This chocolate hazelnut cheesecake is no bake, no dairy, no sugar except for the small amount in the 90% chocolate. I am using Nelson company Divine chocolate for my 90% chocolate, this beautiful chocolate is dairy free and has very low sugar. I am using Nelson company Little Bare for my full fat coconut cream,…
Month: September 2016
Rhubarb jelly
This rhubarb jelly is another simple way to get more gelatine / collagen into your diet. Rhubarb is extremely low in carbs for a fruit but is rich in vitamins and minerals. I love the tart fresh taste of rhubarb and prefer it without any sweetener, in its unsweetened form it is very refreshing and…
Fish Broth and Fish Soup
To make a really good fish soup you need to start with a really good fish broth. I like to use fish heads and frames, buy them from your fishmonger they are usually quite inexpensive. It’s really worth the small amount of effort to make fish broth and I generally make 4 to 5 litres…
Raw Beetroot & Chocolate Cake
This delicious cake is a fabulous shade of pink and is easy to make as it needs no cooking you just need a food processor. I am using 90% chocolate from local Nelson boutique chocolate company divine chocolate, this fabulous 90% chocolate is bitter dark with complex earthy flavours that perfectly complement the sweet earthy…
Calendula and herb dressing
Calendula is well known for its healing qualities it is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and it contains antioxidants in the form of flavonoids and carotenoids which convert to vitamin A, important for vision and healthy skin. So if like me you find you have an abundance of flowers you can make this yummy, healing, herby, green dressing,…
Chocolate Pots & Truffles
For me chocolate is something I eat a small amount of most days, I only eat the 90% chocolate and I have learnt to love it’s bitter sweet flavour. Dark 90% chocolate has lots of health benefits it is a fabulous antioxidant and is rich in polyphenols. It can be hard to get 90% chocolate in…
Green wraps and green pesto sauce
These wraps are very versatile, they can be eaten warm or cold as wraps, they are strong enough to take for lunches or picnics they can be used as a canalloni substitute for pasta type bakes or shredded to make fettuccini and covered with a sauce and they keep for several days in the refrigerator.Ingredients…
Chorizo and Cavelero Nero soup
This spicy soup is a traditional Portuguese dish made with lots of dark greens and spicy sausage. Caldo verde, as it is called, is eaten a lot both in Portugal and in Brazil and the recipe varies from region to region. I was first introduced to this soup by my English friends Linda and Tin,…
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