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Ginger Pear Pan Pudding

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This Ginger Pear Pan Pudding is a delicious, quick and easy to make dessert that my ginger loving family adores. Ginger and pear is a perfect match of sweetness and spice, and I do love a scoop of creaminess on top! This is a perfect winter warmer dessert that looks so pretty too! Health benefits…

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Tahini Baked Fish

| 30 Minute Meals, Fish & Seafood, Members only

This tray bake Tahini Baked Fish is a quick, simple and tasty meal. It’s another recipe that has the thumbs up from my fish fussy child. Before the fish is baked in the oven, veggies are oven roasted – I especially love roasted capsicum and red onion as they become soft and sweet. Sweet potato…

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Belgian Chicken Stew

| Make-ahead Meals, Chicken, Freezable Meals, Members only

Belgian Chicken Stew – also known as Waterzooi- is a creamy chicken soupy stew, filled with chunks of vegetables and tender meat. Traditionally it is quite creamy, but I’ve reduced the cream to make it less rich and it still has a lovely, light, lemony, slightly creamy texture. The end result is a delicious, warming soup…

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Roasted Garlic Bread

| Savoury Snacks, Staples, Members only

This Roasted Garlic Bread is so delicious and one of two ways I make garlic bread. This recipe has a beautiful caramelised flavour that’s a bit special. The garlic in this recipe is roasted until soft, reducing the bite of garlic and giving an intensely aromatic flavour. Choose the herbs you love – parsley is…

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

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This Chicken Enchilada Soup is a delicious one pot wonder and warming soup that has all the flavours of Mexico with very little fuss. This is a perfect way to enjoy vegetables and you can control the heat with the amount of chilli you add.  Research demonstrates that people who eat more than 30 different…

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Chocolate Sponge Stack

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This Chocolate Sponge Stack is a quick and easy dessert that can be easily adapted to a variety of dietary requirements. A light, fluffy sponge is layered with cream, topped with fresh berries and a berry coulis. This sweet, healthy cake stack is perfect for special occasions like birthdays and will definitely keep you coming…

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Lamb Shank Quinoa Soup

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This Lamb Shank Quinoa Soup recipe came about out of vivid memories of the Lamb Shank Pearl Barley soup my nan used to make often. It’s got all the flavours of this old time favourite, just with a whole lot more goodness. Loaded with classic soupy vegetables, this is warming, nourishing and super satisfying and…

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Chinese Five Spice Roast Chicken

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This Chinese Five Spice Roast Chicken is super quick and easy to make and produces the tastiest roast chicken. If you’re after up-levelling your roast chicken game – this recipe will do just that! Instead of roasted potatoes, go with rice on the side and lots of greens or a salad. Health benefits Roasting a…

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Plum Pear Raspberry Crumble

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This delicious tray bake Plum Pear Raspberry Crumble is a beautiful combination of fruits topped with a wholesome, crisp crumble. It’s really simple to make and is the perfect fruity treat to serve for dessert. Health benefits This crumble is naturally rich in fibre thanks to the combination of plums, pears and raspberries, which help support…

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Steak and Vegetable Pie

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This Steak and Vegetable Pie is a really quick to prepare and makes for an easy, super delicious meal. The pie filling slow cooks in one pot. Try to make this ahead of dinner time to allow the pie filling to cool off. If you’re ever missing any of the vegetables on the ingredient list,…

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Middle Eastern Chicken Tray Bake

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This Middle Eastern Chicken Tray Bake is a beautiful, easy to make nourishing meal that will leave you with only one tray to wash up. It is loaded with vegetables, topped generously with iconic Middle Eastern spices and finished with a savoury tahini sauce for extra flavour. Health benefits This is a naturally balanced meal…

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Asparagus Tart (with a Rocket Salad)

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This delicious Asparagus Tart is super simple to make and a sensational light meal. These are divine hot out of the oven or at room temperature for lunches. Growing up, I associated asparagus with the tinned kind – grey/green, floppy and a horrible flavour. Fresh asparagus is a world apart – fresh, bright and green, and…

