Dinner – Sparkling Eats

Wendy gill tomatoes

Mix dressing and place in fridge for minimum 1 hour.

Pre heat oven at 180degree C. Cook beef in 1/2 oil for 4-5 minutes each side. remove and set aside Add remaining oil, onion, garlic and cook for 4-5mins until softened. Add wine and cook for 3-4minutes Add stock, water, puree, bay leaves, salt and pepper Return beef to pan and bring to simmer with…

San chow bow

Serves 6 Ingredients Method Boil water and cook rice noodles as per packet instructions. Thinly slice vegetables. In a large pan, drizzle oil and cook onion, garlic and ginger and then add all other vegetables. Mix in mirin and soy and finally the previously baked tofu. Serve in lettuce leaves with peanuts and chilli jam…

Ottolenghi peanut chickpea salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Roast chickpeas Method Preheat the oven to 220. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and combine with the ingredients above under ‘roast chickpeas’. Arrange on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes, turn and cook for another 10minutes until crispy. Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients and set aside. Cut the salad ingredients…

Red lentil curry

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Rinse lentils until water is clear. Heat oil in the instant pot and add garlic, ginger and jalapeño and cook for 2 minutes. Add tumeric, coriander, cumin , Garam masala and pepper – cook for 1 minute. Pour in vegetable broth and crape off any brown bits from the bottom of…

Roast cauliflower with crispy rice

Serves 4 Ingredients Cauliflower Cashew cream Crispy rice Method Cauliflower In a stock pot with steamer insert or Dutch Oven, steam whole cauliflower for 25 minutes or until you can easily pierce the centre with a knife. Meanwhile, in a dry pan over low heat, toast the coriander and cumin seeds (approximately 6-8 minutes or…

Cauliflower, lentil bowls

Serves 3-4 Ingredients Lentils Oven tray Marinade Romesco sauce Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees. Place water, lentils, garlic clove, dried herbs, bay leaves and salt in a pot and boil. Lower heat and simmer until lentils are tender (approx 15mins). Drain, drizzle with olive oil. Sheet Pan: Spray an extra-large, grease proof paper lined…

Vegan ceviche

Serves 6 Ingredients Method Drain the water from the hearts of palm and chop it into large chunks. In a medium bowl combine the hearts of palm with the remaining ingredients. Deseed the avocados and slice them into large chunks. Stir the avocado into the hearts of palm ceviche. Enjoy with chips or as a…

Chili garlic peanut noodles

Serves 2-4 Ingredients Chili garlic oil Peanut noodles Method To make the chili oil, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the peanut oil, spring onions, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant and toasted, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool. In the same pan, cook the…

Mushroom risotto

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Heat stock and water in a pan. Slice the leeks into thin slices. In a large fry pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks, garlic, and mushrooms, season generously with salt and pepper, and saute, stirring until mushrooms release their liquid. Add the rosemary. Turn the heat…

Grilled vegetable pesto gnocchi

This delicious simple weeknight gnocchi is sure to be a family favourite. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Wash and pierce potatoes and cook for 25 minutes in the microwave. Leave skins on. Once potatoes are cooked, remove skins, mash using potatoes ricer and season with salt and pepper. Add the flour and egg to potatoes and…

Lemon basil pasta salad

Perfect summer lunch or light dinner. Enjoy with grilled BBQ mushrooms or on its own! Serves 4-6 Ingredients Chickpeas Method Dry chickpeas in paper towel. Heat a frying pan with the 2 teaspoons oil. Once hot, add the chickpeas and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow some browning. Toss and cook for…

Charred mushroom kebabs

Serves 2-4 Ingredients Method Toast coriander seeds on low heat until fragrant. Put the tamari, the agave and oil in a mixing bowl. Finely grate the garlic, add to the tamari mix and whisk to combine. Once toasted, add in the coriander seeds whole. Add mushrooms and marinate for at least 30minutes. If there are…

Broccoli and cashew stir fry

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook rice. Sauté garlic and ginger for 2 minutes and add broccoli and water. Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Whisk together soy sauce, water, maple, onion powder, corn flour and sriracha. Set aside. Add cashews to the pan with broccoli and stir in the sauce. Leave to simmer for another…

Shawarma bowl

Serves 4 Ingredients Bowl Sauce Method Pre heat oven to 220 degrees and cook the quinoa according to packet instructions. Cut potatoes into wedges and spread on baking tray, also add the chickpeas to the middle of the baking tray. Sprinkle all herbs over the tray and bake for 15minutes, stir, bake for another 15…

Rice paper rolls with peanut sauce

Serves 2 Ingredients Sauce Spring rolls Method Cook sauce ingredients in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Set aside. Dio rice paper into cold water to soften. Place a lettuce leaf, brown rice, carrots and leaves of each herb. Wrap and repente for all spring rolls. Serve with peanut sauce.

