I love a good Thai Green Chicken Curry. My hubby and I spent a good month in Thailand during our backpacking adventure and I learned to cook this during our time there. Even though the list of ingredients here is long, it is actually a really quick and easy meal to make as long as you have a food processor to grind the curry paste in. If you want to make a double batch of paste, it freezes ...
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Mexicola Salad
This Mexicola Salad (from the Sides and Salads ebook) is a delicious Mexican-inspired rainbow salad and is almost a meal unto itself. Bursting with flavour and goodness, it is sure to become a firm family favourite. It is full of typical Mexican food ingredients such as corn, avocado and lime, combined into a light fresh salad. Next time you are planning a Mexican feast, add this to the menu to ...
Pine Raspberry Ice Blocks
These Pine Raspberry Ice Blocks are my version of the 'Calippo' flavour that my kids love. Their deliciousness really depends on a good, ripe and sweet pineapple. These are perfect on a hot summer's afternoon: the juicy fruit and the coconut water help hydrate in a fun and flavoursome way. I'd suggest tasting the blend before freezing and add in some liquid sweetener (rice malt or maple syrup) ...
Rainbow Noodle Salad
This Rainbow Noodle Salad is one of the fastest meals you could make. It's extremely versatile too so you can easily change the veggies to suit your tastes and veggie supplies. While the noodles soften, prep the vegetables and dressing and dinner is done. For bigger appetites or a larger meal add in some protein such as chicken, beef, tofu or tempeh. Another way to enjoy it is to us it to fill ...
Nut Butter Fudge
This Nut Butter Fudge is really quick and easy to make. Rich in protein and healthy fats, it is also a low sugar sweet treat. If you’re not able to eat peanuts, you can easily substitute it with another nut or even a seed butter. As the weather warms up, having another no-bake treat to add to your menu is a good thing. Obviously skip this one in the lunchbox for your kids if they are in a ...
Lemonade Ice Blocks
Simple but delicious, these Lemonade Ice Blocks are a huge family favourite. Best of all you can adjust the level of sweetness to suit your taste so if you're a sour lover use less sweetener, or a sweet tooth add more. It think the amount I've used is a lovely balance of sweet and sour. I have these stainless steel ice block moulds, but if you do not have any moulds, you can use little tubs or ...
Raspberry Muesli
This delicious, easy to make, naturally sweetened Raspberry Muesli is a fabulous staple for any healthy pantry. Oats are a really nourishing, mineral rich grain that are high in fibre and protein. The nuts and seeds provide more nourishment in the form of fat soluble vitamins, protein and essential fats to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Take a look at the variations (below the main ...
Coconut Chicken Salad
I love this Coconut Chicken Salad, it’s long been a family favourite. Poaching the chicken breast in coconut milk makes it so lovely and tender. Combined with the fresh sweet and sour flavours in the salad it is a divine, nutritionally balanced meal. Cool, fresh and crunchy, this will be perfect on a warm sunny day! TIP - start this an hour ahead to allow the chicken to rest and ...
Chia Berry Jam
This Chia Berry Jam is so quick and easy to make and tastes very similar to regular jam. My kids certainly wouldn’t know the difference. With World Health Organisation's daily sugar consumption recommendation being three teaspoons for children and six for adults, this Chia Berry Jam lets you enjoy the sweetness of delicious fruit without overloading the sugar. The history of preserving food ...
Pumpkin Creme Caramel
This dairy-free Pumpkin Creme Caramel is based on a traditional Cuban Pumpkin Flan sans the condensed milk and cream cheese. It’s such a simple dessert to make when entertaining as it can be made ahead which is always a bonus. Take note of the time required for the custard to cool in the fridge - you will want to factor this into your cooking schedule. If you don't have ramekins, you can make ...
Simple Moong Dhal
This is a very traditional style Moong Dhal, the kind that takes me back to India and the many Thali plates we ate during our stay there. My hubby and I journeyed this amazing country for over 8 months (over 20 yrs ago) on a very tight budget of $5 a day (for all food, transport and accommodation). So we were always looking for the best deals food wise and the daily Thali plate was generally ...
Spring Green Salad with Smokey Yoghurt Dressing
This Spring Green Salad with Smokey Yoghurt Dressing is a lovely combination of flavours and textures. There's something about the lengthening days and warm, brighter weather that tells the body to choose fresh, raw vegetables to eat. It’s perfect paired with a simple piece of grilled or barbequed protein for a fast, delicious and nourishing meal. Take a look at the variations (below the ...
Apple Raspberry Rhubarb Macadamia Crumble
This Apple Raspberry Rhubarb Macadamia Crumble is my absolute favourite combination of fruit for a crumble. The sweetness of the apples and raspberries offsets the tartness of the rhubarb. Topped with the protein rich, nutty crumble it makes a delicious, nourishing dessert that’s healthy enough for brekkie. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe ...
Cauliflower Cheese
This flavourful roasted Cauliflower Cheese is an attractive and tasty way to eat this amazingly versatile vegetable. This time, it is not being converted into cauli rice or hidden in an icecream, instead the whole head is steamed then topped with a delicious cheese sauce and roasted until golden. It is the ultimate comfort food to accompany your choice of protein and another side or two. If you ...
No Chop Pumpkin, Bacon, Sage Soup
Pumpkin soup just got a whole lot easier and more delicious with this No Chop Pumpkin, Bacon, Sage Soup. The best part about this nourishing, veggie rich soup is you don’t need to chop anything up. Simply bake and blend. While the roasting process does take longer than boiling pumpkin in stock, the depth of flavour and richness is worth that extra time. Next time you want soup, add this to your ...
Cuban Chicken Stew
This one pan Cuban Chicken Stew is really easy to make and so incredibly delicious. It’s a recipe of mine that has recently featured in Wellbeing's food magazine, EatWell. It's a real mix of the Spanish and African flavours unique to Cuban cuisine and a well rounded casserole that will definitely become a firm favourite! A real benefit of this meal is that it is an all-in-one dinner - you have ...