I love to make my own hummus, it’s much simpler than you think and takes no time at all. You can flavour it how ever you like it once you know the basic recipe! This little number was served with … Continue reading Hummus & Sweet Potato Chips
This is a classic with a smashing twist by the addition of purple skinned sweet potato, one of my all time favourite vegetables. This version makes about 12 cups of soup and is ready in about 25 minutes. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading Smashing Pumpkin Soup
Kelp noodles are so good! Full of minerals and natural sodium and they are the best pantry item for the base for any little stir fry you are inspired to make. They are naturally gluten, dairy and sugar free and have … Continue reading Fried Kelp Noodles with Fish & Greens
These red quinoa and tuna fritters are totally on the money!! Simple and quick and great fun for kids to help with. Definitely grateful for leftovers so I can have one for lunch tomorrow … Ingredients: 1 cup cooked red … Continue reading Red Quinoa & Tuna Fritters
This was a classic “what’s in the fridge, I’m hungry and I need to eat about NOW” meal that totally knocked my socks off – good thing I like dancing in bare feet #justsayin It has the perfect balance of … Continue reading Warm Crispy Fish, Prawn & Tarragon Salad
This Spicy Lamb Curry really knocked my socks off … maybe I will cut back on the chilli next time!!! I am not adding any salt to my food so have reverted back to making my own spice mixes for curry’s as the ready made mixes in the store all seem to have salt. I love the process of making my own – so much fun – exploring how different a curry tastes with such minor tweaks to the ingredients. This is a great foundation and you can start exploring making your own! Spice blend ingredients: 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 … Continue reading Spicy Lamb Curry
This is one of the tastiest, simplest casseroles I have ever made. The photo was taken on the stove top before the lid went on! 500g lamb cubed (you could use any meat or tofu) 1 large fennel bulb 1 large brown onion 2 bay leaves 1 star anise 1 heaped teaspoon turmeric powder 1 heaped teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch all spice powder 1 pinch chilli 2 tablespoon coconut oil In a heavy based saucepan (with a secure lid) melt the coconut oil on a medium heat Fry the onion till translucent and starting to brown then … Continue reading Lamb & Fennel Casserole
Lamb ribs were on sale last week and I have never cooked with them before. As I am on a lean budget at the moment, I grabbed some and thought I’d have a crack at a new recipe … Pre-heat the oven to 220oC 1 small brown onion 10 or so cherry tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon chilli flakes 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon fresh or dried thyme Juice of half a lemon Wizz all the ingredients in a blender till a smooth paste. Add more chilli to the sauce … Continue reading Sticky Lamb Ribs
Sydney is inspiring me to create some amazing combinations and this one is incredible! The First Sydney Curry was made with lamb dumplings, but I know it would work with fish dumplings as well. I have never made fish dumplings before today so it was a complete experiment and one that has exceeded all taste bud magic x 1 billion. The curry paste: 1 large garlic clove or two teaspoons of minced or dried1 stalk of fresh lemongrass or two teaspoons minced or dried 1 tablespoon tamarind paste 10 ish kaffir lime leaves 10 ish curry leaves 1 heaped teaspoon … Continue reading Fish Dumplings & Tamarind Lemongrass Curry
After some grocery shopping today with Maxine, we realised that all the pre-made curry pastes in the supermarket have sugar in them, so I felt to make one up! 4 garlic cloves 1/2 large red onion – roughly chopped 2 teaspoons dried chilli 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons cumin seeds or ground 2 teaspoons coriander seeds or ground 15 or so curry leaves 1 star anise 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped lemongrass 2 tablespoons of water Blend all of the above in a small blender till you have a fine paste. The twist on this recipe tale is that I … Continue reading First Sydney Curry Paste
Healthy Cooking for Beginners - Heal Yourself With Food 