light Fruit DrinkSparkli..

Ingredients: Prep time:
10 minutes plus chilling 8-10 servings Salad: 5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped red ..

This is a simple concoction, yet with distinct flavor complexities ...peppery, zesty, rich, fresh & salty.

#glutenfree Pregnancy is undoubtedly incredibly demanding on a woman’s body, but ultimately, it can be a radiantly happy time where energy is in ..

#glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan A lusciously creamy cheesecake with no cream cheese, sour cream or any cream at all for that matter. Say what?! No ki..

To me, a polenta pizza base is infinitely tastier than your standard flour-based pizza. It's also a tonne easier than trying to make your own 'traditi..

Pesto may just be one of my all-time favourite condiments, but store-bought varieties are often loaded with preservatives...

This silky and sweet frosting uses soaked cashews as the 'butter' base and is lightly sweetened with Medjool dates & stevia.

A divine coulis doesn't have to be loaded with cane sugar. In fact, I like letting the natural tartness creep into the sweet...

Lemon lovers rejoice! If I call it lemon, then lemon it shall be. I'm not one for just squeeze of lemon in my citrus sweets.

've turned the tide on the classic here, with a fresh take on this favoured dish in the form of a much healthier, flavoursome rendition.

Earl Grey tea and lavender flowers pair beautifully in these moist and lightly fragrant darlings, delicately sweetened with honey and dollop

A healthy smoothie is usually packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and should contain satiating fats and protein to ensure..

This little honey is as dreamy as she sounds. Delicately sweetened, moist & decadently rich... Yet without refined sugar, gluten or dairy!

The combo of goat's cheese,  honey & thyme is the stuff dreams are made of. Time to step away from your staple jam…

Cake! Of the raw strawberries and cream kind! Oh me, oh my!

A heavenly trio of a textured hazelnut & ginger base, silky & sweet salted caramel centre + lightly baked maple pears.

Ingredients  Relish ¾ cup Ocean Spray® Reduced Sugar Craisins® Dried Cranberries 1 cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Classic™ or Light Cranberry F..

Ingredients 250ml Ocean Spray® Cranberry Light Fruit Drink, chilled 2 ounces sparkling water Lime wedge, garnish Mint, garnish Directions Fi..

 To me, lasagne of any kind has always been an ultimate comfort food so I was delighted that my creation of a very healthy version...

I was pleasantly surprised to discover just how easy (and cheap) it is to make almond milk myself!

Straight up...I'm going to warn you that these super-food babies are hugely addictive. What chips aren't though, right?

Oh, sweet bowl of comfort, how you warm my Autumn soul!

This dark beauty of a tart has texture and taste to die for. While it's gluten and dairy-free, it's rich and moreish like any good...

Studded with nuts and bejewelled with pomegranate, this vegan dish is as aesthetically pleasing as it is tasty.

Gluten-free, Vegetarian A seemingly unlikely combo, but when it's foolproof in its success and so charmingly bright, why wouldn't you give it a sho..

Fear not ice cream lovers with dietary restrictions...you can still indulge in sweet satisfaction! After many a trials to achieve the perfect consiste..

Go beyond falafel & hummus with this zesty chickpea dish that is sure to be a staple in your summer repertoire!

A simple and delicious berry smoothie, with only 4 ingredients!

Chicken salad with Reduced Sugar Craisins® is a perfect filling for sandwiches

'Tis a good morning when you start your day with chocolatey goodness. This deliciously crunchy granola is the stuff dreams are made of...

I made this egg dish kind of by accident. What started as something with lofty aspirations as a main ensemble, got flipped on it's head...

Granted that it's not for all, there is a place for red-meat based meals in a healthy eating regime. These softly spiced lamb koftas are delectably mo..

Cooking for winter wellness is about producing foods that tick all the “comfort” boxes while looking after your health and weight...