Recipe: Paleo Pizza w/Coconut Base

Ingredients:
3 eggs
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 cup coconut milk
1/3 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp dried Italian Herbs
1/2 tsp dried garlic
1 tbsp tomato puree
Topping of choice

Preheat the oven to 180C
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Place on a well greased baking tray and flatten with your hand to the desired shape.
Blind bake for 15 minutes until golden, remove from oven and flip (carefully)
Add the tomato puree and flatten across the pizza.
Top with remaining toppings and return to oven for a further 10/15 minutes until cooked through and toppings are cooked.

Serve with sweet potato fries and a green salad.

Recipe: Paleo Coconut Pancakes

I am having a great weekend catching up on cooking and trying out some new recipes!
The past few weekends have been pretty busy so I have had very little time to do any baking.
I got a chance to get back into the kitchen to try out a few new recipes with coconut flour, my new love :)

Coconut flour is a great substitute for other flours: naturally gluten free, it is also a great source of both protein and fibre. It is also delicious and you don't need much as it goes far.

Ingredients:
2 x eggs
1/4 cup of coconut flour*
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp honey/maple syrup (to taste) (Extra to garnish if desired)
Coconut oil to grease pan
Strawberries to garnish (if desired)


Method:
Heat pan/skillet on a medium high heat.
Grease pan with coconut oil.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Add mixture to the pan ( I used just under a ladle full)
Cook on first side until bubbles have formed and underneath is cooked on inspection. (approx 2 minutes)
Flip over gently - you may need to use a spatula and/or fish slice.
Cook second side for approx 1 minute; remove and set aside.
Re-grease pan and continue process until mixture is used up.

Garnish your stack of pancakes with fresh strawberries and honey.

Makes approx 5/6 pancakes. (Double recipe: you can never have too much pancakes!!)
Perfect with a cup of tea.

*To buy coconut flour shop here using discount code GBG406. 

Product Review: Vejibags - Keep Your Vegetables Fresher For Longer!

                                           




You may remember a few months back I posted a picture of a Vejibag I was kindly sent.
I have been happily trying it out in my kitchen and have had great results!

The bag itself is comprised of Organic Cotton and works by allowing humidity loving veggies like kale, carrots and onions to stay fresher for longer.

I love kale but hate the way it wilts and goes off so quickly. I have noticed a significant increase in the longevity of my fresh produce, and it definitely keeps it more crisp and fresh.

How do I use it? 

1. Wet the bag and wring it out so it is just damp (wash the bag before the first use).

2. Wash your veggies and shake off excess water.

3. Store as usual. Enjoy the extra freshness and longevity!


I really recommend this product! A single Vejibag retails at $16 but it will undoubtedly save you money as approximately 25% off all fresh produce goes off before we can use it. The Vejibag works by allowing the vegetables to breath rather than sweat like they do in plastic. A slightly moist bag allows the vegetables to retain their crispness and extend their shelf life longer than either plastic or a crisp drawer.

To purchase online or for further details check them out on http://vejibag.com/store/