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This Sourdough Pastry has become my all time favourite pastry. For pies, quiche, tarts, it produces a beautiful, light flaky pastry texture I adore with the added benefit of being fermented which makes it a dream to digest….
This Green Hash recipe is a simple high protein, low carb breakfast and is a fabulous start to the day. It’s super quick and easy to make for a fast breakfast on the go. Most people will recognise the benefits of having vegetables for breakfast, but sometimes we can get a little stuck thinking of…
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove Making gluten-free pasta by hand is easier than it sounds and a fun weekend project to do with the kids. A few basic pieces of equipment (no pasta machine required for this recipe), a handful of simple ingredients and a little bit of time is all that’s required. One ingredient that is…
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This Tray Bake Fried Rice is a fabulous one pan tray bake style meal that my family loves. Best of all it’s super adaptable to suit your tastes and supplies. While the classic fried rice in a wok is a fairly simple process, I love this method as it requires almost no hands-on work. A…
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It’s no secret that I love Indian flavours and this tasty Palak Paneer is a really delicious side. A friend testing this with her family was so surprised when this became her green-hating son’s new favourite dish. Palak refers to the spinach and paneer is a traditional Indian cheese. You can buy paneer from most…
I know this Singapore Noodles recipe looks like a really complicated recipe but I promise, though it has a long list of ingredients, it is super simple to make. Most of the ingredients listed make up the sauce so that you don’t need to buy additive and sugar laden store bought sauces. The flavour result…
This delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Fig Granola is a beautiful, tasty flavour combination, it’s my new favourite breakfast granola. I get bored eating the same flavours all the time so I like to switch it up regularly. Nutritionally, variety is super important too. This granola has subtle sweetness with bursts of fig and a wonderful texture…
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Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove This Earl Grey, Fig and Apricot Sourdough Fruit Loaf is such a beautiful combination of flavours and textures. If you’re new to sourdough baking, begin with becoming confident making the Basic Sourdough recipe before trying this as this recipe follows the procedure for the Basic Sourdough Loaf, with a few delicious…
This Zucchini Haloumi Asparagus Slice with a herb salad is a lovely light meal or snack. My kids love a ‘savoury slice’ more so than a frittata or quiche, especially in their school lunch. I think because it tends to hold together better and they like the addition of extra carbs. For a bit of…
This is my low sugar, wholegrain version of my nan’s Apple Tea Cake. It’s very reminiscent of the mouthwatering cake my nan used to make me as a kid, only a bit nuttier being made with wholemeal spelt. It’s really quick and easy to make too. Perfect for having with a cup of tea, as the…
This Indian Mulligatawny Soup is an immune supportive meal in a bowl that is really delicious and super easy to make. It is a flavoursome spiced soup, thick from the lentils and rice that have been simmered until soft. The vegetables are mostly broken down by the cooking so you have a hearty meal full…
This Scroll and Pizza Dough recipe is a low sugar, wheat free, no vegetable oil version of the highly processed, bakery or supermarket scrolls or pizza bases. They are really easy to make and tailor to your kids’ tastes. Why I don’t use yeast There’s no doubt, yeast would make the scroll and pizza dough…
This is my Mum’s Easy Vegetable Stack. She made this for us on a recent trip over from Perth- still a legend in the kitchen! If you’re wanting to boost your vegetable intake, this easy Vegetable Stack is for you. The prep time is super quick, then simply throw it into the oven and let…
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This Laksa is a choose your own adventure kind of meal. It can be made with any kind of protein- I love it with chicken, prawns, fish or tofu, or a combination. You can certainly add in any favourite vegetables to bulk it out as much as you like. I love the combination of aromatics…
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Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These Honey Cinnamon Cookies are simple to make but delicious to eat. Being nut free, they are perfect for the school lunch box but equally good enjoyed alongside a relaxing cup of herbal tea. These will be very easy to whip up in a hurry for impromptu gatherings- mix, roll and…
This Stuffed Sweet Potato Pizza recipe is such a quick and simple one pan meal – it tastes like pizza except with a five veggie hit. It’s perfect for a light meal or double up for a more substantial meal. Of course, vary the toppings to suit your needs and tastes! Other delicious toppings can…
This Dairy-free Béchamel Sauce came about when I wanted to make a creamy sauce for a bake I was testing for my largely dairy-averse son. My whole family declared it a total winner! We can now enjoy so many creamy dishes – casseroles, lasagne, mornay and cauliflower cheese to name a few. Even if you…
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove I love making this Spelt Pappardelle from scratch as a fun weekend cooking project! I love doing this with my daughters, Lucia and Francesca. While one is rolling out the dough, the other is cutting the pasta into long ribbons of pappardelle. There is always much talking and laughter, a lovely…
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One sauce that every cook should have in their repertoire is a delicious but fast tomato pasta sauce. This is my answer to avoiding additive laden, high sugar pre-made supermarket sauces…many contain vegetables oils that I go to great lengths to always avoid. This is so simple, you really shouldn’t need to buy a store…
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This delicious, veggie packed Rainbow Slice is a family favourite. It’s a great slice to have fresh out of the oven but is equally as good the next day or in the lunch box. Of course, you can use a huge variety of vegetables in this. Include the favourites, sneak in a few less-favourite ones… with…
This KFC (Keralan Fried Cauliflower) is sure to become a family fave…mine are rating it as one of my best- possibly because fried food doesn’t happen too often! These delicious, gluten-free, crispy pieces of cauliflower are one sure-fire way to get kids to eat veggies and it’s a good fun side dish to have. Kerala…
This Maple Chai Apple Pie has a really lovely combination of flavours. The tartness of the apple, combined with the beautifully balanced aromatic spices and buttery pastry is heavenly. Apple Pie is my hubby’s favourite dessert. Often I can’t be bothered making a full pie like this and make this rustic galette style pastry instead…but…
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove This Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is one that everyone needs in their repertoire. These cookies are crunchy around the edges but softer on the inside with just the right amount of dark chocolate to make them feel indulgent. While these Healthy Choc Chip Cookies are super popular, they contain nuts…
These Crispy Smashed Baby Potatoes are so easy to make and totally addictive. They make a fabulous side dish to go with any kind of meal. While the simple classics of steamed or boiled veggies have their place, I like to mix it up a bit and make some sides a little special. This is…
