Better breads!
These are my top 3 make at home bread recipes- they are gluten and dairy free, and always turn out great. Store bought gluten free breads often contain additives and chemicals, as well as processed oils and sugars- not to mention a hefty price tag; so making your own is a great alternative. If you…
Golden Beans
I experimented with this recipe to try to recreate a delicious meal I enjoyed a Persian cafe that I couldn’t get to during lockdown. I think it’s a pretty good match and it’s become a favourite it my house! It can be left to cook in the slow cooker for a few hours or quickly…
How to eat well for less- a week of meals for under $100 bucks!
A friend recently asked me to create a budget-friendly dinner menu to feed a family of four for a week- so I happily oblige! Here is a list of quick, easy, family friendly meals that come in at under $100 for a weeks’ worth. The average family household spend on groceries per week is more…
Salmon and Sweet potato cakes
We had a bit of a stockpile of canned foods after my husband went all doomsday prepper on me and filled our basement with canned foods….so I devised some tasty ways to use them up and this recipe was one of them! Ingredients: Method:
Cauliflower Fried Rice
I love this recipe because it takes like indulgent food but is so quick, easy, nutritious and a great way to use up whichever veg are lurking at the bottom of your fridge or freezer at the end of a week. It can also be easily scaled up or down to serve 1 or more!…
Lentil and Quinoa Salad
This is my take on a recipe that I just cant get enough of from Good Food Australia. It’s the perfect make ahead lunch, side dish or a light, easy dinner in its own right- that I hope you love too xo Ingredients: 1 bunch coriander, chopped 1-2 bunches parsley, chopped 1/2 bunch mint, torn…
Bun-less lentil and beef burgers
A seven year old dinner party guest once informed me that these were the ‘best burgers ever’- so I can only assume being bun-less doesn’t affect their deliciousness! They are also packed with extra veg- and no-one can complain about that! Ingredients: Method: Also great served with homemade sweet potato fries- delish! xo
Pina Colada Smoothie!!
Need a vacation? This dairy free-healthy fat – vegan Pina Colada smoothie will kick off your Monday with holiday vibes and all the good nutrition to power through the day…or until your next vacay!! Simple blitz the following; then kick back and enjoy while you daydream of laying in the sun on a tropical island!…
Homegrown basil & natives pesto
I experimented with the traditional pesto recipe to incorporate a few more local, Aussie flavours of the macadamias and lemon myrtle. I also had a LOT of basil from my urban herb garden to get creative with! Whazz up the following in a food processor or blender until well incorporated, not necessarily smooth: a few…
Mexican bean chilli & roasted sweet potato bowls
This hearty, spicy dish will fill you up with a delicious range of vegetables and lots of fibre for a good night’s sleep! Its your five a day in a bowl! Makes a big batch of chilli you can use for lunches or tomorrow’s dinner too. Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato (1/2 per…
Blueberry muffin in a smoothie
This smoothie starts any day right and is an awesome sweet tasting boost of mega vitamins if you are feeling a little flat. The man of the house says it tastes like a blueberry muffin- but you decide! To make, blend the following ingredients: 1/3 cup Blueberries 2 teaspoons Maca powder 1 scoop Protein powder-…
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