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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Curried Egg (with a healthy twist)
I grew up with curried egg...my nan used to scoop out the yolk, add a little mayo, curry it and then refill the whites. For special occasions she'd pipe them so they looked gorgeous. My kids also love curried egg. They love it in a sandwich with lettuce for lunch or on toast for breakfast. As I'm always exploring ways to increase nourishment, so adding the avocado is my little twist on the ...
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 ...
Leek, Capsicum and Feta Omelette
I love a tasty omelette and this Leek, Capsicum and Feta Omelette is just that. It's something I make regularly for breakfast (if you chop your vegges the evening before whilst making dinner it is even quicker to whip up in the morning). Or if I need a quick, healthy lunch or lazy dinner, then an omelette it is. My family love this flavour combination and I hope yours do to. Take a ...
Pizza Subs
These Pizza Subs are a really quick and easy to make snack or lunchbox main that my kids absolutely love. I find by adding the toppings to a good quality sourdough, it's more filling than thin pizza bases for my two big kids. However, you can always use these toppings on pita or flat bread bases for a quick, more traditional pizza too. I find the four rolls does them for one afternoon tea and ...
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 ...
Asian Omelette with a Sprout Salad
I love omelettes and this one is a bit special. My Asian Omelette with a Sprout Salad make for a sensational, nourishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. My kids absolutely love bean sprouts so any meal containing them, is always going to be a winner. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements. Asian Omelette ...
Breakfast Salsa
This Breakfast Salsa is a simple, healthy start to the day. It can also be prepared the night before for a super fast, easy brekkie. My perfect breakfast always includes protein, good fats and carbohydrate in the form of vegetables and nuts. I find this kind of meal sets me up for a productive and energy filled day. At this time of the year, when my diet has gone a little astray over the festive ...
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 ...
Nourishing Beef Nachos
These Nourishing Beef Nachos are so delicious, easy and complete with loads of healthy ingredients. If you love nachos then you are going to love this recipe. I make these often when I have kids over for a sleepover and serve it buffet style so they can make their own nachos bowls. They are always popular and really easy to make too. It can be easily adapted to suit your taste, this is sure to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...