This Healthy Ice Magic (or homemade magic shell recipe) is an ode to the not-so-healthy chocolate sauce that sets when it hits anything frozen. The ingredients in store bought Ice Magic leave a lot to be desired (think vegetable oil and additives that are best avoided). The good news is it is SO easy to…
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Sweet Potato, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Quiche
This Sweet Potato, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Quiche is a quick and easy to make meal that my whole family loves. It’s delicious and nourishing and you’ll have a bit of pesto over to enjoy the next day. Sun-dried tomatoes give such a great depth of flavour to dishes and the roasted sweet potato give…
Garlic Kale Quinoa Bowl
This Garlic Kale Quinoa Bowl is a quick and easy protein rich, super nourishing brekkie or healthy lunch. I often make it when I have leftover quinoa which makes it even easier and quicker to make. I’ve added a few variations too so you can adjust it to suit your pantry supplies and tastes. Health…
Afghan Cookies
Afghan Cookies are definitely nostalgic for me. They were often my nominated treat on the rare occasion we went to a cafe. This gluten-free recipe takes me back and enjoying them definitely feels somewhat special. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make and all kinds of delicious. Health benefits This amazing recipe offers a…
Beef Vegetable Cannelloni
This Beef Vegetable Cannelloni is an easy to make, delicious, Italian inspired meal. The sauce is loaded with a variety of vegetables for an awesome source of nutrition. The beef filling is juicy and full of flavour! I’ve used Mountain bread wraps to make the cannelloni, however you could use cannelloni shells if you’d prefer…
Spelt Buckwheat Berry Rolls
There’s nothing better than berries and yoghurt wrapped up in these Spelt Buckwheat Berry Rolls. This simple recipe makes a great breakfast, snack or dessert. This is quite a light, thin crepe-style wrap, perfectly balanced with the yoghurt and the fruit. Health benefits This recipe brings together a lovely balance of fibre, protein and antioxidants….
Chicken Piccata (Chicken with lemon caper butter)
This Chicken Piccata (chicken with lemon caper butter) is my take on the delicious classic, buttery, lemony chicken dish of my childhood. Traditionally the chicken in beaten into flat, thin fillets. I didn’t bother with this as my thigh fillets were quite evenly thin. If using breast (or thick thighs), halve them length-ways and beat…
Jam Drops
These delicious Jam Drops are my refined sugar-free version of a good old fashioned favourite. Easy to make and delicious too! This recipe first appeared in my popular Well Nourished Lunchbox ebook and now it is coming to the website to make adding to weekly planners a breeze! My kids have always loved the sweetness…
Chinese BBQ Pork
This simple Chinese BBQ Pork with a fresh, zesty salad is a lovely summer meal. Pork tenderloin is a lean and tender cut: long, narrow and boneless that once cooked, is sliced across the length to give wonderful slices of tasty meat. The marinade has sweetness balanced with umami, saltiness and spice. The fresh, herby…
Peach Melba Ice Blocks
These delicious Peach Melba Ice Blocks tastes summer! I’ve layered the fruits it the photo, but if you were in a rush, you could do one half peach and the other half the yoghurt mixed with raspberries. Fun fact! Melba sauce – the vibrant raspberry sauce seen here and on other peachy desserts- was named…
Mushroom Lentil Pies
These Mushroom Lentil Pies are a delicious protein rich, plant based pie. Despite being meat free, the combination of lentils and mushrooms gives it a distinctly meaty flavour. I love making these in individual ramekins, however one large pie works perfectly well too with no difference in cook time. Health benefits This recipe offers a…
Simple Lemon Curd
This easy Lemon Curd recipe is a delicious spread or filling for a lemon tart. It’s so simple to make, and the flavours can be adjusted to suit your level of tartness. Warning – SO delicious by the spoonful straight from the fridge! Hide at the back out of sight! I often make this when…
Simple Maple Coconut Macaroons
These Simple Maple Coconut Macaroons are a great dairy and nut-free treat that freezes really well. They’re lightly sweetened with each bite loaded with coconut. You can use either shredded or desiccated coconut in these – the textures are different but both equally moreish! Health benefits Made with egg whites, pure maple syrup and coconut,…
Kale Broccoli Bacon Salad
This Kale Broccoli Bacon Salad is such a delicious flavour combination and also super nourishing to boot. With the bulk of this salad made from amazing greens, your body is going to love the vitamins, minerals and fibre a bowl of this will provide. Health benefits There are many benefits to eating this delicious combination…
Garlic Mushroom Pizza
This gluten-free garlic mushroom pizza is quick and easy to make and will be heaven to mushroom lovers. Unlike most pizza, the base I’ve used here is more a batter than a dough. I often use this when I’m feeling lazy and can’t be bothered with the extra step of rolling the dough. The addition…
Pineapple Raspberry Smoothie
This zingy Pineapple Raspberry Smoothie is one of my favourite smoothie flavour combinations. It’s super refreshing and delicious! Full of the freshness of summer, this is one to whip up when the kids are asking for some juicy sweet relief from the heat. For optimal chill factor, have your pineapple and coconut water in the…
Beef Quesadilla (Brisket Three Ways)
Not long ago after posting a two for one meal in the membership, I was set the challenge to come up with a three for one meal…and so the Brisket Three Ways was born. This is such an easy three in one meal that produces three very different, tasty and super budget friendly meals. The…
Pad Se Ew with Brisket (Brisket Three Ways)
Not long ago after posting a two for one meal in the membership, I was set the challenge to come up with a three for one meal…and so the Brisket Three Ways was born. This is such an easy three in one meal that produces three very different, tasty and super budget friendly meals. The…
Cauliflower Ham Fritters
Have you found yourself with leftover Christmas ham? These Cauliflower Ham Fritters are a delicious, nourishing way to use up any leftover leg ham. They tend to be my go to (along with this incredible Toastie) after Christmas and into the new year. Health benefits This recipe brings together protein, fibre and healthy fats in…
Spelt Rock Cake
After several requests for a Spelt Rock Cake, I set to reworking my nan’s original and very traditional recipe. The result is these delicious morsels resembling rocks (in looks only!) and harking back to the years of rations in World War 2 era … simple ingredients and an easy method. I’ve given you some add…
Potted Cheese
This Potted Cheese recipe is a good one to remember when you have a few odd bits and pieces left over from a cheese board. Cheese is pricey, so never throw those random bits out again…instead turn them into something simply spectacular. Type of cheese I think the best potted cheese flavour and consistency comes…
Pickled Cauliflower Salad
A new local cafe recently opened with the most delicious Pickled Cauliflower Salad on the menu and I instantly fell in love with it. But by the time I add protein it’s a $27 meal so I set about recreating it in the cheapest, simplest possible way. I didn’t tell my family what I was…
Mexican Layered Dip
This Mexican Layered Dip is a great starter or dip to please a crowd. The very processed version contains so many additives and nasty ingredients, but this made from scratch dip is very easy to make and so wholesome. Layers of refried beans, sour cream, avocado, spring onion, cheese, lettuce, fresh tomato and coriander. Whether…
Smashed Potatoes with Yoghurt and Basil Oil
These deliciously crispy Smashed Potatoes with Yoghurt and Basil Oil have such an amazing flavour…be prepared to be impressed! Small potatoes are boiled, flattened then roasted. This gives a wonderful texture of soft, fluffy potato with crispy and crunchy skin. With natural yoghurt and a generous drizzle of basil oil, this is a fabulous side…
