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Potted Cheese

| Savoury Snacks, Dips, Members only

This Potted Cheese recipe is a good one to remember when you have a few odd bits and pieces left over from a cheese board. Cheese is pricey, so never throw those random bits out again…instead turn them into something simply spectacular. Type of cheese I think the best potted cheese flavour and consistency comes…

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Avocado Truffles

| No-bake Sweets, Desserts

These dark chocolate Avocado Truffles are so simple to make and really very versatile, sweet treats. Enjoy as is or choose flavours to add – choc orange and choc mint are particular family favourites but there’s so much flexibility with this recipe. Being made from fresh avocado combined with dark chocolate and sweetener, these will last a few days in the fridge or weeks in the freezer – if they aren’t all eaten by then!

Health benefits

Avocado gives you a dose of healthy monounsaturated fats that support steady energy and keep you satisfied, while dark chocolate provides antioxidants and a lovely richness. Because these truffles rely on wholefood ingredients with no fillers, they’re far more satiating than traditional store-bought chocolates.

Ingredients

The mixture comes together with ripe avocados blended with melted chocolate (dark), a touch of vanilla extract and your choice of natural sweetener. A little cacao powder (or cocoa powder) finishes them off, though you can easily coat or mix in nuts, coconut or other add-ins.

How to make Avocado Chocolate Truffles

To make these healthy truffles, everything blends into a smooth paste in just a few minutes, then rests in the fridge until firm enough to roll. Once chilled, scoop and roll into small balls, dust in cacao or your chosen coating and keep chilled until ready to serve. It’s a very forgiving recipe, so you can adjust the sweetness or add flavour variations as you go.

Serving suggestions and how to store

These are best served cold, so the texture stays fudgy and firm. Keep a batch in the refrigerator for the week or store them in the freezer for longer. They thaw quickly, making them a handy treat to have on hand when guests pop in or when you want something sweet after dinner.

Vary these Avocado Truffles to suit your dietary needs

These are already suitable to a gluten-free diet. You can easily adapt these to vegan by choosing a dairy-free chocolate, using rice malt syrup for a lower-fructose option or rolling them in nuts, coconut or dried raspberries for extra texture. A splash of rum or a little peppermint or orange zest also turns them into a completely different style of truffle without needing a new recipe.

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These Avocado Truffles are so simple to make and really very versatile. Enjoy as is or choose your favourite flavour to add.
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Avocado Truffles

These Avocado Truffles are so simple to make and really very versatile. Enjoy as is or choose your favourite flavour to add.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Servings: 35 truffles
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • 170 g dark chocolate – melted
  • 2 avocado/s – I used the flesh of 2 x 200g avocados
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup – (¼ cup)
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder (to roll in)
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate by placing it in a bowl over just boiled water. Mix until melted.
  • In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients (except the cacao powder) until a smooth paste is formed. Mix through any of the flavour options.
  • Place into an airtight container in the fridge for 2 – 3 hours.
  • Once the mixture is firm, scoop out a heaped teaspoon and roll into balls.
  • You can roll in cacao powder as I have done in the photo, or roll in any of the other options (nuts, coconut, etc)

Thermomix Method

  • In a completely clean and dry Thermomix bowl, melt the chocolate (broken into rough pieces) for approx 3 minutes, 70deg, speed 2. (Adjust time as needed until all chocolate melted.)
  • Add avocados, vanilla, sweetener and any flavour options. Mix 1 minute, speed 4, until a smooth paste is formed.
  • Follow from Step 3 above, using a rubber spatula to thoroughly scrape out the Thermomix jug.

Store

  • Store in the fridge or freezer and serve well chilled.

Notes

Flavour options

  • Orange zest or orange oil, to taste
  • Peppermint oil or essence, to taste
  • Add in Rum/ conjac (for a Festive flavour)
  • Add or roll in toasted crushed nuts
  • Add or roll in coconut
  • Add or roll in dried raspberries

Dairy-free

Make with a dairy-free chocolate.

Low Fructose

Use rice malt syrup as your sweetener.
 
