dairy-free

Pistachios are a great source of prebiotic fibres that feed our beneficial gut bacteria so they grow and thrive. Dark chocolate is considered a mood-boosting food. Cacao contains phenylethylamine, the same chemical that’s created in the brain when you’re in love. It has a natural anti-depressant effect and can help lift your mood.

We love these small-sized prawns on skewers because they’re delicious, easy to eat and easy to cook.

Is there anything better than prawns on the barbie in summer? For this recipe you can buy cutlets with tails if you prefer.

This flavoursome dish is loaded with lycopene, a phytochemical that gives tomatoes their bright red colour and many important health benefits. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-cancerous properties. It has also been found to help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect the eyes from blue light from computers, phones and TVs, and can lower the risk of age- related eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Ummak huriyya is a traditional Tunisian dish using boiled mashed carrots. I have been inspired by this dish
and added some of my own touches. I have roasted the carrots instead of boiling so the flavour of the carrots is
sweeter and more intense. I’ve also added toasted pine nuts to add some extra crunch and texture.

Nothing screams summer more than mangos and prawns in Australia. A simple lime dressing in this salad lets the prawns and mango shine. If prepping the salad in advance, drizzle a little lime juice on the avocado to slow the browning process. Citrus fruits naturally contain citric acid, which works against oxygen to slow down the browning process.

An easy meal prep lunch or a lazy salmon patty Sunday, filled with pantry staples and lots of flavour.

Lobster tails are a summer barbeque treat my family loves. The shell protects the flesh as they barbeque, so it stays juicy and plump.

Let the seafood shine in this simple spaghetti marinara. Try to buy local sustainable seafood at your local fishmonger/market wherever possible. I love adding a chili kick in my marinara mix with the addition of some chili flakes or paste.

Bite-size bursts of summer flavour and texture to impress your guests, but easy and quick to put together.

I love experimenting with a fast-friendly protein combined with different seasonal veggies, herbs and spices to make the perfect flavour combo. This tender baked fish is complemented beautifully by calming fennel, cleansing coriander and the sweetness of leeks.

Meyer lemons are a great substitute for us here in Australia, but any lemons will do. Traditionally, eggs are used as the binder in this recipe, but here we replace them with psyllium husk to make it a plant-based delight.