Recipes

Lemon & Coconut Raw Balls

This is a seemingly simple recipe but the fresh lemon zest and juice really makes these bliss balls POP! When I’m looking for a healthier alternative to that sugar craving,...

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Once you’ve made this yourself, you’ll never buy the imitation vanilla from the supermarket again. It’s so much more cost efficient than the store-brought stuff, plus it tastes a hundred...

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Melon Caprese

As much as I love the Italian trio of tomato, mozzarella and basil in a classic caprese, the freshness of the melon in this salad is an absolute dream on...

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Mediterranean Lamb Wraps

Waste not, want not in our kitchen; so when we have leftover roast lamb from one of our weeknight dinners, we take full advantage of it for our cabinet sandwiches...

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Pickled Red Onions

These pink ribbons of awesomeness elevate even the simplest of Mexican meals, and they are so easy to make. I also love the tangy crunch they add to salmon and...

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Mango Chia Pudding

I serve this pudding as a breakfast on the JUK menu. Chia seeds are full of nutrients and essential amino acids, plus they can absorb up to nine times their weight,...

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Green Dressing

This recipe is such a great base — for a Mexican-inspired dressing I add a handful of jalapeños, for a Mediterranean touch I throw in a few anchovies and some...

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Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple is not just for fruit salads — use it in your next savory summer dish. Fresh pineapple adds colour and flavour to barbecued meats and I love it with...

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Thick and Creamy Hummus

When I travelled through Israel I was amazed to discover whole restaurants dedicated to serving hummus and only hummus — some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Once you’ve made...

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The Ultimate Greek Salad

I have many fond memories of travelling from one Greek island to the next, sampling different variations of this simple Greek staple. As a frugal backpacker, I used to order...

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