These chicken skewers have such a lovely marinade and with the fresh tastes of the salad are a lovely Summer dish or perfect for a barbecue. There is some chilli in both dishes but the larger red chillis I use here are not very hot. So you can always add more heat by using hotter chillis or chilli paste. Peri Peri Chicken Skewers Ingredients- makes about 15 … [read more]
Loveliest Potato Salad
This potato salad is the tastiest I've eaten. The potatoes are cooked in Indian spices and then cooled a little and mixed through with chopped fresh cucumber, capsicum, herbs and chilli. I love this with kebabs and the Christmas Salad Downunder. Ingredients for cooking with potatoes 1 Kg new baby potatoes unpeeled and halve the bigger ones 1/2 tsp … [read more]
Christmas Salad Downunder
Summer is definitely here with 30 degree celcius heat yesterday. I made this salad for a Christmas gathering and it is such a winner. The blanched vegetables along with roasted capsicum and almonds give texture and sweetness. And then when you combine an amazing dressing of blended basil it is so tasty. … [read more]
Fruit and Vegetable diet~ as the basis to or a whole day’s menu
I am intrigued by the varied dietary approaches we have today... vegan, vegetarian, raw, high carbohydrate low fat, low carbohydrate high fat and Paleo style diets. And there is good science for all, which only confuses people even more! But if you look at one theme that connects all approaches, vegetables reign supreme. And especially green raw vegetables such as spinach, watercress, celery, … [read more]
Smoky chipotle and bean soup
I have been yearning for this soup all week! The rain and cold have arrived and it's definitely feeling time for something that deeply warms and nourishes. The combination of flavours here is OUTSTANDING!! Chipotle chillies are mild and smoky used in Mexican cooking and absolute magic happens with the combination of cumin, ginger, smoked paprika and fresh coriander. Those who have tried this soup … [read more]
Roast Vegetable Salad
Whether it's warm or cold outside, I love Roast Vegetables, especially as a salad. Once roasted, they can store in the fridge for a good 3 days. Then just easily warm enough for lunch or dinner and serve with your favourite green leaves (thinking spinach, rocket, musclun). Here I have added almonds and some pieces of Italian style cheese from our local farmers market. But I also love grilled or … [read more]
Salsa~salad or side
I am in love with mint and it is taking over my garden, so a great ingredient to use lots of. I can't get over how much freshness and zing it adds to foods and drinks. It seems many recipes have forgotten about the herbs, but they transform a dish. So when I tried this salsa for the first time I was blown away by what the mint did for it. You've got to try it! The Salsa will keep in the fridge … [read more]
Raw Energy Salad
I love salads in Summer and the amazing colour and taste of this one especially. This keeps in the fridge for at least 3 or 4 days and still tastes great. Ingredients ¼ red cabbage 2 raw beetroot 6 small or 3 large carrots Salad dressing e.g French or Balsamic or Pomegranate juice based dressings are all good with this salad. Method Finely slice the cabbage. Grate the … [read more]
Chermoulah Prawns
This Chermoulah sauce is a delight on the taste buds. It is a Moroccan recipe from Annabel Langbein’s book 'Free Range Cook'. Like many of Annabel Langbein’s recipes it is big on taste and easy and quick to make- a winning combination! You can make the Chermoulah sauce and store in the fridge for a few days, use it with chicken kebabs or like here, with prawns. This is delicious for a buffet … [read more]
Greek Style Chicken
I spent many sun kissed summers in Greece. During the day we would often see the older women of the village chatting together as they perched on the kitchen door step peeling potatoes. Sometimes the potatoes would be made into one of my favourite dishes, this Greek Style chicken. I love it even more that it is a ‘one pot’ meal and so easy to make. To make it Low FODMAP friendly, just omit the … [read more]