I love this salad, so fresh, crunchy and tangy. Serve it with grilled Lemongrass Chicken, bbq pork or prawns. It goes great with Peanut Sauce, or Lime + Ginger Peanut Dressing. It also lends itself to Salad in a Jar, for lunches or quick dinners. Asian Noodle Salad MAKES Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 250gm …
These syrups, or cordials, are great mixed with sparkling water for a drink or cocktail. They can also be used in marinades and desserts. They are very easy to make, and can use whatever seasonal herbs and flavourings you have! Herb Syrups MAKES About 1 litre for each INGREDIENTS You can easily adjust these recipes …
I used to make a version of these, which were famous at BBQ’s and everyone would be happy that my ‘bring a plate’ was Pork and Lime Patties. The recipe came from a cookbook I had (still have) called A Taste of Indochina by Jan Castorina. They were sticky, zesty, savoury mouth fulls, but delicate, …
Ooh, this popcorn is not only a delicious combination of salty, spicy and sweet, but it’s super easy to make… in the microwave. No toxic bags or ingredients though, just simple, real food. Bring on movie night! Or you know, afternoon snack time. MAKES About 2 cups of popcorn INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp popping corn 1 …
Ooh, this marinade makes for moist, tender, herby and spiced BBQ meat. You can also use whatever herbs you are harvesting from the garden (just be mindful of using too much mint!) Don’t worry if you don’t have time to marinate it for very long, it still adds flavour even if you just coat the …
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 …
How refreshing is a glass of tangy homemade ‘lemonade’? Made with real lemons, just enough sugar, and water. That’s it. Three ingredients! This isn’t a thick syrupy cordial, with random ingredients. It makes a deliciously light and zingy drink, when diluted with sparkling water. My son loves making homemade ‘lemonade’. It is a great school …
Wow, this combination is unexpectedly delicious! I first came across the Coffee and Spiced Rub on Drizzle and Dip, and thought to myself that my tastebuds would be delighted with that. They were. I adjusted the recipe to use up some of the jars and jars of dried citrus powder I had made, which just …
Who doesn’t love peanut sauce? Well, people with peanut allergies. And people who follow a paleo ‘non-legume’ diet. But that’s cool. More for me. I am kind of in love with it. So is my husband. Kids love it too. I particularly enjoy a Balinese peanut sauce, served in Bali, but this will do in a …
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 …
