A delicious way to make the most of an abundance of fresh coriander (AKA cilantro). This zesty, flavourful curry paste isn’t too spicy (though you can increase the chilli heat if you like) but makes a beautiful, low FODMAP curry. (Read this, if you are new to Low FODMAP eating). Coriander Curry Paste MAKES About …
I love a melty slab of butter oozing on barbecue meat or fish. Or melting into freshly baked gluten free bread. And you can pretty much use any combination of herbs that you like, or that you have grown in your garden. Try a combination of herbs like basil, chives, flat leaf parsley, oregano, thyme, …
This spicy, zesty, herby marinade is not only delicious on grilled meat or fish, but it is a great way to use an abundance of herbs from the garden (or those you bought from the farmers market which are threatening to go limp in your fridge!) CHERMOULA MARINADE MAKES enough to cover 1kg of meat …
This delicious dressing is smooth peanutty, with zingy lime and the spiciness of ginger. It goes so well served on a crunchy Asian style salad or slaw, or a noodle salad with slices of Lemongrass Chicken. Try this Peanut Sauce if you are looking for a thicker sauce for chicken sticks. LIME + GINGER PEANUT DRESSING …
Traditional recipes for sauerkraut involves pounding the cabbage and creating a ‘self brine’, but I never have much success doing it that way. I also prefer a crunchier end result too. So instead, I finely shred the cabbage and julienne the carrots, then I add a wet brine, poured over the top. I use my Pickl-It jars, and this method always …
Risotto is a big time winner in our house. The kids always eat it, even when there is lots of vegetables in it. It’s cheesy, creamy and can be made with healthy bone broth and vege puree. Best of all, it can made in advance and reheated, or actually freezes and defrosts really well. Chicken …
I like a big chunky fat fritter. Am I going to say no to skinny batter type vege fritter? Of course not. But I just love when fritters come with some real gumption to them, and you can dip them in sweet chilli sauce or tzatziki, and you can fill them with loads of veges. …
This Roast Vege Dip is a great way to use up leftover roast veges, and goes great with vege sticks, or crackers for a healthy snack at a picnic or BBQ. Or spread it on toast, topped with crumbled fetta, lactofermented veges and rocket. Roast Vege Dip MAKES About 2 cups INGREDIENTS 2 cups roasted vegetables (combination …
This lovely herby pesto goes great with any lamb dish, especially grilled lamb chops. It can be used to flavour up flame grilled chicken or fish. Or spread on bruschetta or cucumber slices, topped with some fetta and pine nuts! Mint + Dill Pesto MAKES About 1/2 to 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup dill sprigs 1 …
This slow cooked Asian-style beef cheeks dish is full of flavour, and after 8 hours in the slow cooker, it is so tender. You can add plenty of veges, for a healthy family dinner. Beef cheeks are not a commonly used cut these days, but have gained popularity as more chefs feature them on their menus and …
