This Simple Tuna Dip is a great, protein and omega 3 fatty acid rich dip that my whole family loves. It’s super adaptable to a variety of dietary requirements and really easy to make too. I only buy tuna in brine, spring water or 100% olive oil (make sure it’s not an olive oil blend…
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Power Booster
This simple Power Booster formula is something I’ve been thinking about and working on for some time… an economical whole food based supplement to add to your smoothies and meals to boost both your micronutrient and macronutrient intake. This is especially a good thing to make if you have a picky eater to improve their…
Pesto Fried Eggs
If you’re after a quick but super tasty breakfast or light meal, look no further! These Pesto Fried Eggs are easy to make and a beautiful flavour combination. Plus, they’re a great way to eat some greens with breakfast. If you want to make your own pesto, I love it with either Basil Pesto or…
Chicken Kiev Tray bake
This deliciously easy Chicken Kiev Tray Bake tastes amazing and a lazier twist on the classic dish! I’m all for quick and easy dishes that taste amazing, and this tray bake is just that. Tender juicy chicken smothered in garlic butter and you only need one tray! Instead of each piece of chicken crumbed, you…
Creamy Mushroom Soup
This Creamy Mushroom Soup takes me back to my childhood. I spent a good decade of my childhood in and out of hospital with a pretty serious heart condition – whenever I was sick I wanted one thing, Mushroom Soup. I look back now and think what a strange craving to have! I don’t have…
Slow Cooked Beef Madras
This Slow Cooked Beef Madras is a fabulous, nourishing one pot wonder. My kids aren’t fans of either eggplant or zucchini but in this dish, they pretty much disappear behind the curry flavour and thicken the curry base. Throw it all in your Dutch oven and wait for the flavours to develop. Time saving tip…
Quick Broccoli Fritters
These simple, easy to make Quick Broccoli Fritters are surprisingly delicious. They’ve been tested and enjoyed by a couple of broccoli hating kids and toddlers who gobbled them up and came back for seconds. If the green colour is straight up off putting, try sell them as Shrek Pancakes – its worth a try, these…
Lime Crème Brûlée
This Lime Creme Brulee is a really simple recipe to make and great to make ahead when entertaining. It is inspired by a dessert I had in Vietnam many moons ago. The French occupation of Vietnam certainly influenced their cuisine. ‘Bánh flan’ or crème caramel is a dessert served often there, and this is my…
Lamb Ragu
This braised Lamb Ragu is a sensational one pot wonder – the meat is tender and pulls apart to make a restaurant quality meal. The lamb is slow cooked in a sauce with wine, broth and tomato, with added flavour from bacon and vegetables. Served with pappardelle, parmesan and parsley, you have a nourishing and…
Stoemp
Stoemp is one of the most popular, widely made Belgian dishes. Traditionally, it is a dish of mashed potatoes with one or more additional vegetables. Because variety is so important nutritionally, this is a supercharged side that’s certainly worth the extra effort and so much more nourishing and delicious than plain old mash. Perfect comfort food!…
Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Enchiladas are a really delicious meal. I made this recently for a large group of friends over for a Mexican feast and they said they were the best enchiladas they’d ever tasted. I hope you love them too. They’re loaded inside with meat and veggies and a generous amount of herbs and spices,…
Lime Coconut Jellies
I’m always experimenting with jelly flavours and these Lime Coconut Jellies came about as I really love the flavour of zesty lime paired with creamy coconut. These low sugar treats are super nourishing and so delicious. The lime coconut flavours are so tropical and fresh and take me to white, pristine beaches on a warm,…
Tandoori Spiced Wedges
These Tandoori Spiced potato Wedges are a tasty, easy to make and delicious side or savoury snack. If you love Indian flavours, you’ll love these wedges. Occasionally, I find that the potatoes in my cupboard have been ignored for too long, so to use them up quickly, a batch or two of wedges goes down…
Orange Choc Chip Muffins (Grain-free)
These deliciously moist, grain-free healthy Orange Choc Chip Muffins are a beautiful combination of flavours that my family just loves. Be generous with your orange zest but do avoid the bitter white pith – a microplane grater is best to finely remove the zest from the orange. You can choose whether you use milk chocolate…
Slow Cooked Beef Bourguignon
This Slow Cooked Beef Bourguignon recipe is a simple one pot meal that is warming with beautiful flavour combinations. ‘Bourguignon’ means ‘cooked in red wine’ so choose a red wine you like! The slow cooked meat becomes tender and combined with vegetables in the rich sauce, it is a delightful meal to enjoy. If you…
Tortilla Omelette Wrap
This Tortilla Omelette Wrap is the simplest, most delicious breakfast, brunch, snack or light meal. It is such a versatile recipe, so add in your favourite fillings, sauces and condiments to suit your tastes and dietary requirements. It’s perfect to introduce kids to the concept of leafy greens at breakfast! Lay out optional fillings and…
Ginger Pear Pan Pudding
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…
Belgian Chicken Stew
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…
Roasted Garlic Bread
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…
Lamb Backstrap with Middle Eastern Salad
This Lamb Backstrap with Middle Eastern Salad is such a sensational combination of flavours, I can’t wait to hear what you think about it. It’s a great meal for those of you with mixed vegetarian / carnivore households (see the vegetarian variation to adapt). You can use any cut of lamb really but I’ve chosen…
Chicken Enchilada Soup
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…
Chocolate Sponge Stack
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…
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. Health benefits Roasting a…
