Sticky beef stir fry with greens
500g lean beef strips 2 tbsp cornflour 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp peanut oil 1 tbsp + ¼ cup salt-reduced soy sauce ¼ cup water 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1½ tbsp kecap manis 1 onion, sliced 2cm piece of ginger, peeled, finely chopped 1 bunch of broccolini, cut into quarters 1 bunch of asparagus, […]
Miso-honey chicken bowls
600g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Glaze 2 tbsp white miso paste 2 tbsp tamari 2 tbsp honey Juice from 1 lime 1 tsp sesame oil 1 garlic clove, grated 1 tsp ginger, grated Bowls 1½ cups basmati rice 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 medium […]
Mediterranean chickpea & feta pasta salad
300g pasta (I used bowties) 100g spinach 400g tinned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 100g mixed olives, halved 1½ tbsp baby capers 200g feta, crumbled ¼ cup pepitas ½ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped ¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped Dressing 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 […]
Lamb meatballs with garlic sauce and pickled onions
Pickled onion 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove Cracked black pepper, to taste ½ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup water ½ tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar Garlic sauce 1 cup Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed Juice from ½ lemon ½ tsp lemon zest 1 […]
Beef and lentil spaghetti Bolognese
300g dried spaghetti 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, finely chopped (optional) 2 small carrots, coarsely grated 250g lean beef mince 700g passata 2 tbsp tomato paste 420g canned lentils, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Italian herbs ¼ […]
Tropical chia & mango breakfast slice
3 large ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup desiccated coconut 4 eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup milk ¼ cup chia seeds 100g dried mango, roughly chopped ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract Zest from 1 lime
Vegetarian laksa
200g vermicelli noodles 1 tbsp light flavour extra virgin olive oil 185g vegetarian laksa paste 2 cups vegetable stock 400ml lite coconut milk 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce 1 bunch of baby pak choy, ends removed 200g baby corn, halved 200g green beans, trimmed, cut into thirds 450g firm tofu, cut into cubes 1 cup […]
Greek-style chicken tray bake
1kg chicken thighs, bone in, skin on 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 2 lemons 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp dried oregano 500g potatoes, cut into wedges 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 red capsicum, cut into strips 400g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained ¾ cup kalamata […]
Passionfruit cheesecake overnight Weet-Bix
2 Weet-Bix 1/3 cup milk of choice 1 tsp maple syrup Cheesecake layer ½ cup Greek yoghurt 2 tbsp spreadable cream cheese (I used the light version) ¼ tsp vanilla extract ½ tbsp desiccated coconut 1 tsp maple syrup Pulp of 1 passionfruit 1/8 tsp lime zest Optional toppings Passionfruit pulp Toasted coconut […]
One-pan Mexican beef & black bean rice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 500g lean beef mince 1 red capsicum, diced 1 yellow capsicum, diced 30g taco spice (I used salt-reduced) 2 cups cooked black rice 400g canned diced tomatoes 400g canned black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup beef stock Salt and pepper […]
