This Roast Tomato Soup is a really easy to make, delicious soup. Roasting the tomatoes brings out so much flavour. This is so great to make when you find beautiful, ripe tomatoes at a good price or if you have managed to grow your own! I find tomato soup quite rich so I think you…
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Nut Florentine
This Nut Florentine is a really delicious, easy to make protein rich treat. The crispy, chewy tops and the finishing touch is dipping the bases in rich dark chocolate for the ultimate indulgence! Health benefits These absolutely easy flourless treats are a great example of a treat that still brings something to the table. Almonds,…
Hot Pot (choose your own adventure)
As requested, this week we have a recipe for a Hot Pot – this is such a great choose your own adventure meal that the whole family will love. What is Hot Pot? Hot pot is more than just a meal; it’s a fun experience for the whole family. What makes hot pot perfect for…
Honey Spiced Cookie
This aromatic and chewy Honey Spiced Cookie is quick and simple to make. They are a low carb, protein rich cookie that are also gluten and dairy-free, so suitable for many dietary needs. The steps required here are to simply to combine everything in a food processor, then scoop out spoonfuls, roll and place on…
Chocolate Muesli Slice (Gluten-free)
This easy to make, delicious gluten-free Chocolate Muesli Slice is going to become your new favourite. It’s got a lovely almost cornflake like crunch and it freezes perfectly for fast lunchbox packing. The use of ground seeds not only provides a gluten and nut-free flour, but these are highly nutritious so a fantastic source of…
Pangrattato (Crispy Breadcrumbs)
This fancy name of ‘Pangrattato’ is the Italian way of turning stale bread into amazing, crunchy breadcrumbs. I love being resourceful with the food I buy, and this is a truly delicious way of adding texture and flavour to a meal. You can sprinkle these crispy breadcrumbs over a pasta dish instead of only parmesan,…
Yoghurt Curried Lentil Salad
This Yoghurt Curried Lentil Salad is such a beautiful combination of flavours and a seriously nourishing, protein rich vegetarian salad or side. It’s quick and easy to make with most of the preparation happening while the sweet potato is roasting. The result is a tasty combination of lentils and veggies, with crunchy nuts, creamy, spiced…
Creamy Coleslaw
There are some salads that are timeless classics and are great to have as a popular choice for gatherings or just your weekday lunches. This Creamy Coleslaw has a colourful rainbow of vegetables, digestive support from the yoghurt and loads of flavour with the delicious dressing that includes honey, mustard and lemon juice. Health benefits…
Chilli Honey
This Chilli Honey was sent to me by a Well Nourished Family member to taste and replicate. It’s such a beautiful flavour combination when a good quality fresh, local, raw honey is used for the base. It’s incredible over cheese on a cheese board. I think it also makes avocado and feta on toast simply…
Lemon Yoghurt Pudding
This Lemon Yoghurt Pudding is a light sponge cake that sits at the top of your dish with a gooey bottom underneath. It is a perfect dessert for citrus lovers. The pudding is gently baked in a water bath which gives a wonderful smooth custard underneath the golden sponge. The pudding is just as delicious…
Mushroom Walnut Bolognese
This Mushroom Walnut Bolognese is a nutrient-dense, plant-powered meal that my family loves. It is perfect for vegetarians or vegans but all the meat-eaters that have eaten this love it too! It’s loaded with onion, celery, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and tomato, with the walnuts, miso and Worcestershire sauce providing the savoury umami flavour. Your body…
Broccoli Bacon Salad
This Broccoli Bacon Salad is crunchy and fresh from the raw broccoli while coated with a delicious creamy dressing and crispy pieces of bacon. If raw broccoli isn’t your thing, you can lightly steam it then allow to cool and mix through the dressing. I love this salad alongside some eggs for a simple lunch…
Strawberry Bread and Butter Muffins
Introducing delicious, easy to make Strawberry Bread and Butter Muffins! Bread and butter pudding has long been known as an economical dessert and these muffins are an equally delicious and fun way to use up semi stale bread. This recipe is budget friendly (we all need that right now!) and allows for a range of…
Pumpkin Prosciutto Walnut Pasta
This Pumpkin Prosciutto Walnut Pasta is a super tasty meal with lots of special additions that make this a restaurant quality meal! Crunchy prosciutto, candied walnuts and parmesan scattered over pasta coated with a rich pumpkin puree. This is a combination of flavours that Masterchef judges go crazy about and so will you! Health benefits…
Rice a Riso
This Rice a Riso is a wholefoods substitute for those Continental microwaved rice packs I grew up with- convenient but from scratch is always yummier! This recipe can be made ahead in batches for a quick snack or meal – store in the pantry in a jar then cook as required. This is perfect especially…
Anzac Caramel Slice
We have a LOT of Anzac inspired recipes already, but when this Anzac Caramel Slice came to mind, I thought, “Why not? Caramel in an Anzac biscuit base has got to be good!” This oaty base is covered in a lovely caramel and topped with crumble- you have a golden Anzac slice with an extra…
BBQ Haloumi Vegetable Salad
This BBQ Haloumi Vegetable Salad is an easy vegetarian meal made flavoursome by the BBQ and a cracking dressing to drizzle over. The pickled sultanas provide little bursts of zesty sweetness, the haloumi is soft and salty and the vegetables are able to carry the dressing into every mouthful. Fresh mint lifts the flavour profile,…
Spelt Scones
Scones are a classic staple for afternoon tea or special treat and these Spelt Scones offer a delicious alternative to wheat-based scones. Scone dough should be handled gently and not too much – the butter needs to stay nice and cold for a light and airy result. Health benefits Spelt is an ancient grain that…
Cheesy Sweet Potato Gems
These Cheesy Sweet Potato Gems are something I generally prepare early afternoon then fry up when my kids get home from school. They are a delicious savoury snack or side, with crunchy edges and soft, cheesy filling that we all devoure to re-energise ourselves from a hard day! The weight of the sweet potato is…
BBQ Rub
This is a versatile BBQ Rub that combines a little bit of hot cayenne pepper, sweetness from rapadura sugar and flavoursome paprika, garlic and onion. I love to have this in my spice drawer, enjoying rubbed into barbequed or grilled meats such as chicken, beef, and pork (it’s also great over tofu). It gives a…
Snickers Yoghurt Ice Pop
This Snickers Yoghurt Ice Pop is a delicious, easy to make treat that’s perfect for all the family. They are quite low in sugar but still taste very decadent. To keep these popsicles as something anyone can make, I’ve skipped the mould for freezing and instead shaped directly onto a tray with baking paper. The…
Greek Bean and Potato Salad
This Greek Bean and Potato Salad is a delicious, colourful side that pairs well with any kind of grilled or simply prepared protein. It is very easy to make and the dressing is key to its zesty, fresh flavour. You can serve this salad slightly warm when it has just been cooked or it is…
Vegetable Flat Bread
This Vegetable Flat Bread developed from a desire to have something simple alongside a main meal, yet feeling nourishing and gentle on the digestive system. This bread is mostly vegetables, bound together with flour and made flavoursome from the spices and seasonings added. This thick batter is baked like a thin slice, not as a…
Turkish Eggs
This is a pretty special, indulgent breakfast that will revolutionise how you think about ingredient pairing! Turkish eggs, traditionally called çilbir, pronounced “chulburr” are poached eggs on a bed of garlic yoghurt with spice-infused butter poured over. The trickiest step with this recipe is probably the poached eggs, but I have a video tutorial HERE…
