If you didn’t know it by now, I am quite the matcha maniac. And for good reason – matcha (which is powdered green tea leaves) contains heaps of antioxidants which protect your body from harmful free radicals, as well as caffeine and and amino acid called L-theanine, which work together to improve alertness and concentration. It’s worth mentioning here that the caffeine found in matcha is different to that found in coffee as whilst it gives you a lovely little buzz, it does so without the jitters and comedown you might get with your morning espresso. Continue reading
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Dreamy four ingredient chocolate frosting
When I was younger, my mum used to make us the most incredible birthday cakes. They were so chocolately and moist, but without a doubt the best bit was the frosting. Chocolate buttercream. I’d go so far as saying it was my favourite food when I was younger. My brother and I used to eat the sponge part first and leave the buttercream until last, which thinking about it now makes me feel a little unwell, but at the time it was bloody marvellous. Having given up dairy, these days this little indulgence is very much off the cards (with buttercream the clue is truly in the name), but even a gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free cake needs some frosting, so I’ve been on the hunt for a suitable alternative. Continue reading
Mexican mole-inspired spiced quinoa
If you’ve read much of my blog, you’ll know that I go loco for cocoa (well technically cacao, but it doesn’t rhyme quite as well). And for good reason – chocolate in its raw form is full of antioxidants, and it can also boost your mood and give you lots of energy. And obviously it tastes delicious. Continue reading
Banana and date flapjacks
I used to love those trays of flapjacks they sell in supermarkets, back when I was young and apparently rather naive. You see I always used to think that the tray of flapjacks was the healthier option, because in my head it was just oats and oats are good for you. So it was ok to eat the whole tray, right? Wrong. My world turned upside down when I once looked at the ingredients list – sugar, golden syrup, palm oil, other nasties – not good for you in the slightest. Continue reading
Spicy sweet potato wedges
Sweet potatoes are SO 2015 (one might even say they were ‘on fleek’ but then one doesn’t actually know what that means so let’s just pretend that didn’t happen). They’ve popped up on the menus of most self-respecting restaurants, burger joints and pubs in town as an alternative to ‘normal’ potatoes and for good reason – they are lower GI (so don’t cause the same spike in blood sugar), they have less starch and in my opinion they are way tastier too. Continue reading
Four ingredient pecan pie balls
If you’ve ever been to the U.S. in the fall (or Autumn as we call it), you might have been lucky enough to be served up a slice of homemade pecan pie. You might even have been lucky enough to enjoy it at a real American Thanksgiving dinner, in which case we are super envious and can you get us an invite next time please? Continue reading
Matcha pea soup
Warning: contains multiple puns (all very much intended)
Loads of people I know have been to Peru, and when they come back all they seem to talk about is Matcha Pea Soup. It must be some sort of national Peruvian dish, but honestly people don’t half go on about it.
Apparently it’s REALLY hard to make it, it literally takes days, it’s totally exhausting but so so worth it.
I didn’t like to tell my friends, but I think they might have been the victims of a tourist trap. I mean I’m sure it was an amazing soup and everything, but they all do seem to have paid quite a lot of money to experience it. Continue reading
Marvellous millionaire shortbread (aka caramel slice)
Millionaire shortbread (which apparently owes its name due to its richness) originated in Scotland in Elizabethan times, and is now enjoyed worldwide. In some countries it goes under the more sensible but less imaginative name of caramel slice, but we’ve tasted that too and it’s just as delicious.
To tell the truth, I can’t even begin to describe how delicious it is, so I would recommend you make it too so that you can understand. And, as the name suggests, it is quite a rich treat so you only need a little slice to satisfy those sweet cravings. Continue reading
Pear, vanilla and ginger cake
Back in 2014 (I’m late to the game, I know) a video of legendary rapper and producer Rick Ross went viral. When asked about his dramatic weight loss he said;
“I eat pears, and shit like that. Shout out to all the pear”.
Watch it here, it’s amazing. And in tribute, I’ve decided to rap the recipe for my pear, vanilla and ginger cake. Because that’s how I roll. Continue reading
Holy guacamole and crunchy corn tortilla chips
Guacamole is a firm favourite in the Hollingsworth household. Our standard weekend lunch pretty much always incorporates a big bowl of guac with some sweet potato wedges (yum) , and I’ll always make it when we have people over for dinner. It’s just the perfect food – so creamy, comforting and delicious, and so ridiculously easy to make. Plus it’s packed full of good fats, antioxidants and vitamins, so it’s really good for you! Continue reading
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