Recipe

This Mauritian-inspired red lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food. Easy to whip together, it’s warming to the body, with a wonderful kicker of plant proteins from lentils, and prebiotic fibre and antioxidants from garlic and onions too. Try making your own to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

Did you know that Mauritian food is derived from so many other cultures including France, Africa, India and China? There are amazing Mauritian curries as there are delicious French-inspired pastries, one of which is a traditional banana tart. Try making this sweet treat with a healthier take on it for a touch of Mauritius in an Aussie kitchen.

Tamarind is a tropical tree that produces pods with juicy sweet-sour tasting fruit. Tamarind contains beneficial polyphenols that have an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action. They also contain good levels of magnesium, potassium and B vitamins. This delicious chutney is a great alternative to tomato sauce for burgers and barbecue meats. It’s delicious served with fish, chicken and curries and as a dipping sauce. Try mixing some through your next stir-fry for extra flavour.

Try this delicious Mauritian-inspired fish dish at home. It’s incredibly easy to whip together, and abundant in flavour with the addition of cumin, paprika, chilli, garlic and herbs. It’s a quick and nourishing solution for dinner any night of the week.

These tasty vegie fritters are loaded with dietary fibre for good bowel health, beta-carotene for healthy vision and complex carbohydrates to fuel your brain and body. They’re delicious served with your favourite dipping sauce or tzatziki, or as an addition to your next veggie burger. Give them a whirl at home.

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Need a little indulgence? Try Emma Dean’s Pana Organic Pancakes, topped with Pana Chocolate and warm Hazelnut & Chocolate spread. Plant-based and utterly delicious.

Want a dinner winner? Try Masterchef winner Emma Dean’s Asian Style Cape Grim Tasmanian Natural Beef Cheeks, seasoned with Murray River Salt Flakes.

Love a tasty bowl of goodness with maximum CRUNCH? Try Masterchef winner Emma Dean’s breakfast winner.

You’ll definitely want your friends and family popping in for this cake. The almond meal and sour cream in this cake make it extra-moist and luscious. If plums are not in season, you can substitute fresh plums with tinned plums. Just be sure to check the added sugar content! Alternatively, substitute the plums with another fruit which is in season. The plums go beautifully sticky when they are baked and the cake batter rises beautifully around them.

These scones make the perfect afternoon treat. There’s no need to add extra sugar since the dates naturally sweeten them. They are perfect with a cup of tea and a thin spread of butter, or even jam and cream if you’re feeling extra-indulgent. Make sure the butter is chilled to get the perfect scone consistency. Use either milk or beaten egg to brush the tops of the scones before they are baked to give them a beautiful glaze.

These little blueberry parcels are quick and easy to whip up. You can also shallow-fry them in good oil for a different texture. Try this yummy recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen.