This classic yoghurt and cucumber sauce is so easy to make, and a great way to use up an abundance of cucumbers from the garden. Tzatziki (Cucumber Yoghurt Sauce) MAKES About 2 cups INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain Lactose Free yoghurt 1 Lebanese Cucumber, or 2 to 3 Mini White Cucumbers (about 1 cup once finely …
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 …
Gremolata is a condiment or side dish, with a zesty fresh flavour that is used on BBQ fish and meats, on rich casseroles, and with vegetable dishes. It is a great way to use up an abundance of herbs, as well as using salt preserved lemon. If you don’t have any salt preserved lemon, you …
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 …
This multi-purpose gluten free bread dough recipe is one I use so often, as it can be made into bread rolls, burger buns, pizza base, savoury scrolls, sweet scrolls. I even make ‘scones’ from it (not really like traditional scones, but when made in the same shape, covered in homemade jam and cream, who is …
These little flavour-intense dried tomatoes can be used in so many ways! They can be used in salads, eaten as a snack, or finely ground into ‘tomato powder’ which can be used as a flavour enhancer for any meal using a tomato base. You can rehydrate them in oil before use, to use on a …
Who doesn’t like a thick, creamy mayo to dip their chips or wedges into, or pour over a crisp salad? But are you worried it may ‘split’ whilst you are making it? I make my mayonnaise in my blender and have never had it split, or separate. The trick is to slowly trickle the oil in, …
Making your own vinaigrette may seem complicated, or maybe you’ve had mixed results with prior attempts, but once you get a good recipe & this handy technique, it is very easy to make your own dressings for salads, and grilled veges. I keep an empty lidded jar in the pantry where I keep my vinegars and …
This recipe is a family favourite, that my kids love! They love nachos, but it can also be used in tacos, stuffed zucchini, stuffed potatoes, stuffed chillies or capsicums, or any other Tex-Mex or Mexican-style dish you like! I love making it, because it includes vegetables, and can be made in bulk to be easily frozen …
