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Pizza Subs

January 29, 2020 | Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Freezable Meals, Vegetarian, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Members only

These Pizza Subs are a really quick and easy to make snack or lunchbox main that my kids absolutely love. I find by adding the toppings to a good quality sourdough, it’s more filling than thin pizza bases for my two big kids. However, you can always use these toppings on pita or flat bread…

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Baked Vegetables with Hummus

January 22, 2020 | Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Vegetarian, Members only, Salads, Side dishes

This Baked Vegetables with Hummus is a colourful variety of roasted vegetables paired with creamy, homemade hummus. Perfect as a light main or side dish, it’s a simple yet nutritious meal that is both satisfying and packed with flavour. This Baked Vegetables with Hummus recipe is a really versatile meal of plant powered, rainbow goodness….

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Superfruit Bowl

January 22, 2020 | Breakfast, After School Snacks, No-bake Sweets, Members only

This superfruit bowl is a nutrient-packed breakfast or snack, blending açai, bananas, raspberries, and avocado into a creamy, icy base. It’s the perfect way to fuel your day, offering a balance of antioxidants, healthy fats, and fibre. This Superfruit Bowl is one of my son’s creations (based on the bowls he sees on cafes menus…

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Mango Macadamia Muesli

January 22, 2020 | Breakfast, After School Snacks, Members only

This Mango Macadamia Muesli is sweetened with pureed fruit which makes for a crispy crunchy granola that my whole family adores.  I love having a muesli or granola ready made in my pantry…in fact, I’m lost without it. But I also like to mix it up flavour wise and I’ve realised my kids get over…

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Chocolate Party Cake

January 19, 2020 | Healthy Lunchbox, Baked Sweets, Holidays & Entertaining, Desserts, Members only

My Chocolate Party Cake is an easy to make, gluten-free, allergy friendly cake that is perfect for parties. Don’t let the ingredients fool you – the kids will be none the wiser to this rich, moist, and delicious cake. Best of all, it is actually best eaten the next day so you can happily pre-prepare…

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Five Spice Salad Dressing

January 18, 2020 | Sauces and Dressings, Members only

This five spice salad dressing is a quick and easy way to elevate your salads with a delicious Asian-inspired flavour. It’s lovely over grains (quinoa, rice, couscous), cooked and raw vegetables too. It accompanies either a simple meal or an Asian or Middle Eastern meal. Health benefits Made with apple cider vinegar for gut health,…

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Healthy Lamington Parfait

January 15, 2020 | Holidays & Entertaining, Desserts, Members only

This healthy lamington parfait is a modern twist on a classic Australian dessert. It’s layered with almond cake, raspberry coulis, and a rich chocolate sauce, all topped with creamy whipped cream and toasted coconut. Perfect for entertaining or as a treat, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a wholesome dessert. This deconstructed Healthy Lamington Parfait…

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Asian Omelette with a Sprout Salad

January 14, 2020 | 30 Minute Meals, Vegetarian, Breakfast, Members only

I love omelettes and this one is a bit special. My Asian Omelette with a Sprout Salad makes for a sensational, nourishing breakfast, lunch or dinner. My kids absolutely love bean sprouts so any meal containing them, is always going to be a winner. It’s also super easy and quick to make. Health benefits Eggs…

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Cauliflower Rice

January 10, 2020 | Freezable Meals, Staples, Members only, Side dishes

Cauliflower rice is a great substitute for white rice and a fabulous way to increase the nutrition in a dish. Cauliflower supports liver detoxification pathways as well as the cardiovascular, immune and digestive systems. You can use this yummy side to substitute rice in pretty much any meal at all, either as a side, or…

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Healthy Chocolate Coconut Slice

January 9, 2020 | Healthy Lunchbox, Baked Sweets

This is such a yummy, old-fashioned style Chocolate Slice – it reminds me a lot of the one my nan always made me, only a little healthier. This Healthy Chocolate Coconut Slice is a lovely chocolatey treat to stock your freezer with, so if you have hungry kids at home looking for a snack or need an easy lunchbox filler, you’ll have this on hand ready to go!

