Author: Maria

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Is there a better flavour combination for pancakes than apple & cinnamon? I think not. These pancakes are made with buckwheat flour which is great for people that suffer with wheat and gluten intolerances. It’s also low in GI and high in magnesium. They are 

Grain Free Tabouli Salad

Grain Free Tabouli Salad

I finally got around to making tabouli salad I have been craving lately, and have fond memories of eating when I was younger.  I grew up in the best multicultural street where neighbours would happily share food they had made on the day. My Lebanese 

Blueberry Banana & Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

Blueberry Banana & Zucchini Baked Oatmeal

This blueberry, banana & zucchini baked oatmeal is a great breakfast for kids that aren’t usually fans of veggies. It is naturally sweetened with bananas, blueberries and a touch of maple syrup. It will keep the kids fuller for longer as it’s gluten and refined 

Coconut Rough & Chocolate Chia Mousse Cake

Coconut Rough & Chocolate Chia Mousse Cake

A decadent dairy free chocolate mousse cake layered on top of a chocolate coconut rough base which compliments the chocolate mousse cake perfectly. Refined sugar and guilt free. Traditional chocolate mousse desserts requires eggs to be separated and whipped separately taking a lot of time 

Golden Turmeric Hummus

Golden Turmeric Hummus

An easy and delicious hummus recipe with the addition of turmeric. Turmeric with it’s active ingredient curcumin, acts as a powerful antioxidant which has shown to support heart health, chronic pain and inflammation. It also makes a great healthy after school snack for kids. INGREDIENTS 

Zucchini & Haloumi Fritters

Zucchini & Haloumi Fritters

Super easy gluten free Zucchini and haloumi fritters. I just love the saltiness the haloumi adds to the fritters.They are perfect to be added to kids lunchbox, eaten for breakfast with eggs, or served as an appetiser or side dish with your favourite dipping sauce. 

Beef Osso Buco

Beef Osso Buco

A warm and hearty Osso Buco meal perfect for today’s Sydney cold snap. Slow cooked for 4 hours ending with the most delicious tender beef that just falls off the bone. My favourite part of this meal has to be the juicy marrow which is 

Mandarin Almond & Cardamom Cake

Mandarin Almond & Cardamom Cake

A delicious and moist mandarin almond and cardamom cake. This recipe was created when the office job I had at the time had too many mandarins from the weekly delivery that no one was eating. I took them home and played around with some ingredients. 

One Pan Green Banana Flour Pancake

One Pan Green Banana Flour Pancake

A nutrient packed green banana flour pancake with only a few ingredients. A great banana pancake that is a delicious way to start the day. A great recipe for kids too as it will keep them fuller for longer. It has protein, a great source 

Fasolakia Lathera (Greek Green Beans)

Fasolakia Lathera (Greek Green Beans)

There is something about the smell of summer rain after a storm. It’s called Petrichor which is constructed from the Greek word Petra (rock). It’s when the rain hits dry soil producing an earthy scent. And how fitting that I’ve made one of my favourite