Simple Chicken Karaage is Japanese Fried Chicken – the marinade is made from tamari, rice wine vinegar, rice malt syrup, ginger and garlic – essential flavours of Japan. The chicken is coated in this delicious marinade then lightly coated in tapioca flour and fried. The best results are from using a deep fryer, as the…
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Creamy Coleslaw
There are some salads that are timeless classics and are great to have as a popular choice for gatherings or just your weekday lunches. This Creamy Coleslaw has a colourful rainbow of vegetables, digestive support from the yoghurt and loads of flavour with the delicious dressing that includes honey, mustard and lemon juice. Health benefits…
Chilli Honey
This Chilli Honey was sent to me by a Well Nourished Family member to taste and replicate. It’s such a beautiful flavour combination when a good quality fresh, local, raw honey is used for the base. It’s incredible over cheese on a cheese board. I think it also makes avocado and feta on toast simply…
Lemon Yoghurt Pudding
This Lemon Yoghurt Pudding is a light sponge cake that sits at the top of your dish with a gooey bottom underneath. It is a perfect dessert for citrus lovers. The pudding is gently baked in a water bath which gives a wonderful smooth custard underneath the golden sponge. The pudding is just as delicious…
Mushroom Walnut Bolognese
This Mushroom Walnut Bolognese is a nutrient-dense, plant-powered meal that my family loves. It is perfect for vegetarians or vegans but all the meat-eaters that have eaten this love it too! It’s loaded with onion, celery, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and tomato, with the walnuts, miso and Worcestershire sauce providing the savoury umami flavour. Your body…
Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal
This Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is a perfect warming, protein rich breakfast for cold mornings. This oatmeal can be baked fresh or if you are short on time you can make the night before and reheat in the morning. This particular baked oatmeal is great for those that love coconut but if you need to,…
Broccoli Bacon Salad
This Broccoli Bacon Salad is crunchy and fresh from the raw broccoli while coated with a delicious creamy dressing and crispy pieces of bacon. If raw broccoli isn’t your thing, you can lightly steam it then allow to cool and mix through the dressing. I love this salad alongside some eggs for a simple lunch…
Strawberry Bread and Butter Muffins
Introducing delicious, easy to make Strawberry Bread and Butter Muffins! Bread and butter pudding has long been known as an economical dessert and these muffins are an equally delicious and fun way to use up semi stale bread. This recipe is budget friendly (we all need that right now!) and allows for a range of…
Pepper Beef Noodles
These Pepper Beef Noodles are a delicious, saucy combination of mince, spices, peanuts, pak choi and the noodles of your choice. The pepper gives a warming heat to the dish that is perfect for cooler nights. I love this meal for it’s all-in-one nature… every bite is a flavour sensation. The teens that frequent this…
Pumpkin Prosciutto Walnut Pasta
This Pumpkin Prosciutto Walnut Pasta is a super tasty meal with lots of special additions that make this a restaurant quality meal! Crunchy prosciutto, candied walnuts and parmesan scattered over pasta coated with a rich pumpkin puree. This is a combination of flavours that Masterchef judges go crazy about and so will you! Health benefits…
Rice a Riso
This Rice a Riso is a wholefoods substitute for those Continental microwaved rice packs I grew up with- convenient but from scratch is always yummier! This recipe can be made ahead in batches for a quick snack or meal – store in the pantry in a jar then cook as required. This is perfect especially…
Smoked Salmon Scramble
Smoked Salmon Scramble is a good basic recipe that’s as good as any café breakfast. It is very quick to make and provides so many vital nutrients to fuel your body. Not just for breakfast, this is also a great lunch or simple, protein rich meal – I serve with a side salad for some…
Anzac Caramel Slice
We have a LOT of Anzac inspired recipes already, but when this Anzac Caramel Slice came to mind, I thought, “Why not? Caramel in an Anzac biscuit base has got to be good!” This oaty base is covered in a lovely caramel and topped with crumble- you have a golden Anzac slice with an extra…
Greek Slow Cooked Lamb Leg
This Greek Slow Cooked Lamb Leg is a perfect set-and-forget meal. The slow cooking allows for the herbs and spices to be infused into the meat while it is gently cooked and becomes juicy, shreddable meat. A key step here is to ensure that the foil is well sealed to trap in the liquid so…
BBQ Haloumi Vegetable Salad
This BBQ Haloumi Vegetable Salad is an easy vegetarian meal made flavoursome by the BBQ and a cracking dressing to drizzle over. The pickled sultanas provide little bursts of zesty sweetness, the haloumi is soft and salty and the vegetables are able to carry the dressing into every mouthful. Fresh mint lifts the flavour profile,…
Spelt Scones
Scones are a classic staple for afternoon tea or special treat and these Spelt Scones offer a delicious alternative to wheat-based scones. Scone dough should be handled gently and not too much – the butter needs to stay nice and cold for a light and airy result. Health benefits Spelt is an ancient grain that…
Cheesy Sweet Potato Gems
These Cheesy Sweet Potato Gems are something I generally prepare early afternoon then fry up when my kids get home from school. They are a delicious savoury snack or side, with crunchy edges and soft, cheesy filling that we all devoure to re-energise ourselves from a hard day! The weight of the sweet potato is…
BBQ Rub
This is a versatile BBQ Rub that combines a little bit of hot cayenne pepper, sweetness from rapadura sugar and flavoursome paprika, garlic and onion. I love to have this in my spice drawer, enjoying rubbed into barbequed or grilled meats such as chicken, beef, and pork (it’s also great over tofu). It gives a…
Chicken Lentil Curry
This Chicken Lentil Curry is a super simple curry that adapts well to suit whatever vegetables you have. It’s very budget friendly, bulking out the meal with lentils while not compromising on flavour. I’ve written the method for the base curry and you can add vegetables at the appropriate time to have a final result…
Snickers Yoghurt Ice Pop
This Snickers Yoghurt Ice Pop is a delicious, easy to make treat that’s perfect for all the family. They are quite low in sugar but still taste very decadent. To keep these popsicles as something anyone can make, I’ve skipped the mould for freezing and instead shaped directly onto a tray with baking paper. The…
Greek Bean and Potato Salad
This Greek Bean and Potato Salad is a delicious, colourful side that pairs well with any kind of grilled or simply prepared protein. It is very easy to make and the dressing is key to its zesty, fresh flavour. You can serve this salad slightly warm when it has just been cooked or it is…
Vegetable Flat Bread
This Vegetable Flat Bread developed from a desire to have something simple alongside a main meal, yet feeling nourishing and gentle on the digestive system. This bread is mostly vegetables, bound together with flour and made flavoursome from the spices and seasonings added. This thick batter is baked like a thin slice, not as a…
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
This Cinnamon Roll Smoothie is a naturally sweet treat, perfect with breakfast or at the end of a long school day. It’s a nice thick smoothie, or could be used as a smoothie bowl with additional granola, fruit, nuts or seeds sprinkled over it. The banana does need to be very ripe, if not, you…
Almond Maple Shortbread (3 ingredients)
This Almond Maple Shortbread is a gluten and dairy-free treat to enjoy alongside a cuppa! The dough is a little sticky to work with which is why I roll it between two pieces of parchment paper. I like to cut the shortbread into simple little bite sized squares as its quickest and easiest, but if…
