Recipes

Herbs provide more than just flavour enhancers to our culinary dishes, they enrich our overall well-being.   Today we think of herbs as culinary flavouring agents and they are essential to any good cook. They are almost as essential to any gardener, being amongst the easiest food plants to grow. Many herbs are perennial and are fairly easy to grow, …

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, …

Try this hearty summer salad when guests next pop around for a BBQ. It ticks all the boxes on health, taste & quick prep. Ingredients 400g cubed pumpkin Red onion Packet of baby spinach 1/2 cup walnuts Persian feta 200g baby beets, quartered Dressing 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil Method Place pumpkin cubes and …

For a truly pleasurable experience, find a moment to enjoy these passionfruit delights. Ingredients 250g unsalted softened butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted 2 cups plain flour 1/3 cup cornflour Passionfruit Filling 60g butter, softened 1 large passionfruit 1 cup icing sugar Method Preheat oven to 160˚C. Line two flat baking trays with baking paper. Cream …

This tasty cauliflower mash has no potato in sight but still has all the creaminess of traditional mash.   Ingredients 4 rashers of bacon, finely chopped 6 cups of cauliflower florets 4 whole cloves garlic 200g sour cream salt & pepper to taste handful chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese   Method Cook bacon and garlic in a …

This moreish haloumi slice compliments much needed weekend lunches or a picnic outing with great company.  Ingredients 2 red onions Rind of one lemon 500g zucchini, grated, excess moisture drained 220g haloumi, chopped roughly 6 eggs 3/4 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup mint leaves 1 tbs Tuscan seasoning 2 tbs pine nuts Olive oil  Method  Thinly slice into rings one …

We have all been told to drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated during the summer months, but drinking litres of water every day can get a little boring and fizzy drinks adds to your calorie count quickly…what to do? Here are some ingredients from the garden to add some zing to your water. Herbs, fruit and spices to flavour water …

Easy to make, Thai-style chicken salad, blending fresh garden greens and herbs, sweet mango and noodles.  

Fresh green beans should be celebrated al naturale. Try this lightly seasoned bean and almond side dish and celebrate spring! Ingredients 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 cup flaked almonds 2 shallots, cut on the long angle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of grated ginger 300g dwarf beans, tipped 1 tablespoon of capers, drained salt & pepper to …

Chicken & Pea Curried Pastizzi Ingredients 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 brown onion, finely cropped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 250g chicken or lamb mince 2 teaspoons of curry powder 1/4 cup water 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas 2 tablespoons of mango chutney 4 sheets puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten Method Heat oil in a frying …