I have to admit, fennel is not something I generally eat a lot of! I found this salad somewhere on the internet when given some fresh, garden grown fennel and was pleasantly surprised! Hints & Tips The mint leaves and dill do not have to be exact – feel free to add a little more….
Sugar Free
Lemon & Pine Nut Hummus
The original recipe came from an Australian Womens Weekly cookbook with some modifications. It is a different take on traditional hummus but tastes just as good! Hints & Tips The addition of paprika will give this dip a reddish hue. GF, DF, SF, V, Veg.
Vegan Lasagne
I have to admit, I am not an expert at creating Vegan dishes that taste fabulous and it is certainly an area where I am still learning! I came across this recipe on the internet and in my desire to make it as tasty as possible, modified it. The result was a lasagne which both my…
White Bean Dip
I created this as an alternative to hommus and because I had a lot of macadamia butter that I wanted to use. The resultant dip really is amazing, it has a great taste to it that will keep your guests coming back for more! Hints & Tips Macadamia butter is the equivalent of Peanut Butter or Almond Butter and…
Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin can be cooked in so many different ways – this one enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and is a nice change from mashed potatoes! Hints & Tips GF, SF, Veg.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
This simple recipe is a nice twist to what already is a versatile vegetable! Hints & Tips Cauliflower can be prepared in advanced and cooked just before serving. GF, DF, SF, Veg, V.
Tandoori Marinade
This marinade is traditionally used on chicken pieces or drumsticks but works just as well with Lamb Cutlets or even vegetables if you are roasting them! Hints & Tips This quantity is sufficient marinade for 16 chicken drumsticks. Use the equivalent lamb or other meat or fish pieces or halve the quantity. Meats/vegetables are best cooked…
Flavoured Water
Plain water should always be part of any drinks menu but for most people it can be a little boring! Water can be “spiced” up to taste more refreshing and look great in a clear glass jug without adding chemicals or sweetners! Hints & Tips There is nothing more refreshing than the addition of fresh…
Basic Salad Dressing
There is a basic formula when it comes to making a salad dressing which once you have mastered, opens a door to whole new world of combinations! I use the term “salad” to refer to not just the variety of lettuce leaves, tomatoes and cucumber but vegetable based salads or potato based salads or other…
Roast Vegetable Couscous
Couscous is a great alternative side dish if you do not want to serve rice or potato. This version is a vegetarian version but you can make it into anything that you want! Hints & Tips Couscous is versatile as it takes on the flavours you add to it. Pre-roast the vegetables in advance to…