Lunch
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Corn Fritters with Bacon and a Herby Slaw
Click here to read more...I believe the key to a good corn fritter is using canned creamed corn rather than whole kernels, but that’s just my opinion and I know it will be a controversial one for some. I will often make a double batch of these and freeze them as they defrost well and make for a delicious … Continued
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Warm Winter Salad
Click here to read more...Ingredients: 1 medium-sized butternut pumpkin, (skin on), cut into 2cm pieces 4 carrots, cut in half lengthways and then crossways 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup salt and pepper to taste 4 large handfuls of baby spinach or rocket 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 6-8 dates, roughly chopped Dressing: 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar … Continued
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Cool ways with Carrots
Click here to read more...Carrots are up there with one of my favourite vegetables as they are sweet, crunchy, versatile and cheap as chips (generally). I got sucked into 3 bags for $5 at Pak’ n Save last week so I have been adding them to all sorts of crazy things to use them up. The traditional orange coloured … Continued
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Warm Greek Style Salad
Click here to read more...As eggplants and asparagus are everywhere at the moment I have been experimenting with different ways to enjoy them. This salad was a real winner with the flatties and even better, only took 20 minutes to put together. We served it with salmon but you could have with any meat you like really, chicken would … Continued
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Healthy Wachos (Wrap Nachos)
Click here to read more...How good is Mexican food? I love the combination of beans, chilli, lime and coriander. Tacos are probably my favourite Mexican cuisine but Nachos are a very close 2nd. Every now and then we will have Nachos made with the traditional corn chips but so we can eat them more often, I have created a … Continued
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Roasted Beetroot, Feta and Walnut Salad
Click here to read more...Nothing beats beets and this warm simple salad is perfect for the cold wintery months. It goes beautifully with lamb, beef or chickpeas and also looks pretty fancy if you need a dish to take to a dinner party or pot luck. Ingredients 4 medium sized beetroot, peeled and cubed 2 teaspoons olive oil 100g … Continued
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Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
Click here to read more...This is one of my favourite recipes – they are heaps of fun to put together at the dinner table and so quick and easy to prepare. The whole family will enjoy them! Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 free range chicken breasts, diced 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon each … Continued