Recipes
Wintery Jerusalem artichoke, chestnuts stew
Let's talk helianthus tuberosus, commonly known as Jerusalem fartichoke 😉 because it's so good for your gut health (recipe below).Jerusalem artichoke has nothing to do with Jerusalem and is not an artichoke (the taste is similar to the artichoke hearts). It is from the sunflower family. The flowers are much smaller because this plant concentrates most of its resources...
Spring Strawberry Cashew Mousse
Spring Strawberry Cashew Mousse Nut base: 1 cup of pecan nuts 1/2 cup almond nuts 1/2 cup Medjul dates a pinch of sea salt Toast the pecans and macadamias for extra flavor (and to get rid of the enzyme inhibitors). Place in a food processor and pulse to create big chunks, then add...
Cacao Maca Shake
Cacao Maca Shake We all crave chocolate because the unprocessed cacao is orgasmic. It contains the neurotransmitter dopamine which we release in orgasm. It also aids mental alertness, improves mood and helps with weight loss. Cacao has more magnesium than any other food! Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk 1 tsp cacao powder (raw organic)...
Coconut toothpaste Recipe
I prefer to avoid commercial toothpastes, it's full of fluoride, sodium sulfate, prophlene glycol (an active component in antifreez) etc. Make your own. It’s super easy! Mix in a jar 3 tbsp coconut oil and 3 tbsp baking soda . Add 10 drops essential oil (whatever you prefer— I like eucalyptus and grapefruit), optional Add...
Banana Pomegranate Ice cream
Banana Pomegranate Ice cream It's ice cream time! Here's a mega easy, nutritious recipe that is full of potassium and anti-oxidants. Ingredients: 3 frozen bananas 1 tbsp pomegranate powder 1 tsp vanilla A pinch of salt (sea/mountain) Simply blend all ingredients in a high speed blender till smooth. Wowzie!
Rosewater recipe
It's roses time of the year. Rose petals and their medicine help to move and open a heart which has tightened emotionally and spiritually. Roses are anti-inflammatory, increase blood circulation, relieve depression and incredible for skin condition especially on the face, and it smells and look divine. In Ayurveda roses sooth the heart and allow...
Forbidden Rice Pudding
I had my first black rice pudding in Thailand 15 years ago in a little alley in Bangkok, it was my dream breakfast: full of fiber, high in anti oxidant (like other purple foods), balancing blood sugar (thanks to coconut), delicious and sexy looking. In this recipe I'm using Chinese black rice, commonly called 'forbidden'...
Mint Orange Smoothie
There's so much mint in the garden right now, so I had to find a way to use a lot of it. Try this smoothie to cool down the body, promotes digestion and, yes, it can even boost your brain. Bunch of mint 5 leaves of lemon varbena Half lime (peeled) 1 orange (pilled...
Warm Tuscan lentil salad
For me food doesn't need to be glamorous, I like it simple, honest, organic, nutrient dense and totally delicious. This is a warm salad I learned from my Tuscan friend Aikanta, her family use parmesan in this salad (of course) and no lemon or paprika. This is my plant-base version. On the retreats we serve...
Superfoods Energy Balls
Superfoods Energy Balls Estimates 15 balls Ingredients 1 cup of porridge oat (use gluten free but it’s optional) 2 tbsp Superfoods Mix (you can now purchase it here) 2 tbsp maple syrup 3 tbsp almond butter 1 tsp melted ghee or coconut oil Pinch of sea salt Instructions Mix all ingredients in a large bowl you can...
Raw Chocolate
Raw cacao is known as “The Food of the Gods and Goddesses”. High in Magnesium, Iron, Chromium, Tryptophan and Antioxidants. Magnesium is the most deficient major mineral in the Standard UK Diet(SUKD), over 80% of us are chronically deficient in Magnesium. This makes Cacao a genuine superfood and explains why we women crave chocolate so...
Aphrodisiac Chocolate Coated Figs
I've been experimenting with food with aphrodisiac properties for the Spring Retreats, to celebrate fertility (birthing a child or birthing an amazing idea). Some interesting info: Cacao- very high in PEA, the "love chemical," which releases dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain and peaks during orgasm. Maca- can lowers stress levels and boosts...
Summer Detox Smoothie
Summer Detox Smoothie 3 Dandelion leaf Handful spinach/coriander leaf Juice of half a lemon 1 Inch ginger 1 Tsp flax seeds 1 Green apple 3 Drop of stevia (optional) If you want a purple smoothie add 1 beetroot Blend all till smooth ❤
Chili Coconut Chips
Coconut is a type of fat that helps the body to break fat. I always have coconut chips on the go...you can sprinkle it on salads or have it as a snack. It's a perfect garnish on the Thai style mung beans. You'll need 250 gm coconut chips (raw) Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp...
