bubble and squeak
Bubble and Squeak is the queen of leftovers, particularly if you have leftover mashed potato. As it’s full of vegetables, Bubble and Squeak makes a healthy breakfast alternative to cereal, or a great...
View ArticleSilverbeet and mushroom pastries
Spinach pastries are an old favourite – here’s an alternative to the traditional favourite that utilises silverbeet, one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the garden, and includes mushrooms and...
View Articlechickpea and pumpkin curry
I’ve been eating a lot more vegetarian meals lately and my digestive system has been thanking me for it. While I’m not a vegetarian, the health benefits I’ve been getting by eating meatless meals have...
View Articlequinoa and black bean patties
Quinoa is a so called super food that used to be a bit alternate but is now something you can buy in your local Woolies. It’s easy to prepare, just soak it for a little while or rinse it under the tap...
View Articlebruschetta inspired zucchini noodles
Zucchini noodles or spaghetti is a great gluten-free alternative to regular pasta and is much cheaper than buying special gluten-free products, especially if you have zucchini growing in the garden at...
View Articlevegetarian nachos
Nachos make a relaxed Friday evening summer meal. Sitting outside in the cool breeze, sipping on some homemade ginger beer and eating nachos. With fingers. This vegetarian version is particularly...
View Articlesimple roast pumpkin and feta frittata
Pumpkin is in season: April, May, June, July, August, September. Pumpkin has to be one of my favourite vegetables, possibly because it’s so sweet, especially when roasted. Because of it’s sweetness,...
View Articleeasy slow cooker pumpkin soup
Make an old classic that little bit easier by cooking it in the slow cooker. Did you know pumpkin (pungkin if you have kids) is a berry! Part of the squash family, it originates from the Americas....
View Articlereduce waste with this kid friendly, clear-the-crisper curry
It’s the end of the shopping week or fortnight, and you’ve got a bit of this and a bit of that left over in the crisper. What do you cook to use up the dribs and drabs and reduce waste? Here’s just...
View Articleroast veg ‘free-up-the-fridge’ frittata
Another shopping week has past and a few more leftover vegetables are knocking around in the crisper waiting to be used up. Last fortnight I shared a kid-friendly vegetable curry that uses up the bits...
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