Side dishes

You gotta love a ten minute recipe where the end result is a beautiful jar of delicious jam. Raspberry Jam is a favourite for so many people but sadly often the main ingredients is a bucket load of sugar. I wanted to make a jam where the fruit was the real star, was super simple… READ MORE

Lacking in colour, and – let’s be honest – perhaps also in flavour, I don’t know about you guys but I think cauliflower can be kind of boring! So I felt the need to give this cruciferous vegetable some loving and spice things up a little. Gone are the days of boring cauliflower! This cauliflower… READ MORE

These honey roasted carrots are the perfect side dish to a roast dinner. I love to roast them whole with the skin on as this ensures they retain all their moisture. The carrots are coated in honey and coconut oil and then roasted until tender. I love choosing a gorgeous bunch of carrots that still… READ MORE

I first made this homemade apple and date sauce one year at Christmas when we were having friends over to spend the day with. It was perfect with our roast chicken and it also works wonderfully with roast turkey or pork. It’s wonderful added to smoothies and porridge for a little extra sweetness. The dates… READ MORE

Who knew green beans could be so tasty! These green beans are cooked in coconut oil and seasoned with garlic and chill. They have so much flavour and are the perfect side dish to any meal. I've been known to eat a whole bowl of these on their own.  A side of plain green beans… READ MORE

These are seriously delicious! Fresh basil and vine ripened tomatoes are some of my favourite ingredients; they are so fresh and full of life. This sweet potato bruschetta is an explosion of wonderful flavours in just one bite. Sweet potato is roasted and then topped with fresh tomato, red onion and basil. It’s incredibly simple and… READ MORE

Guacamole makes the world a better place. Creamy avocados mixed with lime, garlic, chilli and fresh coriander. So many of my favourite ingredients in one bowl! It’s delicious with homemade tortilla chips or perfect added to fajitas or other Mexican inspired meals. Guacamole   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins  … READ MORE

These sweet potato fries are the answer to those moments when you have a craving for fries/chips but don’t want to feel guilty for eating something that’s deep fried. They are lightly coated in coconut oil, seasoned with paprika and cayenne pepper and then baked in the oven. They’ll crush those cravings and leave your… READ MORE

I love the smell of vine ripened tomatoes, especially the vine part. It's weird, I know but I love it. When I was a child we used to grow tomatoes and I always loved going to the garden to pick them. Tomatoes eaten right off the vine have so much more flavour! These roasted tomatoes… READ MORE