Food memories are the best. As a kid I used to bake with my nan every weekend, we even occasionally ‘invented’ recipes. The ones that worked out, she carefully wrote on a note pad and sticky taped it into her recipe notebook. I still have that notebook, though the tape is browned and dried and the binding has seen better days.

Anyway, enough nostalgia…though I do hope that one of my recipes will perhaps form memories and be carried down in your family.

Health benefits

This healthy chocolate coconut slice is made with wholemeal spelt flour, rolled oats, and desiccated coconut, this slice provides fibre and slow-releasing energy. The cacao powder is rich in antioxidants, while the choice of natural sweeteners like honey or rice malt syrup makes it a healthier alternative to refined sugar treats.

Ingredients

This recipe uses spelt flour, oats, cacao powder, and coconut. Butter or coconut oil adds richness, and the bittersweet chocolate icing made with raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder), rice malt syrup or honey, milk and coconut oil brings a decadent touch that can be adjusted to suit your taste.

How to make this healthy chocolate coconut slice 

Melt the butter or coconut oil, stir in the sweetener, and mix with the dry ingredients until combined. Press the mixture into a tin lined with baking paper and bake in a fan-forced oven as instructed below. Chill before adding the rich bittersweet chocolate icing made with cacao powder, rice malt syrup or honey, milk and coconut oil and sprinkle with coconut for a beautiful finish. This can also be made in your food processor and we’ve included the Thermomix method too if you have one.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Enjoy this slice as a mid-morning snack or a healthier dessert option. It’s also perfect for school lunchboxes being nut-free and egg-free. Store in an airtight container in the fridge to keep it fresh for up to a week or freeze it for longer storage. It can be packed or eaten from frozen.  Refrigerating before slicing ensures clean, crumb-free cuts.

Vary this healthy chocolate coconut slice to suit

For a gluten-free option, swap spelt flour for your favourite gluten-free flour and replace oats with quinoa flakes. Make it dairy-free or vegan by using coconut oil instead of butter. Choose brown rice syrup for a low-fructose version.


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This Healthy Chocolate Coconut Slice is a delicious, very easy to make, low sugar lunchbox treat or snack. Sure to become a favourite.
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Chocolate Coconut Slice

This Chocolate Coconut Slice is a delicious, very easy to make, low sugar lunchbox treat or snack. Sure to become a favourite with young and old alike!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chill30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Servings: 12
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • 150 g butter or coconut oil
  • 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup (¼ cup approx.)
  • 30 g cacao powder - unsweetened Dutch process or raw
  • 120 g wholemeal spelt flour (1 cup)
  • 90 g rolled oats (1 cup)
  • 100 g desiccated coconut (1 cup)

Bittersweet Chocolate Icing (see note below)

  • 30 g cacao powder - unsweetened Dutch process or raw (¼ cup)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp rice malt syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp milk (of choice)
  • 10 g desiccated coconut (2 tbsp)
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (fan-forced).
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt your butter (or coconut oil). If using a Thermomix 90, 1 minute, speed 3.
  • Turn off the heat and add the sweetener, mixing to combine. If using a Thermomix 30 seconds, temp 90, speed 4.
  • Add all of the other ingredients and mix well until combined. If using a Thermomix reverse speed, 30 seconds.
  • Press firmly into a lined tin (approx. 17 x 27cm) and bake for 10-12 minutes. Take care not to overcook this as it can dry out. If your oven runs hot, reduce the temperature to 160°C.
  • Once cooled, pop it into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or more.

Bittersweet Chocolate Icing

  • Make the icing by beating all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. If using a Thermomix butterfly, 1 minute, speed 3.
  • Spread over the chilled slice and sprinkle over a little extra desiccated (or shredded) coconut.
  • Chill for 10 more minutes in the freezer, remove from the tin and carefully slice into squares by pressing straight down with a large sharp knife.