Potato and leek soup

Serves 4 Ingredients Method In a large saucepan, cook leeks for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, bay leaf, herbs and cook for another 2 minutes. Add all other ingredients, bring to the boil and cook for 25 minutes until the potatoes have softened. Serve with crusty bread.

Cucumber salad with lemon dill dressing

Serves 4 Ingredients Dressing Salad Method Whisk together dressing ingredients except onion oil. Slowly add olive oil and combine. Season with salt and pepper. Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and drizzle with dressing.

Roast vegetables

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and transfer to a baking tray. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring each 15.

Avocado and tomato salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Combine all ingredients in a bow and season with salt and pepper. This dish goes beautifully on toast or with fresh bread as a sandwich.

Croquettes

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Boil potatoes for 15 minutes until tender.Use the same water to cook vegetables and meanwhile mash the cooked potato. Add vegetables to mashed potatoes with all other ingredients. Form into rectangle cylinders and place on baking paper. Bake for 25 minutes flip and cook for another…

Apple and spinach salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Dressing Salad Method Whisk all dressing ingredients together until well combined. Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl and drizzle with dressing.

Creamy tuscan cauliflower pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Heat coconut milk, stick, yeast, dried basil, garlic and onion powder and chickpea flour in a pan. Stir in cauliflower, sun-dried tomatoes and capers. Simmer covered for 25 minutes and cook the pasta according to packet instructions . Add basil and cook for a final minute. Pour over cooked pasta and…

Quinoa bean balls

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees and cook quinoa. Mash beans until smooth, add stock, yeast, herbs and combine. Stir in quinoa and oats. Roll mixture into balls and place onto baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve with pasta or your favourite bowl.

Cucumber and tomato salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients together and serve immediately.

Tofu scramble

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Drain tofu and crumble into a medium heat pan. Stir in all other ingredients and cook covered for 10 minutes (stirring halfway). Remove lid, add spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.

Green citrus salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Salad Method Whisk all salad ingredients together and top over salad.

Grilled lettuce with miso

Serves 4 Ingredients Salad Method Whisk together dressing ingredients. Cut lettuce longways, season with oil, salt and pepper and grill on a BBQ or pan for 5 minutes until charred. Transfer to serving plates and drizzle with miso dressing. * Double the dressing and keep for salads during the week! A sushi bowl can be…

Corn salad with avocado dressing

Serves 4 Ingredients Dressing Salad Method Place all dressing ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth and creamy. Place all salad ingredients into a bowl and drizzle with the dressing.

Chickpea and cauliflower fajitas

Serves 4 Ingredients Method In a pan, sauté cauliflower until browning for approx. 5 minutes. Add onion, cook for another 5 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for another 5 minutes. Add chickpeas, chili, paprika, garlic powder and salt – cook for 5 minutes and transfer to a serving bowl. Heat tortillas and top with avocado,…

Pumpkin stew

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Heat oil in a pot and cook onion and garlic. Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes. Add beer, boil and add tomatoes, pumpkin, potatoes and water. Raise heat and boil again. Add peas, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper and simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes. Notes…

Pea and potato soup

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Put all ingredients into the slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low.

Lentil soup with lemon herbs

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Add all ingredients except spinach, lemon and salt to a slow cooker and cook for 6 hours. Add the remaking ingredient and cook for another 10mins. Or… cook onion and garlic for 5 minutes, add celery, carrots and potato for another 5 minutes. Add in tin lentils, zucchini, tomatoes, Italian seasoning…

Sesame noodle salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook soba noodles according to directions. Drain and toss with 1 tsp of sesame oil. Mix rice vinegar, ample, soy and 1 tsp sesame oil together and set aside. Arrange all ingredients on top of the lettuce and top with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. * Dressing will store for…

Beetroot and avocado bowls

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Cook brown rice. Bring better pot and water to the boil on high heat. Lower heat and cook for 15 minutes. To make the dressing, mix soy sauce, wasabi, maple syrup, sesame oil, vinegar and set aside. Once beetroots have cooled, remove skin and slice into incredibly thin slices. Put these…

Falafel pita bread

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees. In a bowl, mash chickpeas, then add garlic, parsley, salt, cumin, flour and baking soda. Mixture will be crumbly and sticky. Form 8 balls, place on oven tray and bake for 10 minutes, turn and bake for another 10. Warm pita pockets in oven for 3…

Black bean tortas

Serves 4 Ingredients Method In a saucepan, heat black beans, onion & garlic powder, salt and water and bring to the boil. With a potato masher, mash until smooth(ish). On the rolls, spread mayo, beans, and salad ingredients.

Lemon aioli potatoes

Serves 4 Ingredients Potatos For aioli Method Pre heat oven to 220 degrees. Boil potatoes for 15 minutes, drain and pat dry. Move potatoes into a new bowl. Add other potato ingredients (except Italian seasoning) and arrange on baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes, turn and bake for another 15 minutes. With a potato masher,…

Mango melon summer salad

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix together.