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Lemon Honey Porridge

| Breakfast, Members only

This Lemon Honey Porridge is such a beautiful combination of flavours. The sour lemon and sweet honey combine beautifully with the creamy porridge. Almond meal is added to introduce some extra nutrition – protein, good fats, vitamins and minerals. The intensity of the lemon and how sweet you make this porridge is easily customised to…

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Greek Lamb Pot

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This Greek roast Lamb Pot is a ‘throw it in, slow cook and dinner is done’ kind of recipe. It’s such a tasty combination of flavours and I can’t wait to hear what you family thinks of it. The oregano, bay leaves and thyme give that iconic Greek flavouring to the lamb, all gently cooked…

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Chicken Basil Meatballs

| 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Chicken, Freezable Meals, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks

These Chicken Basil Meatballs make for a quick easy to make lunchbox main or light meal. Protein is such an important macro nutrient that we need to eat each day and having an option that is free of any additives and preservatives is ideal. If you’re making these for the kids and they don’t love herbs, decrease the amount of basil. Over time you can increase the amount until they’re herb-crazy like I am!

If you get your children involved in this, it’s a great opportunity to teach food hygiene- lots of hand washing before ‘squishing’ and even more afterwards! It’ll be super rewarding for children to enjoy eating the meatballs that they helped to roll.

Health benefits

Packed with protein from the chicken mince, these meatballs also offer gut-friendly benefits from the fresh basil and garlic. Parmesan adds a hit of calcium and flavour, while the optional gluten-free and dairy-free variations ensure they’re adaptable to most dietary needs. These meatballs are a great source of nourishment, filling you up with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

For these meatballs, you’ll need a bunch of fresh basil leaves (finely chopped), minced garlic cloves, a small carrot (finely grated), finely grated parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs (rice crumbs for a gluten-free option). You’ll also need chicken mince (ground chicken), along with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

How to make these Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Start by mixing all the ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. You can use your hands to ensure everything is fully incorporated. Next, heat olive oil in a pan over moderate heat. Roll the meatball mixture into small balls and fry them until golden brown and cooked through. If you prefer, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F (fan forced) for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the meatballs. Take care not to overcook them as chicken mince can go dry when overcooked.

Serving suggestions and how to store

These egg free meatballs can be served with a variety of dishes, from pasta (with a nice tomato based sauce) to salad or as part of a meatball sub. My kids love them in their school lunchbox too. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, or frozen for longer storage which makes them great for meal prep. To reheat, place them in a low oven until just hot.

Vary this to suit your dietary needs

To make these meatballs gluten-free, simply use a gluten-free crumb or replace it with cassava flour. For a dairy-free version, swap the parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast and add extra sea salt to taste.

These delicious Chicken Basil Meatballs are quick & easy to make. Perfect for the lunchbox or a light meal. Gluten-free & dairy-free options.
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Chicken Basil Meatballs

These Chicken Basil Meatballs are a delicious and healthy option, combining chicken mince with fresh basil, garlic, and parmesan for a deliciously herby twist. Perfect as a snack, in the lunchbox or as a meal served with your favourite side, they’re a versatile addition to any menu.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Servings: 4
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • ½ bunch/s fresh basil leaves – finely chopped
  • 2 clove/s garlic – minced
  • 1 carrot/s – small, finely grated
  • 50 g parmesan cheese – finely grated, (â…“ cup)
  • ½ cup/s bread crumbs – I used rice crumbs
  • 500 g chicken mince
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix all of the ingredients together well (I use my hands to squish it all so it’s well combined).
  • Heat olive oil in a frypan over a moderate heat. Roll the mince into small balls and fry until golden brown and cooked through. The smaller they are rolled the quicker they cook.
  • Alternatively they can be oven baked. Place on a lined baking tray and cook in a preheated oven 180°C/350°F (fan forced) until cooked through. Approx. 10-15 minutes depending how big they are rolled.

