chimichurri sauce

Method In a bowl, whisk the salt and warm water together to dissolve and set aside. Once dissolved, combine all the ingredients in the same bowl. Gently whisk in the olive oil. Place in a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Andy’s Sugar Safe® […]

tzatziki

Method Roughly chop the onion, garlic and fresh herbs. Core the cucumber and roughly chop. Purée the garlic and onions in a food processor. Add the cucumber and herbs and pulse a few times. Strain the cucumber mixture. Once strained, add the cucumber mixture to the yoghurt and season with salt and pepper. I like […]

crispy baked potato

Method Pre-heat a fan oven to 200C/390F. Poke the potatoes all over with a fork and rub them generously with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and feel free to play around with other spices. To bake, place them on the oven rack and bake for 75 minutes. When ready, the inside should be […]

spinach and pomegranate salad

Method Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small jar, mix the Dijon mustard and honey together. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil and grapeseed oil. Cover and shake to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Divide the spinach among 4 medium plates or 6 small ones. Sprinkle each salad with the […]

warm barley, mushroom, tomato and rocket salad

Method Pre-heat the oven to 120C/250F. Cut the tomatoes in half and place into a bowl. Gently toss the tomatoes with the red wine vinegar and coconut sugar. Line a tray with baking parchment and arrange the tomatoes cut-side up. Transfer to the oven and slow roast for approximately 2 hours or until the tomatoes […]

gluten-free millionaire’s shortbread

Method: Melt the coconut oil and stir in the nuts and maple syrup. Press the mixture into a dish (20cm x 12cm) that has been lined with baking parchment, and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C/350F for around 20 minutes, or until firm. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool before […]

speedy raspberry ice cream

Method: Place all the ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. You may have to scrape the side of the liquidiser as you blend. Serve immediately or place in an airtight container and store in the freezer. Andy’s Sugar Safe® Tips You may choose to use other berries such as strawberries or blackberries, instead […]

raw coconut macaroons

Method: Process the cashews in a food processor to create a fine meal. Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl. Next, place the lemon zest, coconut and salt into the food processor; with the motor running, slowly pour in the honey or maple syrup, and process until the mixture begins to form a ball. Add the […]

Brain-boosting green smoothie

Method Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Andy’s Sugar Safe® Tips To make this smoothie more filling, try adding 2 tablespoons of your favourite nut butter when blending. You may also want to try my Pineapple Passion Smoothie for a burst of the tropics in your morning.

chickpeas braised in coconut milk with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

Method Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat and then add the oil, followed by the onions and a pinch of salt. Let the onions sweat for 10 minutes. Once softened, add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute or two. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest and chilli flakes. Let it cook […]

orange, spinach and watercress salad

Method Segment one of the oranges and squeeze the juice from the other into a bowl. Heat a small frying pan and add this juice. Allow it to simmer and reduce until it forms a syrup-like consistency. Transfer it to a bowl and allow it to cool. Then add the vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil. […]

pea and avocado salad

Method for the dressing: Combine the mustard, white wine vinegar and honey. Whisk while slowly adding in the avocado oil. Add the freshly chopped mint and basil. Season to taste. Method for the salad: Add the peas to salted boiling water and simmer for a few minutes. Then plunge into an ice bath for a […]