Simple recipes, whole foods, inspired health
There are many wonderful things about the festive season. The creation of family traditions, especially those involving delicious food are one of my favourites. My brother in-law made this Smoked Salmon Roulade many years ago for our 'Melbourne family' Christmas Day. Since then, I have given it a bit of a Well Nourished make-over, as I do! It's been a starter for of our Christmas Day feasts ever ...
As much as I love cooking, I'm a busy lady and I just don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen each day. So I'm always trying to create cooking shortcuts, either by making more than I need (so I get more than one meal from the effort) or by cooking extra of one part of the meal and then reworking it into another meal. This Sweet Potato, Caramelised Onion and Feta Tart is an example of the ...
With Christmas fast approaching, this is a wonderful summertime tart I often whip up when entertaining. The combination of sweet tomatoes, plum and basil are a match made in heaven. Best of all, you can put this together so quickly and easily and it just presents beautifully. If you are gluten or grain-free, try this as a delicious salad. The cheese is entirely optional, personally, I'm a fan ...
This time of year in Australia, tomatoes are abundant. Whether you grow your own or shop for them at your local fruit and vegetable market, tomatoes are in their prime in the summertime making this the best time to make the most of their sweet flavour. It just so happens that basil is also in its prime in summer. Not only are they perfect companions in the garden (plant them next to one another ...
So with Christmas Day fast approaching, I thought I'd share one of my favourite 'celebration' starters. These Half Shell Scallops are such a simple, yet impressive start to a Christmas Day feast or other special occasions. Better still, they are SO simple and fast to make - prep to plate in less than 10 minutes (5 if you have good knife skills)! Goes to prove even 'special' can be too ...
