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Aussie Meat Pie

November 23, 2020 | After School Snacks, Budget Friendly, Freezable Meals, Holidays & Entertaining, Make-ahead Meals, Members only, Red meat, Vegetarian

This Aussie Meat Pie is based on one my dear nan and I used to make when I was a kid. The iconic meat pie of Australia is a flavoursome mix of beef mince and gravy in a beautiful crisp pastry. Placed in a paper bag with a squirt of tomato sauce, it is a quick take-away lunch common to petrol stations and corner stores. Truth be told, the commercial meat pies are probably more mystery meat and ...

Shake and Go Pancakes

November 23, 2020 | After School Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts, Holidays & Entertaining, Members only

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 ...

Nut Butter Fudge

November 9, 2020 | After School Snacks, Members only, No-bake Sweets

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 ...

Lemonade Ice Blocks

November 9, 2020 | Ice-blocks, Members only

Simple but delicious, these Lemonade Ice Blocks are a huge family favourite. Best of all you can adjust the level of sweetness to suit your taste so if you're a sour lover use less sweetener, or a sweet tooth add more. It think the amount I've used is a lovely balance of sweet and sour. I have these stainless steel ice block moulds, but if you do not have any moulds, you can use little tubs or ...

Honey Mustard Chicken

November 2, 2020 | 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Freezable Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Members only, Vegetarian

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 ...

Beetroot Feta Croquettes

November 2, 2020 | 30 Minute Meals, After School Snacks, Budget Friendly, Members only, Savoury Snacks, Vegetarian

These simple Beetroot Feta Croquettes are really easy to make and a delicious, colourful appetiser, light meal or snack. Beetroot is a rich source of fibre and a unique source of betaine, a nutrient that is known to protect against inflammation. Combined with feta and encased in a crunchy crumb, it’s one of my favourite ways to enjoy it. This is one that you can get children involved ...

Pork Shiitake Gyoza

November 2, 2020 | Freezable Meals, Members only, Pork

These delicious Pork Shiitake Gyoza are like a little flavour bomb. I love the contrast of the crisp, caramelised base and the soft steamed tops and the dipping sauce makes this a heavenly meal or starter. Gyoza are a traditional Japanese cuisine, often served as part of a banquet. They are incredibly moreish so this recipe can feed a family as mains or have alongside a simple broth, fried rice ...

Raspberry Muesli

October 26, 2020 | After School Snacks, Breakfast, Members only

This delicious, easy to make, naturally sweetened Raspberry Muesli is a fabulous staple for any healthy pantry. Oats are a really nourishing, mineral rich grain that are high in fibre and protein. The nuts and seeds provide more nourishment in the form of fat soluble vitamins, protein and essential fats to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Take a look at the variations (below the main ...

Coconut Chicken Salad

October 26, 2020 | Chicken, Members only, Salads, Vegetarian

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

October 26, 2020 | Dips, Sauces and Dressings, Members only, No-bake Sweets, Staples

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 ...

Chicken Thyme Vegetable Sausage Rolls

October 19, 2020 | After School Snacks, Chicken, Healthy Lunchbox, Members only, Savoury Snacks

These Chicken Thyme Vegetable Sausage Rolls are simple to make and are sure to become a party favourite. They also make for a healthy snack and my kids love them cold in their school lunchbox too. Sausage rolls are such a classic but the commercial pastries have no appeal to me. These, however, have a beautiful mix of meat, vegetables and herbs that mean you'll enjoy every bite. Take a look at the ...

Slow Cooked Beef Ragu

October 12, 2020 | Budget Friendly, Freezable Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Members only, Red meat, Slow Cooked

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

October 5, 2020 | 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Make-ahead Meals, Meals, Members only, Vegetarian

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. ...

Simple Moong Dhal

October 5, 2020 | Budget Friendly, Freezable Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Members only, Vegetarian

This is a very traditional style Moong Dhal, the kind that takes me back to India and the many Thali plates we ate during our stay there. My hubby and I journeyed this amazing country for over 8 months (over 20 yrs ago) on a very tight budget of $5 a day (for all food, transport and accommodation). So we were always looking for the best deals food wise and the daily Thali plate was generally ...

Spring Green Salad with Smokey Yoghurt Dressing

September 28, 2020 | Members only, Salads

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 ...

Cauliflower Cheese

September 21, 2020 | Members only, Side dishes

This flavourful roasted Cauliflower Cheese is an attractive and tasty way to eat this amazingly versatile vegetable. This time, it is not being converted into cauli rice or hidden in an icecream, instead the whole head is steamed then topped with a delicious cheese sauce and roasted until golden. It is the ultimate comfort food to accompany your choice of protein and another side or two. If you ...