Vegetable

Honey, soy stir-fry chicken recipe

Enjoy a quick, easy, and healthy honey soy stir-fry chicken recipe packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, garlic, ginger, and a rich, savoury-sweet Asian-style sauce perfect for busy weeknight dinners.   Ingredients  600g chicken thigh, diced 4 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 6 tbsp soy sauce 5 tbsp honey 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 small capsicum, thick slices …

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Marinated capsicum recipe

Add vibrant flavour to your meals with these easy marinated capsicums—sweet, smoky, and bursting with Mediterranean goodness perfect for salads, pastas, or antipasto platters.   Ingredients    3 whole capsicums, washed 2 cloves garlic, minced handful parsley, finely cropped 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tbsp capers salt and pepper to taste       Prepare           …

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Lamb cutlets with pesto recipe

Savour juicy, tender lamb cutlets grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh, aromatic basil pesto—an easy, flavour-packed recipe ideal for gourmet dinners, BBQs, or Mediterranean-inspired feasts.   Ingredients           6 lamb cutlets 2 rashers of bacon, diced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 small red capsicum, sliced 3 Garlic cloves, crushed and chopped roughly 2 Shallots, …

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Spring citrus and pea risotto recipe

Celebrate the fresh flavours of spring with this vibrant citrus and pea risotto, bursting with zesty brightness and garden-green sweetness.   Ingredients  2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 shallots, finely chopped 60g finely chopped tomatoes 1 cup Arborio rice Dash of white wine 3 cups of chicken stock or vegetable stock 80g frozen peas 2 tablespoons of …

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Chicken & mushroom crepes

Delicate and savoury, these chicken and mushroom crêpes are a comforting classic perfect for a satisfying brunch or light dinner.   Ingredients     50g butter 250g sliced mushrooms 500g chicken, diced 3 stems shallots, sliced finely 1 chicken stock cube ½ cup white wine 1 big dollop of Greek yoghurt Pepper to taste Plain flour to thicken, if necessary …

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Marinated artichokes recipe

Marinate your artichokes. Perfect for platters, pastas, or straight from the jar – bring bold Mediterranean flavour to your meals in seconds!    Ingredients           2 lemons, juiced and extra lemon juice to clean artichoke 6 globe artichokes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra olive oil to fill glass jar 160ml (2/3 cup) white …

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Gorgonzola stuffed baked potato recipe

Just a spud, some heat, and your favourite toppings stand between you and pure comfort on a plate!   Ingredients           2 whole washed potatoes 2 Tbsp butter 5 Tsp double dollop cream 6 Tsp soft blue cheese like gorgonzola Walnuts, to garnish Handful of steamed spinach Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * …

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Bigos – traditional Polish recipe

Dive into the rich, smoky flavours of Poland’s favourite hunter’s stew. Grab your sauerkraut, sausage, and spices – and bring Bigos to your table tonight!   Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds, 3 juniper berries, slightly crushed 1 large onion finely chopped 4 chicken thighs 500g sauerkraut drained, chopped 300g white cabbage chopped 8-10 prunes pitted, halved 1½ tablespoons tomato …

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Potato & leek pie

  Ingredients           750g potatoes, peeled and diced 3 tbs butter 4 medium leeks, sliced 2 tbs white wine 150g cheddar, grated 3 tbs parsley, fresh, chopped 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 150g creme fraiche, reduced fat Shortcrust pastry to line pie dish   Prepare           Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Cook …

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Smoked salmon & risoni salad

Ingredients           200g risoni or orzo pasta 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths Green beans 100g Persian fetta, or other marinated fetta, drained, 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil Bunch chives, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon + extra lemon for wedges to serve 250g smoked salmon fillets or cooked salmon fillets   Prepare   …

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