Curried vegetable stew (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients (except for salt) into the slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 on high. Cook brown rice and season dish with salt and pepper before serving.

Dahl (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients in a slow cooker for 7-9 hours on low.

Chickpea stew (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients (except noodles) in slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low. In the last 10 minutes, add the udon noodles and season with salt and pepper.

Red tofu curry (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook tofu in a pan until edges are brown for approximately 5 minutes. Place into slow cooker with all other ingredients and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Cook brown rice and serve with coriander. Note Swap tofu for 1/2 cup quinoa and 1 can chickpeas.

Mushroom stroganoff (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients into a slow cooker except sour cream and parsley and cook for 6-8 hours on low. Stir in sour cream and parsely before serving and serve with rice, pasta or quinoa.

Sweet potato stew (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredient (except peanut butter) into slow cooker and leave for 7- 8 hours on low. Cook rice. Ladle out some soup and mix in the peanut butter until well combined and then pour mixture back in. Serve with rice and season with salt and pepper.

Pumpkin curry (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients into the slow cooker (except rice) and cook for 6-8 hours on low. Cook rice and serve.

Spaghetti and bean balls

Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 220 degrees. Mash beans and add all other ingredients until well combined. Form bean balls and place on baking sheet – cook for 30 minutes (turning half way through cooking time). Cook pasta and add marinara sauce.

Eggplant curry (slow cooker)

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Combine all ingredients (except the rice) and cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low. Cook rice and serve.

Vegetable korma

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Sauté onion, garlic and ginger in a pan. Add sweet potato, cauliflower, tomatoes and salt until tomatoes break down. Add 1 cup water, cook for 10mins. In a blender, mix cashews and 1 cup water to form a paste. Add cashew paste, curry powder, tomato paste, green beans, peas and coconut…

Cashew Alfredo pasta

*Soak cashews overnight or boil for 10 minutes* Serves 4 Ingredients Method Bring water to a boil and cook pasta as per packet instructions. In the last two minutes of cooking time, add peas and broccoli. Drain, return to the pot with the tbsp of oil to prevent it sticking. El n a blender mix…

Chickpea curry rolls

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Mash chickpeas, add mayo and mix until well combined. Add all other ingredients and split the filling between your 4 bread rolls. Note Replace chickpeas with firm tofu for an egg like finish.

Garlic tahini cauliflower bowls

Serves 2 Ingredients For cauliflower For tahini sauce To serve Method Cook rice and preheat oven to 220c. In a large bowl mix cauliflower, olive oil, pepper, juice, paprika, yeast and salt until coated. Spread on baking tray and cook for 10 minutes, turn and cook for another 10. To make the sauce, mix jalapeños,…

Chickpea noodle soup

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Bring water to boil and cook pasta according to directions. Set aside. Heat olive oil and cook garlic and onions for 5 minutes. Add thinly sliced celery and carrot and cook for 5 minutes. Next add potato, sweet potato and tomatoes – cook for 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and Italian seasoning…

Creamy Indian peas and potato

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook potatoes in a large pan until brown (approx 10mins). Move to one side of the pan and cook onion, garlic and ginger. Combine mixtures then add curry powder and water – bring to a boil then lower heat for 10-15mins. Stir in teas, tomato paste, salt and pepper until this…

Butternut pumpkin and bean Mac and cheese

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Bring water to the boil and cook pasta according to directions. Drain and return to pot. In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to the boil and add pumpkin. Cook until softened DO NOT DRAIN. Transfer pumpkin and water to a blender and combine with all other ingredients (except pasta) until…

Vegetable broth (slow cooker)

Ingredients Method Place oil into slow cooker. Add all other ingredients and cook for 8 hours. Allow stock to cool and drain using a colander. Note Will store for 5 days in fridge and 3 months freezer.

Basic beans (slow cooker)

Ingredients Method Add beans and water and cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours. Note If cooking kidney beans, boil for 10 minutes before putting in slow cooker to neutralise toxins.

Lentils (Slow cooker)

Serves 6 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours.

Brown rice and black bean veggie burgers

Serves 6 Patties Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 220 degrees. Bring water to the boil and cook sweet potato for about 10mins until softened. Drain, set aside. In a large bowl, combine beans, sweet potato and mash until chunky. Add all other ingredients (mixture will be sticky) . Form 6 patties and place onto…

White bean salad sandwiches

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Mix thinly sliced celery, garlic, onion and mint. Add beans and all other ingredients except bread, rocket and tomato. Mash beans with a fork. Make into a sandwich and enjoy! Note Filling will last in the fridge for 4 days if you want to make in bulk.