Wild blackberries and apple crumble
Gluten, sugar, soya free Mother Nature is so on it, she always provides us with balanced nutrients for the season. Right now the trees are full of scrumptious apples, and an abundance of blackberries. This recipe was inspired by a short walk in the beautiful wild fields of Somerset. It's delicious, nourishing and a fantastic liver...
Turmeric shots
At the beginning of the retreats, we always start with a shot of turmeric magic. Recent studies show that aromatic-turmerone, a major bioactive compound of Curcuma, induces neural stem cell proliferation. So this incredible anti-viral, antifungal root can also regenerate your brain, your liver, and lower inflammation. Serves two: 3″ inch turmeric root 1/2” ginger...
Almond milk
Almond milk is a great substitute to dairy milk, and in Ayurveda it's got Ojas qualities (life-sustaining vitality that promotes immunity in the body). Personally I avoid if I can commercially sold almond milks as they are full of synthetic chemicals that stress your immune system. It's SO easy to make your own almond milk...
Chia & Berries Porridge
Dear friends, I had to share with you my favourite new breakfast before I'm off to Brazil. A few of many nutritional properties Dr. Vladimir Vuksan discovered. 100 grams Chia has: * the highest known source of omega 3 (it contain as much omega 3 as 300 gm salmon) * more calcium than 3 cups...
Protein Cleansing Smoothie
Protein Cleanse Smoothie: 1 banana cup of berries pinch of sea salt tbsp spirullina * 5 big kale leafs tbsp hemp seeds water ice mint High in antioxidant, iron, potassium, vitamins B, E and K, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. all in one cup * If you suffer from hyperthyroidism use chlorella instead.
Vegetable Adaptogens Broth
Regenerate Regenerate • 2 carrots chopped • 2 sticks of celery chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tsp Regenerate Adaptogens Mix • 1.5 litres water • 1 tbsp miso paste • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 1/2 cup of dried shiitake mushrooms (optional but totally delicious) (Serves 4) Heat water until just below
Fruit and Nuts Protein Slice
I usually serve this slice on the second day of the Cleanse Retreats, everyone loves it! You can use different dry fruit and nuts, it's really nice with pecans too. For decoration you can use seasonal edible flowers and some inulin (great prebiotic and looks like icing sugar). For about 14 slices you'll need 2...
Millet Almond Porridge
Sustainable foods are essential to promote these days; millet is one of them! It grows quite quickly, and need only half the amount of water used for wheat and rice (4,000 litres are needed to produce ONE kilo of rice, mad right?!).It's a seed (not a grain!), gluten-free, high in magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium,...
Chickpea Crackers
I've noticed that I eat more processed crackers than I actually want to, so I came up with this SUPER easy, quick, gluten free, dairy free, high in protein deliciousness. Mine looks very rustic, but you can make them look neater if it's your thing 🙂 For about 20 crackers you'll need 2 cups chickpea...
Gomacio- Japanese Sesame Salt
• 100 g brown sesame seeds • 1 tsp sea or mountain salt • 2 tsp Dulse Flakes, and kelp (optional) Roast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent from burning, the sesame Leave to cool. If you choose to use seaweed, toast them...
Wild Garlic Pesto
The smell of wild garlic is a herald of spring – and it reminds us that the liver can do with some wild garlic magic at this time of year. Pick freshly from February until April. Wild garlic usually grows in woods and damp places, usually next to or among bluebells. Make sure you don’t...
Hemp, Ragi Flat Bread
This is mega easy to make, high in fatty acids and protein and super delicious. You'll need: 1 cup ragi ( *type of millet flour) 2 tbsp hemp protein pinch salt 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup water In a bowl mix salt, millet flour, oil and hemp. Gradually stir in water. Mix well...
Raw Apple Pear Crumble
Filling 3 apples, cored 3 ripe pears, cored 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons of cinnamon splash of lemon juice Pinch of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence Blend 2 apples and 1 pear with the maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until pureed. Finely chop the remaining fruit, splash with a little lemon juice...
Kitchari Recipe
The Autumn is here and it's the perfect time to cleanse (not to detoxify). In Ayurveda it's a Vata (air element) time of the year so it's recommended eating more food that will provide a 'grounding' energy like spices, root vegetable and dishes like Kitchari. Kitchari means mixture, usually of two grains and it used...
FOOD PRAYER
Change your relationship with food by making it a ritual If we slow down and bring reverence, attention and love to the food our relationship with food will change. Here’s a deeply touching food prayer from the Dagara people of Burkina Faso. We give gratitude to the spirit of the earth who have held sacred...
