Eggplant Lasagne

Ingredients

2 medium sized eggplants thinly sliced
1 zucchini, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic

1 carrot grated

2 handfulls of spinach

1 small onion diced

1 red capsicum finely diced

1/2 punnet of tomatoes
2 tsp of oregano
2 tsp of basil

drizzle of olive oil for eggplants

2 Organic tins of tomatoes

1 tub of organic tomatoe paste

1 bowl on buffelo mozerella

1 bowl of goats feta  cheese

Parmesan on top


Method


Drizzle eggplant with olive oil and gently grill till soft.
Set aside to cool down.
In a small pot heat onions and garlic and add the rest of the vegetables and herbs and simmer for about 5 mins, add the tins of tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for about 20 minutes till you have a thick sauce.
Set aside and let it cool down slightly.
Layer the eggplant on the bottom of an oven proof tray, pour the sauce over the top and add the cheese layer. Repeat the process till the mixture is finished.
Sprinkle spinach, fresh basil and parmesan on top.
Bake till golden brown.

Rice Paper Rolls

Ingredients

Rice paper rolls

Carrots julienne

Cucumber Julienne

Avocado

Savoy Cabbage

Sprouts

Sesame Seeds

Mint

Directions

1. Cut all your veggies so they are ready to go

2. Fill a small bowl with hot water

3. Place the rice paper in the warm water for a few seconds

4. Transfer the rice paper to a board or plate and start to fill the wrap with the ingredients. Don't over do it put just enough so it will still wrap around.

5.Fold the top half first then fold in the sides and then wrap around. 

Kefir

I love kefir its is so good for you and has so many health benefits. Kefir is a powerful probiotic made by fermenting raw milk. It is abundant in beneficial yeast and bacteria. It has proven to give superior health benefits if consumed on a regular basis. It contains essential amino acids and is extremely high in protein. The protein is kefir is easily digested and is easy utilised in the body.

 Kefir is rich in Vitamin B12, B1, and Vitamin K. It is an excellent source of biotin, a B Vitamin which aids the body’s assimilation of other B Vitamins, such as folic acid, pantothenic acid, and B12. A diet high in B vitamins are essential for regulation of the kidneys, liver and nervous system to increase energy levels and promote a long and healthy life.

The taste is quite tangy but you will get use to it. It can then be used in smoothies, drunk on its own and a topping for fruits. Because of its high protein content it has be consumed after a workout. With so many health benefits you will wonder how you survived without it. 

What you need to do is find kefir grains from a health food shop or you can order them online. If you have a friend who is already making kefir im sure they will give you some as these little things grow very fast. The grains look like soft cauliflower and will grow as you use them. 

You then place the grains in a jar

Make sure to use raw milk as it has not been pasteurised or homogenised thereofre the kefir grain can thrive from the bacteria. Pour the milk over the grains and let it ferment overnight. In the morning its ready to use for your breakfast.

Make your own rice milk

Making your own rice milk is super easy and inexpensive. When trying to avoid dairy it can be quite confusing on where to start and what to do. With all the new research emerging about soy milk  I would avoid it at all costs. Soy can cause hormone related risks and unless prepared properly is dangerous to the body. 

Rice is not high in protein so should not substitute soy or dairy for its protein content. Its a light refreshing drink that can be added to smoothies, porridge or drunk on its own. 

What to do

Rince 1 cup of rice

Put the rice into a blender

Add 2 cups of water and vanilla extract

Blend till smooth

Strain through a muslin cloth

And it's ready drink!


If you want to flavour it you can add a banana or some agave nectar for sweetness but I think it is sweet enough on its own.

Roasted Eggplant Dip

 Ingredients

1 Eggplant

2 Cloves of garlic

1/2 Chilli

Paprika

1 tsp of Tahini 

1 Onion

1/2 squeezed lemon

Dried Basil

Cracked Pepper and Salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 150 degrees and place eggplant, garlic and chilli in a baking tray.

Bake for 30 mins or till soft.

In a blender place roasted eggplant and the rest of the ingredients.

Blend till smooth.

Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken drum sticks

1 tsp Cumin

2 tsp Paprika

2 cloves Garlic

1 Onion

1 red chilli

1 tsp of thyme

1/2 tsp of basil

2 tsp of chopped parsley

Splash of white vinegar

1/4 of Lemon

Method

Mix herbs and chopped onion, garlic and the juice of the lemon in a bowl.

Whisk till well mixed.

Wash Chicken and place in a mix in the marinade and let it sit for a couple of hours.

After a couple of hours place in a baking tray and bake for an hour at 130 degrees.

Autumn Blues

In this kind of weather it is important to keep your selve hydrated and warm to protect your selve from cold and flues. What I love to do in the weather is make a big pot of herbal tea and sip on it all day. Choose a tea you love and enjoy that way you will want to drink it. We have been drinking tea for thousands of years because of it's known health benefits. This tea I absolutely love and it has a beautiful calming affect on the body. It tea can be found at  Ovvio Organics I recommend trying one of her teas they are all amazing.

And finally a little quote I found that says it all:

"Tea is liquid wisdom."  ~Anonymous