I love a good Thai Green Chicken Curry. My hubby and I spent a good month in Thailand during our backpacking adventure and I learned to cook this during our time there. Even though the list of ingredients here is long, it is actually a really quick and easy meal to make as long as you have a food processor to grind the curry paste in. If you want to make a double batch of paste, it freezes ...
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Mexicola Salad
This Mexicola Salad (from the Sides and Salads ebook) is a delicious Mexican-inspired rainbow salad and is almost a meal unto itself. Bursting with flavour and goodness, it is sure to become a firm family favourite. It is full of typical Mexican food ingredients such as corn, avocado and lime, combined into a light fresh salad. Next time you are planning a Mexican feast, add this to the menu to ...
Pine Raspberry Ice Blocks
These Pine Raspberry Ice Blocks are my version of the 'Calippo' flavour that my kids love. Their deliciousness really depends on a good, ripe and sweet pineapple. These are perfect on a hot summer's afternoon: the juicy fruit and the coconut water help hydrate in a fun and flavoursome way. I'd suggest tasting the blend before freezing and add in some liquid sweetener (rice malt or maple syrup) ...
Shake and Go Pancakes
This is my nourishing version of the very unhealthy 'shake and mix' type of pancake mix available in supermarkets. This is great for pancake loving kids, because they can make up their own very easily. It is also far more cost effective than the supermarket version and made completely from good wholesome ingredients. This mix is perfect to take camping as it is all pre-measured in the correct ...
Lime Coconut Mussels
These Lime and Coconut Chilli Mussels are one of my family's all time favourite meals. I used to think mussels were really tricky to cook, something best left to experienced chefs, but this couldn't be further from the truth. They are super quick and easy to make so it's a great quick weekend lunch. I'm going to go out on a limb and say these are better than any restaurant mussels I've ever eaten. ...
Nut Butter Fudge
This Nut Butter Fudge is really quick and easy to make. Rich in protein and healthy fats, it is also a low sugar sweet treat. If you’re not able to eat peanuts, you can easily substitute it with another nut or even a seed butter. As the weather warms up, having another no-bake treat to add to your menu is a good thing. Obviously skip this one in the lunchbox for your kids if they are in a ...
Honey Mustard Chicken
This Honey Mustard Chicken is one of my most popular family meals right now...my whole family adores it. It's really quick and easy to make and while the chicken is baking, I make a quick salad or veggie side to serve with it. This recipe skips the typical flour and has no cream so it automatically ticks some dietary requirements. What a simple, healthy, delicious midweek meal! Take a look ...
Coconut Chicken Salad
I love this Coconut Chicken Salad, it’s long been a family favourite. Poaching the chicken breast in coconut milk makes it so lovely and tender. Combined with the fresh sweet and sour flavours in the salad it is a divine, nutritionally balanced meal. Cool, fresh and crunchy, this will be perfect on a warm sunny day! TIP - start this an hour ahead to allow the chicken to rest and ...
Chia Berry Jam
This Chia Berry Jam is so quick and easy to make and tastes very similar to regular jam. My kids certainly wouldn’t know the difference. With World Health Organisation's daily sugar consumption recommendation being three teaspoons for children and six for adults, this Chia Berry Jam lets you enjoy the sweetness of delicious fruit without overloading the sugar. The history of preserving food ...
Quick Vegetable Fritters
These easy to make Quick Vegetable Fritters are a fabulous low-GI and gluten-free plant-powered snack. This is a great option for when you know your kids need a good serve of veggies in their day. Fritters can be notoriously tricky to get the ratios right- they can fall apart so easily or be too solid. This is a perfect mix that tastes great and has wonderful texture. I love serving them with ...
Savoury Mince Bowl
This fantastic high-protein Savoury Mince Bowl combines tasty mince with the nourishment from eggs and vegetables to fuel your body for the day ahead. A high protein breakfast is a great choice for sustaining energy, building muscle and controlling your appetite. Plan to rise and shine with this super satisfying Savoury Mince Bowl, or make it other times of the day for a quick, filling meal! ...
Pumpkin Creme Caramel
This dairy-free Pumpkin Creme Caramel is based on a traditional Cuban Pumpkin Flan sans the condensed milk and cream cheese. It’s such a simple dessert to make when entertaining as it can be made ahead which is always a bonus. Take note of the time required for the custard to cool in the fridge - you will want to factor this into your cooking schedule. If you don't have ramekins, you can make ...
Slow Cooked Beef Ragu
This slow cooked Beef Ragu is a delicious, easy meal. My family call it fancy or 'real spag bol' after a trip to Italy when they were little made them experts in Italian cuisine. Interestingly, the main difference between ragu and bolognese is the ratio of meat to sauce. Ragu is a meat-based sauce while the 'ragu alla Bolognese', a regional variation of ragu, has a higher tomato content. Whatever ...
Simple Sticky Ginger Chicken
This simple Simple Sticky Ginger Chicken is a really easy to make meal that my whole family loves. The warming spices are fabulous for supporting your immune system and reducing inflammation which is always handy in this modern day world. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements. ...
Healthy Easy Fish Pie
This fresh, light and nourishing Healthy Easy Fish Pie is the perfect pie for this time of the year. It’s also super simple to make, just the way I like it! The title is a little deceptive, as it's not just fish in there! This pie adds a heap of vegetables to add nutrition and most importantly taste and texture. If you've never made a fish pie before, now is the time to be adventurous! Try to ...
Spring Green Salad with Smokey Yoghurt Dressing
This Spring Green Salad with Smokey Yoghurt Dressing is a lovely combination of flavours and textures. There's something about the lengthening days and warm, brighter weather that tells the body to choose fresh, raw vegetables to eat. It’s perfect paired with a simple piece of grilled or barbequed protein for a fast, delicious and nourishing meal. Take a look at the variations (below the ...