Store

  • Store in the fridge or freeze in an airtight container.

Note

  • The icing above is very rich (for dark chocolate lovers only). You can leave it off, top it with melted chocolate or a chocolate butter cream. This recipe works really well as a super healthy ganache too.
  • Refrigerating before slicing makes it much easier to cut without crumbling.

Notes

Gluten-free

Substitute the spelt with your favourite gluten-free flour and the oats can be replaced by quinoa flakes.

Dairy-free or vegan

Replace the butter with coconut oil (this will produce a tougher/ crisper slice).

Low-fructose

Use brown rice syrup as your sweetener.

 

 

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Breakfast Salsa

January 8, 2020 | 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Breakfast, Members only

This Breakfast Salsa is a simple, healthy start to the day. It can also be prepared the night before for a super fast, easy brekkie. My perfect breakfast always includes protein, good fats and carbohydrates in the form of vegetables and nuts. I find this kind of meal sets me up for a productive and…

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Avocado Dressing

January 1, 2020 | Sauces and Dressings, Members only

This creamy avocado dressing is a delicious and versatile addition to salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Made with fresh ingredients like ginger, garlic, and lemon, it’s packed with flavour that will elevate any even the simplest salad or veggie side, while packing a nutritional punch! Health benefits Avocado is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats,…

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Healthy Bircher Muesli

December 20, 2019 | Breakfast, Members only

This Healthy Bircher Muesli is a nourishing and versatile breakfast option, perfect for busy mornings. Made with rolled oats, hazelnut meal, and a combination of milk and yoghurt, it’s rich in fibre, healthy fats, and protein to keep you feeling full and energised throughout the day. Best of all, it can be customised to suit…

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Nourishing Beef Nachos

December 19, 2019 | Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Red Meat, Freezable Meals, Members only

These Nourishing Beef Nachos are so delicious, easy and complete with loads of healthy ingredients.  If you love a chilli con carne, then you are going to love this recipe. Loaded with beef, black beans, and melted cheese over crispy corn chips, topped with a fresh salad, they’re the perfect meal for a family night…

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Carrot Cake Chia Pudding

December 18, 2019 | Breakfast, No-bake Sweets, Desserts, Members only

This Carrot Cake Chia Pudding is an easy and healthy recipe that tastes just like a carrot cake!  Have it for breakfast, dessert or a snack. My kids love this before they go to sports training (either first up in the morning or after school). It’s great to have in the fridge to grab and…

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Christmas Leftovers Salad

December 18, 2019 | Pork recipes, Chicken, Vegetarian, Members only, Salads

I always over cater, especially the protein portion of the meal. We have a lot of meat lovers in our family and friend circle, so I wouldn’t live it down if what I served was shy. After the feast I always have leftovers, and so the Christmas Leftovers Salad was born. This salad is one…

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Mexican Tomato Salsa

December 11, 2019 | Sauces and Dressings, Members only

This delicious Mexican Tomato Salsa recipe is a fabulous, easy to make staple. With its Mexican flavours, it’s lovely served on tortilla chips or as a side to any Mexican fare. When friends drop in Often when friends drop by or I have to get something prepped quickly, I’ll make this Mexican Salsa and Guacamole for a…

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Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa

December 11, 2019 | 30 Minute Meals, Fish & Seafood, Holidays & Entertaining

These Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa are an easy to to make, entree or starter that’s sure to impress!  It’s a light, fresh meal that’s perfect for warmer days. Sweet mango, creamy avocado, and zesty lime come together with juicy prawns, all served in crisp lettuce cups. It’s a super easy, no-fuss dish that’s bursting with delicious flavours and ideal for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. Perfect for our Christmas in Australia.

I come from Western Australia and a long line of cray-fisherman…including my grandfather, uncle and cousin. But I have always, absolutely hated crustaceans of any kind which made me the black sheep of the family most family gatherings, when everyone else was enjoying lobster for lunch.

