RAW AVOCADO VANILLA BEAN LIME CHEESE CAKE

Happy New years everyone! 1 more day left of 2012, I'm so excited for new adventures and experiences to come in 2013! I though I would make one last awesome desert before I start my week juice cleanse in January! This I think is so far my favourite combination of flavours, I have become a huge fan of "real" vanilla beans, so amazing! I kept saying "this smells amazing!" while making this cake, can't believe I have been missing out on them for so long, I'm going to try more recipes with them to enhance the flavour~

CURRY COCONUT AVOCADO SHRIMP SOUP

This is a great funky tropical soup! It might seem a little weird at first to some but the flavour combinations are awesome!

2 NEW COOK BOOKS : PALEO & RAW

Check out these 2 new cook books I recently got, Ani's Raw food deserts are great for Paleo too! Paleo comfort foods by Julie & Charles Mayfield, is also an amazing book with lots of great recipes to experiment throughout the winter!

PALEO PUMPKIN PANCAKES

Delicious Boxing Day morning paleo pumpkin pancakes , it doesn't get better than this ! :D

PALEO PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES W/ MAPLE ICING

These little guys were a big hit with my family and friends! I love all the spices around Christmas time: Cinnamon, nutmeg, coves ginger, what not better a way than to combine all those with two more festive ingredients, gingerbread and pumpkin!

MINI RAW RASPBERRY LIME CHEESE CAKES W/ COCONUT FROSTING

Christmas inspired treats! There is snow outside , what taste better than snow but looks like snow!? Coconut :D This recipe is the perfect combination of creamy sweet and tangy raspberry and lime.

RAW CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CINNAMON TRUFFLES & RAW RASPBERRY LIME COCONUT TRUFFLES

It's Christmas time~!!! , Tiz the season to be baking! I wanted to do something for family and friends so I thought I would make them all a little box of heavenly raw truffles! Being inspired by all the christmas  decorations going up in my house, I decided to do to christmas themed truffles: a raspberry lime truffle rolled in shredded coconut ( red and white! its totally christmasy! and to top it off I made mini holly garnishes <3 br="br" nbsp="nbsp">

H P A P Y   H O L I D AYS ~ !

NEW COOKBOOK: MIXT SALADS , BY ANDREW SWALLOW

New cookbook by Andrew Swallow ! This is an awesome book if you want to learn the art of salad making ! It's a lot more in depth than I though it could be haha. Along with awesome recipes organized into seasons , it talks all about the differnt vinegars , oils , cuts of meet fish and seasoning; what works with what. Deffinetly get this book if u want to be a master at tossing the perfect salad :)

Andrew even has his own amazing MIXT restaurant located in California with 6 different Laotians. I would love to check it out some day!

http://mixtgreens.com

CREAMY PEAR CARROT SALAD W/ AVOCADO

This salad made me wish it was summer again with all this snow around! With the light pastel colour of all the veggies covered in a creamy sauce , and its tropical touch of avocado I felt as though I was living in summer while eating it , aka delish !

PALEO DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHEESECAKE

I love this time of year ! The holidays bring out the true love for baking in me :) Creating ,and then giving people amazing deserts that make them go wow! That's a great feeling :) although eating paleo may make it hard to enjoy deserts there are some foods that are paleo friendly that you can enjoy ! Some of the ways deserts can be made are far from traditional western deserts , but the alterations are so unique , and the flavours are amazing.

I always used to love those terries chocolate oranges u would get in your stocking "whack and unwrap" says the man with the british accent ~ If you enjoyed those chocolates, or just love the taste of orange with chocolate you have to try this cheese cake !

SESAME KALE CHIPS

Healthy, tasty, and so simple! There are many combinations you can try when making kale chips!

PALEO CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE

This is an amazing sugar free no bake cheese cake ( not raw) that uses stevia as the sweetener. Amazingly it taste sweet and you can't even tell its stevia. If you do allow dairy in your diet then you got to try this!

PALEO CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE

After my 90 day Paleo challenge which I completed on my birthday, my sister made me a Paleo friendly birthday cake to celebrate. This was the most amazing thing I had eaten since I had not had any sugar ( not even honey or maple syrup which are Paleo) in the last 90 days. Definitely a treat!

SUN DRIED TOMATO BACON VEGGIE SCRAMBLE

You can literally put anything into a scramble, anything edible that is :p Here is another delicious combo!

COCONUT CARROT CAKE

Cake that is healthy? I could get used to this! This carrot cake is a delicious twist on an old favourite that you can feel not so bad about eating.

QUINOA SUSHI

When some one asks me what my favourite food is I always say Sushi, Im a big fan! But since starting to eat Paleo the typical sushi which I loved became a no-no... it is my personal goal to find alternatives that are equal or better than the original food! This is my modern Paleo version of sushi. Once you try this you may never go back to classic sushi made with sticky rice. I must say that quinoa sushi is more tasty than the regular~! Not to mention its healthier and Paleo friends too!

