Chocolate Granola
Makes 4 cups 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup cacao nibs 1/4 cup coconut chips 1 tbsp chia seeds 3...
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Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 113 min read
Apple Pie- welcoming Autumn-
Ingredients: For the crust: 400 gr white spelt flour 100 gr rye flour 2 tbsp raw sugar A pinch of fine sea salt 120 gr unsalted butter,...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Tiramisù
This recipe has been with me since my culinary school times. I've lost it, found it, and changed ingredient proportions a few times. But...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Mexican Chicken Soup
Days are getting colder and kids are in need of more immune boosting food to fight winter bugs. Not reinventing the wheel here, just...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Raspberry, Almond and Rose Cake
This tender buttery cake takes inspiration on Ottolenghi's blueberry and lemon cake. In mine, the tartness of the raspberries pair with...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Easy Focaccia
Homemade baking without complications: Mix and forget, no knead, overnight proofing and the most pillowy focaccia perfect to dip in...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jun 15, 20231 min read
All good crackers
I love this cracker recipe. Super healthy, super crunchy and super speedy to make, another bonus for me is the rolling part; an...
Sofia B Gallardo
May 23, 20231 min read
Vanilla Scented Almond Biscuits
Delicate, aromatic and mouth melting, my kids are absolutely in love with them at the moment. As I make them small, this batch makes...
Sofia B Gallardo
May 4, 20232 min read
Rye and Spelt Apple Galette
The free form makes it so quickly to put together and although the pastry is made from scratch, it’s straight forward and delicious. You...
Sofia B Gallardo
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Puffed cereal bars
An absolute favourite amongst kids, I first hesitated to share it as it asks for quite a bit of peanut butter, but they are so delicious...
Sofia B Gallardo
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Seasonal Muffins -Apple and Feijoa-
These muffins are so versatile and adjustable to your needs that in this recipe I'm giving you a flexible and adaptable options to...
Sofia B Gallardo
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Vegetable cheesy muffins
Following the lunchbox theme - which I have to think of 5 times a week every week - these muffins are a wonderful savoury snack, cheesy...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Lunchbox Sweet Potato Muffins
These baby muffins made with sweet potato, spelt and unrefined sugars are the answer for a sweet healthy snack. Lots of fiber, a good...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Decadent Brownie Cookies
Recipe from @bromabakery INGREDIENTS: 227 gr bittersweet chocolate, chopped 85 gr unsalted butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Creamy tomato sauce (Vegan)
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 fat garlic cloves 1 tsp red chilli...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 18, 20221 min read
〰️Cherry Chocolate Cookies 〰️ 🍒
Thick, wholesome and chocolatey, do I need to say more ?... Makes 15 thick cookies scooped out of a 1/4 cup Ingredients: 2 cups rolled...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 29, 20212 min read
Vanilla Ricotta Pancakes
Custardy, tender and easy; just perfect for a Sunday morning ... or any other day. Lockdown has its benefits. This recipe is for a crowd....
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 10, 20211 min read
Tarte Tatin -a winter gem-
When temperatures are low my cravings for sweet food multiply by two and if say sweet is warm even more. This delightful tart ticks all...
Sofia B Gallardo
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Tomato Passata- cook now, eat later
Summer is here, holidays and the tomatoes all you keen gardeners have planted and lovingly looked after during this Covid times are...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 4, 20201 min read
Cashew wonder sauce
This sauce is the little black dress of your kitchen, goes with everything and transforms to fit depending the occasion. Have it as a ...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 17, 20203 min read
Triple chocolate baked donuts
It doesn't get more indulging than this. 3 x chocolate!. This donuts are tender, rich and not hard to make at all. My son asked to make...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Kale two ways
Kale and Avocado Salad with Turmeric Dressing Wholesome yet delicious this salad contains a handful of superfood ingredients in one bowl....
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Lemon cheesecake pancakes
Silky, citrusy and addictive. These pancakes are a weekend treat; faster to make than a cheesecake but indulgent all the same. Try them...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Baby bread sticks and rolls
This recipe is one of my all time favourites. It's super easy and relatively quick, very forgiving, because you can swap flours to your...
Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Feijoa Coconut Cake
This cake is for both the people that find feijoas too fruity, strong, even soapy and for those who adore their guava-pineapple hybrid...
Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 23, 20202 min read
Roasted broccolini with Tahini dressing
As the weather turns colder our bodies crave warmer and more satisfying dishes. This side falls in the category of richer wintery food...
Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 19, 20202 min read
A good Carrot Cake
If you ask about my all time favourite cakes, carrot cake is not on my top 10 - I'm more a chocolate kinda girl- but after having one ...
Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 17, 20202 min read
Nutella Mylk
This recipe is one of Matías favourites: nutty, chocolate-y and slightly sweet, nothing to do with the sugar laden store bought cartons....
Sofia B Gallardo
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Chocolate and Caramel Nests
An easy recipe to do with your little ones while staying at home. It is a bit messy, although nice to see the kids getting so involved, ...
