Antipasto Roast Chicken

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antipasto roast chicken

One of the all time favourite Sunday meals, a good ol’ roast chook! I love how roast chicken makes for a fantastic lunch or dinner for the family, and guests, plus provides delicous leftover lunches for the week! Try this new take on an old recipe, by using an antipasto paste to baste your chicken. You’ll be making this Antipasto … Read More

Persian Lamb Shanks with Shirazi Salad

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Persian lamb shanks

As the weather cools down, we start reaching for those warmer, more comforting meals. And a slow cooked lamb shank dish is one of my go to winter warmers! This Persian Lamb Shank variation is a delicious one to add to the rotation and can be served with your fabourite side such as creamy polenta, cauliflower rice, mashed potato, couscous, … Read More

Easy Peasy Roast Pork with Crackling

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roast pork

One of the all time favourite Sunday meals, a good ol’ roast! And this one comes with CRACKLING! Easy Peasy Roast Pork with Crackling is here for you to enjoy with your family, or all by yourself. It’s surprisingly easy to make crispy crackling, the key is that the pork needs to be DRY! This Roast Pork with crackling is … Read More

Bush Spice Roast Lamb

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Bush Spice Roast Lamb

One of the all time favourite Sunday meals, a good ol’ roast! I love how a roast makes for a fantastic lunch or dinner for the family, and guests, plus provides delicous leftover lunches for the week! Try this new take on an old recipe, by using some beautiful native Australian herbs including lemon myrtle, saltbush, pepper berry and wattleseed. … Read More

Honey Miso Roast Chicken

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Honey Miso Roast Chicken

One of the all time favourite Sunday meals, a good ol’ roast chook! I love how roast chicken makes for a fantastic lunch or dinner for the family, and guests, plus provides delicous leftover lunches for the week! Try this new take on an old recipe, by using a honey miso glaze. You’ll be making this Honey Miso Roast Chicken … Read More

Moroccan-Style Pork Stew

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Pork Stew

Because when it’s cold outside, who doesn’t crave a warm, heartly, slow-cooked meal for the soul? A gorgeous pork stew ticks all those boxes and is a delicous way to end a cold winter’s day. Pair it with your favourite serving option (see my suggestions below) and some steamed greens and you’re well on your way to warm night’s sleep. … Read More

Macadamia Brownies

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macadamia brownies

Impress your friends’, colleagues’ and gym buddies’ tastebuds with these protein macadamia brownies! When macadamias are in season then there’s no better way to take advantage. But at other times of year then you can use walnuts, almonds, pecans, or even some fresh fruit. Recipe Type: GF, DF Serves 12 brownies Time  45min Ingredients: Wet 3 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree (steamed … Read More

Carob Orange Protein Balls

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Carob Orange

Impress your friends’, colleagues’ and gym buddies’ tastebuds with these high protein Carob Orange Bliss Balls! They’re basically like a Jaffa flavour but use Carob instead of Cacao. This makes them free from caffeine, plus as Carob is naturally very sweet in flavour no further sweetening ingredient is required! If you like this recipe, check out some more of my … Read More

Protein Brownies With Tahini and Figs

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protein brownies

Impress your friends’, colleagues’ and gym buddies’ tastebuds with these high protein brownies! When figs are in season then use those with some swirled tahini. But at other times of year then you can use orange for a jaffa flavour, or some strawberries and peanut butter instead of the tahini. Recipe Type: GF, DFO Serves 12 brownies Time  45min Ingredients: … Read More

Top tips for enjoying a slow travel holiday to Cyprus

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Cyprus

The island of Cyprus is nestled in the warm Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of Greece, Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. The roughly 640 km (400 miles) coastline boasts a number of white sandy beaches, perfect for leisurely strolls or basking in the sunshine. Ancient ruins and temples, delicious foods from around the world, scenic vistas, and sea views – this … Read More