SALMON LOX WRAPS

Smoked salmon lox and bagel, this west coast favourite is a nice alternative to eggs for breakfast, or makes a nice lunch or even appetizer. Although typically served on a bagel its easy to modify and still enjoy all the flavours with the simple elimination of the bagel!

CAPRIS SALAD

So simple, yet so tasty! This unique take on a salad can be made easily and served as an appetizer at a party or as a meal in itself.

RAW CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Oh how I love avocados, they are so versatile, delicious, and packed with nutrients! The amount of ways they can be used in endless, now who would have thought you could make an ice cream sandwich out of them?

SAUSAGE CABBAGE AVO SALAD

Colourful veggies , gotta love them! This dish can be modified many ways to used up left over veggies in the fridge.

PUMPKIN YAM SOUP

This is the perfect seasonal fall and winter soup, creamy and dairy free too! You can add different vegetables (squash, carrots, sweet potato) to mix it up depending on what you have in the fridge.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE

This recipe is the perfect mix of dark chocolate and raspberry flavour, soft fluffy mouse with just the right amount of sweetness and still Paleo!

PALEO LASAGNA

This is a must try recipe. So delicious and a sure crowd pleaser! Great to put in the fridge for left overs too!

DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED KIWIS

One word: DELICIOUS! Fact: Kiwis are twice as rich in vitamin C than oranges. So next time you go to grab an orange when you feel a cold coming on, a kiwi will do better ;)

FRIED EGG BACON AVO STACK

I love breakfast, eggs are so versatile and full of protein!

PALEO GINGERBREAD MEN

During the holidays I always make it a tradition to make gingerbread men for friends and family.  Typical Gingerbread men are definitely not Paleo! But this recipe is equal or better I feel than your classic gluten free stuffed men lol.

MANGO AVOCADO FRUIT SALSA

Avocados and Mangos!? Who doesn't love them. This simple fruit salsa is great for a summer dish, light lunch, snack or appetizer.

WALNUT APPLE CABBAGE SLAW

This is a great recipe for Lunch, Dinner or as a dish to bring to a pot luck. It is a raw and Paleo friendly dish as well.

RAW MINI BLUEBERRIE CARDAMON RAW CHEESCAKES

Raw dessert is something I have recently been tampering in. Almost all raw recipes work for Paleo too. If need be simple alterations can be made to make it Paleo. I loved making these! Perfect to bring to a party and so cute! They flavour was amazing and is super unique. You can try making other types of Raw cheese cakes this way too. A bonus to making raw food is no cooking is required!

BASIL PESTO VEGGIE OMLET

I love eggs, I always have I always will. They are so packed full of protein and so versatile! Definitely a Primal lifestyle staple. Making omelettes in the morning for breakfast is what I crave ever day. You can modify this recipe with the addition of any veggies you like, but tis combo is one of my favourites ( and healthiest  while still tasting amazing !)

YELLOW THAI COCONUT CURRY

I love Thai food, I became a huge fan when visiting Thailand and taking a cooking class there. The cultures food is so full of flavour ( all the many spices they have readily available in the markets makes it an adventure for any one who loves to cook!) Thai food is also very Paleo friendly and easy to modify for those recipes that do include gluten or grains. Coconut Milk , Vegetables and protein are some of the most common ingredients, that works great for Paleo!

BROCCOLI SALAD

This is an easy dish you can prepare for a hot summer day, you can pack it as a lunch, or bring to a pot luck to impress your guests! Maybe you will even change their minds about broccoli ;) Its my favourite vegetable!

PALEO CHOCOLATE VANILLA BROWNIES

Chocolate and Vanilla together is like  heaven on earth, mother natures perfect combination <3 p="p">

PALEO PIZZA

This recipe is for a crust to make 1 small single pizza. You can add any  meat , veggies and cheese ( if you do dairy) that you like!

PALEO COCONUT PANCAKES

These Pancakes are delicious and are far better for you than your typical pancakes!

CHICKEN VEGGIE QUICHE

I made this up to use the veggies I had in the fridge. You can sub in just about anything you want. For the strict paleo follower, skip the cheese. I personally think cheese is the origin of all happiness so I totally live it up. This recipe is yummy, easy, and has great paleo / primal numbers so I'm all over it. High protein low carb!

PALEO TOMATO ZUCCHINI PASTA

People always ask me how I live with out pasta, well although I dont eat grains , I can still enjoy pasta just in a totally unique way! This was one of my first ever Paleo Meals. Super simple and sooo tasty! Just cut up strips of zucchini and steam for a few minutes, then add any sugar free tomato sauce , or make you own! A little bit of tomato paste, chopped up tomatoes, garlic onion. You can add herbs like basil or cilantro to add a bit of PiZaM to this meal :)

ALMOND FLAX MEAL BREAD

This paleo style bread has a nice sweet nutty flavour, It taste great warmed up in the toaster with a bit of butter or ghee, and is also a great snack when you are craving something like a granola bar.