Simple Christmas Day Plan Sometimes the simple things in life are the best! If you'd like to keep things really simple (but oh so delicious this Christmas) then here's a really easy plan that can mostly be prepared ahead so you can chill and enjoy the festivities yourself. If you'd like a huge feast, check out my Christmas Day Feast plan HERE. I understand Christmas Day is one of those days where ...
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Healthy Fruit Mince Pie Filling
I've never really been a fan of mince pies, mainly because I really don't enjoy the big chunks of candied peel. But this, my Healthy Fruit Mince Pie Filling, is somewhere between an apple pie and a mince pie. It's based on my Nan's recipe, sans the peel and with some of the dried fruit swapped out with apple. You can choose to make it boozy with the brandy, or leave it out. Using fresh apple ...
Baked Vegetables with Hummus
This Baked Vegetables with Hummus recipe is a really versatile meal of plant powered, rainbow goodness. You can choose some or all of the vegetables I have used and you can serve this hot, warm or at room temperature. Health benefits Eating a variety of vegetables is one of the best ways to improve and maintain a healthy gut. The fibre in vegetables and legumes aids your gut flora to thrive and ...
Pork Belly with Nectarine Slaw
This Pork Belly with Nectarine Slaw is a mouth watering meal that's really very simple to make. I was always a bit scared of cooking roast pork...the pressure of ensuring a nice crisp crackle was too much;) But once I tried it, I realised it was actually so easy. I love the pork combined with the sweet crisp slaw...it really is just perfect if I do say so myself! I hope you love this as much as ...
Christmas Leftovers Salad
I always over cater, especially the protein portion of the meal. We have a lot of meat lovers in our family and friend circle, so I wouldn't live it down if what I served was shy. After the feast I always have leftovers, and so the Christmas Leftovers Salad was born. This salad is one of my favourite ways to eat leftovers...without it being another heavy meal. It's a bonus that both my kids ...
Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa
These Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa are an easy to to make, entree or starter that's sure to impress! Perfect for our Christmas in Australia. I come from Western Australia and a long line of cray-fisherman...including my grandfather, uncle and cousin. But I have always, absolutely hated crustaceans which made me the black sheep of the family most family gatherings, when everyone else was ...
Gingerbread Loaf with Caramel Drizzle
This healthy Gingerbread Loaf with Caramel Drizzle is a low sugar, wholegrain version of the classic catering to various dietary goals. If you love ginger, you'll love this loaf and whilst it's sweet, it's not sickly sweet. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements. Sticky Gingerbread Loaf ...
Black Forest Tart
This delicious Black Forest Tart is quick and easy to make, and a decadent chocolate dessert. I think cherries and chocolate are a flavour match in heaven! Who's with me? I have strong memories of the flavours of Black Forest. I grew up in Perth and as a teenager, every Thursday night my parents and I used to go late night shopping. There was a Swedish cafe patisserie at the shops called Miss ...
Rolled Turkey with Quinoa Cranberry Stuffing
This Rolled Turkey with Quinoa Cranberry Stuffing is the ultimate special occasion meal...absolutely delicious and truely a feast fit for a crowd on Christmas Day. Now before you click away thinking there is no way you can be bothered rolling meat...here's the thing, you don't have to. I've made a rolled turkey of sorts every Christmas, because I find it easier to cook than a whole bird. So I ...
Beef Fillet with Garlic Tahini Sauce
With the festive season sneaking up quicker than I'd like (seriously, where has this year gone??), I thought I'd share one of our go-to recipes when feeding a crowd... Beef Fillet with Garlic Tahini Sauce. We tend to make it as it's quick and easy and you can rest it for as long as you like so it's pretty forgiving. We have even rested it for several hours and had it just warm and it was ...
Crispy Roast Potatoes
Once you've eaten perfectly Crispy Roast Potatoes you'll accept nothing less....and this simple recipe will guarantee the perfect spud every-single-time. I've found little things like heating the fat makes a real difference to the outcome, so this is a recipe that whilst simple, will only yield a crunch if you follow the recipe closely. Crispy Roast Potatoes literally take me back to my ...
Maple Macadamia Chocolate Bark
I don't have a great memory, especially for dates and numbers in general. But for food, I'm always on point. I remember flavour combinations, textures and food with friends. One memory I carry is of maple roast macadamia nuts dipped in dark chocolate from a winery on the Mornington Peninsula, many moons ago. Because I don't have the patience or time to individually coat each nut, this Maple ...
Smoked Salmon Roulade
There are many wonderful things about the festive season. The creation of family traditions, especially those involving delicious food are one of my favourites. My brother in-law made this Smoked Salmon Roulade many years ago for our 'Melbourne family' Christmas Day. Since then, I have given it a bit of a Well Nourished make-over, as I do! It's been a starter for of our Christmas Day feasts ...
Raspberry, Honey, Pistachio Semifreddo
I love creating special desserts for the festive season... something that's delicious and visually beautiful. It also has to be able to be made in advance. Because I certainly don't want to be stuck in the kitchen once the fun starts! This Raspberry, Honey, Pistachio Semifreddo ticks all these boxes and it's actually very easy to make. I've included both regular and Thermomix methods too. I don't ...
Beetroot, Maple Pecan Salad
I always make this Beetroot, Maple Pecan Salad when I see beautiful beets with the tops attached. The stems and leaves are all part of this delicious and super nourishing salad. It truely is, food-as-medicine. The flavours in this delicious dish are perfect to accompany Christmas meats this festive season. Enjoy! Health benefits Beetroot is a rich source of fibre and many valuable and protective ...
Choc-Orange Biscuits
There are certain flavour combinations that just work. Dark chocolate paired with orange is certainly one of them! So I present to you, in time for the festive season, my Choc-orange Biscuits. Baking gifts is good for your health Christmas is a great time to get your bake on and give the gift of deliciousness by baking something lovely for friends and family! I recently read a news article where ...