NOURISHING RECIPES & MINDFUL EATING FOR JOYFUL FOOD FREEDOM

G’day. I’m Tansy.

I’m an author, culinary nutritionist and recipe developer here to support you in breaking free from food rules and diet mentality to experience the joy of eating without overthinking, guilt or shame.

On this site, I share my books, food philosophy and recipes. Enjoy!

Learn more about me and Joyful Eating.

NOURISHING RECIPES

I write recipes to nourish and comfort your body and soul, from breakfast to dessert.

My recipes are mostly made from widely accessible ingredients. I provide substitutions and modifications where I can and bust nutrition and food myths as I go. I encourage being mindful of how your body responds to the food you eat and what brings you joy and satisfaction.

Build Your Own Pizza: An Easy Formula with 20+ Pizza Recipes

An easy formula to build your own pizza with topping suggestions and combinations for everything from child-friendly to gourmet pizzas....

Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Recipe

If you thought eating gluten-free meant missing out on pizzas with a crispy crust and soft, doughy inside—think again. This...

Seedy Crackers (Gluten-Free)

Crunchy, gluten-free, seedy crackers made with chickpea flour, seeds and herbs are perfect for snacking, dips or crushing for a...

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

A gluten free carrot cake with a moist crumb made with rice and almond flours, crushed pineapple and warming spices....

Mediterranean Hummus (Creamy Homemade Recipe)

Learn how to make this easy, creamy Mediterranean hummus recipe perfect for snacks, wraps and mezze platters. Although hummus is...

SATISFYING SALADS

Discover nourishing salad recipes that are perfect as side dishes or standalone meals. From protein-packed options like lentil and quinoa salad to refreshing combinations like carrot salad with cranberries, I have recipes to support balanced and joyful eating.

How to Make Your Own Salad Dressing: 5 Easy Vinaigrettes

Say goodbye to store-bought dressings! Learn how to make simple, delicious salad dressings that you can customise to suit your...

Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad

Chickpea cucumber feta salad is a fresh and tangy salad that is satisfying as a side or a complete meal....

Roasted Potato and Lentil Salad

This potato and lentil salad is a satisfying, zesty dish that is delicious as both a side dish and a...

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Prunes

A refreshing shaved Brussels sprouts salad with contrasting flavours and textures of earthy prunes, toasted almonds, chewy quinoa, salty Parmesan...

Mexican-Inspired Roast Potato Salad

This vibrant Mexican-inspired salad, with spiced roast potatoes, black beans, sweet corn and pickled jalapeños, is just as delicious and...

Book cover image of Joyful Eating: How to Break Free of Diets and Make Peace with Your Body.

Cover of the novel The Weight of a Woman.

Cover image of the novel The Tears of a Woman.

MINDFUL EATING BLOGS & REFLECTIONS

On this website, I write about mindful eating, mindfulness and my philosophy of joyful eating. My blogs include personal reflections on my journey to healing my relationship with food and my body, my writing advice and author journey, the experience of being a childless, not by choice, woman to articles to support you in breaking free from food rules and diet mentality so that you, too, may experience the joy of eating (and life) with less self-doubt, limiting beliefs, guilt and shame. It is an honour to share my insights and learnings with you.