Chocolate, tahini biscuits
2 medium eggs 110 g tahini paste (you can mix dark and light) 90 g almond flour 50 g coconut sugar 8 drops of stevia 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, though it will regulate your blood sugar) 80 g dark chocolate coarsely chopped or follow this link and make your own raw...
No Bake Pistachio Truffle Cake
For the base1 cup pistachio kernel 1 cup gluten-free oats 10 dates 1/2 tsp salt 4 tbsp coconut oil Pulse everything in a food processor until a soft dough forms. Place a baking sheet on a 6-inch plate or baking tray and press the dough, create a well in the centre. Refrigerate for about 15...
Spring foraged Soup
Don’t you just love how nature provides us with exactly what we need at the right time?! In the spring, when our liver needs support and our body is ready to get rid of stagnation and kick off the detoxification process, nature provides us with my favourite superfood - nettle - and the best liver...
Almond Blueberry Biscuit
Ingredients: 200 gm almond flour Two eggs Pinch of salt 3/4 cup of coconut sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Handful blueberries 1/2 baking powder (aluminium free!) 1 tbsp ghee or butter Mix all Heat the oven to 180 degrees Bake for 20 minutes Gluten-free, high in protein, low GI, delicious. Enjoy
Uttapam- lentils and millet Crepe
It's not the classic Indian uttapam, but I'm sure you would like it. It's a great substitute for bread, it's gluten free, high in good bacteria and complete protein. What else can we ask for?! That's all you need: 1 cup of brown rice or millet (I'm a big millet fan it's alkalizing and high...
Coriander and Pine Nut Spread
Coriander is a fantastic liver tonic. It helps with detoxification, is rich in immune-boosting antioxidants, and lower inflammation. 100 gm fresh coriander 2 fresh green chilli pepper 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup of water 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or toasted sunflower seeds Blend all ingredients in...
Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
A little gift for the parents out there Chocolate Hazelnut Spread As opposed to Nutella free of monosodium glutamate, palm oil, dairy products and sugar 1.5 cups toasted hazelnuts/raw or the mixture of both ½ cup raw cocoa powder or unsweetened carob powder 5 tbsp cold pressed sunflower seed oil 2 tbsp melted coconut...
Thai style mung beans
Mung beans (or moong beans) used in ayurvedic detox for thousands of years. It's easy to digest (if soaked), alkalizing, high in protein, copper, vitamin K, vitamin C and anti oxidant. So if you want some grounding, beautifying dish that's the one: 150 gm mung bean (soaked for at list an hour, preferably over...
Turmeric latte (golden milk)
Everyone talking about turmeric at the moment, well for a very good reason. Turmeric boost immunity, promotes digestive health, anti oxidants, anti viral, even antidepressants. It's THE magic superfood in your kitchen, read- Turmeric is your best friend blog for more info. You can make turmeric latte, what the yogis call golden milk with turmeric...
Rhubarb, strawberry, coconut summer tart
This perfect summer pudding was inspired by Anna Jones recipe but I've put some magic ingredients to make it healthier and more summery (gluten, sugar, dairy free). Preheat the oven to 200 C. Place baking paper in 23cm cake tin. FOR THE CRUST 150 g coconut flour 30 g semolina 3 tbsp maple syrup 5...
Golden Millet Soup
Millet is the beauty grain. It's high in Iron and copper, calcium, Vitamin B and protein, it improves the skin’s elasticity and it also contains tryptophan, an amino acid which lowers appetite and helps in managing weight. Yes it's gluten free. I find that the trick with cooking with millet is adding lemon or lime,...
Dreamy Green Sauce
Half a bunch of coriander Half a bunch of parsley Half a bunch of mint 200 ml water 4 tbsp dark Tehini (sesame paste) 1/2 tsp sea salt A pinch of black pepper A pinch of cayenne chili 1 tbsp olive oil Juice of half a lemon 1 inch turmeric root (optional) Place all...
Tomato soup
Roasted Seeds Chocolate Slice
1 cup of toasted sunflower seeds 1 tbsp raw organic cacao powder 3 tbsp raisins 3 chopped dates 2 tbsp melted cacao butter 2 tbsp melted coconut oil Pinch sea salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp honey/maple syrup 5 drop stevia (optional, but great for regulating blood sugar and reducing
Hawthorn, the love berry
If you go for a walk in nature pick some hawthorn berries, it’s everywhere now. Recipes ideas are below. The hawthorn tree is from the rose family, it’s a fantastic heart tonic, high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, reduced blood pressure, slow heart palpitations, calming anxiety, balance blood sugar, high in vitamin C and B’s. I’ve been...
