This spiced Quinoa Stuffed Butternut is a complete vegetarian meal that’s perfect to warm up with. Sometimes referred to as butternut squash, this is a favourite pumpkin that is so versatile. Slightly sweeter than other varieties of pumpkins, it suits roasting perfectly. The combination of fresh herbs, spices, feta and lemon make this stuffing absolutely sensational-…
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Cauliflower Hash Browns
I love using cauliflower instead of potatoes in many dishes, especially mash potatoes and these gluten-free Cauliflower Hash Browns. These are super simple and make tasty, crispy low carb hash browns for the win. Australian statistics report that we consume 3.2kg of cauliflower per person per year. I know in our household we would be…
Serbian White Bean Soup
This robust Serbian White Bean Soup is a filling, delicious, plant-powered meal. Traditionally it would be made with cracked wheat, but to keep it gluten-free I’ve chosen brown rice for a complete vegetarian protein. What I love about this Eastern European soup is that you get to enjoy flavours of a less-well-known culture in an easy…
Sticky Date Pudding
This Sticky Date Pudding recipe is such a warm and cosy dessert! Just right for chilly winter nights. Dates provide the perfect sweetness and being gluten and dairy-free, this is a dessert everyone can enjoy. Plus, it’s super quick and easy to make which could be a bit dangerous! Health benefits Medjool dates are rich…
Haloumi Vegetable Tray Bake
Tray bakes are one of my favourite ways to cook and include a good range of veggies. This Haloumi Vegetable Tray Bake is full of goodness and a great stand alone meal or side to accompany simply prepared fish, chicken or lamb. Haloumi takes the taste and texture of this dish to the next level-…
Sourdough pastry
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. For other pastry options check out: Sourdough Pastry Gluten, Dairy and Egg-free Pastry Almond Pastry (dairy and…
Green Hash
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…
Gluten-free Pasta
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 essential is xanthan gum….
Tray Bake Fried Rice
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…
Palak Paneer
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 non-melting cheese. It has a mild, creamy…
Singapore Noodles
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…
Chocolate Hazelnut Fig Granola
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…
Earl Grey, Fig and Apricot Sourdough Fruit Loaf
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 additions. This loaf will…
Zucchini Haloumi Asparagus Slice
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…
Apple Tea Cake
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…
Indian Mulligatawny Soup
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…
Scroll and Pizza Dough
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. My kids love the scrolls in their lunchbox. Why I don’t use yeast There’s no doubt,…
Mum’s Easy Vegetable Stack
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…
Laksa
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…
Honey Cinnamon Cookies
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 bake, and you’ll have…
Stuffed Sweet Potato Pizza
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…
Dairy-free Béchamel Sauce
This Dairy-free BĂ©chamel 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…
Spelt Pappardelle
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 way to spend time…
Fast Tomato Pasta Sauce
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…
