This quick and easy Mexican salad made ahead will turn your next meal into a fiesta. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of quinoa 2 1/4 cups water 1 green capsicum 1 cup black beans Punnet cherry tomatoes 1 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup coriander Chilli lime dressing 1/3 cup …
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Brazilian Passionfruit Syrup Cake
A simple sponge cake oozing with the sweet tanginess of passionfruit. Ingredients 4 eggs, separated 330g (1½ cups) caster sugar 100g unsalted butter, softened 300g (2 cups) plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 250ml passionfruit pulp (about 12 passionfruit) Passionfruit syrup 60ml passionfruit pulp (about 3 passionfruit) 220g (1 cup) caster sugar Prepare Preheat oven to 180°C. …
Read More »Citrus marinated chicken recipe
Quick chicken citrus marinade for a tasty and healthy dish. Ingredients 1kg chicken thighs 1 cup orange juice, pulp free ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. paprika 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce Method For the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, …
Read More »Olive tapenade recipe
Try this healthy olive tapenade recipe for your next indulgent moment with friends or just for you. Ingredients 2 cups brine cured olives, pitted 4 anchovies, drained 1 small garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced Place olives, anchovies, garlic and capers in a small food processor. Process until mixture …
Read More »Hawaiian Chicken & Pineapple Skewers recipe
Ingredients • Chicken thighs, cubed • Green and red capsicums • Pineapple, cubed • Red onion, chunks Chicken Marinade: 1 tbsp Ketchup 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tbsp Pineapple juice 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Rice vinegar Garlic, minced Ginger, minced 1 tbsp Sesame oil Stir together ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and …
Read More »Growing Olives in Australia
A gift from the Gods, growing olives is so satisfying if not to enjoy their fruit but to use their silver grey-green foliage to complement many different garden situations. Olive trees can be easily pruned to create topiary, hedge, espalier and potted features. Planting & fertilising olive trees Olive trees can be grown for their fruit but many gardeners are …
Read More »Simple Strawberry Jam Recipe
A simple strawberry jam recipe for a sweet breakfast spread or to add to your favourite scone. Ingredients 450g juicy strawberries (mashed loosely) 1 cup castor sugar Juice of half lemon Prepare In a medium-sized pot, add mashed strawberries, sugar and lemon juice, stir constantly while bringing to the boil. Continue boiling until the mixture reaches 100°C on the …
Read More »Low-carb strawberry and chocolate muffin recipe
Low-carb strawberry and chocolate muffins, packed with flavour, filling, gluten free and easy to make. Ingredients 25g (1/4 cup) of coconut flour 3 teaspoons of baking powder 200g (2 cups) almond meal 50g (1/4 cup) of castor sugar 250g strawberries, diced, 50g of dark chocolate, chopped 3 eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 60ml (1/4 cup) of almond milk 125g, …
Read More »Persian orange & almond cake – gluten free cake
Decadent orange and almond cake topped with a light citrus syrup, perfect for a gluten free treat. Ingredients 2 oranges 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups of (315g) caster sugar 3 cups (300g) of almond meal 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Thick cream or mascarpone for serving Orange syrup Zest and the juice …
Read More »Fruity Nutty Carrot Slaw Salad
Made in 10 minutes, this recipe for carrot slaw side dish is ideal to serve up as a BBQ side salad with your favourite meat or use as a wrap filling for a healthy lunch time bite. Ingredients 450g or approx. 5 medium sized, coarsely grated carrots 2 sticks of celery, finely sliced 3 shallots, white and green parts, …
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