Nature’s Way to Healing by Lee Holmes is a beautifully curated cookbook that celebrates the power of whole foods and natural ingredients to support wellness and vitality. Holmes combines her expertise in holistic nutrition with nourishing recipes designed to heal, energise and inspire. Each dish emphasises fresh, seasonal ingredients that are packed with nutrients, making it easy to create wholesome meals that fuel the body and mind. From immune-boosting soups to delicious snacks and gut-friendly dishes, this cookbook is a guide to using food as medicine, helping you to embrace a vibrant lifestyle through the healing properties of nature’s bounty.

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This colourful Filipino-inspired rice noodle salad with spicy maple cashews is a packed with flavour and nutrients. This salad is loaded with nutrient-rich veggies like red cabbage, which provides antioxidants such as vitamin C and anthocyanins for immune support and inflammation reduction. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, promoting eye health, while red capsicum adds a burst of vitamin A and C, enhancing skin health and boosting immunity. The maple cashews add a delicious satisfying crunch along with healthy fats, vitamin E and protein.

This Filipino Chicken Rice Noodles recipe is a quick and delicious meal that’s loaded with flavour. Tender chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and vermicelli noodles come together in a sweet and salty sauce. Simple, wholesome and full of flavour — this dish is a must-try!

This dessert is a pastry filled with a slightly sweet almond based custard and topped with apple. With notes of vanilla and maple, this is a blend of textures
and flavours. The richness of the frangipane, the juiciness of the apples, and the crispness of the spelt shortcrust pastry all come together in a deliciously rustic treat.

Salty, sweet, creamy and crispy — this tart has it all. The sweetness of caramelised leeks, with the salty, umami hint of miso, nestled in a bed of creamy rich ricotta and all held together in a crispy, golden pastry. Perfect for brunch, a picnic, a light supper, or eating in its entirety — you choose.

This gluten-free pear and almond galette is a delicious, wholesome dessert. Sweet, juicy pears are rich in fibre and vitamin C, supporting digestion and immune health. Almonds provide heart-healthy fats, plant-based protein and vitamin E, which offers antioxidant protection. Their monounsaturated fats help lower bad cholesterol, while the protein provides amino acids to support muscle growth and repair.

These simple sausage rolls are fantastic for all the family, with the sweetness of the red onion and apple complementing the savoury pork mince. Surrounded by delicious puff pastry, these are great for lunches, parties and picnics.

A hearty and nutritious quiche is the perfect way to welcome the autumn season. Packed with seasonal vegetables and encased in a wholesome crust, the combination of roasted butternut pumpkin, kale and caramelised onions provides depth, while the eggs and Greek yoghurt create a creamy, protein-rich filling. This quiche is not only a satisfying meal, it’s also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

This rustic and elegant galette combines pumpkin and sage in a delicate, gluten-free crust. Perfect for autumn, this free-form tart is both visually appealing and delicious. The absence of yeast makes this pastry quick to prepare, while the use of gluten-free flour ensures it’s suitable for those with gluten sensitivities. The combination of sweet pumpkin and aromatic sage creates a sophisticated flavour profile that’s sure to impress at any gathering, or as a special family meal. The free-form nature of a galette makes it forgiving and rustic, perfect for those who might be intimidated by traditional pies or tarts. The combination of pumpkin and sage gives it a decidedly autumnal feel, making it ideal for seasonal gatherings or holiday meals.

These adorable puff pastry squares are topped with a medley of seasonal vegetables, creating a breakfast that’s as nutritious as it is delightful to look at. The combination of butternut pumpkin, asparagus, zucchini and red capsicum offers a variety of textures and flavours, while the touch of rosemary adds an aromatic element. These tarts are perfect for a weekend brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast option.

This gluten-free beetroot and kale tart is a nutrient packed dish bursting with goodness. Beetroot is rich in antioxidants and nitrates, supporting heart health and circulation, while kale provides a boost of vitamins A, C and K for immune support and bone health.