The are so many difference ways you can cook fish. You can pan fry it, grill on the BBQ, poach in a fish stock and even steam. I love baking the fish in a little parcel as it absorbs the flavours you add inside. This simple but flavoursome and impressive fish dish will make you […]
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PUMPKIN RISOTTO – TODDLER FRIENDLY
I don’t know why I hadn’t made rissoto before but the pumpkin I had sitting in the fridge was screaming out “Risotto” to me. The stock that is used in rissoto’s is usually very high in salt, so simply replace normal stock powder (or pre made liquid) for the reduced salt variety and it sis […]
CHICKEN CACCIATORE – TODDLER FRIENDLY
I haven’t made chicken cacciatore since I had the boys so I thought it was about time I mixed up my recipe and made it toddler friendly. INGREDIENTS 4 Chicken Thighs, cubed700 ml Hidden vege tomato sauce – when I made it for this recipe I left the vege chunkier and didn’t purée it but […]
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS
The colours of Christmas inspired this dish and it is perfect as a side dish to a butterfly marinated chicken on the BBQ and also perfect as lunch the next day. INGREDIENTS 1 Large Mug of dry Couscous1 Tbs Vegeta Gourmet Stock powder ( vegetable and chicken stock will do too)1 Tbs Minced Garlic1/2 Can […]
HOMEMADE APRICOT CHICKEN
I love apricot chicken and so do my two boys, but the though of cooking it on a work night was not even an option until I came up with this quick version. Vegetables can be chopped the day before and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. The apricots can also be pureed […]
RAINBOW RICE
On a Monday I finish an hour earlier from work so I have time to whip up a quick dinner. We had leftover silverside from Sunday night in the fridge and I always have a can of some sort of beans in the cupboard. I decided to make what I call Rainbow Rice and also […]
SWEET POTATO & ZUCCHINI SQUARES
3 Small zucchini’s, grated1 Large sweet potato, grated1 Carrot, grated1 Cup cheese, grated1/2 Cup plain flour4 Eggs1 tsp vegetable stock powderSalt and pepper to taste. 1. In a large bowl place the grated vegetables and cheese.2. Add the flour, vegetable stock powder, salt and pepper and stir to coat the grated mix.3. Add the eggs […]
SILVERBEET (SPINACH) & RICOTTA PIE
INGREDIENTS 1 Bunch fresh Silverbeet, washed and destalked and sliced finely OR 1 packet of frozen spinach defrosted and squeezed of excess liquid.1 Large tub Ricotta1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)3 Eggs1 Onion, sliced finely2 Tbs Minced Garlic4 Mushrooms, sliced finely2 Sheets frozen puff pastrySalt and pepper to taste LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. Place the […]
STUFFED, ROLLED & WRAPPED CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS 4 Chicken Thighs4 Slices Ham4 Strips of bacon, rindlessBaby Spinach leavesCamembert Cheese2 Tsp Garlic Flakes – found in the dried herb section of your supermarket2 Tsp Onion Flakes – found in the dried herb section of your supermarket 2 Tsp Dried ThymePepper to taste LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER1. Place a chicken thigh between 2 […]
