These sensational Sweet Crispy Chicken Wings are such a simple, tasty and budget friendly meal. My family go crazy for these and I often whip them up when a group of teens descend on me and are staaaarvving! These are also pretty fool-proof as you are not frying them- it's a super easy method of toss in flour, arrange on a tray and bake! A quick simmer of sauce ingredients and you are set for a ...
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Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding
This Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding one for the dessert loving mums out there. Using coconut sugar or rapadura gives the pudding a gentle sweetness with such a delicious flavour. A lovely baked crust on the pudding with gooey sauce underneath and dolloped with cream- a truly delightful mix of tastes and textures that will please everyone! I really think dads and kids will be able to follow ...
Chocolate Mug Cake
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove We all get a craving for dessert occasionally, so why not make something that is rich and decadent, but also nourishing? My Chocolate Mug Cake is just the thing for those evenings when a simple, sweet treat is needed. However, a word of warning; it is dangerously easy and fast to make (and even easier to eat). Take a look at the variations below the main recipes ...
Pasta Carbonara (to suit lots of dietary requirements)
Pasta Carbonara is such a classic recipe and it is hard to mess with a classic! BUT - the original has lots of ingredients that many people need to avoid for various reasons. This recipe has been tested with loads of variations so make sure you read all the alternatives underneath to suit your needs (or your pantry!) I personally love it with mushrooms (this isn't classic at all) but you can ...
Vegan Potato Salad
This Vegan Potato Salad is quick and easy and full of fresh flavours! Toasted cashews, pureed with lemon juice, water and oil give a creamy 'mayonnaise'. Spring onions, parsley and capers top this off for the perfect plant-based side dish. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements. ...
Greek Lamb Meatball Tray Bake
This Greek Lamb Meatball Tray bake is a one pan meal that is delicious and nourishing. It is full of tasty roasted vegetables and seasoned lamb meatballs. There is a lot of scope to vary the vegetables in this dish to suit your veggie drawer. Cut the vegetables to an appropriate size to have them cooking evenly. Harder vegetables like carrots need to be cut small and put with the sweet potato ...
Gluten-free Sourdough Banana Pancakes
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These Gluten-free Sourdough Banana Pancakes are a favourite family weekend breakfast. Not only are these pancakes gluten-free, they also use up the discard from your gluten-free sourdough starter which means they save on food waste as well as taste delicious. I like to serve them with dollops of coconut yoghurt, fresh blueberries and a generous drizzle of maple ...
Gluten-free Sourdough Starter
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove By popular request, I'm excited to start sharing a range of gluten-free sourdough recipes, starting with this Gluten-free Sourdough Starter! To make sourdough you need a starter culture. This gluten-free one is surprisingly easy to make. It needs lots of TLC for the first week or so and as it becomes established it will continue to strengthen and will need less and ...
Cashew Beef Stir-fry
This Cashew Beef Stir-fry is a super quick and easy to make meal that my family loves. I love preparing my vegetables, getting my rice or quinoa on to cook and then in that time, whipping up this delicious meal. This is full of beautiful veggies, crunchy cashews and a sauce that compliments it all. Such a classic meal at a fraction of the take-away price! Thai basil is usually available at ...
Raspberry and Rosewater Jelly
This Raspberry and Rosewater Jelly is a delicious and nourishing jelly that the kids will love. It’s really quick and easy to make so there’s no need for chemically laden jelly crystals anymore. It was a revolution in my mind as an adult to realise that jelly packets were not needed to make jelly. What freedom to enjoy such a fun dessert with beautiful nutritious ingredients! Take a look at the ...
Garlic Mushroom Burger
This Garlic Mushroom Burger with tarragon mustard sauce is one of the tastiest vegetarian burgers I've ever eaten. Perfect for Meatless Monday or any day where you'd like a plant-based source of protein. I love that this method uses the oven instead of the frying pan - so easy for cleanup. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your ...
Creamy Kale Sweet Potato Soup
This Creamy Kale Sweet Potato Soup is a deliciously hearty soup that will warm and comfort the body. Made from simple ingredients, the combination of anti-inflammatory spices, collagen and protein-rich bone broth will nourish your gut. Nutrient dense and fibre-packed from the lentils, nuts and vegetables, it’s a super soup for sure. For all you need to know about bone broth and how to ...
Cashew Queso (vegan cheese dip or sauce)
This Cashew Queso - "queso" being Spanish for cheese, is a delicious, cheesy vegan dip would have to be one of the quickest and easiest to make low GI snacks. It’s delicious served with a rainbow of vegetable crudites or corn tortillas. Make it as a stand alone dip or a side to go with any Mexican inspired meal and you'll have rave reviews! Remember to take a look at the variations (below ...
Miso Fish Broccolini Carrot Crisps
This Miso Fish Broccolini Carrot Crisps is such a flavoursome yet quick and easy to make meal. The miso maple glaze pairs beautifully with the salmon (or any fish really) and vegetables. Enjoy as it is or serve over rice or quinoa for a larger meal. If possible, buy wild salmon for the best nutrition in your meal. Wild salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and many other vitamins ...
Peppermint Lime Iced Tea
This refreshing Peppermint Lime Iced Tea was created by my 12 year old son. It's quick and easy to make and the perfect drink for a hot day. If you want to make it ahead, assemble it and add the ice at the last minute. This is a great standard recipe for any iced tea, so start brewing for a delicious, refreshing drink! Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to ...
Raw Mojito Cheesecake
This Raw Mojito Cheesecake is a great NYE (or anytime) adult dessert. It can be made into one large bowl or lots of little glasses... your choice. The Bacardi is optional, or if I'm making for my family I will dish out half into individual serves for the kids, then add the Baccardi for the adults. It’s such a lovely light, refreshing way to finish off a big meal. It’s also the perfect ...