Recipe

Gran had to feed a large family on a budget, so simple, healthy and filling recipes were her mainstay. You can stretch it as far as you need to with extra vegetables. Any cut of chicken will work, too. Gran used cream in hers, but I’ve swapped it for light evaporated milk. Try it for yourself and see why she was my hero.

It’s simple to make Greek-style souvlaki at home. You just need a great Greek spice mix and a flame to cook over.

This Almond Pad Thai adds a healthy & flavourful twist to the popular Thai takeaway. This dish is the perfect way to indulge your taste buds!

This tasty spicy salmon taco recipe is sure to become a favourite in your meal rotation. Salmon is an excellent source of beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids which are vital for brain function, cardiovascular health and
a strong-functioning immune system. Omega-3 fats also have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Regular taco shells are deep fried in vegetable oil, so making tasty oven-baked taco shells from home is much healthier and they taste better too!

I know you’re going to find this hard to believe, but that crunchy, crispy coating on our friend The Colonel’s chicken can be made just as easily at home — without deep-frying! Try it and you’ll never look back.

My father-in-law used to cook the most incredible yet simple meals for us on a cast-iron plate over a wood fire while we all worked on our bush block. His specialty was potatoes, sliced super thin on the spot using his pocketknife, cooked to perfection on that hot plate until they were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. He would team them with freshly caught flathead fillets, dusted in seasoned flour and cooked in a light coating of butter. To this day, Pop’s Chips are the solution to anything that ails us.

Farro is a great grain to use in tabbouleh and it has a nice chewy texture. I’ve used Tomberry tomatoes and left them whole because they look so good and they pop in your mouth when you bite into them. These tiny tomato varieties are more readily available now.

Super-easy to make & loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. it helps overcome that dreaded morning slump & it keeps me going all day.

These protein power bars contain so much sustenance and nutrition and they are perfect for growing, active kids.

Perfect if you have some mini shortcrust pastry in your pantry; make some small ones too. Works for morning tea or lunch!

A healthy alternative to fried chicken with staple herbs and spices. This can be a tasty snack or a meal with rice and salad.

It has a subtle nutty flavour and slightly chewy texture that provides a lovely contrast in a dish. It’s also rich in nutritious fibre and protein. Using cracked freekeh will shorten the cooking time, but wholegrain freekeh can also be used — just double the cooking time.