This Chocolate Sponge Stack is a quick and easy dessert that can be easily adapted to a variety of dietary requirements. A light, fluffy sponge is layered with cream, topped with fresh berries and a berry coulis. This sweet stack is perfect for special occasions and will definitely keep you coming back for more! Take…
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Middle Eastern Chicken Tray Bake
This Middle Eastern Chicken Tray Bake is a beautiful, easy to make nourishing meal that will leave you with only one tray to wash up. It is loaded with vegetables, topped generously with iconic Middle Eastern spices and finished with a savoury tahini sauce. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for…
Asparagus tart with a rocket salad
This delicious tart is super simple to make and a sensational light meal. These are divine hot out of the oven or at room temperature for lunches. Growing up, I associated asparagus with the tinned kind – grey/green, floppy and a horrible flavour. Fresh asparagus is a world apart – fresh, bright and green, and absolutely…
Lemon Honey Porridge
This Lemon Honey Porridge is such a beautiful combination of flavours. The sour lemon and sweet honey combine beautifully with the creamy porridge. Almond meal is added to introduce some extra nutrition – protein, good fats, vitamins and minerals. The intensity of the lemon and how sweet you make this porridge is easily customised to…
Lemon Poppyseed Bar
This delicious gluten-free cake is super simple to make and is sure to become a family favourite. I love the flavour of lemons and nutrient dense poppy seeds. This bar will satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar high. Another variation is to use orange juice and zest – orange and poppy seed is a…
Almond Berry Slice
This Almond Berry Slice is a lovely grain-free, jammy slice that is sure to become a new favourite. Being based on almond meal, this one probably isn’t suitable for Primary School lunchboxes, but would make a great after school snack or weekend treat. The fruity layer is actually sugar-free (shhh!) and the flaked almonds on…
Mexican Salad Jar
This Mexican Salad Jar is a handy single serve salad that can be assembled the night before and then come lunchtime, simply shake to combine and enjoy. The dressings are arranged in a way that the salad won’t go soggy, so check the order of arranging! This recipe serves two, perfect for either two people…
Thai Vegetable Soup
This Thai Vegetable Soup is super simple to make and so delicious. The iconic South-East Asian flavours of coconut and tamari infused with fresh garlic, ginger and chilli make an aromatic base to which vegetables and tofu are added. It’s very easily adapted to suit your supplies so feel free to sub any of the…
Enoki ‘Noodle’ Soup
Enoki mushrooms make for the best ‘noodles’ especially in Asian inspired dishes. This fresh simple Enoki ‘Noodle’ Soup is like a hug in a bowl and perfect for those of you that with a grain-free diet or trying to inject more plant based nourishment. It’s also super versatile so you can vary it to suit…
Choc Hazelnut Overnight Oats
These Choc Hazelnut Overnight Oats are a quick and easy to make, nutritionally balanced brekkie…who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and hazelnut? The oats are rich in minerals, high in fibre and in herbal medicine they are restorative to the nervous system. The nuts, seeds and yoghurt contribute protein (and probiotics). This makes for…
Lamb Rogan Josh
This Lamb Rogan Josh is as good as you’ll get in any Indian restaurant. There is just SO much healing goodness with the variety of spices included in this recipe. If you would like to add some heat, you can either add chilli flakes when you add the spices, or dollop on some chilli paste…
Sourdough Orange Honey Cake
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove Naturally leavened cakes made with sourdough are quite different to the sweet style of cakes we’re used to. Sourdough cakes are earthy, less sweet and more satisfying. I love to serve this Sourdough Orange Honey Cake for morning tea with thick, Greek yoghurt and fresh berries. For afternoon tea, a dollop…
Vegan Lemon Risotto
This quick and easy Vegan Lemon Risotto is a delicious plant based meal. If you’re not bothered about it being vegan you can sub the vegetable broth with chicken bone broth and the nutritional yeast with parmesan cheese. I love serving risotto as a warming and filling meal. It’s a perfect choice on a slow…
Corn Zucchini Carrot Fritters
This Corn Zucchini Carrot Fritters recipe is a stack of plant powered goodness- so quick and easy to make for a light meal or snack. It’s easily adapted to suit your dietary requirements and a perfect choice for doubling to store extra in the freezer for another time. This is my absolute favourite fritter at…
Easy Nut Brittle Bites
My kids love store bought nut bars and these Easy Nut Brittle Bites are the result of me trying to find a versatile alternative. They are so quick and simple to make, and the addition of the spices not only adds a beautiful flavour, but a little extra nourishment too. Take a look at the…
Plum Upside Down Syrup Cake (gluten-free)
This gluten-free Plum Upside Down Syrup Cake is easy to make and one of my favourite ways to enjoy plums as the season comes to an end. With the cinnamon, lemon and almonds it’s a flavour combination made in heaven. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the…
Cajun Spice Rub
This Cajun Spice Rub not only packs a flavour punch and turns a plain piece of meat or vegetables into a really tasty meal, but it adds a whole lot of nourishment too! The Cajun food culture started with French immigrants in Louisiana, United States, influenced by West Africans and the Spanish. It is a…
Pumpkin Chickpea Curry
This simple, tasty Pumpkin Chickpea Curry is a quick and easy to make warming meal or side to a meat based curry. Gently frying the spices in ghee or oil allows the aromatics to be released, giving the best flavour to your curry. Curry leaves can usually be found in supermarkets these days but if…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi (Gluten-free)
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These Sweet Potato Gnocchi are delicious soft pillows of goodness and bonus they are gluten-free so your whole family can enjoy! It’s super simple to make and can also be frozen for super convenient meals. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe…
Ricotta Gnocchi
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove This Ricotta Gnocchi is so deliciously light and airy. I find using ricotta instead of potatoes a much lighter and easier way of making gnocchi. Served with a light tomato sauce and some fresh basil, ricotta gnocchi is a simple yet delicious family meal. Take a look at the variations (below…
Asian Greens Stir Fry (with crunchy bits)
This delicious Asian Greens Stir Fry (with crunchy bits) is a fabulous side dish or main meal. There’s so many fabulous flavours and liver supportive greens in this dish, it’s sure to become a favourite. The crunchy bits are definitely optional if you’re short on time and would like to keep this ultra simple. Take…
Nut Butter Pudding (3 ingredients)
This simple, protein rich, grain-free Nut Butter Pudding is sure to become a firm favourite. Dessert certainly doesn’t get much simpler than this! Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements….
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
This super simple Chicken Cacciatore is a tasty, wholesome meal that my whole family loves. There’s no need to be precious about slicing everything perfectly, the aim is to just get it into the pot quickly. It’s the ultimate, rustic set-and-forget meal. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to…
Syrian Roast Vegetable Salad
This Syrian Roast Vegetable salad is a beautiful vegetarian dish that showcases Syrian cuisine perfectly…aromatic spices, lemon, honey dressing and garlic-y yoghurt. This is a great alternative side dish to this wonderful Syrian Lamb Leg. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific…