Wholesome Bellies

Get ready for an uplifting, soul enriching weekend away. I'm sure we could all do with a weekend food retreat 😘 I know I'm ready.

Welcome to Wholesome Bellies Women's Plant-based Food Retreat at Lennox Heads.

Meet like minded women, indulge in plant-based cooking and feasting, enjoy the luxurious surroundings of this incredible property with a stunning pool and just a few minutes from the beach.

DM me for more info or check out the website for all the juicy details.

⭐ www.wholesomebellies.com.au/retreat

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My favourite Indian dish is Dhal. Its healthy, nourishing and perfect on a winter's day.

This particular dhal has brocolli and coconut milk. Extra tasty 😋

➡️ Recipe for my classic dhal is on the website.

⭐ This version of Dhal is in my Indian masterclass end August. Deets on the website.

Happy weekend beautiful people 🥰

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Growing up, Pasta e fagioli, meaning "pasta and beans" was one of my all time favourites.

As we well and truly settle into winter, we tend to crave comforting meals that feel like a warm hug. And this one does it for me everytime.

It may not be the prettiest of dish but it makes up for it in flavour, especially served with a crusty slice of bread or two 😘

Like many other Italian favourites, this soup started as a peasent dish as it was made of inexpensive ingredients.

There are many variations and I'll be sharing my version on the blog soon, so be sure to register on the website for the free recipe newsletter.

Whilst I love to create dishes from all around the world, Italian cooking is really at the core of my being.

I love the simplicity of Italian cuisine, the smell, and most of all I love the memories it invokes from my childhood.

Spaghetti al Pomodoro is my go to. Fresh tomato, basil and salt and a really good quality olive oil 👌 never disappoints.

Check out my website for the range of Italian Vegan cooking classes on offer in Brisbane. Dates right to November now set 😋

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It's one my favourite, classic Indian dishes - Chole Masala.

In this recipe, which has been passed down from my beautiful mother-in-law, chickpeas are mixed with onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes with a special blend of spices.

We'll be covering this at my upcoming cooking class. Next class with 6 available spots is Sunday 13th September.

And I'll be sure to post the recipe soonish 😘
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I'll eat a bowl of sweet potato gnocchi any day 😘

The recipe for these bad boys was on my story yesterday. Hope you checked it out.

They were beautifully paired with this roast tomato and garlic sauce, topped with fresh basil.

So simple and healthy - why overcomplicate life? The Italians have got this sorted haven't they?

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Oh my you're so beautiful! Almost too pretty to eat, said no-one ever 😉

It goes without saying that I have a huge sweet tooth, but not the white, sugary type.

I much prefer to create vegan sweets with real ingredients and un-refined sugars.

This mixed berry, raw vegan cheesecake is next level. Using the incredible @plantlifefoodco peanut crunch granola, the base is rich, full of flavour and with a few dates thrown in, is the perfect, chewy sweet base. And perfect for those that are gluten-free.

Topped, with a delicate berry like mousse, sweetened with maple syrup, this really is a match made in heaven.

Wanna give it a go? Then head to my website and jump into the recipe section and whip this baby up. Be sure to grab the granola @woolworths_au to create this exact magical dessert! Its totally worth it. The granola is yummy!!

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Polenta chips are such a great, healthy alternative to fried chips.

I cook my polenta in vegetable stock for added flavour and then season with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt.

For extra goodness I coat them with my home made vegan parmesan before oven baking.

VEGAN PARMESAN RECIPE 👇
1/4 cup brazil nuts
5 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

😋👊💃

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Polenta chips are such a great, healthy alternative to fried chips.

I cook my polenta in vegetable stock for added flavour and then season with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt.

For extra goodness I coat them with my home made vegan parmesan before oven baking.

VEGAN PARMESAN RECIPE 👇
¼ cup brazil nuts
5 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt

😋👊💃

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This would have to be hands-down one of my favourite, creative recipes.

Swapping out pasta sheets for zucchini ribbons for the ravioli and using a combination of cashews, firm tofu, nutritional yeast and spinach to make a vegan ricotta, spinach filling.

Four zucchini ribbons will make one ravioli. Place them in a tray with tomato pasta sauce, top with more sauce and vegan parmesan cheese and oven bake for 25 minutes.

This dish is featured at the upcoming Italian masterclass on 23rd October. Three spots left. Class held on a Friday 💃 What a great way to start the weekend.

Head to my website to secure your spot. 😘

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New class just announced! 🍽

Get ready for the best plant-based Christmas feast ever!

Not sure how to veganise this year's family feast? Or just looking for some inspiration and new recipes for your Christmas?

Two classes:
🎄 November 15th
🎄 December 6th

Click on Bio to book your spot. Only eight students in each class.