 
 
 
 

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Simple Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Butter Icing

| Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Baked Sweets, Holidays & Entertaining, Desserts, Members only

This Simple Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Butter Icing is made with spelt flour is a fantastically multi-purpose cake. It is my go-to recipe for special occasions because it works wonderfully on its own, served with some yoghurt and berries, or transformed into a layered centrepiece topped with luscious butter cream. Health benefits While this is…

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Smoky Pumpkin Dip

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This Smoky Pumpkin Dip is my new favourite dip. Aside from being completely delicious, it’s loaded with nutrient dense ingredients. Plus, when you make your own dips, you avoid the usual nasty additives and vegetable oils in most store bought dips. The chipotle lends a tiny amount of heat. If you’d prefer no heat at…

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Beef Haloumi Meatballs

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Red Meat, Freezable Meals, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks

Another member’s request this week, these Beef Haloumi Meatballs are a delicious and super simple meal or snack. They have a hint of smokiness and are a beautiful flavour combination.

These Beef Haloumi Meatballs are a savoury, flavour-packed twist on traditional meatballs, made even more special with the addition of haloumi cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or batch cooking for lunchboxes, these meatballs are very versatile.

I’ve opted to bake them (because I’m lazy), but feel free to pan fry them or pop on the BBQ. They could even be shaped into bigger patties and turned into burgers if you’d prefer. They also make fabulous lunchbox snacks or mains.

Health benefits

This recipe combines beef mince, which is a great source of protein and iron, with nutrient-dense vegetables like capsicum and onion. Haloumi adds calcium, while the fresh breadcrumbs provide fibre.

Ingredients

The combination of beef mince, grated haloumi, and fresh breadcrumbs forms the base of these meatballs. Smoked paprika and oregano add warmth and depth, while Worcestershire sauce enhances the umami flavor. You can easily adapt this recipe with gluten-free or dairy-free variations to suit your dietary preferences. The oregano is rich in antioxidants.

How to make Beef Haloumi Meatballs

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, using your hands to combine everything well. Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden and cooked through. For smaller meatballs, adjust the cooking time accordingly. If you own a Thermomix, we’ve also included Thermomix instructions for this recipe.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Serve these meatballs with a side of salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. You can also pair them with your favorite pasta or a simple tomato sauce for a comforting dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for easy meal prep. Reheat in a low oven until just heated through.

Vary this Beef Haloumi Meatballs recipe to suit

For a dairy-free version, omit the haloumi and add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. To make these gluten-free, simply swap the breadcrumbs for a gluten-free variety, and for a grain-free alternative, use almond meal instead of breadcrumbs. If you’re avoiding eggs, replace the egg with a chia or flax egg for an egg-free option.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.

These Beef Haloumi Meatballs are a delicious and super simple meal or snack. They have a hint of smokiness and are a beautiful flavour combination.
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Beef and Haloumi Meatballs

These Beef Haloumi Meatballs are a delicious and super simple meal or snack.They have a hint of smokiness and are a beautiful flavour combination.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 cup/s fresh breadcrumbs
  • 100 g haloumi – grated
  • 1 red capsicum/s – grated
  • 2 clove/s garlic – minced
  • 1 red onion/s – small or half a large grated or very finely diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 egg/s
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (fan-forced).
  • Place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix together (I squeeze together with my hands).
  • Roll into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on a greased or lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Smaller meatballs will cook quicker (and larger will take longer).

Thermomix Instructions

  • To make your own fresh breadcrumbs, place 2-3 slices of bread of your choice in the Thermomix bowl and process for 10 seconds, speed 7. Set aside.
  • Add the haloumi, capsicum, garlic and onion to the Thermomix bowl and grate for 6 seconds, speed 6.
  • Add the breadcrumbs back into the Thermomix bowl along with the mince, spices and remaining ingredients. Combine for 10-20 seconds, speed 4, Reverse, using the spatula through the lid to help incorporate.
  • Roll into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Smaller meatballs will cook quicker (and larger will take longer).

Serve

  • With salad or vegetables.

Make-ahead

  • Re-heat in a low oven until just hot.

Store

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Dairy-free

Omit the haloumi and add in a tablespoon nutritional yeast.

Gluten-free

Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and make sure the Worcestershire is gluten-free.

Grain-free

Replace the breadcrumbs with a cup of almond meal.

Egg-free

Replace with a chia or flax egg. 
 