Make-ahead

  • Re-heat in a low oven until just hot.

Store

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Thermomix Method

  • Place the basil, garlic, parmesan cheese (diced 1cm) and carrot (chunks) in the Thermomix bowl. Chop 5-10 seconds, speed 5, until carrot is finely chopped.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix on Reverse, 10-20 seconds, speed 3, using the spatula to help incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Cook using either stove top or oven as in Step 2 and 3 above.

Notes

Gluten-free

Chose a gluten-free crumb. I’ve also tested with 2 tbsp cassava flour with great success. 

Dairy-free

Replace the parmesan with nutritional yeast and extra sea salt.
 
 
 
 
 

I hope you enjoy these deliciously easy chicken meatballs!

Baked Lemon Butter Fish

| 30 Minute Meals, Fish & Seafood, Members only

This Baked Lemon Butter Fish is a super simple tray bake. Paired with a simple side salad or steamed veggies it’s a nourishing prep to plate meal in under 30 minutes. Health benefits Choosing a firm white fish gives you a naturally lean protein that supports muscle repair and steady energy, while the fresh lemon…

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Mexican Salad Jar

| Healthy Lunchbox, Members only, Salads

This Mexican Salad Jar is a handy single serve salad that can be assembled the night before and then come lunchtime, simply shake to combine and enjoy. The dressings are arranged in a way that the salad won’t go soggy, so check the order of arranging! This recipe serves two, perfect for either two people…

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Leftover Bolognese Muffins

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Pasta and Noodles, Freezable Meals, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Members only

Every time I cook bolognese, I always make sure I have leftovers to make these handy, protein rich Leftover Bolognese Muffins. I’ve suggested my Healthy Bolognese recipe for this which has vegetarian and vegan suggestions underneath so however you like to make a bolognese, it will convert beautifully into these muffins. Even though these are…

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Thai Vegetable Soup

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This Thai Vegetable Soup is super simple to make and so delicious. The iconic South-East Asian flavours of coconut and tamari infused with fresh garlic, ginger and chilli make an aromatic base to which vegetables and tofu are added. It’s very easily adapted to suit your supplies so feel free to sub any of the…

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Pulled Pork Tacos

| Make-ahead Meals, Pork recipes, Freezable Meals, Slow Cooked, Members only

These Pulled Pork Tacos are another great set and forget style of slow cooked meal. Served with chipotle cashew cream and zesty salad, it makes for a delicious meal that you can easily make ahead. Health benefits Slow-cooked pork shoulder delivers protein and essential minerals for muscle repair and energy, while the citrus, garlic and…

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Enoki ‘Noodle’ Soup

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Enoki mushrooms make for the best ‘noodles’ especially in Asian inspired dishes. This fresh simple Enoki ‘Noodle’ Soup is like a hug in a bowl and perfect for those of you that with a grain-free diet or trying to inject more plant based nourishment. It’s also super versatile so you can vary it to suit…

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Choc Hazelnut Overnight Oats

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These Choc Hazelnut Overnight Oats are a quick and easy to make, nutritionally balanced brekkie…who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut? The oats are rich in minerals, high in fibre and in herbal medicine they are restorative to the nervous system. The nuts, seeds and yoghurt contribute protein (and probiotics). This makes for…

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Lamb Rogan Josh

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This authentic Rogan Josh is one of my favourite Indian curries, and this recipe is as good as an Indian restaurants. There is just SO much healing goodness with the variety of spices included in this recipe. If you would like to add some heat, you can either add chilli flakes when you add the…

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Sourdough Orange Honey Cake

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I really love this Sourdough Orange Honey Cake. Naturally leavened cakes made with sourdough are quite different to the sweet style of cakes we’re used to. Sourdough cakes are earthy, less sweet and more satisfying. I love to serve this Sourdough Orange Honey Cake for morning tea with thick, Greek yoghurt and fresh berries. For…

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