Recipe

Grilling the fruit brings out a deep sweetness and combining it with cheese and herbs just makes each mouthful sing. You can serve it as a dessert on a plate or use a cracker as the base for finger food. Play around with endless combinations of fruit, cheese and herbs. Here, I’ve given you two ideas that are foolproof winners.

The love child of a layered potato bake and a hot chip, these stacks combine all of the soft, cheesy goodness of a bake with the crispy, golden edges of a chip. So easy to make, you could batch cook them and pop them in the freezer for whenever you get some serious spud cravings.

A well-cooked pork fillet is a beautiful thing. I am a fan of sourcing free-range, female pork. I don’t know about you, but I can really smell the difference. It’s a clean and fragrant scent. These fillets bring back wonderful memories of family dinners; my Romanian father-in-law cooked them every Easter and Christmas.

Rich and creamy mushroom gravy, packed full of flavour but with a fraction of the fat? Yes please. This simple gravy is perfect to serve with pork chops, steak or alongside a traditional schnitty for a pub-style meal with a healthy twist.

This tasty dish provides plenty of protein and dietary fibre. Black beans are rich in heart-friendly nutrients such as vitamin B and iron and they contain soluble fibre that helps to lower high cholesterol levels.

Mushrooms are a great source of potassium, which is an important mineral for helping lower blood pressure and reducing the risk of stroke. Mushrooms also provide a good dose of selenium, which works as an antioxidant protecting cells in the body from free radical damage. Mushrooms are also one of the few plant-based sources of vitamin D that is required for healthy immune function and bones. They also contain beta-glucan, which is a type of soluble fibre that activates the immune system to help fight off infections.

Organic Merchant’s Spirit Dust and Soothe Dust have been created by founder and residing naturopath Chalimah Jeanne. Created from a blend of organic, award-winning raw cacao, the dusts are 100 per cent ACO Certified Organic.

Organic Merchant’s Spirit Dust and Soothe Dust have been created by founder and residing naturopath Chalimah Jeanne. Created from a blend of organic, award-winning raw cacao, the dusts are 100 per cent ACO Certified Organic.

For kids who prefer a bento snack box, this is a colourful, protein-packed snack.

These moreish protein balls made with a variety of seeds will provide your kids with important nutrients needed for good health and development, including protein, beneficial fats, fibre, zinc, magnesium, vitamin E and calcium. Dates also provide plenty of dietary fibre along with iron.

These wholesome timbales make a perfect healthy lunchbox addition. They’re packed with protein and fibre so your kids feel satisfied and less likely to crave sugary treats. This recipe is also a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies.