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13/11/2020

Vietnamese-Style Chicken Salad

I made a Vietnamese-style chicken salad for dinner last night in an effort to please everyone at the table. Every night this week, someone has complained about the meal I've served. So, I placed all the ingredients on the table for people to help themselves, with the chilli and herbs on the side, and included tomatoes big and small. The fussiest ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, vegetables Tagged With: brown sugar, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, chicken, coriander, corn, cucumber, fired shallots, fish sauce, lime, mint, peanuts, sesame oil

25/10/2020

Grilled Vegetables with Celery Salt and Green Herb Sauce

I made grilled vegetables with celery salt and green herb sauce for lunch today. In fact, I only grilled the vegetables as I'd made the accompaniments earlier in the week. I've been excitedly pouring through the pages of my new Cornersmith cookbook https://www.cornersmith.com.au/collections/cookbook/products/use-it-all The book is a fabulous guide ... Read More

Filed Under: general, gluten free, sauces, side dish, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, celery, cherry tomatoes, corn, dill, fennel, garlic, leeks, olive oil, spring onions

10/05/2020

Creamy Corn Soup with Cashews

Creamy corn soup with cashews is such a simple and comforting soup to make, and it takes hardly any time to prepare! Did you know that corn is a good source of fibre? The cashews deliver a beautiful creamy texture to the soup, without the richness of cream or the bulk of potatoes typically used in pureed soups. Plus, cashews are a good source of ... Read More

Filed Under: soups, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cashews, corn, leek

17/02/2020

Grilled Broccolini, Cherry Tomatoes and Corn

Have you ever heard the expression "eat a rainbow?" This dish of grilled broccolini, cherry tomatoes and corn certainly fits the bill and it's a cinch to make. I often make it for lunch when I'm working from home. It makes enough for two people to share, or you can have the leftovers the next day tossed with rocket, couscous or brown rice. If you'd ... Read More

Filed Under: salads Tagged With: broccolini, cherry tomatoes, corn, parmesan cheese, seeds

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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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