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How to make a banana cake in 5 minutes (no microwave, I promise!)

The benefits of having a raw kitchen are catching on and many people are really enjoying a predominately raw diet, with foods that are naturally packed with minerals, vitamins and digestive enzymes. This cake may not be completely raw, as it includes pre-puffed rice, millet and kamut, but it comes very close! It can be… Continue reading How to make a banana cake in 5 minutes (no microwave, I promise!)

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Apple and Rhubarb Pie with Almond and Coconut Crumble

Who doesn't love a rhubarb pie? Can it be made without sugar? Absolutely. It can also be made free of dairy and gluten. (Of course, if you don't mind dairy or gluten you can substitute the corn flour pie crust I've used with a more traditional wheat flour pie crust - and serve with a… Continue reading Apple and Rhubarb Pie with Almond and Coconut Crumble

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My Delicious Blender Banana Bread

This is undoubtedly the most delicious banana bread I have tasted! And was perhaps one of the easiest cakes I've ever made, too. Before I provide the recipe, I'll tell you our background story... A few months ago we started a journey of learning how to eat nothing but healthy food at home. What started… Continue reading My Delicious Blender Banana Bread

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Handmade Spaghetti with Italian Tomato Osso Buco – Vegetarian option included

My father, an Australian-born son of Italian parents (who emigrated to Australia from Egypt), was an Italian chef for some time before I was born. Along with my mum (an Australian born descendent of Irish emigrants from the gold-rush days), they have created some sensational dinners for our family of 7. I have eaten the… Continue reading Handmade Spaghetti with Italian Tomato Osso Buco – Vegetarian option included

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Easy vegetable sausage rolls

Here is another recipe that is fun for kids. Our DS loves using food processors and being involved in preparation, and in taste-testing too! This one had the taste-tick before it was even half-finished. This is such a simple, easy-to-remember dish. You will need: - 2 tomatoes - 2 zucchinis - 2 carrots - 2… Continue reading Easy vegetable sausage rolls

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Potato Parmigiana with Lemon Myrtle Fish Bites

This is another happy family recipe: our 3yo helped with the preparation, and the flavours and textures suit children and parents. This recipe involves breaking open a green tea bag and using the contents for seasoning the fish, a brilliant idea by Jamie Oliver in his 15-minute meals book. For my recipe, read on. YOU… Continue reading Potato Parmigiana with Lemon Myrtle Fish Bites

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Our Soft and Sweet Bread

This is a beautiful sweet bread packed with healthy ingredients including almond meal and fruit - and is completely free of added sugar and dairy (note: 2 eggs are included). A treat for breakfast or morning tea, and perfect for the oven at home or the early-morning campfire. You will need: DRY INGREDIENTS - 4… Continue reading Our Soft and Sweet Bread