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Sweet Potato Cottage Pie
Ahhhh... Sweet Potato Cottage Pie... What is it about mashed potato + mince together that seriously brings comfort to you. After quite a energetically hectic month - those eclipses really did batter me around a little, as I know they did with most people. The comfort...
Roasted Broccolini with Lemon + Parmesan
Want a side dish that really impresses? Then look no further than these Roasted Broccolini with Lemon + Parmesan. The perfect combination of crispy, salty + zingy. They really do pair well with any dish. And that rustic look... I mean pure perfection! This would have...
Tahini Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts are the most under appreciated vegetable. Seriously when you have these Tahini Roasted Brussels Sprouts you will have a whole new appreciation for them. The softness of the middle of the sprout, coupled with the crispiness of the outside leaves...
Baked Lamb Chops + Mediterranean Vegetables
Bringing the delights of Mediterranean cooking to your table with this Baked Lamb Chop + Mediterranean Vegetable Tray Roast. Simple, flavoursome with a generous dose of vibrant vegetables and the freshness of basil!Seriously look at the vibrancy of those vegetables....
Lamb + Quinoa Stuffed Capsicums
Lamb + Quinoa + Capsicum = a Moroccan delight that will tantalise your taste buds! Like any good Moroccan dish I couldn't go past adding a generous helping of smoked paprika to the mix. The flavour combination from the sweetness of the roasted capsicums combined with...
Fish Pie
Fish is such a wonderful source of protein and so often under-eaten in the diets of so many of us. This Fish Pie is so simple to make, can be made ahead and is family friendly – it really ticks all the boxes! The best way to choose your fish for your Fish Pie is to...
Cumin Roasted Carrot + Parsnip
Oh have I fallen in love with this combination - Carrot + Parsnip! Seriously where has this been my whole life...! Add the earthy, nutty flavour of cumin and boy-oh-boy do you have yourself the most delicious grounding dish. With all that is happening in the world...
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
There is nothing like Chicken Soup. When made the old-fashioned way it has so many benefits hence we have Immune Boosting Chicken Soup. So amazing are the benefits of consuming chicken soup made like our grandmothers used, there have even been papers published...
Mediterranean Fish Bake
A vibrant medley of vegetables coupled with the tender softness of some sea bass fillets, doused in a simple tomato sauce and heaps of olive oil - this Mediterranean Fish Bake is a taste buds delight.I'm all for making preparing yummy food as painless as possible - oh...
Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Salad's don't have to always be cold - this Cauliflower, Chickpea + Quinoa Salad is proof of that. It takes amazing straight out of the oven or out of the fridge. Roasting vegetables always brings out a sweetness. This is true for the cauliflower. In fact roasting...
Roasted Celeriac + Carrot Soup with Thyme
I have been trying to get in some additional vegetables into my day. Breakfast is actually generally always the hardest. Not when I am at home but when I am on the move. I'm presently working in a cafe which has me starting work at 7:30am and on a bus at 6:30am so I...
Warm Turkey Salad
I love making a turkey roast on Christmas Day. And as with every good feast there are always leftovers. The perfect way to keep enjoying your turkey in the couple of days post Christmas is with this Warm Turkey Salad. If you are like me, and I suspect you are, and...
Asian ‘Rice’ Salad
A nice light 'rice' salad that is wonderfully easy to prepare. The flavours in the dish make it a wonderful accompaniment to any meat, fish or tofu. It is also tasty by itself. This is one salad where adding the dressing on early actually makes it taste better as they...
Chicken, Fennel and Roasted Vegetables
Walking through the markets last weekend I saw some amazing looking fennel. Even though they are coming to the end of their season, these were large with bright green tops and that unmistakable smell of aniseed. There are so many ways to enjoy fennel and it's a very...
Watermelon, Rocket + Mint Salad
I don’t know about you but there is something about being at the beach or in the pool in summer time that makes me crave watermelon. Tucking into a nice wedge of this pink fruit just tastes like summer. It doesn't have to be eaten by itself. Watermelon, with it's...
Cauliflower and Pumpkin Soup
The way the light hits this bowl highlights the golden goodness of this yummy soup. It is the perfect pairing. The cauliflower makes this oh so creamy and yet light all at the same time. Roasting the pumpkin brings out it's rustic flavour. Add to this coconut milk,...
Stir-fry Soup
When a stir-fry meets soup! You get the very inventitive named "Stir-fry Soup". As we come into Spring it feels like our meals should be beginning to lighten up. Gone are the comfort foods and in comes the salads. Yet there is sooo much goodness that you can pack into...
Simple Side Salad
This salad is the perfect accompaniment to any dish. As the names describes it really is a simple salad to throw together but is full of flavour and looks great on the plate. A good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the secret ingredient in this dish. Don't scrimp on...
Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato + Pumpkin Soup
When you need warming up from the inside this Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato + Pumpkin Soup has you covered! After a visit to the markets on the weekend and experiencing all the goodness of the winter produce that is on offer I felt the need to make something that is not...
Lamb Lettuce Wraps
Lamb Lettuce Wraps prove that restricted diets do not have to mean boring food or missing out on your faves. So when I was staring down the barrel of yet another restricted diet in the hope to help whatever is going on with my gut, the thing I dreaded the most was the...
Asian Slaw with Beef
There is very specific reason super tasty Asian Slaw makes enough for 5. Its the perfect meal for a week of lunches at work. Food prepping at it's tastiest! If you are going to use this recipe as a food prep you will need to tweak the method slightly when it comes to...
Savoury Pumpkin Pancakes
Pancakes are not just for breakfast. They should be enjoyed anytime. On Pancake Day I like to eat them for breakfast lunch and dinner!! So with that in mind I have created a savoury version to enjoy. This is super versatile allowing you to top it with any of your...