This delicious Pumpkin Almond Hummus Salad is one of my latest addictions. I'm a bit fussy when it comes to eating pumpkin...it has to be combined with the right flavours for me to enjoy it (and my kids are exactly the same). This recipe could be used for a light and fresh meal or a delicious side salad. It's really quick and easy to make too and leftovers are just as delicious the next ...
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Pork and Quinoa Larb
I've always loved Larb. So much so that I'll always order it whenever we eat at a Thai restaurant. This Pork & Quinoa Larb is my healthy take on the traditional dish and a lovely flavour combination with lots of nutritional variety in the mix. I always make it with a combination of meat and quinoa…just to extend the nutrition and add in some plant based protein. Leftovers are fabulous the ...
Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken
This Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken is a delicious, healthy and economical way to eat chicken. I realised a little while ago I'd become completely reliant on my take-away style Roast Chicken marinade. Every time we had a roast chicken, this was our go to and I was beginning to get bored. Now I'm very partial to garlic, in my mind there's no such thing as too much. A few months ago I was craving Lemon ...
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 ...
Healthy Lamington Parfait
Australia Day celebrations just got little bit posh for Well Nourished Family members! This deconstructed Healthy Lamington Parfait is a delicious dessert that my whole family absolutely adores. We often make it for friends and family over the Australia Day weekend. If you're entertaining a crowd this Australia Day, then my Australia Day BBQ event plan has your menu covered making entertaining ...
Chicken Souvlaki Bowl
This Chicken Souvlaki Bowl is a delicious combination of both Greek and Turkish flavours. It’s quick and easy to make and a favourite family meal. If you can't be bothered with threading skewers, check out the express souvlaki below the main recipe. Also take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary ...
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 ...
Mexican Tomato Salsa
This delicious Mexican Tomato Salsa recipe is a fabulous, easy to make staple. With its Mexican flavours, it's lovely served on tortilla chips or as a side to any Mexican fare. When friends drop in Often when friends drop by or I have to get something prepped quickly, I’ll make this Mexican Salsa and Guacamole for a Mexican inspired snack. Forget store bought salsa and guacamole with their awful ...
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 ...
Lemony Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Caper Quiche
This Lemony Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Caper Quiche is a perfect summer meal because it can be pre-made and is just as delicious cold, as it is it hot. It's a great recipe to take on a picnic or to a bring a plate event. I think this is a flavour match made in heaven and I hope you love it too. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many ...
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 ...
Charred Broccolini Salad
I love to char grill broccolini on the BBQ, I think it really brings out the flavour. Combined with the saltiness of the haloumi and the citrus salad dressing, this Charred Broccolini Salad makes for a delicious and very nourishing meal or side. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements (vegan/ nut ...
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 ...
Mango Whip with Salted Macadamia Caramel
My sons most favourite fruit is mango...just as well we live in Queensland, and we have inherited an old mango tree in our small backyard too. My daughter is not so much a fan, unless it's made into something like this Mango Whip with Salted Macadamia Caramel. Then she's happy to eat it. One of the best things about this whip is that it's seriously quick and easy to make, fool proof really. ...