So this recipe is courtesy of my mum and enjoyed by my boys when I photographed it. The vegetarian variation I’ve included is all mine and I’d argue, the haloumi with the salsa is just as delicious 😉

Health benefits

Prawns are a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for good health. Avocado adds more healthy fats, and mango provides a dose of vitamin C. The lime juice and fresh coriander boost the dish with antioxidants, making this meal both refreshing and nourishing.

Ingredients

You’ll need cooked prawns, fresh Cos lettuce, and a handful of simple ingredients like mango, avocado, spring onions, and coriander to create the salsa. The lime yoghurt sauce, made with natural yoghurt, lime, and garlic, adds a creamy, tangy touch to this vibrant dish.

How to make Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa

Start by peeling and cleaning the prawns, then wash the Cos lettuce leaves and set them aside. For the mango salsa, mix diced mango, avocado, spring onions, coriander (cilantro) leaves, and lime juice. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper for the lime yoghurt sauce. Serve the salsa in lettuce cups, top with prawns, and drizzle with the lime yoghurt for a fresh, delicious meal.

Serving suggestions and how to store

This gluten-free dish is best enjoyed fresh, served immediately once assembled. If you’re looking to switch things up, serve with a side of quinoa or rice for a heartier meal. If you have leftovers, store the prawns and salsa separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a day. The salsa may brown slightly due to the avocado, but it will still taste great!

Vary this to suit your dietary needs

For a vegetarian twist, swap out the prawns for grilled haloumi or firm tofu. If you’re seafood-free, cooked chicken works wonderfully in this dish. For those avoiding dairy, replace the yoghurt with whole-egg mayonnaise or a cashew cream for a dairy-free option.

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These Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa are an easy to to make, entree or starter that's sure to impress!
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Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa

These Prawns with Mango Avocado Salsa are an easy to to make, entree or starter that’s sure to impress!  Perfect for our Christmas in Australia.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time14 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • 600 g prawns - cooked
  • 1 Cos lettuce

Salsa

  • 1 avocado/s - diced
  • 1 mango/s - diced
  • 4 spring onion/s - white part only, finely sliced
  • ½ bunch/s fresh coriander leaves - torn from stems
  • 1 lime/s - juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Lime Yoghurt

  • 60 g natural, Greek or coconut yoghurt (¼ cup)
  • ½ clove/s garlic
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and clean the prawns and wash the cos lettuce leaves.

Salsa

  • Combine the mango, avocado, spring onions, coriander leaves and the lime juice (reserving 1 tbsp for the lime yoghurt) in a bowl.

Lime Yoghurt

  • Mix the yoghurt, garlic, reserved 1 tbsp lime juice, salt and pepper.

To Serve

  • Serve the salsa in lettuce cups topped with the prawns and a drizzle of lime yoghurt. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Vegetarian  

Replace the prawns with grilled haloumi, or if you are vegan, grilled firm tofu. 

Seafood-free

You can also replace the prawns with cooked chicken. This as a delicious way to use up leftover chicken too. 

Garlic-free

Replace the garlic with a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Dairy-free

Replace the yoghurt with whole-egg mayonnaise or cashew cream.

 

 

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Lemony Smoked Salmon Spinach Caper Quiche

December 4, 2019 | Make-ahead Meals, Fish & Seafood, Freezable Meals, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Members only

This Lemony Smoked Salmon Spinach Caper Quiche is a perfect summer meal because it can be pre-made and is just as delicious cold, as it is it hot. It’s a great recipe for brunch or to take on a picnic or to a bring-a-plate event. I think this is a flavour match made in heaven…

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Gingerbread Loaf with Caramel Drizzle

November 27, 2019 | Baked Sweets, Desserts, Members only

This healthy Gingerbread Loaf with Caramel Drizzle is a low-sugar, wholegrain version of the classic, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. The recipe is versatile, offering options to cater to different dietary preferences. If you love ginger, you’ll love this loaf and whilst it’s sweet, it’s not sickly sweet. Health benefits This loaf…

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Charred Broccolini Salad

November 20, 2019 | Vegetarian, Salads

This Charred Broccolini Salad is such a delicious dish, featuring charred broccolini, crispy haloumi, and toasted pine nuts. It’s tossed with watercress (or any green you like) and a tangy preserved lemon dressing, creating a perfect balance of smoky, salty, and zesty flavours. Ideal for a light lunch or as a side for grilled meats.