 
 

 

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Lemony Sweet Potato Tart

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This delicious Lemony Sweet Potato Tart is my take on a pumpkin pie my Nan used to make. I still love pumpkin pie but sometimes it’s the sweet potatoes that are on special or in season! I’ve made it dairy-free with a hint of spice and sweetness, but not too sweet. It’s so easy to…

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Zucchini Goat Cheese Pine Nut Pizza

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This easy to make Zucchini Goat Cheese Pine Nut Pizza is one of my favourite flavour combinations. It’s delicious as a vegetarian pizza, or add spicy salami to get meat lovers over the line. Health benefits This pizza recipe brings together whole-food ingredients that offer a nourishing combination of fibre, protein and healthy fats. The…

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Orange Almond Cranberry Brekkie Bar

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This Orange Almond Cranberry Brekkie Bar is a great brekkie on the go or snack. It’s quick and easy to make and also freezes well so you don’t have to make it fresh to eat. If I have the time, I wrap bars individually in baking paper and tie around with string so it’s a…

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Beef Sausage Rolls

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These Beef Sausage Rolls are a simple, budget friendly meal or snack. They are based on the ones I used to make with my nan as a kid. She always made shortcrust pastry as puff was so time consuming to make and store bought pastry was a luxury we couldn’t afford. You can choose to…

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Pineapple Crumble Cake

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This healthy, wheat-free Pineapple Crumble Cake is easy to make and delicious with variations for gluten-free, egg-free and vegan. It’s so good warm out of the oven with cream or yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt). This recipe calls for fresh pineapple which may not always be possible – you can substitute for tinned pineapple (in natural…

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Sweet Potato Golden Mylk

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This Sweet Potato Golden Mylk is perfect if your digestion is struggling or you enjoy a more warming smoothie or a warm drink. I love adding cooked sweet potato to smoothies, it adds nourishment, fibre and a creamy texture. You can also use this recipe as a base and add the fruit of your choice…

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Oven Baked Chicken Curry

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This oven baked chicken curry is a wholesome and delicious meal that the whole family will love. It’s simple enough for busy weeknights yet generous enough for entertaining on the weekend, too. Cooking the curry in the oven makes it low effort, maximum taste. I like to use a whole chicken portioned into eight pieces;…

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Chocolate Dessert Hummus

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As requested, here’s a lunchbox friendly Chocolate Dessert Hummus recipe that’s sure to please and dairy-free. I’ve tried a few variations on this recipe but the simpler the better I found. The aquafaba (the liquid from the can of chickpeas) adds a lightness to the hummus that makes it almost mousse like. If you’d like…

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No Bake Lemon Bars

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These quick and easy No Bake Lemon Bars are an easy to prepare, delicious lemony treat. They’re not nut free so they may need to be kept for an after school or weekend treat, but they’re a great energising snack with lemon and the crunch of slivered almonds. Naturally gluten free, they can easily be…

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Pumpkin Ginger Coconut Soup

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This smooth, creamy Pumpkin Ginger Coconut Soup is one of my favourite flavour combinations and go-to meals for a quick and easy to make soup. By adding the carrot and sweet potato it extends the nutritional variety of the soup which is always a good thing. I sometimes call this ‘Orange Soup’ for all the…

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Chocolate Pear Cardamom Pudding

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This simple grain-free Chocolate Pear Cardamom Pudding is a beautiful combination of flavours and so quick and easy to make. I adore the flavour of cardamom, but like any spice, you either do or you don’t. If you don’t you can certainly leave it out or replace it with another sweet spice like cinnamon. This…

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Basic Sauerkraut Video Tutorial

| Fermenting, Members only

I’m really excited to share this Basic Sauerkraut Video Tutorial – a step by step formula that will allow you to ferment and preserve vegetables. Making sauerkraut is an age-old process of preserving cabbage. Literally translating to “sour cabbage,” this fermented food is packed with goodness including probiotics and fibre for gut health, vitamin C, vitamin…

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Orange Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

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This Orange Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is another simple, delicious and very adaptable baked oats flavour sensation. I hope you love this nourishing breakfast as much as my family do. If you have time in the morning, this is great to cook fresh; otherwise, make it the night before and reheat portions in the morning for…

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Power Booster

| Staples, Members only

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…

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Creamy Mushroom Soup

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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…

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Quick Broccoli Fritters

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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…

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Lime Crème Brûlée

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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…

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Chicken Enchiladas

| Make-ahead Meals, Chicken, Freezable Meals, Members only

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,…

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Lime Coconut Jellies

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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,…

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