Now don’t let this post fool you…I’m not a firm believer that carbs/grains/whatever are the enemy and should never pass the lips, it’s just that sometimes I like to get some extra serves of vegetables into my day and substituting rice with cauliflower is an easy way to up the intake and lighten the load. … Continue reading
Happy pizza day! Once you get in the habit of making your own pizza dough you will never again buy those store bought ones. These are thin and crispy and taste utterly delicious. No comparison at all. It may seem a bit time consuming but really it’s just waiting time for the dough to prove, … Continue reading
So I’ve discovered a new product in the refrigerator section of the supermarket. Love Beets have produced a ready to eat beetroot product. Now normally I’m a little against the processing of foods but this small package is quite the time saver and more importantly there has been nothing untoward added to the goodness … Continue reading
Spanakopita is a Greek classic. Spinach and feta encased in gossamer thin filo pastry. The husband’s grandmother (Yia Yia in Greek) used to make it from scratch, rolling out the pastry herself, a skill I definitely do not possess. As luck would have it though, those lovely whisper thin pieces of pastry are in the freezer … Continue reading
I like to do a big batch cook off on Sundays to prepare for the week ahead. No excuses for bad choices if I have a whole heap of good ones already made in my fridge just waiting to jump into my belly. I can’t claim the origins of this recipe….Aunty Kathy had been staying … Continue reading
We all know I’m a big fan of spending time OUTSIDE of the kitchen when I’m entertaining. My recipe for smoked salmon and ricotta pillows with asparagus fits that bill just nicely. This lovely little dish is my go to entrée if I’m having company for dinner. It’s looks fabulous on the plate (with minimal … Continue reading
I know spring is in the air when the pomegranates start making their way onto my plate. I love their crunch and their juicy flavour and the fact that they are seriously good for you. They’re a great source of vitamin C and dietary fibre and a great antioxidant (plus they’re really pretty). This salad … Continue reading
When it comes to omega-3 more often than not oily fish like salmon are the first foods that come to mind but don’t discount the mussel. Shellfish can make a good dent in our necessary intake as well. At 200 mg per 100 g serve, they have the same content as a fillet of snapper … Continue reading
Even though we are still in the throws of winter, these past few days have been so sunny and balmy I feel like summer is so close I can almost taste it. You can too with this delicious, crisp and fresh little salad. This recipe is for 2 but it is easy to double/triple/quadruple depending … Continue reading
This recipe is my ode to the perpetually busy woman (or man). Sometimes the best way to maintain healthy eating habits is to take the question mark out of the equation….you know those moments, you’re approaching lunch time, your head is in the fridge wondering what to have. It is precisely at those times that … Continue reading
