This Healthy Tartare Sauce is a recipe I have to credit my mum for. It's something she's made to drizzle over fish, chicken, vegetables and even salads for many years. In fact my kids protest if I even try to cook fish without serving it with this. This easy to make sauce can totally transform a simple meal into something special....true! I hope you and your family love it as much as mine ...
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Mint Yoghurt
This Mint Yoghurt is a really versatile dip or sauce that pairs really well with lamb (grilled, BBQ'd or roasted) and also Indian fare. When my kids were little and I was teaching them to enjoy curries and spicy foods, I'd always had this Mint Yoghurt on the table, so they could add it to cool the dish as they needed. It also makes a lovely, fresh dip with papadums or vegetable crudités. It only ...
Simple Guacamole
It's funny, avocado is one of my least favourite foods (my kids feel the same way). But give us a bowl Guacamole and it will disappear rather quickly! It's amazing what adding a few extra flavours and changing the texture can do! I often add a little nutrient and flavour booster to my Guacamole (see suggestions in the recipe), but this is entirely optional. Also take a look at the serving ...
Creamy Lemon Thyme Dip
So we’re coming into winter here in Australia and it’s a time to optimise immune function and avoid seasonal bugs. Food is always the best medicine and prevention is way better than cure – so it’s certainly a good time for me to share this immune boosting Creamy Lemon Thyme Dip. It’s delicious, creamy texture often appeals to kids, so it’s sure to be popular with the whole family. Health ...
Balsamic Spiced Hummus with Dukkah
This is my next twist on Jamie Olivers 'recipes to save your life' - an easy but delicious hummus recipe. This is my families favourite way to eat hummus. The balsamic lends a lovely texture and delicious flavour that really compliments the hummus and we generally pair it with delicious dukkah too. What's so good about it? The chickpeas are a high fibre, protein rich legume with a decent mineral ...
Smoked Salmon Dip (in 5 minutes)
I've always loved a good smoked salmon dip but up until recently had never actually made it myself. Now that I have, it is definitely going to become my go-to dip when entertaining. Not only is it delicious, but it is really healthy and super easy to make. Health benefits Most store bought dips contain dangerous vegetable oils so I always avoid them. This dip not only combines the lovely ...
Best Basil Pesto (and the healthiest)
The best basil pesto recipe going, and the most nourishing! A bold statement I know but it is rather delicious and definitely has a more extensive nutritional profile than its (also healthy) traditional version. It is gluten and grain free and I have also included dairy and nut-free variations too. So what makes this pesto so healthy? Let's start with the hero of the dish, basil. Basil is a rich ...
Cashew Nut Cream
This is a series of posts where I plan to share the little bits and pieces or accompaniments mentioned in some of my recipes. You may have seen in the serving suggestions or dairy-free variations to substitute regular cream with cashew nut cream. So now, I backtrack and give you this delicious and versatile raw, vegan cashew nut cream recipe. Health benefits Well it's dairy free and even for ...
Hummus – much more than a dip!
This is my recipe for a deliciously healthy hummus, of course with some interesting variations and colours too. There's more to hummus than just a dip, so check out the variations below. I like my hummus to have a creamy consistency, but if you prefer it a little course, then just process it less. Health benefits The chickpeas are a high fibre, protein rich legume with a decent mineral profile ...
Coriander & Lime Pesto
This pesto is the best I've ever made, so I just had to share the recipe. I found myself with a lot of coriander (also called cilantro) in the garden and my lime tree heavy with fruit. So here's what I made… a very seasonal, extremely healthy coriander and lime pesto. Whilst coriander pesto is a delicious, nutritious dip, also, think about it as an accompaniment to grilled or BBQ'd fish or ...