Health benefits

Broccolini is rich in fibre, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants that support immune function and bone health. Haloumi provides protein and calcium, while pine nuts add healthy fats. The watercress brings additional vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A and folate, and the preserved lemon in the dressing boosts vitamin C intake, enhancing the immune-supporting properties of this dish.

Ingredients

This recipe calls for broccolini, haloumi, and watercress, paired with toasted pine nuts and preserved lemon. The dressing combines honey, Dijon mustard, turmeric, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, adding layers of flavour to the salad.

How to make Broccolini Haloumi Salad

To make this Broccolini Haloumi Salad, start by heating your BBQ grill or griddle pan over a high heat. Toss the bunch broccolini (including the stems) and haloumi in olive oil, then grill them until the broccolini is lightly charred and the haloumi is golden. Toast the pine nuts until brown, and finely slice the skin of the preserved lemon. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar, and shake to mix. Assemble the salad by placing watercress in a bowl, adding the grilled broccolini, haloumi, pine nuts, preserved lemon. Drizzle over the dressing and toss it well.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Serve this salad immediately for best flavour and texture, while the broccolini and haloumi are warm. It’s an excellent side for grilled meats or as a stand-alone light dish. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the haloumi may lose its crispness upon reheating.

Vary this Charred Broccolini Salad to suit your dietary needs

For a dairy-free or vegan version, omit the haloumi and replace it with cashew nut cheese or tofu. If you’re following a nut-free diet, substitute the pine nuts with toasted sunflower seeds. If you can’t find preserved lemon, replace it with the zest of one lemon and a pinch of sea salt. Though preserved lemon adds a unique flavour, this alternative will still provide a fresh citrusy note. If you can’t access broccolini you can sub it with broccoli florets. 

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Charred broccolini on the BBQ combined with the saltiness of the haloumi and the citrus salad dressing create a very delicious and nourishing meal or side. 
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5 from 12 votes

Charred Broccolini Salad

I love to char grill broccolini on the BBQ, I think it really brings out the flavour. Combined with the saltiness of the haloumi and the citrus salad dressing, this Charred Broccolini Salad makes for a delicious and very nourishing meal or side. 
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Servings: 2
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch/s broccolini
  • 100 g haloumi
  • 30 ml extra virgin olive oil -extra virgin (2 tbsp)
  • ¼ cup/s pinenuts -toasted
  • 60 g watercress (you could also use rocket or baby spinach if you prefer)
  • 1 preserved lemon

Dressing

  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ lemon/s -juice and zest
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil -extra virgin (¼ cup)

Instructions

  • Heat your BBQ grill or griddle pan.
  • Toss the broccolini and haloumi in the olive oil and grill until the broccolini begins to just char and the haloumi is golden brown.
  • Toast the pine nuts until just brown.
  • Remove the flesh from the preserved lemon and finely slice the skin.

Dressing

  • Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients together in a small bowl or shake in a re-cycled jar.

Serve

  • Place the watercress in a salad bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, toss through the dressing and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Dairy free

Omit the haloumi and replace with cashew nut cheese. 

Vegan

Omit the haloumi and replace with cashew nut cheese or tofu. Substitute the honey with rice malt or maple syrup. 

Nut-free

Replace the pine nuts with toasted sunflower seeds. 

No preserved lemon

Preserved lemon is available in most supermarkets or gourmet shops. If you can't source it, then replace it with the zest of one lemon and a good pinch of sea salt. But if you can find it, it's so well worth it. You'll keep adding it to salads because it adds such a fabulous flavour. 

 

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