Garlic and potato soup

Simple, easy slow cooker meal. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients into the slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low or 4-6 on high. Use a immersion blender to blend two thirds of the soup.

Sweet potato hash browns

Such a delicious breakfast – serve with avocado and a slice of fresh sourdough! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook onions and water in a pan for 5 minutes then add the garlic for another 3 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, beans, vegetable stock, cumin and coriander and simmer for 15 minutes. Finally add the spinach and…

Sweet potato stew

A simple slow cooker meal to put on before work and come home to a delicious dinner! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients except peanut butter in slow cooker for 7-8 hours. Pour out some of the soup, add the peanut butter and mix well. Stir the soup back into the main mixture, season…

Sweet potato hash browns

Garlic and potato soup

Simple, easy slow cooker meal. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients into the slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low or 4-6 on high. Use a immersion blender to blend two thirds of the soup.

Sweet potato or pumpkin stew

Liv’s summer salad

Serves 3 Ingredients Method Arrange all ingredients into a salad bowl. A simple balsamic and olive oil dressing would go well with this dish.

Mexican salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve as a delicious side dish or main meal with rice or corn chips.

Mexican corn salad

Serves 6 Ingredients Method In a bowl, mix together the sliced shallots, sliced jalapeños, lime juice, and m olive oil. Season with cumin, salt to taste, and a few cracks of pepper. Leave for 20mins. On a hot BBQ add the corn cobs in a single layer. Grill for 10-12 minutes, using tongs to turn…

Quinoa salad

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180degrees and cook small cubes of pumpkin for 30-40minutes. Cook quinoa to package instructions. Slice avocado, tomatoes and crush almonds. In a serving bowl, place the handful of spinach, top with all other ingredients and drizzle with vinaigrette. Note This is a great recipe to cook in…

Eggplant pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Preheat the oven to 220°C fan. Cut up two eggplants into cubes on a large, baking tray with grease paper and toss with 3 tablespoons of oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Prick the whole eggplants all over with a fork and ventilate…

Eggplant and polenta

Serves 4 Ingredients Aubergine sauce Method 1. Start by making the aubergine sauce. Heat up the oil in a large saucepan and fry the aubergine on a medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until nicely brown. Drain off as much oil as you can and discard it. Add the tomato purée to the pan…

Ottolenghi portobello mushrooms

Serves 4 Ingredients Portobello steaks Method Preheat oven to 170c. Put all the ingredients for the ‘steaks’ and 1 tbsp sea salt into a large ovenproof pan, which has a lid. Arrange the mushrooms so they are domed side up, then top with a piece of parchment paper, pushing it down to cover all the…

Insanity burgers

Serves 4 Ingredients Lettuce burger sauce Method Thinly slice red onion and soak in vinegar. Make a paste out of tomato sauce, mustard and chipotle. Cook burger pattie on one side, and then apply the paste on the cooked side with a slice of cheese. Cook for another few minutes until cooked through. Assemble burgers…

Vegan Pattie

Introduction Serves Ingredients Method Sauté onion and garlic and soak flax seeds and sunflower mince (if required) in water. Blend oats to make oat flour and then drain and mash beans. Stir in all other ingredients together to form burgers. Cook with oil in a large pan and and serve as regular burgers with lettuce,…

Beautiful butter beans

Serves 2 Ingredients Method Finely chop the shallots, then add to a large pan with the coconut oil and start to fry, chop the garlic and add to the pan, followed by the garlic. After 5 minutes add the tomato puree with a splash of water, add the curry powder and butter beans (including the…

Eggplant Moussaka

Serves 4-6 Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 200° C. Cover two baking trays with oven proof paper. Arrange the eggplant slices on the baking sheets in a single layer, oil with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 20 minutes. Flip the slices and roast for another 15 minutes,…

Sun dried tomato simple pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Add sun dried tomato oil, capers and sun dried tomatoes in a pan. Next add tomato paste, tin tomatoes (simmer for 3 minutes) and add nutritional yeast and balsamic vinegar and simmer again. Season with sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Stir through pasta and serve with fresh rocket and cracked…

Zucchini pesto pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients Method Slice and bake zucchini with oil, salt and pepper at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Bake cherry tomatoes and garlic for 15 minutes. In a food processor blend Basil, pine nuts, oil and nutritional yeast then add the roasted garlic and 3/4 of the zucchini from the oven. Stir through pasta…

Chickpea Tacos

We love these chickpea tacos! And best of all you can add any of your favourite additional Mexican ingredients. Serves 3 Ingredients Chickpeas Method Drain and dry chickpeas, combine with spice ingredients and set aside. Make tomato salsa by dicing tomato, red onion and coriander – season with salt and pepper as well as a…

Delicious Dhal

Serves 4 Ingredients Tadka Sides Method Wash then soak lentils for 15 minutes in water. Heat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, a pinch of salt, and cook for 7 minutes, until softened and starting to turn golden brown on the edges. Add…

