Welcome to another edition of my obsession known as what-can-Justine-make-with-cottage-cheese-that-doesn’t-make-her-feel-like-she’s-on-a-diet? Okay, so that’s a bit too much of a mouthful, even for me. How about, here’s a recipe for a thick, creamy chocolate fruit dip that is so good, you’ll want to dunk everything you can get your hands on in it – fruit…cookies…spoons…fruit…cooki…oops, sorry,…
Apricot and Almond No-Bake Energy Bites
When you need a quick burst of energy without an equally quick sugar crash on the other side? These apricot and almond no-bake energy bites will do the job – healthy ingredients (no refined sugar!) Quick and easy to make (no oven required!) And stuffed full of sustainable energy (oats! nut butter! dried fruit!) –…
Potato Salad with Mint Pesto
When the weather heats up? I like to add a little greenery to my ever growing cheese with carbs obsession. This is my twist on a classic summer side dish – fresh, creamy potato salad with mint pesto dressing – heavy on the flavour (mmm, mint!) yet light (i.e. none) on the mayonnaise – the…
Strawberry Cheesecake ‘Shake
Summertime has definitely arrived – the dawn chorus is waking me up waaay too early each morning (thanks guys – really appreciate the 4am alarm call…) the weather is heating up, and I have a craving for something cool, fruity, and easy to eat (read: drink!) How about a cool, creamy, tangy, ultra thick strawberry…
Blackberry and Apple Tart
These blackberry and apple tarts are made using everyday ingredients (& store-bought puff pastry!) for a simple yet elegant dessert! In an ideal scenario, I would have all the time in the world to make puff pastry from scratch. I remember making it in the dim and distant past, all that turning, then chilling, and…
3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles
Silky smooth and intensely rich, these 3-Ingredient dark chocolate truffles simply melt in your mouth. Making them without cream or butter allows the pure, rich taste of dark chocolate to be the star of the show! I have to confess, I’ve always had a sweet tooth. When I was younger, if you saw a bar…
Cheese and Chive Scones
Cheese and chive scones. Freshly baked, warm from the oven, fluffy scones, flavoured with mature cheddar cheese and a subtle hint of chives. Lashings of butter on a warm, cheesy scone. You knows it’s the right thing to do. I’m thinking of creating a special section in my recipe index page. I just can’t decide…
Apricot Almond Streusel Bread
Rich, soft, tastes-like-a-slice-of-cake apricot almond streusel bread. Sticky, gooey pieces of apricot. Lightly sweetened, buttery streusel and golden toasted flaked almonds. Is it time to put the kettle on yet? When it comes to bread making, I’ve noticed that people shy away at the mere mention of the word yeast. For some reason the idea…