Jackfruit Pad Thai Recipe

When cooked up young (not ripe) and seasoned right, jackfruit tastes like sweet and savoury, perfectly pulled pork or tender and juicy shredded chicken. From tacos to enchiladas and salads, jackfruit has become a go-to ingredient.       INGREDIENTS 12-ounce package rice noodles 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 5 […]

Lamington Balls with Raspberry Chia Jam – Recipe

Quick, tasty, decadent and beautiful to service for guests, these lamington balls are a beautiful addition to any festive feast. They even look the part!       Ingredients Lamington Balls  1 cup raw cashews 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut 3 tbsp rice bran syrup 1 tbsp vanilla paste 2 tbsp coconut or soy milk […]

Curried Cauliflower, Chickpeas & Mango Salad with Coconut Yoghurt Dressing

Chickpeas love a good spicing; otherwise they can be a bit bland and boring. Then they make a great base for filling, hearty, flavour-packed salads like this one with spice-roasted cauliflower, fresh mango, a kick of chilli and a creamy coconut dressing. There’s a bit of Pacific and Indian fusion going on here and the […]

Choc Chunk Tahini Cookies – Recipe

  INGREDIENTS 1 cup (280g) hulled tahini 1 cup (220g) raw caster (superfine) sugar ⅓ cup (80ml) maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups (280g) wholemeal (whole-wheat) spelt flour ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of (baking) soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder 200g chopped dark chocolate     METHOD Preheat oven to 160°C. Line two […]

Sweet & Sour Pork – Recipe

    INGREDIENTS Pork 500g NZ pork shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp white sugar 1 tsp soy sauce 1 egg white 2 green onions, finely sliced ½ cup cornflour Sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 green pepper, cubed 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 cup […]

Prawn Dumplings Recipe

If I ever decide to open a restaurant, dumplings would feature prominently on the menu. There is something incredibly satisfying about making dumplings and eating them is even more gratifying. So expect to find not just one dumpling recipe in this cookbook.     60 WONTON WRAPPERS FILLING 300g raw prawn meat, finely chopped 100g […]

Coco Munch Coco Crackles Recipe

A healthier twist on an old favourite, this Coco Crackles recipe uses Blue Frog’s latest release, Coco Munch. It tastes ridiculously good and contains 60 percent less sugar than market competitors.       INGREDIENTS 3 cups Coco Munch 170g coconut oil 1 cup desiccated coconut 12 pieces dark chocolate 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds Freeze-dried […]

Chilli Pork Fried Noodles Recipe

Like a little spice in your life? Try these Chilli Pork Fried Noodles – a wholesome, healthy dish packing a seriously palatable punch!     INGREDIENTS 1 large packet fine dried egg noodles 400g NZ pork fillet or steaks, finely sliced 4 tbsp light soy sauce 4 tbsp Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) 1 tbsp […]

Raw Vegan Berry Cheesecake Recipe

Raw, vegan, gluten-free and naturally sweetened cheesecake needn’t be bland or boring. This recipe ticks all the delicious boxes.     INGREDIENTS Crust 1/2 cup almonds 10 Medjool dates, pitted 2 tbsp coconut oil Filling 1 cup cashews 2 cups strawberries 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp vanilla 4 tbsp coconut oil   METHOD […]

Coconut Bliss Balls Recipe

Coconut Bliss Balls are a seriously tasty way to pack some nutritional punch into your diet. Roll them in coconut, coat them in crumbled nuts, drizzle them with dark chocolate, or add some dried cranberries – this is the recipe to memorise, glamorise and keep in mind for whenever you need something tasty and healthy […]