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Karen Gay

1 min

Cauliflower Cous Cous

Cauliflower cous cous is a great alternative to cous cous or rice and boosts your vegetable intake.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Almond Milk

Home made Almond Milk is simple and easy to make. The flavour is fresh and nutty and there is no added oils, sugars or preservatives

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Karen Gay

1 min

Preserved Lemon

Using preserved lemon is a great way to boost the flavour of your cooking. I often use it in cauliflower cous cous and in marinades.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Corn Stock

Corn stock is super simple to make and will make your soups taste amazing

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Karen Gay

1 min

Ghee

Ghee is delicious and simple to make

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Karen Gay

1 min

Herbies Dukkah

This is delicious Egyptian nut and spice blend, and oldie but a goodie. This recipe is from the culinary spice guru Ian Hemphill, aka "Herbi

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Karen Gay

1 min

How to Poach an Egg

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Karen Gay

1 min

Chocolate and Almond Treats

If you're after an impressive wholefood chocolatey treat these are for you.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Flaxseed Bliss balls

This healthy snack is perfect to increase your fibre, essential fatty acid and calcium intake.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Celery Nut Butter Snack with Dukkha

If you are after a healthy crunchy flavourful snack this is for you

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Karen Gay

1 min

Shakans’ Salad Dressing

This is my favourite salad dressing. Adding the tahini adds a nutty flavour and boosts your calcium intake

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Karen Gay

1 min

Yogurt Dressing

Yogurt dressing is the perfect healthy alternative to mayonnaise. It is quick and simple to prepare and taste great.

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Red Quinoa with Walnuts and Preserved Lemon

Karen Gay

1 min

Red Quinoa with Walnuts and Preserved Lemon

This makes a great side dish and is always a favourite for "leftovers" lunch. Serve with a selection of salads and your choice of protein.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Vietnamese Style Coleslaw

A summer favourite, serve with grilled or steamed chicken, or tofu. This salad is perfect for "leftovers" lunch

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Karen Gay

1 min

Vermicelli and Chicken Salad

This salad is a summer go to and is impressive enough to serve to guests. I always make extra so I have leftovers.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Steamed Chicken Breast

A quick easy and seriously delicious way to make marinaded chicken. You can add the steaming liquid to a stir-fry, the flavour is impressive

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Karen Gay

1 min

Karen's Lamb and Pumpkin Meatballs

Gluten free, dairy free, low FODMAP and seriously yummy. Kids love them too.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Green Mexican Salsa

Everything tastes better with salsa. This is delicious with fish tacos, if there is any leftover have it on eggs for breakfast.

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Karen Gay

1 min

Labneh

Labneh is a delicious and healthy way to boost calcium in your diet

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Karen Gay

1 min

Carrot Labneh

Labneh is delcious as a dip or spread, this recipe is inspired by chef Greg Malouf. The carrot gives a delicious savoury sweetness to it

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