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 stack is perfect for special occasions and will definitely keep you coming back for more! Take…
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Lamb Shank Quinoa Soup
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…
Chinese Five Spice Roast Chicken
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. Take a look at…
Plum Pear Raspberry Crumble
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. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary…
Middle Eastern Chicken Tray Bake
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. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for…
Asparagus tart with a rocket salad
This delicious 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 absolutely…
Lemon Honey Porridge
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…
Greek Lamb Pot
This Greek 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 in…
Garlic Fried Eggs
These Garlic Fried Eggs are such a delicious, quick and easy breakfast, snack or light meal. They are by far my current favourite way to eat eggs. Garlic is especially good to eat in wintery weather to help the immune system. Enjoy these eggs first thing in the morning- remember to adjust the serving size…
Lemon Poppyseed Bar
This delicious gluten-free cake is super simple to make and is sure to become a family favourite. I love the flavour of lemons and nutrient dense poppy seeds. This bar will satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar high. Another variation is to use orange juice and zest – orange and poppy seed is a…
Chicken Basil Meatballs
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…
Almond Berry Slice
This Almond Berry Slice is a lovely grain-free, jammy slice that is sure to become a new favourite. Being based on almond meal, this one probably isn’t suitable for Primary School lunchboxes, but would make a great after school snack or weekend treat. The fruity layer is actually sugar-free (shhh!) and the flaked almonds on…
Baked Lemon Butter Fish
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. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements….
Mexican Salad Jar
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…
Choc Hazelnut Overnight Oats
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…
Sourdough Orange Honey Cake
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove 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 afternoon tea, a dollop…
Corn Zucchini Carrot Fritters
This Corn Zucchini Carrot Fritters recipe is a stack of plant powered goodness- so quick and easy to make for a light meal or snack. It’s easily adapted to suit your dietary requirements and a perfect choice for doubling to store extra in the freezer for another time. This is my absolute favourite fritter at…
Easy Nut Brittle Bites
My kids love store bought nut bars and these Easy Nut Brittle Bites are the result of me trying to find a versatile alternative. They are so quick and simple to make, and the addition of the spices not only adds a beautiful flavour, but a little extra nourishment too. Take a look at the…
Plum Upside Down Syrup Cake (gluten-free)
This gluten-free Plum Upside Down Syrup Cake is easy to make and one of my favourite ways to enjoy plums as the season comes to an end. With the cinnamon, lemon and almonds it’s a flavour combination made in heaven. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the…
Cajun Spice Rub
This Cajun Spice Rub not only packs a flavour punch and turns a plain piece of meat or vegetables into a really tasty meal, but it adds a whole lot of nourishment too! The Cajun food culture started with French immigrants in Louisiana, United States, influenced by West Africans and the Spanish. It is a…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi (Gluten-free)
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These Sweet Potato Gnocchi are delicious soft pillows of goodness and bonus they are gluten-free so your whole family can enjoy! It’s super simple to make and can also be frozen for super convenient meals. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe…
Ricotta Gnocchi
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove This Ricotta Gnocchi is so deliciously light and airy. I find using ricotta instead of potatoes a much lighter and easier way of making gnocchi. Served with a light tomato sauce and some fresh basil, ricotta gnocchi is a simple yet delicious family meal. Take a look at the variations (below…
Roasted Indian Spiced Chickpea Nut Mix
This is my take on the store bought Roasted Indian Spiced Chickpea Nut Mix – just minus the vegetable oil used in the processed version. If you like a bit of heat, add in cayenne pepper to taste, otherwise this aromatic mix makes for a versatile, delicious savoury snack. Take a look at the variations…
Chocolate Sponge Roulade
This Chocolate Sponge Roulade is a super special dessert that can be easily adapted to a variety of dietary requirements. Decorated with Easter eggs, it makes for an impressive Easter themed decadent dessert! This special treat will take a bit of time and care to craft a light chocolate sponge which must be cooled while…