This Lemon Coconut Sorbet is based on the viral Tik Tok Lemon sorbet, but I think this will taste a lot better. The Tik Tok version used whole lemons (skin, pith, seeds and all) and whilst this will save you a few minutes prep time, if you use lemons with thick pith and seeds, it…
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Japanese Dressing
Liven up any leafy greens with this oishii (delicious) Japanese dressing! Fresh ginger and garlic with rice wine vinegar, tamari and sesame oil all contribute to the deep umami flavours of this dressing. If you love salads but you like to keep mixing up the dressings, this is a definite one to add to the…
Quick Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
This quick Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a recipe that not only promises a burst of Thai-inspired goodness but also does so with utmost ease. Life has a way of keeping us on our toes, and in those moments when time is of the essence, this recipe emerges as a true kitchen saviour. What…
Vegan Lentil Loaf
This vegan lentil loaf is a member’s request to make a nut-free, super budget friendly savoury loaf. Lentils, mushrooms, vegetables, herbs and spices are the foundational ingredients here, providing valuable nutrition, fibre and most importantly, flavour! This lentil loaf is great sliced and served with veggies or salad, or can also be sliced and used…
After Dinner Mints
These After Dinner Mints are very quick and easy to make low sugar sweet treat. I sometimes like to have something ‘treatish’ after my evening meal and these are just the ticket! Choc-mint is one of my all time favourite combinations and these little patties taste and smell so delicious. If you’re a choc-mint fan…
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
With summer here in the Southern hemisphere, it’s Smoothie Bowl time and one of my kids’ favourite flavour combos – a Tropical Smoothie Bowl. It’s got all the flavours of the tropics in one very pretty bowl. I’ve included some extra nutrients in the form of Power Booster, a mix of ground nuts and seeds…
Cookie Monsters
These ‘Cookie Monsters’ cookies are really nourishing, very chocolatey and an easy to make lunchbox treat. You’ll be asking “Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?” These cookies featured in my very popular ebook ‘Well Nourished Lunchbox’ and they are coming here to the Family Membership as a special bonus and to make adding…
Healthy Home Made Tim Tams
I’ve had many requests for Healthy Home Made Tim Tams, and here it is. Tim Tams are such an iconic Australian biscuit, however they do contain many questionable ingredients including vegetable oil, many additives and also cochineal which is a food colouring derived from insects (and known to cause severe allergies). These are easy enough…
Baba Ganoush
I love Baba Ganoush – it’s one of my favourite ways to enjoy eggplant (or aubergine). It’s the perfect combination of creamy, smokey and zesty lemon flavours, it’s easy to make and best of all, you don’t need a food processor to blend it. The most traditional way to make it is over a live…
Thai Red Curry Chicken
The first recipe I’m sharing to use your beautiful Thai Red Curry Paste is in this Thai Red Curry Chicken. It’s a beautiful family friendly meal. I used 6 tablespoons of my home made paste and there was no heat at all. But you will need to judge the amount of paste you add yourself….
Thai Red Curry Paste
As requested, this week I have a beautiful Thai Red Curry Paste from scratch recipe. Curry pastes are such a great thing to whip up and freeze to make quick, tasty Thai curries, stir fry and soups. It’s also delicious in fish cakes. Use it to make this Thai Red Chicken Curry HERE, fish curry…
Tray Baked Rosti
My family loves a good Rosti, but this lazy cook can’t be bothered to cook individual patties. So this is my answer, one big, self-serve Tray Baked Rosti for the family to tuck in to. As well as a great mealtime side, it is delicious for breakfast too. Health Benefits Loads of nutrient dense fibre…
Kale Chips
At the end of winter I harvested a huge amount of kale – there was so much even I was struggling to think of ways to use it all up. Then my kids reminded me about Kale Chips. These are seriously easy to make and incredibly moorish. When my kids were little they went through…
Charred Cos with Royal Dressing
Sometimes it’s the simple things right? This Charred Cos with Royal Dressing is so incredibly delicious. The dressing is the hero of the dish for sure. I’ve opted to char the lettuce but you certainly don’t have to. You’re going to want this salad often, I promise. I love this alongside my protein of choice…
Bubble and Squeak
This is the ultimate leftovers meal – especially after Christmas. If you’re anything like me you may over cater – I’d rather have too much than not enough food on Christmas day. Plus it’s nice to enjoy leftovers and have a few days off cooking after Christmas day. Bubble and squeak is a quirky name…
Swiss Potato Gratin
This Swiss Potato Gratin is my version of the creamy gratin of my childhood. I started making it this way to include a bit of nourishing bone broth which adds protein and minerals as well as a beautiful flavour to the dish. You can read about the amazing qualities of home made bone broth here….
Strawberry Cream Cake Wreath
This Strawberry Cream Cake Wreath is a versatile cake that’s perfect for the festive season. I’ve used the Simple Vanilla Cake as the base, but you can certainly use any of the cake recipes baked in a bundt or ring tin and decorate it as instructed below. Other cake options: Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake (spelt…
Sweet Roasted Carrots
This Sweet Roasted Carrots recipe turns the humble carrot into something very special. You can of course add in any extra vegetables you like to extend the variety of this dish. Also feel free to mix it up with different coloured carrots if available to you. Health benefits Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a precursor…
Gingerbread Granola
This Christmas inspired Gingerbread Granola is a super crisp and crunchy, lightly spiced granola that’s delicious all year round. It is perfect to package up and gift too, my kids always loved doing this for teachers at the end of the year when they were little. Health benefits Pecan nuts are a fabulous source of…
Vegan Rice Paper Dumplings
These gluten-free Vegan Rice Paper Dumplings are a delicious vegetarian meal or snack. They are really very easy to make, take a look at the video below to see how they are rolled. If you’re not vegetarian, these Chicken Rice Paper Dumplings are also a winner! Health benefits This is a beautifully balanced plant-based dish,…
Miso Eggplant
This Miso Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) is a quick and easy side dish and my number one way to enjoy eggplant (or Aubergine depending on where you live). It’s so simple to make, I know you’re going to love the beautiful caramelised umami flavours. Whenever I visit a Japanese restaurant, this is an entrée we always…
Vegan Vanilla Cake
This Vegan Vanilla Cake is for the many ‘egg-free’ cake requests I’ve received. I’m really proud of this delicious, really easy to make cake. My son took it to school one day and shared it with a very fussy friend who declared it ‘the best cake ever’ (trust me, praise from food fussy teens is…
Sourdough Naan Bread
I am always looking for ways to use leftover sourdough starter (discard). This soft, chewy sourdough naan bread not only uses up leftover discard, they are delicious and versatile. We eat them brushed with ghee alongside a curry or dahl or use them as a wrap to make souvlaki. They are best enjoyed warm not…
Roasted Cheesy Cabbage (dairy-free)
This Roasted Cheesy Cabbage is a beautiful combination of flavours and a really simple side. I know that cabbage is a great vegetable for its fibre and neutral taste, so giving this underrated veggie a chance to shine was such fun! The result is a cheesy, veggie dish with a bit of crunchy almond crumb…
