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• Salami, Spinach and Cheese Scrolls

  

  Whip up a batch of these Salami, Spinach Cheese Scrolls for an easy, speedy lunch. Leftovers freeze well, and are perfect for the lunchbox. Two hungry... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 11 2016

  

  This week's Real Food Meal Plan includes a 20-minute sausage pasta, a tasty slow cooker apricot chicken dish, carrot red lentil soup, dukkah-crusted fish,... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leftover Mashed Potato and Corn Pancakes

  

  Leftover Mashed Potato and Corn Pancakes are light and fluffy, and extremely moreish. They are a great way to use up leftover mashed potato, and ideal served... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 58 Easy 30 Minute Meals for Busy Families

  

  With over 50 great ideas for easy 30 minute meals, a healthy dinner will be on the table in no time. No matter what you crave, I have gathered together some... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 10

  

  This week's Real Food Meal Plan includes toasted sandwiches, soup from the freezer, a slow cooker chicken curry and a spicy gnocchi dish. The Princess was away... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetarian Sausage Rolls | The Recipe Redux

  

  Vegetarian sausage rolls make a great change from their meaty cousins, and are ideal for tucking into the kid's lunchboxes. They freeze well, taste fantastic ho... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 9 2016

  

  This week's Real Food Meal Plan includes a freezer friendly Shakshuka, pea ham soup, easy swedish-style meatballs and chicken schnitzel. The Princess was stil... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• In My Kitchen – April 2016

  

  In My Kitchen this month are lots, and lots, and lots of tomatoes. Tomato passata, canned tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, tomato relish and tomato salsa. There is... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 8 2016

  

  This week's Real Food Meal Plan has simple pan-fried seafood meals, a pressure cooker mushroom risotto, and roast chicken; handy for leftovers. My menu plan... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 20 Minute Leftover Roasted Vegetable Frittata

  

  By planning ahead and cooking extra vegetables, this super quick Leftover Roasted Vegetable Frittata can easily be whipped up for dinner on a busy weeknight. Th... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 7 2016

  

  This week's Real Food Meal Plan includes a tomato tart, two easy pasta dishes, steamed fish with greens, and a slow cooker one pot sausage lentil braise. I... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken & Mushroom Pesto Pasta | The Recipe Redux

  

  The sauce for this absurdly simple Chicken and Mushroom Pesto Pasta comes together in the time it takes to cook the pasta, and can be easily made as a vegetaria... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 6

  

  A hot start to the week saw a few salads appear in my Real Food Meal Plan. As the weather cooled, dinner included a simple pasta dish, slow cooker butter... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kitchen Basics: Freezer Ready Garlic Mushrooms

  

  With a batch of these freezer ready garlic mushrooms in the freezer, a simple meal is never far away. Stirred through pasta, tossed through stir fries or tucke... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 5

  

  With a return to warmer weather this week, and a broken oven, my Real Food Meal Plan is full of simple salads and easy meals. Chicken Schnitzel straight from... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• In My Kitchen – March 2016

  

  Finally, the weather has started to cool. In theory, this means I could turn my oven on again without fear of heating the entire kitchen. Unfortunately, the... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grab and Go Green Smoothie Popsicles

  

  Don't have time to make a green smoothie? Keep a stack of these Green Smoothie Popsicles in the freezer for snacking on the go, and get a good dose of fruits an... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Real Food Meal Plan – Week 4

  

  Cooler weather, and a few evening meetings, saw some family favourites return to this week's Real Food Meal Plan. Dinner's had to be quick and uncomplicated,... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Zucchini Bread

  

  Are you dealing with a glut of zucchini? Make a few loaves of this Healthy Zucchini Bread, and stash some in the freezer. Low in sugar, and high on flavour, i... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Mango Chia Pudding | The Recipe Redux

  

  This month's theme for the Recipe Redux is 'Break Out of Breakfast Boredom'. Chia pudding, naturally sweetened with mango and spiked with a little lime juice... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES