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. …
Kale Chips. You know, I get the resistance to kale chips. If you are thinking that a chip must be made of potato, even if you are willing to concede to sweet potato as a chip, it is just too far a stretch to imagine using something green and bendy to make a crisp savoury …
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 …
This Moroccan Seasoning has such a lovely combination of flavours. You can use your own home preserved herbs and lemon zest. It lends itself to slow cooker Moroccan Lamb, being used in salads or quinoa dishes, or used as a dry rub on BBQ meat and fish. Use it with Salt Preserved Lemon for an exotic …
Who doesn’t like a crunchy, crispy, golden strip of baked chicken, a hint of spice and a whole lotta flavour? Some crazy person, because this recipe is so good, it is going to knock your (gluten free) socks off. May I suggest that you make enough to have for lunch the next day, in a …
It’s after dinner, the kids are in bed, and you have a sudden craving for chocolate. But there’s none in the cupboard, even the secret hidey spot on the top shelf. You mentally case the camping gear, the sports bags, the glove box. Nope. I can’t believe we have no chocolate anywhere! The more you …
This green ‘mayo’ is so good. I was intrigued by the suddenly, seemingly ubiquitous, versions of the ‘green goddess dressing’, including a vegan version which uses avocado. I had been thinking of a zesty, smooth, herby, spicy dressing (or dip) as a way to get the kids to eat more avocado (which they kinda did OK with, served with wedges and …
I love Thai fried rice. Whilst my kids love Harvest Fried Rice, this one has a bit more spice, a few more veges, and this amazing Thai basil flavour, that makes it something special. It can be made with leftover cooked rice, or rice cooked in advance, but given this fried rice has a moister …
Here is a great way to eat healthy and affordable lunches, that don’t require time preparing them in the morning, just grab that jar out of the fridge and take it with you. You can quickly prepare these a week in advance, making 5 days worth in one prep. Or prep a bunch of lunches for a picnic, hiking trip …
So you want to eat healthy and affordable lunches, that don’t require time preparing them in the morning, or that don’t go soggy when prepared the night (or week) before? You want to warm up with a hot, nutritious lunch, and be the envy of your colleagues? This recipe, my friends, is going to change …