Classes suitable for gluten-free foodies too 💚

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These peanut bitter choc slice squares are out of this world! And the cornflake base is 👍

Vegan, raw, gluten free if you use GF gluten free cornflakes, quick and easy, and totally satisfying on all levels.

Access this recipe on my website............................................

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This weekend I welcomed 12 exceptional women to the stunning Maple Grove Retreat for a weekend, plant-based cooking retreat.

There is something truly special and grounding about women coming together.

We arrived strangers and left with new friends, full hearts, and a greater respect for ourselves and women.

I feel incredibly blessed to have led this retreat and am absolutely so looking forward to many more to come.

Women, let's do this ❤

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Must make cake - recipe just posted on my website.

Gluten free, dairy free, egg free - a winner for pretty much everyone. 🥰

What are you waiting for? Get your orange and almond on with this beauty!!

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This vege lasagna is something I've been working on for some time. And I'm happy to say I've finally nailed it. It had its first official test run at last week's Plant-based Christmas class and it was a unanimous HELL YES 👍
I wanted to find a way to use mostly whole-food ingredients and the cheese was the hardest part to replicate. Using vegetables and nutritional yeast I created a creamy cheese-like alternative that doubles up as a bechamel too. So creamy and full of flavour.
It's a perfect Christmas dish as you can prep ahead of time and simply pop in the oven whilst you enjoy your Christmas beverage 🍾
6th December class sold out BUT there are 5 spots left for the 13th December class.
Tickets on my website in the SHOP section.
👇 Or click here
https://www.wholesomebellies.com.au/.../vegan-christmas.../
See you there 🎄

I grew up with this dish a regular event in our family home.

The tomatoes are filled with a garlic and basil arborio rice, oven baked and served with roast potatoes.

Absolute stunning dish featured in the upcoming Christmas Plant-based feast cooking class on 13th December ❤

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This chick pea and tofu curry is loaded with Indian spices. A few of your classic spices like turmeric, cumin and corriander but this time, I added amchur, a dried mango powder. It added a great stringent bite to the curry.

Served with basmati rice and I'm done for the day!

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Such a fabulous way to dress up a simple salad 🥬

This summer salad consists of rocket, cucumber, thinly sliced green apple, pomegranate and a class balsamic olive oil dressing.

Perfect served along side my vegetarian lasagna featured in the Christmas Masterclasses.

Bring on the Christmas feasting 🎄

I absolutely love using nut butter in dessert. Swipe left to check out these divine peanut butter choc slices. So moerish and the cornflake base is 👌
No bake, 10 minute recipe - what are you waiting for?

Recipe: 👇

https://www.wholesomebellies.com.au/chocolate-peanut-butter-slice-2/

Then make 2021 your year!
Our first pasta masterclass of the year is on Friday 19th February, 10am start at Morningside.
We will make the dishes below 👇 and then enjoy a pasta feast together 🍝
👌 Vegan ricotta and spinach filled ravioli
👌 Hand rolled spirals with a walnut and lentil ragu
👌 Pasta bows with a roast cauliflower, tomato and olive sauce
Each class is hands on with a maximum of 8 students.
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Marinated in a batter made from chickpea flour, plant-based milk and a mix of spices such as paprika, corriander and more, then rolled in a gluten free panko crumb.

I baked this batch to create a healthy version, but I must say frying would definitely have been way tastier, but a tad naughty 🙊

Or air fry? Speaking of air frying I just bought one 🤗💃 Watch this space for air frying recipes. He he. So excited!

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These deliscious delights are crumbed with gluten free breadcrumbs and cooked in a the air fryer.

Risotto made with vege stock, tomato and olives.

They've been great school lunchbox fillers this week 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨

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This is how I love to eat - tonnes of salads, fresh food, plant-based protein and loads of crunch.

But for now I'll just be dreaming of this feast as I embark on a deep gut cleanse.

I'll be on a water fast and broth for 3 - 4 days followed by two weeks of vegetable soups and then easing back into a bigger variety of foods with salads, legumes and more.

Can't say it will be easy, especially with the constant flow of recipes and cooking classes I'll be punching out, but I'm determined to cleanse and move my body to peak health.

Would love to hear what cleanses you've done and any tips please send them my way ❤

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This cauli mash is to die for - a simple combination of cauliflower, garlic, salt, almond milk and nutritional yeast.

Looks like dreamy, fluffy potato.

Pair it with some legs, vege meatballs or just devour a whole bowl on its own 😘

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After making home-made foccacia, my family have told me we don't need to buy bread ever again 🤣

I whipped up three of these today. We are about to embark on a motorhome road trip 🚍, so figured lots of foccacia was a good idea.

I'll get around to posting the recipe soon. I promise 🥰

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