These Chorizo Fennel Mussels are another recipe option for the mussel lovers out there. These are more Italian inspired, full of flavour and goodness. Cooking mussels can seem a little intimidating but it’s actually quite a simple process. You can buy mussels already de-bearded and ready for the pot, otherwise for a slightly cheaper price…
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Sourdough pastry
This Sourdough Pastry has become my all time favourite pastry. For pies, quiche, tarts, it produces a beautiful, light flaky pastry texture I adore with the added benefit of being fermented which makes it a dream to digest. For other pastry options check out: Sourdough Pastry Gluten, Dairy and Egg-free Pastry Almond Pastry (dairy and…
Green Hash
This Green Hash recipe is a simple high protein, low carb breakfast and is a fabulous start to the day. It’s super quick and easy to make for a fast breakfast on the go. Most people will recognise the benefits of having vegetables for breakfast, but sometimes we can get a little stuck thinking of…
Gluten-free Pasta
Making gluten-free pasta by hand is easier than it sounds and a fun weekend project to do with the kids. A few basic pieces of equipment (no pasta machine required for this recipe), a handful of simple ingredients and a little bit of time is all that’s required. One ingredient that is essential is xanthan gum….
Tray Bake Fried Rice
This Tray Bake Fried Rice is a fabulous one pan tray bake style meal that my family loves. Best of all it’s super adaptable to suit your tastes and supplies. While the classic fried rice in a wok is a fairly simple process, I love this method as it requires almost no hands-on work. A…
Pork Shiitake Sausages
These tasty Pork Shiitake Sausages are super simple to make and a great go-to for any meal, from breakfast to dinner. These could also be known as ‘skinless sausages’ or along the lines of cevapcici, the south-eastern European sausages. Whatever you call them, these are tasty, delicious, free from any additives and are super versatile….
Palak Paneer
It’s no secret that I love Indian flavours and this tasty Palak Paneer is a really delicious side. A friend testing this with her family was so surprised when this became her green-hating son’s new favourite dish. Palak refers to the spinach and paneer is a traditional Indian non-melting cheese. It has a mild, creamy…
Singapore Noodles
I know this Singapore Noodles recipe looks like a really complicated recipe but I promise, though it has a long list of ingredients, it is super simple to make. Most of the ingredients listed make up the sauce so that you don’t need to buy additive and sugar laden store bought sauces. The flavour result…
Earl Grey, Fig and Apricot Sourdough Fruit Loaf
This Earl Grey, Fig and Apricot Sourdough Fruit Loaf is such a beautiful combination of flavours and textures. If you’re new to sourdough baking, begin with becoming confident making the Basic Sourdough recipe before trying this as this recipe follows the procedure for the Basic Sourdough Loaf, with a few delicious additions. This loaf will…
Zucchini Haloumi Asparagus Slice
This Zucchini Haloumi Asparagus Slice with a herb salad is a lovely light meal or snack. My kids love a ‘savoury slice’ more so than a frittata or quiche, especially in their school lunch. I think because it tends to hold together better and they like the addition of extra carbs. For a bit of…
Apple Tea Cake
This is my low sugar, wholegrain version of my nan’s Apple Tea Cake. It’s very reminiscent of the mouthwatering cake my nan used to make me as a kid, only a bit nuttier being made with wholemeal spelt. It’s really quick and easy to make too. Perfect for having with a cup of tea, as the…
Indian Mulligatawny Soup
This Indian Mulligatawny Soup is an immune supportive meal in a bowl that is really delicious and super easy to make. It is a flavoursome spiced soup, thick from the lentils and rice that have been simmered until soft. The vegetables are mostly broken down by the cooking so you have a hearty meal full…
Lamb Rosemary Pies
These Lamb Rosemary Pies were requested by a member a little while ago…the hardest part about creating this recipe was deciding what flavour combination to share! This was my favourite, the slow cooked lamb with the cauliflower topper is just so good. The lamb falls apart beautifully into the hearty, flavoursome gravy and the garlicky…
Scroll and Pizza Dough
This Scroll and Pizza Dough recipe is a low sugar, wheat free, no vegetable oil version of the highly processed, bakery or supermarket scrolls or pizza bases. They are really easy to make and tailor to your kids’ tastes. My kids love the scrolls in their lunchbox. Why I don’t use yeast There’s no doubt,…
Mum’s Easy Vegetable Stack
This is my Mum’s Easy Vegetable Stack. She made this for us on a recent trip over from Perth- still a legend in the kitchen! If you’re wanting to boost your vegetable intake, this easy Vegetable Stack is for you. The prep time is super quick, then simply throw it into the oven and let…
Laksa
This Laksa is a choose your own adventure kind of meal. It can be made with any kind of protein- I love it with chicken, prawns, fish or tofu, or a combination. You can certainly add in any favourite vegetables to bulk it out as much as you like. I love the combination of aromatics…
Honey Cinnamon Cookies
These Honey Cinnamon Cookies are simple to make but delicious to eat. Being nut free, they are perfect for the school lunch box but equally good enjoyed alongside a relaxing cup of herbal tea. These will be very easy to whip up in a hurry for impromptu gatherings- mix, roll and bake, and you’ll have…
Laksa Paste
This quick and easy homemade Laksa Paste makes enough for five meals (for 4 people). It’s super convenient to have in the freezer to replace additive laden supermarket pastes. Once you’ve made this paste, portion and snap freeze the paste in jars or on a lined tray and then keep in an airtight container or…
Lamb Rack with Rosemary Butter
This super simple Lamb Rack with Rosemary Butter recipe is a quick, easy to make meal that tastes incredible. Rosemary and garlic are flavours made for lamb, they just compliment it so well. Lamb racks are a special meal in our family so to have a perfect method to make their flavour absolutely shine is…
Spelt Pappardelle
I love making this Spelt Pappardelle from scratch as a fun weekend cooking project! I love doing this with my daughters, Lucia and Francesca. While one is rolling out the dough, the other is cutting the pasta into long ribbons of pappardelle. There is always much talking and laughter, a lovely way to spend time…
Osso Bucco with Gremolata
This Osso Bucco with Gremolata is in my top 10 personal favourite recipes…it’s super simple to make but generally, a weekend meal for me because it just tastes so decadent. If you have never heard of Gremolata before, it is a classic Italian condiment that provides freshness and lift to an otherwise rich meal. When…
Fast Tomato Pasta Sauce
One sauce that every cook should have in their repertoire is a delicious but fast tomato pasta sauce. This is my answer to avoiding additive laden, high sugar pre-made supermarket sauces…many contain vegetables oils that I go to great lengths to always avoid. This is so simple, you really shouldn’t need to buy a store…
Rainbow Slice
This delicious, veggie packed Rainbow Slice is a family favourite. It’s a great slice to have fresh out of the oven but is equally as good the next day or in the lunch box. Of course, you can use a huge variety of vegetables in this. Include the favourites, sneak in a few less-favourite ones… with…
Maple Chai Apple Pie
This Maple Chai Apple Pie has a really lovely combination of flavours. The tartness of the apple, combined with the beautifully balanced aromatic spices and buttery pastry is heavenly. Apple Pie is my hubby’s favourite dessert. Often I can’t be bothered making a full pie like this and make this rustic galette style pastry instead…but…