Vegan Sheppard pie

Mashed potato, warm veggies… yumooo! Serves 6 Ingredients Method In a pan with oil, add rosemary and onion then crumble in mushrooms. season with salt and pepper and add the ground coriander. Add the bag of mixed veg and leave for approx 15?minutes until it lightly browns. Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water…

Balsamic BBQ mushroom pizza

Love love love love this balsamic BBQ mushroom pizza! Serves 2 pizzas Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to as hot as it goes. In a pan, add oil and cook mushrooms and onion together for about 3- 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and cook until sticky and delicious. Remove from heat. Spread…

Tomato pesto pizza

Our favourite pizza place in Guatemala made the most phenomenal pizzas and I have tried to replicate them below! Simply delicious Serves 2 pizzas Ingredients Method Pre heat your oven to as hot as it can go. Mix together the tin of tomatoes, tomato paste and a few basil leaves from your pesto (or if…

Pizza base (whole wheat)

While this pizza base takes a little time, it’s relatively effortless and you will have a delicious fluffy pizza base. Finish with your favourite toppings and enjoy! Serves 2 pizzas Ingredients Method Pour warm water into a large bowl with sugar and yeast on top. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir olive oil…

Beautiful roast cauliflower

Serves 6 Ingredients Cauliflower Sauce Salsa Method Cauliflower Preheat oven to 180c. Take the leaves and base off the cauliflower and score a cross in the base with a knife. Add the cauliflower upside down to a large pan of boiling water and boil for approx 7 minutes – until just tender. Drain and pat…

Lentil bolognaise

I love this lentil bolognaise – packed with delicious flavours and full of goodness! Serves 6 Ingredients To serve Method Finely dice onion, carrot and celery and add to a pan with oil, salt and pepper- sauté for approximately 8 minutes until soften and started to golden. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes before…

Vegan meatloaf

Delicious vegan meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and fresh greens. * Make the evening or morning before you want to serve this as the loaf needs time to firm. Serves 6 Ingredients Sides Method Chop the potatoes, and boil for 15 minutes until tender. Once cooked mash and set aside. Preheat the oven to 190…

Loaded sweet potatoes

Healthy, delicious and comforting – these loaded sweet potatoes are perfect any night of the week! Serves 3 Ingredients Method Roast sweet potatoes for approximately 45 minutes at 180 degrees – spray lightly with oil to help crisp the outside. Once cooked, slice open and assemble all ingredients inside the sweet potato and serve!

Agadashi tofu

Agadashi tofu is one of my favourite Japanese dishes. This air fryer version is lower it oil then the original and will sure to impress. Serves 4 Ingredients Garnish Method To make the agedashi tsuyu, pour the dashi stock into a medium saucepan along with the mirin and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer…

Middle-eastern salad

This crunchy delicious middle eastern salad makes the perfect mail of side dish. Serve with whole wheat pita bread for a delicious main meal. Serves 6 Ingredients Dressing Method Combine the cooked lentils, shredded carrots, red onion, celery, mint, raisins, and nuts or seeds in a large bowl. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl…

Rocket pesto salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Pesto Method Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add the potatoes to a half sheet pan. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the potatoes into one even layer, cut-side down. Roast for 15 minutes. Arrange the slices of spring onion (the red/white bulb section…

Peanut noodles

This fresh, healthy noodle salad makes the best weeknight meal. Serves 4 Ingredients Peanut sauce Method Cook noodles to package instruction. Thinly sliced cabbage, carrots and capsicum. Add to a bowl with coriander spinach and edamame. Make sauce by combining all ingredients. Add warm noodles to the salad mix and top with the peanut sauce….

Zesty, sweet potato salad

Serves 4 Ingredients Picked onions Sweet potatoes Lemon dressing Salad Method Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add the red onions to a shallow bowl. Combine the red wine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and pour the liquid over the red onions. Use a…

Simple gnocchi with sauce

This simple gnocchi is sure to be a family favourite. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Wash and pierce potatoes and cook for 25 minutes in the microwave. Leave skins on. Char capsicums on gas burner for 10-15 minutes until charred. Place in a bowl, cover to capture the steam and then the skin will easily peel…

Roast potato gnocchi with sage butter

Serves 6-8 Ingredients Method Wash and pierce potatoes and cook in oven for 45 minutes at 230 degrees celsius. Using a soon, remove inside of pitiable and process through a potato ricers. Lay potato on the bench and dust 1/2 cup flour over the top. Fold and press together to combine multiplier times (avoid the…

Sesame noodles with caramelised mushrooms

Wanting comfort food without the calories? These delicious and satisfying sesame noodles with caramelised onions will sure to be a hit! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Boil water and cook noodles as per the packet directions. Once cooked drain and set aside. Combine soy, maple, balsamic, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic in a bowl with 1/3…

