For the love of Izelle Hoffman

Izelle Hoffman is SA's newest rising star in the culinary industry and although she never formally trained as a chef, growing up in a household where great food was always a comfort and source of nourishment, it seemed like a natural progression for her to take inspiration from the dishes she grew up with turning them into a modern, playful and healthy experience.

- Izelle Hoffman

ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN!

And what better way to start your new year off with some delicious and healthy recipes from our Food Editor, Izelle Hoffman. The days are long gone that eating healthy means eating bland and boring foods. We hope you feel inspired to get into the kitchen with Izelle's latest creations specially tailored for our HERS readers. All the ingredients used have exceptional nutritional value, not just for great taste. Whether you are vegan or love a juicy steak, sweet or savoury, there's a recipe that we are sure you will enjoy.

CHOCOLATE PEAR CRUMBLE

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

COOKING TIME: 25 - 30 MIN

SERVINGS: 1 LARGE TART

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

250g almond flour

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp water

1 tsp salt

1 heaped tsp cacao

1 tsp caramel essence

3 cans of pear halves (in fruit juice) drained and washed to remove all fruit juice

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp caramel essence

For the crumble on top

120g almond flour

50g flaked almonds

50g chopped dates

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp salt

100g almond butter melted

2 tbsp raw honey

1 tsp caramel essence

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 heaped tbsp cacao

Garnish with thinly sliced pear, honey and cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS