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
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
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
Beef Ragu – Slow Cooked
Because when it’s cold outside, who doesn’t crave a warm, heartly, slow-cooked meal for the soul? A gorgeous beef ragu tickes 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
Lamb Shanks with Tonkatsu Sauce and Pickled Daikon Salad
Do you think Lamb Shanks can only be served slow cooked in a stew on a cold winter evening with mashed veggies Well think again! These Lamb Shanks with Tonkatsu sauce are the perfect summer dish, have them hot straight out from under the grill or have the leftovers cold the next day – both equally as delicious! This is … Read More
Split Pea Falafels
I do love an easy recipe with minimal ingredients, and these Split Pea Falafels are exactly that. At the heart of it you really only need 2 ingredients (split peas and water), all the rest are “nice-to-have” but certainly make these split pea falafels taste delicious. You can get split peas just about anywhere, even Aldi! You could also use … Read More
Roast Beef Rump Cap with Roast Capsicum Tapenade & Village Salad
What a delicious and fabulous way to cook a gorgeous free-range, organic beef rump cap from Sherwood Rd Organic Meats. This roast beef rump cap with Roast Capsicum Tapenade & Village Salad is a perfect dish to serve up at a family event or even a summer BBQ! If you prefer a slow cooked, warming recipe, then try my Slow … Read More
Lime Slice
When life (or my local fruit shop) gives you limes ($10 for an entire box!!!). Then you go about finding aaaallll the different things you can do with them! Enter this recipe for Lime Slice! It was super fun making this and I based it on a recipe from Ulu Hye for passionfruit slice that I love. For more recipes … Read More
Penny in the Media, Channel 7 Queensland Weekender
As part of the Brisbane City Council’s Active & Healthy Program and #BrisBetter days out campaign, I recently appeard on Channel 7 Queensland Weekender! The segment featured the wonderful ways we can enjoy our own back yard in the Mt Coot-tha precinct, including hikes, guided Botanic Garden tours as well as fresh nutrition and cooking workshops in the kitchen garden … Read More
Chinese Braised Beef
What a delicious and fabulous way to cook a gorgeous free-range, organic beef brisket from Sherwood Rd Organic Meats. This Chinese Braised Beef is a perfect winter warmer, sure to warm you up in these cooler months. If you like this Chinese Braised Beef slow cooked, warming recipe, then try my Slow Cooked Lamb/Beef Burgundy, my Pineapple Pulled Pork or … Read More