Kale salad

This kale salad makes the perfect weekday lunch. Make in bulk so you are prepared for the week ahead. Serves 4 Ingredients Citrus dressing Method Mix together dressing ingredients in a jar until well combined. In a pot of boiling water, cook broccoli florets for 5 minutes until tender. Cool in cold water. Chop all…

Asian greens

These asian greens make the most simple, easy and delicious side dish! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cut greens lengthways and boil in a pot of salted water for 3 minutes. Meanwhile in a seperate pan, combine other ingredients until glossy. Turn off heat. Arrange greens on a plate and drizzle with the sauce – serve…

Delicious Ravioli

Home made pasta is incredible and is a fun family activity to do together. Plan to make this on a weekend so you are not rushed for time. Make in bulk and freeze left overs so you have some on hand for a quick mid night dinner. Serves 8 (this is a double recipe) Ingredients…

Dumplings

We love dumplings in our family! A fun family activity to make these together on the weekend – simply delicious! Serves 6 Ingredients Dumpling wrappers Filling Dipping sauce Sesame seeds and spring onions go beautifully on the top! Method Mix all wrapper ingredients together and knead for 5 minutes. Leave to rest for 30 minutes…

Mushroom stroganoff

I absolutely love a stroganoff. Creamy and delicious, perfect for any dinner! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Fry onion and garlic in a pan, add tomato paste, fresh Tyme and mushrooms with the knob of butter and cook for 5 minutes. If using meat, add in at this stage as well (refer note). Cook the…

Hummus roast vegetable salad

This delicious hummus vegetable salad makes the perfect lunch! With roasted veggies, fresh hummus and smashed avocado, what’s not to love. Serves 2 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut all vegetables into small bite sized pieces and in a bowl combine with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paper and oil. Place…

Pumpkin and avocado salad

This delicious salad can be served cold or warm. Cook a bulk amount of pumpkin for easy assembly for workday lunches. Serves 2 Ingredients Method Roast pumpkin cubes for 45 minutes in 180 degree oven. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and top with the hummus. If you like a lot of salad dressing,…

Large mixed salad

This is the perfect lunch – serve with creamy dressing and it doesn’t get much better then this! Serves 2 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients together, place in an airtight container and enjoy for lunch. Recommended to have this salad with Simple creamy salad dressing – Store the dressing separately and apply before eating. Note…

Falafel wrap

This is not like your normal falafel wrap that can be dry and hard to eat. Soft and delicious, packed with flavour, these falafel wraps are sure to be a hit! Serves 8 Ingredients Pickle Method For the pickle, squeeze half the juice of a pomegranate onto a large serving dish. Add the same amount…

Penang curry

There aren’t many dishes that are more comforting then a warm, delicious curry. This dish is bound to be a crowd pleaser and best of all can be made in advance! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees. Prepare all vegetables by cutting into bite sized pieces. Place the sweet potato or…

Green Mac and cheese

Introduction Serves Ingredients Method Split leeks in half and slice. In a pan, add butter and sauté leek with tyme along with 3 cloves of garlic. finely slice the stems of broccoli and add to pan – cook for 15 minutes until softened. Set the florets aside. Add 2 tbsp of flour and 1 litre…

Squash and chestnut sausage rolls

Serves Ingredients Method Baste puff pastry with egg wash or soy milk. Squash and sprinkle over the chestnuts, cranberries and layer with smashed pumpkin. Season with salt and pepper the roll up. Bake in an over for 30-35mins at 180 degrees until crisp. Note Serve with chilli jam for extra deliciousness!!

Green curry

Peanut butter hummus

Loves peanuts and love Hummus? This is recipe takes only 5 minutes and is incredibly delicious! Serve with fresh chopped veggies for the perfect snack. Serves 1 jar Ingredients Method Whizz all ingredients together in a blender. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to loosen.

Satay sauce

I simply love peanut satay sauce! It goes perfectly as a salad dressing, drizzled over roast vegetables or a glaze for kebabs. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Place all ingredients except for lime, sesame seeds and fresh coriander into a saucepan and cook on a medium heat until all ingredients combined. Transfer to serving bowl, add…

Pickled radish

Pickled radish only a couple of minutes to prepare, stores for days and most importantly tastes delicious! Serves 6 as a side Ingredients Method Thinly sliced the radish. Mix all other ingredients (except the coriander) together in a morra and pestle. Add the radish and top with coriander leaves. Note This pickle goes beautifully on…

Simple creamy salad dressing

Simple and delicious – this creamy salad dressing is perfect for any salad! Serves 1 jar Ingredients Method Whizz all ingredients together – delicious!! Note Dressing will store for two days.