Sofia B Gallardo
Mar 28, 20201 min read
Broccoli and Apple Creamy Salad
Another salad for your repertoire. Vibrant, colourful and super tasty. The apple adds a sweet note while the tahini dressing binds the...
Sofia B Gallardo
Mar 23, 20201 min read
Amaranth Coconut Bircher
Strange times. None of us thought we will be living a situation like this now is a reality. As scary and daunting as the next few weeks...
Sofia B Gallardo
Dec 15, 20191 min read
Morning smoothie
This recipe is super refreshing, energising, packed with nutrients and delicious. We love to have it in the morning after a good pilates...
Sofia B Gallardo
Nov 14, 20192 min read
Spring baby, spring pasta
Spring has hit New Zealand, flowers are blossoming, weather is getting warmer and a wider variety of veggies and fruit are available for...
Sofia B Gallardo
Oct 3, 20192 min read
Ceviche with Guacamole and Chipotle Mayo
A staple recipe to have up your sleeve. Good for summer but also for cold days as it's big flavour wakes your body from that winter...
Sofia B Gallardo
Sep 19, 20192 min read
Lush Chocolate Pecan Torte
Cake is a good conversation starter, specially when it's preceded by the word chocolate. Did I get your attention?, if you add to it that...
Sofia B Gallardo
Sep 9, 20192 min read
Corn Chowder with Coriander Pesto
This recipe is a lighter take on the classic corn chowder which uses cream and flour as ingredients. I've vanished them here but kept...
Sofia B Gallardo
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Green Babe Herb Dressing
A staple in your fridge, a wild card in your weekly menu poker, this dressing goes well with everything. Festively dresses a simple...
Sofia B Gallardo
Sep 2, 20192 min read
Perfect Quinoa Pancakes
If you haven't noticed pancakes are one of my favourite things in the whole world. I smile just with the thought of making them (no...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 26, 20193 min read
Churros for kids and not so kids
Long known in Spain and Portugal - some sources say they, in fact, are an adapted version of a Chinese savoury fritter - and adopted...
Sofia B Gallardo
Aug 14, 20192 min read
Sunny tomato dip
With the amount of rain and cold weather we've been getting over here, my mind is playing tricks over me either trying to avoid the...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 26, 20191 min read
All free bread
BUCKWHEAT AND ALMOND LOAF This bread is free from gluten and dairy but has a wonderful fluffy texture and a nutty, slightly sweet...
Sofia B Gallardo
Jul 16, 20192 min read
Fabulous Margaritas
My time under the summer sun is over. Long and hot days of great weather, even greater food and most importantly of family time and...
Sofia B Gallardo
May 6, 20192 min read
Greenest Pesto
You know when you have absolutely no time or energy for cooking. After a long day, rushing to get the groceries, as you pass the...
Sofia B Gallardo
May 2, 20193 min read
Cozy buttery dinner rolls
If you have kids and you wish they'll eat that bowl of vegetable soup packed with nutrients that is so good for them make this. Make...
Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 16, 20192 min read
Choco Bubbles for the little ones
If like me you are always on the look for better and varied breakfast options for your kids that are healthy but quick and...
Sofia B Gallardo
Apr 14, 20193 min read
Golden Buns
The name of the recipe intentionally evokes those fine summer beach-y days everyone loves. The temperature is dropping on this side of...
Sofia B Gallardo
Mar 23, 20192 min read
The Oh! cake - Apricot and Almond
Even if this cake was a mediocre, nothing out of the ordinary kind of thing I will still consider it one of my favorites only because of...
Sofia B Gallardo
Dec 7, 20182 min read
The lightest whole foods pancakes
If you ask me there's not enough pancake recipes out in the world, specially for a light and tender version using whole flours and...
Sofia B Gallardo
Dec 1, 20182 min read
A crisp fennel and iceberg salad
I've been so sleepy lately; with the change of season and the warmer weather settling in, my body needs a few days to adjust to summer...
Sofia B Gallardo
Nov 22, 20183 min read
Rosy beetroot yogurt dip
I love Farmer's Markets. Doesn't matter how convenient and sometimes cheaper a supermarket may be, it will never be able to give you...
About Me
Philosophy
After spending years working in the private yacht and restaurant ultra competitive industry, I now live a slightly less errant life. I teach, share recipes and make food for people that like me, want a more natural, nourishing and delicious way of eating.
Today, we find ourselves busier and with less time for cooking than ever, resorting to overly processed and fast meals which are having an enormous, but negative impact on our well being. Not everything is bad news, the capacity to change this -for the best- is in our hands.
I firmly believe in the power a good diet has over our health, I've learned from my parents that food is your medicine and have lived a mainly vegetarian lifestyle for the past 20 years feeling energized, in good health and happy.
Whilst food means nurture and survival it's also a cultural act that brings people together. We eat -and cook- for the pleasure of it, to celebrate and to socialize. So in here I wanted to join both notions, creating recipes that are good for your body but also a joy for your palate. Achievable and uncomplicated, hence the motto: simple. healthy. delicious.
That´s what this site is all about: food as nourishment and enjoyment.
Join me, I'd love to share this space with you...
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