Author: Marina

creamy vegan lemon bars by minimalist baker

creamy vegan lemon bars by minimalist baker

These dairy free, gluten free and naturally sweetened lemon bars courtesy of the Minimalist Baker are quick and easy to make and taste like a baked cheesecake. Converted for Thermomix.

magic bean cupcakes

magic bean cupcakes

High protein, gluten and nut free chocolate cupcakes with… kidney beans!

lemon honey cake

lemon honey cake

Winter time brings plenty of juicy lemons to our tree in the backyard. It also makes for a great excuse to get baking. This lemon honey cake is gluten free. Food mixer and Thermomix directions available.

apple crumble pie

apple crumble pie

Apple Crumble Pie with Lane’s BBQ Apple Pie Dessert Seasoning. The pie plus the bars were adapted from a favourite Golden Barrel recipe of ours.

sugar and spice biscuits

sugar and spice biscuits

Sugar and spice biscuits are a simple vanilla biscuit rolled in a sugar and spice mixture prior to baking. While traditionally the sugar and spice mix is made of sugar and cinnamon there are a variety of other flavours you can try.

honey nut fruit and seed bars

honey nut fruit and seed bars

Honey and toasted nut seed bars with coconut and puffed rice. These bars are gluten, diary and egg free. They are also filling, high in protein and fibre so they make for a great breakfast option or snack on the go.

herb cheese and bacon muffins

herb cheese and bacon muffins

Herb, cheese and bacon muffins that are great for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Quick and easy to prepare and best served warm straight out the oven.

homemade honeycomb

homemade honeycomb

Homemade honeycomb made from sugar, honey and bi-carb of soda. Tastes great when used in our Popcorn and Honeycomb Rocky Road.

caramel popcorn cheesecake

caramel popcorn cheesecake

No bake caramel popcorn cheesecake on a base of crushed arrowroot biscuit, popcorn and butter. The set cheesecake is topped with homemade caramel popcorn with a sprinkling of salt.

paleo apple pie crumb bars from Golden Barrel converted for Thermomix

paleo apple pie crumb bars from Golden Barrel converted for Thermomix

Paleo apple pie crumb bars by Golden Barrel converted for Thermomix. A super tasty gluten, dairy and refined sugar free treat.

baking with vegetables

baking with vegetables

I’ve found that baking with vegetables allows my kids to see the veggies being used in different ways and can introduce them with a positive taste. Vegetables such as zucchini, sweet potato, beetroot and carrot act as a replacement for butter and sugar adding to the texture and sweetness of the baked goods.

Jamie Oliver’s epic chocolate and beetroot cake converted for the Thermomix

Jamie Oliver’s epic chocolate and beetroot cake converted for the Thermomix

Thermomix conversion for Jamie Oliver’s epic chocolate and beetroot cake. There’s a rich chocolate flavour to the fluffy texture with a tasty hint of beetroot.

sweet potato white chocolate donuts

sweet potato white chocolate donuts

Soft and tasty sweet potato donuts packed with white chocolate and topped with sprinkles. These decadent treats can also be made into cupcakes and cakes.

raspberry chocolate bars

raspberry chocolate bars

Raspberry chocolate bars with coconut and maple syrup. Great for a quick healthy snack or breakfast on the run.

bounty bar slice

bounty bar slice

Home made bounty bar slice with coconut, amaranth and the chooclate on the insde. Gluten free with a dairy free option.

bacon and broccoli salad

bacon and broccoli salad

This raw broccoli and bacon salad is the perfect addition to any BBQ with it’s crunchy texture and tangy dressing.

mango bbq sauce

mango bbq sauce

Fresh summer mangoes are a great addition to any meal and add a tangy twist to BBQ sauce. This sweet and spicy mango BBQ sauce is great alongside a summer meal, especially the barbecue variety.

Christmas Hampers

Christmas Hampers

I love Christmas! Its my favourite time of year and I make the most out of celebrating. One way I celebrate is by making Christmas Hampers full of goodies including beetroot relish, popcorn and honeycomb rocky road and pecan cherry slice.

beetroot relish

beetroot relish

This beetroot relish is a great addition to a Christmas hamper as it not only looks great with its rich purple colour but it’s also delicious with cheese and crackers, in a burger or simply on toast with a slice of cheese.

cherry pecan slice

cherry pecan slice

A gluten free, diary free shortbread base topped with honey glazed cherries, oats and pecans. Use a mix of red & green cherries for a festive touch on this cherry pecan slice.