Eggplant lasagne

Oozy, delicious and best of all packed with goodness, this eggplant lasagne will become a regular dish in your household. Serves 6 Ingredients Method Half the eggplants and quarter the onions. Arrange in a plan with flesh facing down, add 250ml water and steam for approx 15minutes. Once the water has absorbed, add 3 tbsp…

Peach and halloumi skewers

Hosting your next BBQ and looking for a show stopper? These peach and halloumi are sure to delight – sweet and savoury in each bite! Serves 6 Ingredients Method In a bowl, grate two garlic cloves and the rind of a lemon. Add the peaches and quarter – grate one of the peaches. Cut the…

Coconut pumpkin rice

The perfect accompaniment to any curry, stew or stir fry, this delicious coconut pumpkin rice will become a staple in your house! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Add all ingredients into a large pot except for the rice. Cook for 10 minutes then add in the rice and cook for an additional 15minutes. Turn off the…

Spinach crepes

Can you get a better breakfast then this? Green goodness everywhere you look – a pleasure for the eyes and tastebuds! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Add flour, milk, egg and 1/2 spinach to a blender and combine. Prepare the salad by quartering the tomatoes, slicing the avocado, spring onion and coriander. In a pan, apply…

Avocado, hummus and tomato smash

Looking for a fresh and delicious brunch or light dinner? This delicious avocado, hummus and tomato smash (with a few extra twists) is exactly what you need in your life… yummy! Serves 2 Ingredients Method In a small pan, toast sesame seeds on a low heat – this will only take a minute or two….

Power salad

Who said a salad can’t be a main meal? This super charged salad is packed with goodness and will satisfy any appetite! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Cook the quinoa and steam greens. Bake sweet potato seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic and onion salt plus cinnamon and a dash of oil for 40-50 minutes. Extract…

Hummus Vegetable wrap

This delicious hummus vegetable wrap makes the perfect lunch! With roasted veggies, fresh hummus and abashed avocado, what’s not to love. Serves 2 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut all vegetables into small bite sized pieces and in a bowl combine with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paper and oil. Place…

Breakfast burritos

Breakfast burritos are the perfect way to kick off a weekend. Best of all, these partials of deliciousness are packed with vitamins and minerals to ensure you get the right start to the day! Serves 2 Ingredients Method In a pan, sauté sliced shallots and minced garlic for 1 minute. Add in the washed and…

Steak salad

Super simple! This use to be our favourite side dish for a steak – now it perfectly pairs with garlic potatoes or your favourite wrap! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Dice all salad ingredients and add to a bowl. Add with salt, pepper and oil then crumble danish fetta on the top. Stir well until all…

Red curry

Rocket salad

Peppery rocket salad is the perfect spring dish. Serve as a side or enjoy as a main meal! Serves 4 -6 Ingredients Method In a jar, combine vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper and mustard. Shake well and set aside. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, then add the dressing and top with feta cheese. Note This…

Roasted gorgeous greens

Green vegetables are rich with vitamins and minerals, essential for optimum health. These roasted gorgeous greens make the perfect side dish! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Pre heat over to 210 degrees celsius. Remove hard ends from asparagus, slice broccolini length ways, slice the bok choy into 1/3rds, crush garlic then add all vegetables to a…

Cranberry quinoa salad with candied walnuts

Fresh and delicious, this cranberry quinoa salad is the most brilliant side dish (or even main meal!) Serves 6 Ingredients Salad Dressing Candied walnuts Method Rinse and drain quinoa. Toast quinoa in a pan for a couple of minutes to remove excess water and lightly toast. Add stock, bring to the boil and then lower…

Strawberry spinach salad

Fresh and light, this strawberry spinach salad is perfect for a summers day! Serves 4 Ingredients Method Combine dressing ingredients (oil, balsamic, maple syrup, salt and pepper) into a jar and shake well. While sesame seeds are toasting, in a bowl, add all other ingredients and combine with the dressing. To serve, arrange on large…

Sticky, sweet mushrooms

These sticky, sweet mushrooms make the most delicious side dish and best of all can be made in under 15minutes! Serves 4 Ingredients Method First prepare the ingredients by finely dicing the garlic and ginger and slicing the mushrooms. In a seperate bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, hoisin, sugar and corn starch. Slice and then…

Three ingredient naan bread

This is our go to three ingredient naan bread which goes perfectly when cooking Indian. Takes no time to whip up and tastes delicious. Serves 4 Ingredients Method Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Leave to rest for 5 minutes and then divide into 4 balls. Roll balls out to make 2-3cm…

Hummus salad wrap

This delicious hummus wrap makes the perfect lunch! Simple to assemble, you will have a fresh hummus wrap in no time! Serves 2 Ingredients Method First pickle the beetroot by grating into a bowl and topping with vinegar, salt and pepper and a small amount of sugar. Place a generous amount of hummus onto the…

Beautiful bean burritos

These beautiful bean burritos are packed with goodness and taste amazing! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Dice 1 onion and the garlic cloves. In a large pan, sauté for 2 minutes in a small amount of oil then add onion and garlic power. Pour in the two tins of beans (juice and all) as well as…

