My kids are big veggie lovers, but this hasn't always been the case. I've written extensively on the topic of raising real food loving kids here - it's a topic I'm super passionate about. I also have a whole chapter in my ebook 'The Well Nourished Lunchbox' about delicious ways to include vegetables in your kids diet (as well as over 50 sensational recipes including loads of savoury cracker ...
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Moroccan Lamb Burgers with a Mint Feta Dressing
Us Aussies love a BBQ. So I thought I'd share a recipe that's easy enough for the kids to get involved and make, and one the whole family will love ahead of this long weekend. These Moroccan Lamb Burgers can be pre-made and are perfect for the BBQ. You can also use this mince mix to make little meatballs to include in the school lunch. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for ...
Sticky Drumsticks (with a Simple Tahini Yoghurt Dipping Sauce)
Today, I have for you, a delicious sticky drumsticks recipe - perfect for picnics, a meal, and leftovers are great for school lunches too. They're budget friendly (even organic drumsticks are quite affordable), super quick to make and something I'm sure the whole family will love. Health benefits Most stores bought marinades are a combination of unhealthy ingredients such as sugar, vegetable oils, ...
Healthy Roast Chicken Marinade – Take-away Style
Who doesn't like a good roast or BBQ chicken? This healthy roast chicken marinade recipe is so simple you will never buy a pre-cooked, take away chicken again. Gluten, sugar, additive and vegetable oil free, you will not be disappointed - it's perfection on a plate! A budget and time friendly organic meal, lunch, and healing broth… I pay less than $20 for a large whole organic chicken. With it, I ...
Turkey, Lemon & Feta Mini Meatballs, Baby Burgers or Sausage Rolls
I thought I'd share this simple yet versatile, nutritious turkey meatballs, burgers and sausage rolls recipe which are perfect for meals and snacks. I often make these for my kids parties - they go down really well with kids and adults alike. These are a high-protein meal or snack and a really tasty way to 'hide' extra nourishment in the form of vegetables. They can be pre-prepared, frozen and ...
Almonds – The Ultimate Snack (and three recipes)
Almonds are a delicious and highly nutritious food and you'll see them feature in many of my recipes. The health benefits of almonds are many. Several studies have concluded that including almonds in your diet is protective against heart disease and diabetes. Recent research has found that including a handful of almonds in the diet of the participants, reduced hunger and did not contribute to ...
Middle Eastern Potato Salad
This is my take on a perfect potato salad, bursting with flavour and goodness. You can pre-make it even a day before, so it is perfect for a picnic or entertaining. In fact, I think the flavour improves with time! Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements. For lots more sides and salad inspo, take a look ...
The Easiest, Most Nourishing Choc Chip Cookie Ever
This is my idea of the perfect treat. It suits most dietary leanings and takes minutes to make, which is always a bonus. I think it's the ultimate healthy chocolate-chip cookie recipe. Truth be known, baking is not my forte. Mind you neither was photography until I put my mind to it and found I really enjoyed it...and there lies the issue. I LOVE cooking, but because I prefer to freestyle in the ...
Cheese & Seed Crackers
This healthy cheese cracker recipe is a really delicious, savoury addition to any nourishing lunch box. It’s impossible to buy a savoury cracker with this much nourishment and protein – add a few carrot sticks or other raw veggies and you have a perfectly delicious and nutritious morning or afternoon tea. Health benefits So what's so good about them (apart from the taste)? The ground seeds pack ...
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
These healthy and nutritious grain, gluten, nut and sugar-free vanilla bean cupcakes are light and moist and will fool gluten lovers any day. Packed with fibre and protein, you simply can't go past these beauties for a nourishing guilt free treat. Better still, they are so quick and simple to make and being nut-free, they are perfect for kids parties and school lunch boxes too. This recipe also ...