by lana | Dec 3, 2024 | Recipes
Crumble desserts have long been a comforting favourite, with their warm, fruity base and irresistible golden topping. However, traditional crumbles often rely heavily on refined sugar and processed ingredients. Billabong Retreat Head Chef Oriana’s Berry Apple...
by lana | Jan 12, 2023 | Recipes, Wellness
Our Cook Oriana shares her delicious cake recipe. Preheat oven 190C Ingredients: -2 medium oranges, fresh whole with rind on -1 1/4 tsp baking powder -12 tablespoons of egg replacer (I recommend the Organ Gluten Free Egg Replacer Mix brand) -1 1/4 cups coconut sugar...
by lana | Oct 20, 2022 | Nutrition, Recipes
Billabong Retreat Head Chef Adam shares his delicious Poached Pear recipe. Adam’s poached pears are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. Makes 6 Ingredients: 3 corella pears 100ml agave 500ml water 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 4 cloves 1/4 tsp fresh nutmeg 6...
by paulvb | Apr 5, 2021 | Recipes
Gluten free, dairy free, vegan Serves 2 Difficulty: Easy peasy Time: 45 minutes This broccoli bake is a fusion of my Nonna from Sicily’s famous broccoli recipe and my grandma’s traditional and tasty cauliflower bake. Although both of these wonderful women would...
by paulvb | Sep 12, 2020 | Recipes
Vegan, gluten free, dairy free Ingredients: 1/4 x kent pumpkin (700g), 2cm cubes with skins on 1 cup x rice 1 cup x leek (100g), diced 2 tsp x garlic, minced 3 tbsp x curry spice mix (pg22) or curry powder of your choice 1 cup x mushrooms, either oyster or button,...
by paulvb | Feb 18, 2020 | Recipes
Vegan, refined sugar free, dairy free, gluten free This recipe is super easy, but always such a hit. I love serving mine with a little granola and berries but you can have it on its own as well. I love it as well because you get a nice hit of healthy fats and can...
by paulvb | Sep 10, 2018 | Recipes
Gluten free, vegan, no added sugar A quick word: Here is a simple little treat that brings a vibrant joyous aroma and taste. Filled with 100% wholefood goodness and natural sweetness, they bring an uplifting zing while satiating that inner cry for a sweet treat (but...
by paulvb | Jul 24, 2018 | Recipes
Gluten free, dairy free Creating a healthy food culture is all about balance, and allowing a little time for some of the sweeter things in life from time to time plays a big part in this. It’s not often we use sugar these days in the Billabong kitchen, but if we do,...
by paulvb | Jul 24, 2018 | Recipes
Gluten free & Dairy free Sometimes only a chocolate cake will satisfy our taste buds’ silent cries for some sweet attention. As someone who prefers not to consume dairy or gluten, I decided to create this dark cacao sponge so that is was gluten & dairy free as...
by paulvb | May 1, 2018 | Recipes
This is a beautiful, simple and very tasty way to cook pumpkin for a small group or to a family. It saves time cutting and presents really nicely and creates a great sharing atmosphere while everyone has to scoop into the golden, caramelise wheel in the middle of the...
by paulvb | Feb 23, 2016 | Recipes
This is such a fresh, light and delicious dessert. It’s quick to make and will delight your guests every time! GF, DF, NF, GRF, VEGAN Serves 3-4 Ingredients 3 large ripe avocados Juice of 1-2 lemons (depending on taste) 1/3 cup raw honey (or to taste) 2 cups coconut...
by paulvb | Jan 4, 2016 | Recipes
This is a great go-to recipe for when a serious cookie is required. The sesame and chocolate combination is just lovely and the texture is solid, which for me is just perfect. GF, DF, VEGAN Makes 10-12 cookies Ingredients 1 cup sesame seeds 1 cup almond meal ½ cup...
by paulvb | Nov 30, 2015 | Recipes
Creamy and divine, this dressing has been a crowd pleaser since its creation many years ago. Serve it on roast vegetables, as a dip or as a creamy sauce on dairy-free pizza. GF, DF, NF, SF, GRF, VEGAN Makes approximately 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup hulled tahini Juice of...
by paulvb | Oct 13, 2015 | Recipes
This delicious gluten and dairy free cake is so easy to make and great with strawberries piled on top for any special day. ingredients 3 cups blanched almond meal ½ teaspoon bi carb 3 medium size black bananas 4 organic eggs 2 tspns vanilla tspn of cinnamon ½ cup of...
by paulvb | Oct 30, 2013 | Recipes
Will make about 10 muffins or the ingredients can be successfully doubled. Great for school lunches with no nuts, packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats for brain power. ½ cup coconut flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup coconut syrup or rice...