Fried rice

Fried rice is a dish when you have left over rice in the fridge and veggies that are calling to be cooked! Almost any vegetable works well. Serves 4 Ingredients Method Prepare all vegetables by slicing into very small cubes. For the broccoli, I like to slice the florets thinly for my fried rice. In…

Garlic potatoes

Who doesn’t love a crispy garlic potato! With only 2 minutes prep time, these delicious beauties are sure to delight! Serves 4 (side dish) Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Peel potatoes and slice into bite sized cubes. Transfer to a bowl and add all other ingredients, still until well combined. Bake in…

San chow bow

Crispy lettuce leaves packed with goodness that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes! Serves 4 Ingredients Optional Method Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant. Dice all vegetables into small cubes and add into pan, add a little water to help these soften. Drain and rinse lentil and add to pan along with…

Super veg stir fry

Do you have a fridge full of ready to eat vegetables? If so, this is the perfect recipe to to save these going to waste – full of flavour and perfect for a quick mid week dinner! Serves 6 Ingredients Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut all vegetables to bite sized pieces….

Shiitake wraps

Packed with goodness, great for your heart and for boosting immunity, these shiitake wraps make the perfect lunch. Prepare in bulk for easy daily assembly. Serves 4 Ingredients Mushrooms Wrap Method Dice onion and halve shiitake mushrooms. In a pan, add all mushroom ingredients and sauté for 6 minutes until tender and lightly browned. For…

Eggplant burgers

Comfort food at its best, enjoy these delicious eggplant burgers when you are craving fast food. All the flavour without the extra calories for the waistline. Serves 4 Ingredients Burger Pattie’s Burger assembly Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius. Cut eggplant longways and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in oven for…

Luscious lasagne

There are not many meat, dairy and gluten recipes on my website but before I moved to a plant based diet, this was an absolute favourite in our household. This lasagne is the ultimate comfort food. Serves 6-8 Ingredients Meat filling Cheese sauce Other ingredient Method Pre heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. First, prepare…

Ultimate vegetarian nachos

When backpacking, it’s great to have a few recipes which can be prepared without any cooking equipment at all. These vegetarian nachos are super simple and all the tin ingredients below can be replaced with fresh if available. Serves 4 Ingredients Method First make the guacamole by mashing the avocardos with a fork and seasoning…

Cranberry, avocado salad with freshly squeezed orange dressing

After a summer salad that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser? This salad is so fresh and delicious, you might need to double the recipe! Serves 6 Ingredients Salad Dressing Method Lightly toast your pine nuts in a dry pan and leave to cool. To prepare the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients into a far…

Pumpkin soup

Warm and delicious, perfect for lunch or dinner! Serves 10 Ingredients Method Cube pumpkin and potatoes into mid size chunks. Remove the rosemary leaves from the stem and finely chop. Put all ingredients (except the cream and nutmeg) into a large saucepan and cook on a medium heat for 45 minutes. Once vegetables are soft…

Pesto pasta

You can’t beat a home made pesto pasta. Guaranteed to impress any guests – even the little ones! Serves 6 Ingredients Pesto (or just use a tin of vegan pesto sauce) Pasta Method Lightly toast your pine nuts in a dry pan and leave to cool. In a blender or food processor, add in all…

Hidden veggie spag bol sauce

I’m not normally one for hiding vegetables to get kids to eat them (but then again, whatever works right!) however this recipe is one I would use regardless as it’s so delicious! Make in bulk and freeze for a fortnightly spaghetti bolognaise night. Serves This recipe makes enough sauce for 8 nights of spaghetti bolognaise…

Flavour overload roast pumpkin

Not just a side dish, this recipe is amazing as a stand alone dinner. Sticky and sweet roast pumpkin, creamy feta, completed with crunchy pine nuts, fresh beans and the pop of roast cherry tomatoes! This dish is a real treat for the mouth. Serves 4 (main meal) or 10 (side dish) Ingredients Method Pre…

Japanese rice bowls

Super simple, quick delicious and nutritious – perfect for a weeknight dinner! Serves 4 Ingredients Method If using tofu, drain and press between paper towel or two clean tea towels. Put something heavy on top for approximately 10 minutes to drain the water from the tofu – a cookbook works perfectly! Cook the brown rice…

My secret quiche

My secret quiche is rich, fluffy and beyond delicious. If you want a copy of the recipe please message me. It’s an ongoing family joke that we keep this recipe a secret from my mum 😂.

Salmon Ceviche Tacos

This Mexican/Japanese/Peruvian dish came together by accident, and has become a staple in our household. Serves 3-4 Ingredients Dressing Pico de gallo Method Note Pour extra sauce into your tacos for a messy and delicious indulgence. This doesn’t make for leftovers, so treat yourself and fight for the remaining ceviche!