We never seem to eat a whole roast chicken, whether we bought it from the supermarket or roasted it ourselves. That leftover roast chicken has many uses such as cold chicken for sandwiches and wraps, or you can use all the meat you can find on the bones and make a wholesome soup extending one […]
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SLOW COOKED BEEF, VEGETABLE & PEARL BARLEY SOUP
Soup is a staple meal for the family throughout winter and it is also a perfect way to get all those “good for nutrients” into you to fight the winter nasties. I love this recipe as it is one that you can prep your beef and vegetables the night before and then in the morning […]
SHEPHERD’S PIE WITH SWEET POTATO TOP
This is a lovely variation on the traditional Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie. I have used Pork mince as I love the flavour and it is great value for money. You could alternatively use beef, lamb or turkey mince. A great mix of vegetables, flavours and will keep all the tummies happy in the house. […]
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PATTIES
These are a real crowd pleaser. They are easy to prepare with the help of the food processor and even quicker to be demolished of the plate. I made mini patties for my boys and they loved them, hubby even said this is a winner. INGREDIENTS 500gm Chicken Mince1 Zucchini, peeled and grated1/2 Red Capsicum, […]
ASPARAGUS & PEA RISOTTO
Risotto’s are such a versatile meal or side dish and once you have mastered one you can experiment with other flavourings. Pumpkin & Feta is also a favourite and can be made exactly the same way as I will show you here just replace the asparagus step with the pumpkin and the Parmesan step with […]
ASIAN INSPIRED PORK PATTIES
I must admit I do love Pork mince. The price, the flavour and healthier than beef are all good reason for me to love cooking with it and coming up with new ways to enjoy it. These Asian Pork patties were inspired by the Gourmet Garden herbs I had in my fridge. I have used […]
GLUTEN & EGG FREE HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS
This is such a quick and healthy way to make crunchy chicken nuggets in the oven. The use of Polenta to coat makes them gluten free and using the Natural Greek Yoghurt to stick the polenta to the chicken makes them egg free. INGREDIENTS 1 Large chicken Breast, cubed into bite sized pieces1 Cup Natural […]
TUNA PASTA BAKE WITH VEGETABLE TOMATO SAUCE & LENTILS
This is the second of my super quick pasta bakes. This one can feed a family for well under $10 and gets a lot of the good things in. Spiral pasta is idea for this dish as the sauce, tuna and lentils all stick to the spirals and the kiddos are eating all the good […]
SAUSAGE PASTA BAKE – PERFECT WORK NIGHT MEAL
This is a very tasty quick and easy meal perfect for a work night. 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes in the oven and your done. INGREDIENTS 6 Good quality sausages, I like the flavoured varieties such as herb and garlic or a skinless sausage is perfect as well1 Jar of Roasted Vegetable Pasta […]
