These days I'm a bit of a workaholic and tend to be spending long hours in the office at my desk or designing new recipes for my next cookbook. As most of you know, based on the recipes I design for this website, I'm not into spending long hours in the kitchen during the week after I get home from work because I'm tired and all I want to do is relax with a mug of hot chocolate.
I live by the motto: Keep it fresh – keep it simple – make it yourself. I personally would much rather make myself a simple meal at home, than eat out as I know exactly what I’ve put into my body. If I’m ultra time poor, I often make myself a protein shake with banana and cashew milk, or I often have a few bags of baby spinach in the fridge and some tins of tuna or organic tinned beans in the cupboard that will instantly transform leafy greens into something magnificent.
Here are my Top 3 Staple Meals that get me through a busy week. What I love about them is that they are super portable too which makes them so convenient. The recipes are from my cookbook Purely Delicious.
WARM BROCCOLI SALAD
If you need a warm nourishing meal that’s quick and easy to make then you can’t go past my warm broccoli salad with kale, lime and roasted tamari almonds (see above image). It’s my go to wellness recipe that makes you feel amazing after eating it. Delicious on its own or served with extra protein such as salmon or organic chicken and drizzled with extra lime, olive oil and black pepper. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Click here to learn how to make this delicious salad for yourself.
CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE
This cauliflower fried rice is one of my favourite meals to make at home and it takes around 15 minutes to create. My secret is to use a generous amount of anti-inflammatory aromatics, such as ginger and turmeric. Cauliflower is also rich in sulphur that works as an anti-inflammatory. It also supports healthy digestion and boosts your immune system. Parsley, mint and coriander help to stimulate digestive function and support the liver to detoxify the body. Click here for the recipe.
MY ULTRA HEALTHY BANANA BREAD
This recipe is probably one of the most downloaded recipes on The Healthy Chef website and it makes a nice change from the typical store bought banana breads that are generally high in refined white flour and sugar. I love using macadamia nut oil and olive oil when baking, both are a delicious source of monounsaturated fats that can help support good health and wellbeing. It's yummy on its own or topped with a little ricotta + honey or almond butter. You can find the full recipe here.
