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01/12/2020

Poached Chicken Breasts with Almond Sauce

Poached chicken breasts with almond sauce is a simple dish to make. It can be prepared in advance, and it easily feeds a crowd. Six chicken breasts are enough for 12 people if you're serving them as part of a larger meal with salads.  The almond sauce recipe belongs to the excellent chefs of Ester, https://www.ester-restaurant.com.au  It's one of ... Read More

Filed Under: poultry, salads, sauces Tagged With: almonds, bay leaves, brown rice vinegar, chicken, egg yolks, juniper berries, lemon, olive oil, thyme, white wine

21/11/2020

Chilled Roasted Tomato and Capsicum Soup

Chilled roasted tomato and capsicum is perfect for a light meal on a hot day. I often use nuts in soups as they give the soup a lovely creamy texture (without the cream), and they tend to make the soup a bit more filling. I also like to make my own chicken stock, either with chicken carcasses from the butcher, or with the leftover frozen bones of a ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, soups, vegetables Tagged With: almonds, basil, capsicums, chilli, olive oil, sherry vinegar, tomatoes

31/08/2020

Spiced Pear and Almond Cake

Spiced pear and almond cake is a lovely cake to serve for afternoon tea, warm out of the oven with a dollop of cream or Greek yoghurt. Pears are one of the oldest temperate fruits on earth. The pear (pyrus communis) was valued for both its flavour and texture in ancient times. It's believed to have originated in the Caucasus Mountains between the ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, dessert, fruit, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, eggs, ground cloves, mixed spice, pears, rolled oats, spelt flour

19/07/2020

Spiced Bread Ice Cream

Spiced bread ice cream reminds me of long pub lunches with friends in London when I was in my 20s. I remember sitting in a beer garden in the sun, savouring a bowl of the most delicious brown bread ice cream.While reading about all the destinations that will not be available for us to visit for the foreseeable future, I have found myself making ... Read More

Filed Under: dessert, general Tagged With: almonds, breadcrumbs, hazelnuts, mixed spice, vanilla ice cream, walnuts

23/03/2020

Pear and Ginger Almond Crumble

Pear and ginger almond crumble is my ideal comfort food. As we prepare to bunker down at home for the next little while, I imagine that there'll be plenty of time for us all to slow down and cook the dishes that nourish and comfort us. The lemon juice and zest and the grated ginger, combined with the pears, create the most delicious syrup when ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, dessert, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, ginger, lemon, pears, rolled oats

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For me, preparing a meal and sharing it with family and friends at home is one of life’s greatest pleasures. By providing recipes for simple, nutritious meals, I want to give people the confidence to do the same.

Mango, passionfruit & ginger granita - blend the f Mango, passionfruit & ginger granita - blend the flesh of 3 ripe mangoes with mango skin ginger syrup (mango skins & stones, a small knob of peeled ginger, 1L water and 4 Tbsp sugar, simmered on the stove & reduced to about 1 cup). Then stir in the pulp of 3-4 passionfruit. Grate a little extra ginger in if you like. Freeze in a shallow tray, scraping with a fork 2-3 times to flake up the ice. A refreshing summer treat! #eatarainbow🌈 #quickandeasy #minimisefoodwaste
Roasted carrots, hummous, dukkah & parsley flowers Roasted carrots, hummous, dukkah & parsley flowers - an easy side dish, served warm or cold. Simply drizzle  sliced carrots with olive oil & sprinkle sea salt on top, & roast for 40 minutes at 200 deg C. Serve on top of hummous, sprinkle with dukkah & your choice of herb. Parsley flowers are edible & really pretty! #eatarainbow🌈 #quickandeasy #simpleandnutritious #minimsefoodwaste
Orzo salad with BBQ chicken thighs, roasted brocco Orzo salad with BBQ chicken thighs, roasted broccoli & red onion, tossed with pomegranate & mint sauce. I made a jar of this sauce before coming on holidays. I used half of it to marinate the chicken thighs &  the remainder as a dressing for the salad. Click on the link in the bio for the recipes for the sauce & also the gazpacho - a perfect summer meal! Oh, and check out my lovely antique forks from the Nostalgia Factory in the Kangaroo Valley!
#eatarainbow🌈 #quickandeasy #minimisefoodwaste #nostalgiafactorykangaroovalley #berrynsw
Who doesn’t love a good potato wedge? These are Who doesn’t love a good potato wedge? These are cooked with Parmesan and rosemary, perfect for a snack after a swim, or to serve at a BBQ. Click on the link in the bio for the recipe. #eatarainbow🌈  #quickandeasy #simpleandnutritious
Nectarine granita, perfect for a summer’s day & Nectarine granita, perfect for a summer’s day & easy for the kids to make. Click on the link in the bio for the recipe. #eatarainbow🌈  #minimisefoodwaste #quickandeasy
My favourite sweet treats, including fruit mince t My favourite sweet treats, including fruit mince tarts from @organicbreadbar, cherries from @farmer_and_son and chocolate panforte at the ready for present opening, before the Xmas Day feast. Don’t you just love the leftovers on Boxing Day? #xmasday2020 #organicbreadbar #farmer_and_son
DIY Christmas crackers made out of...toilet paper DIY Christmas crackers made out of...toilet paper wrappers, thanks to @whogivesacraptp Merry Christmas to you all! #diychristmascrackers #kidschristmascrafts #whogivesacraptp
Tomato salsa with a medley of juicy ripe baby toma Tomato salsa with a medley of juicy ripe baby tomatoes - a great snack after the beach! Click on the link in the bio for the recipe. #eatarainbow🌈  #minimisefoodwaste #quickandeasy #simpleandnutritious

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