This Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding one for the dessert loving mums out there. Using coconut sugar or rapadura gives the pudding a gentle sweetness with such a delicious flavour. A lovely baked crust on the pudding with gooey sauce underneath and dolloped with cream- a truly delightful mix of tastes and textures that will please everyone! I really think dads and kids will be able to follow ...
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Chocolate Mug Cake
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove We all get a craving for dessert occasionally, so why not make something that is rich and decadent, but also nourishing? My Chocolate Mug Cake is just the thing for those evenings when a simple, sweet treat is needed. However, a word of warning; it is dangerously easy and fast to make (and even easier to eat). Take a look at the variations below the main recipes ...
Spiced Cauliflower Hazelnut Salad
This Spiced Cauliflower Hazelnut Salad recipe was designed to use the whole of the cauliflower so there's no waste. It makes for a delicious tray bake meal (for two) or side dish (for four). Roasted cauliflower is just delightful and combined with crunchy hazelnuts, salty feta and zesty lemon, this is a dish that will be a favourite any time of year. Take a look at the variations (below the main ...
Pasta Carbonara (to suit lots of dietary requirements)
Pasta Carbonara is such a classic recipe and it is hard to mess with a classic! BUT - the original has lots of ingredients that many people need to avoid for various reasons. This recipe has been tested with loads of variations so make sure you read all the alternatives underneath to suit your needs (or your pantry!) I personally love it with mushrooms (this isn't classic at all) but you can ...
Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Tandoori Chicken is probably one the most loved Pakistani BBQ items. These Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks are an easy to make and budget friendly meal. This is also a perfect recipe to double. Drumsticks in the lunchbox are an awesome source of protein and to help prevent sticky fingers, you can wrap the end in some alfoil. This particular method uses the oven to cook the drumsticks nice and evenly ...
Ramen Noodles
These simple Ramen Noodles are a calcium rich, nourishing and super tasty meal. The tofu, pak choy, bean sprouts and tahini are all brilliant vegan sources of calcium and the warming spices support digestion and assimilation. Whilst the core recipe is vegan, check out the variations below the main recipe to make it meaty if you'd prefer or if you are soy-free. Any vegetables at all can be ...
Stone Fruit Galette
This Stone Fruit Galette is the perfect solution for using up end of season fruit in a delicious open pie. If you’re new to working with pastry this is a really great place to start as it’s supposed to be rustic!! If it's mid-winter and not a stone fruit in sight, you can thinly slice apples instead, or check out this Healthy Apple Pie for a similar dessert. Take a look at the variations ...
Pork Ragu
This Pork Ragu is a quick and easy pasta sauce and is a delicious variation to the typical spaghetti bolognese. This flavour combination is lovely with turkey mince too. I try to rotate the various types of protein we eat each week as each protein source is unique nutritionally. Because protein is comprised of up to 20 different amino acids, each source contains a different amino acid profile ...
Fig Apricot Walnut Orange Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove I have never been a fan of fruit bread but this Fig Apricot Walnut Orange Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf has totally won me over. It is a far cry from commercial raisin toast or fruit buns. You will need to create a Gluten-free Starter Culture (which is easy enough to do) and I'd suggest taking a look at the video tutorial for the Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf before ...
Gluten-free Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These beautiful Gluten-free Sourdough Hot Cross Buns are super simple to make and taste so good. Once you have an established Gluten-free Sourdough starter culture these will definitely become part of your baking repertoire. One of the many things about baking at home is that you are not restricted by supermarket 'seasons.' If you have the urge to bake Hot Cross ...
Baked Crumbed Fish
This quick and easy Baked Crumbed Fish is my answer to the fiddly process of crumbing fish fillets. It's super tasty and really quick and easy to make...the perfect mid week meal. Some examples of firm white fish are snapper, mahi mahi, blue eye and grouper. If in doubt, chat to a fishmonger in your area! Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe ...
Savoury Hot Cross Buffins
These Savoury Hot Cross Buffins are a veggie-packed twist on the classic Easter bun. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect as a savoury snack or breakfast. Truth be told, it's just a fun way to present a savoury muffin, but don't spoil the fun! We all need the occasional 'theme' to entice us to eat! These will be perfect for lunchboxes too - aren't we always looking for some variety when ...
Vegan Chocolate Muffins
These easy to make delicious Vegan Chocolate Muffins have been developed by request from a Well Nourished Family member. My kids have been very happy with the testing of these. My son even complained when I'd finished testing saying I had to promise I would come back to them. Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, parties or any other time that calls for a sweet treat, these are quick to prepare and ...
Gluten-free Sourdough Banana Pancakes
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These Gluten-free Sourdough Banana Pancakes are a favourite family weekend breakfast. Not only are these pancakes gluten-free, they also use up the discard from your gluten-free sourdough starter which means they save on food waste as well as taste delicious. I like to serve them with dollops of coconut yoghurt, fresh blueberries and a generous drizzle of maple ...
Apricot Almond Orange Gluten-free Granola
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove The Apricot Almond Orange Gluten-free Granola was the first recipe I created after deciding to follow a gluten-free eating plan. Having a simple and nourishing breakfast option ready to go on busy mornings made for a stress-free start to the day. Served with coconut yoghurt and fresh or stewed fruit or used to add a crunchy topping to your morning smoothie, this ...
Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf & Hamburger Buns
There is something really special about baking sourdough bread. Creating gentle, familiar kitchen rhythms can make time spent cooking for our family easier and even enjoyable. Sourdough baking has its own rhythm. If we practice, it doesn’t seem so much like a recipe but more like something we just do in and around family life. It does take time, but the rewards are worth it. Baking bread ...