​This is a lovely spread that far surpasses the unhealthy version of hazelnut chocolate spread in the supermarkets. You can use raw unsalted macadamia nuts or more roasted hazelnuts instead of almonds if you like. This recipe is made to my taste and you might like to make it sweeter or more chocolatey. I love to have this on a slice of gluten free sourdough toast with my protein + berry smoothie at brekky. 

​This is a lovely light rich-flavoured chocolate cake that is gluten-free.  Use fresh berries in season if you can, or buy organic frozen raspberries. You can make a berry coulis to serve with the cake if you like: puree 200g berries with 1 tbs pure icing sugar and a dash of orange liqueur then sieve to remove the seeds. Drizzle over the cake before serving.
The cake keeps well in an airtight container for a day or two... if it isn't eaten first!

I love poached chicken and the secret is not to overcook the chicken. I use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to be sure it's cooked through. 
You could also use cold roasted free-range or organic chicken instead if you like. 

This recipe is not gluten-free as it contains wheat flour and oats. You can substitute the flour with buckwheat flour and the oats with quinoa flakes to make it gluten free if you like. 
It is a delicious winter warmer dessert with lots of good fibre for healthy digestion. 

Legumes such as cannellini and other beans, chickpeas and lentils provide the ideal type of fibre to feed the good bacteria in your digestive system. They are a low glycaemic index (GI) food helping to provide long-lasting energy. And, besides providing the low GI carbohydrate, they also provide a good source of vegetarian protein. 
Team them with colourful vegetables as I have here to make a totally nutritious meal or side dish. 

Polenta is a meal made from dried corn and makes a very hearty and economical dish that can be flavoured with all manner of herbs and vegetables. 
You can make the polenta a day ahead and cook it close to serving time. I prefer to make my own tomato salsa but if you're pressed for time, buy a good quality salsa to serve with the polenta. 

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a very nutritious gluten-free seed "grain" that originated with the Aztecs. It is a starchy carbohydrate food that supplies some minerals as well and about the same amount of protein as couscous when prepared.
I love the nutty texture and versatility of quinoa and serve it often in the form of a salad or to accompany a hearty casserole.  
​Always rinse quinoa in a sieve under running cold water before cooking to remove slightly bitter compounds it contains when unwashed. 

 This is a twist on a traditional baked apple recipe. Instead, we use pears, sultanas and dates to give delicious natural sweetness. Choose your favourite variety of firm pears. You can also use apple halves if you like.