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For Chistmas I received the new Donna Hay cookbook fast, fresh, simple and I can’t wait to get started. A … Continue Reading fast, fresh, simple
For Chistmas I received the new Donna Hay cookbook fast, fresh, simple and I can’t wait to get started. A … Continue Reading fast, fresh, simple
A healthy easy dip for mid week functions. I added the lemon and cumin, it wonderful. recipe 1 x 400g … Continue Reading white bean dip
This is super easy to make and makes the whole house smell delicious. This is a perfect side or appetizer. … Continue Reading bacon, onion and cheese loaf
This is intended for an appy but I turned it into a main by adding whole wheat wraps. It’s very … Continue Reading chilli and lemongrass chicken
This is perfect for lunch. I prepare the night before and it keeps it’s flavour and consistency. recipe 400g can … Continue Reading preserved lemon, tuna and bean salad
Delicious. Nice and light, flavourful and a must try. I love cooking with leeks, they have great consistency and are … Continue Reading white wine chicken with baby leeks and green olive dressing
This is light, fresh and fabulous. Serve as a side for a BBQ. Lovely recipe 400g (140z) asparagus, trimmed 80g … Continue Reading char-grilled asparagus salad
recipe Place 1 cup (200g) couscous into a small heatproof bowl. Pour over 1 1/4 cups (310ml) hot chicken or … Continue Reading Mint and avocado couscous salad
This is a great easy dish for a midweek dinner and can easily be turned into a veggie option. Perfect for lunchtime leftovers. recipe 2½ tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons thyme leaves 750g mixed mushrooms, large ones … Continue Reading mushroom ragu pappardelle
Back from a month vacation and needed a Donna fix. This was easy to make, great for entertaining but I feel like I was missing something. Will need to try it again recipe 8 chicken thigh fillets, skin on and … Continue Reading lemon, thyme and white wine chicken
I made this the night before and served it as lunch. It’s fresh and super easy. recipe 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 400g beef mince 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons caster … Continue Reading lemongrass beef
This is 100% perfect comfort food. recipe 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1kg beef mince ⅓ cup (90g) tomato paste 2 x 400 g cans chopped tomatoes 2 cups (500ml) beef stock 1 … Continue Reading spaghetti bolognese
This is my favourite so far. So flavourful, so good. recipe 400g sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ¾ cup (55g) grated parmesan ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil sea salt and cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra 4 … Continue Reading rosemary chicken and roasted sweet potato
So good. I used lettuce wraps instead of bread. recipe ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice sea salt and cracked black pepper 1 x 400g can chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed 2 x 185 g cans tuna in olive … Continue Reading creamy tuna and chickpea salad
Summer loving! It’s so good. My only change would be to marinate the fish for at least a couple of hours if not over night. recipe 1 teaspoon chilli flakes ⅓ cup (80ml) lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 … Continue Reading lemon and chilli fish burrito
Easy, light and damn tasty. Try it. recipe 400g spaghetti 1 x 250g (packet) frozen spinach, thawed 150g marinated feta in oil 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped ½ cup mint leaves cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Cook the … Continue Reading spinach, tomato and feta pasta