PINEAPPLE AND VIETNAMESE MINT SALAD
Pineapple pairs beautifully with Vietnamese mint in this fresh salad by Amber Bremner. Recipe and image by Amber Bremner Give me a hot day and a pineapple and I’m happy. I have a deep love for tropical fruits and herbs (and chilli of course), so this salad ticks all the boxes. Chilled pineapple and cucumber […]
Roast Tomato Sauce
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires Every spring I plant way too many tomato plants, especially considering I’m the only person in the family that eats tomatoes. The family do love pizza night every Saturday and pasta though, so a few years back I started roasting up my tomato crop and turning it into this […]
Seedy Choc-top Slice
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway I grew up eating all kinds of seeds by the handful, thanks to my hippy parents! These nutrient powerhouses are super versatile and make a lovey addition to salads, smoothies, slices, stir-fries and more. Seedy Choc-top Slice This slice is chock-a-block with seeds of every kind, mildly sweet and […]
Crunchy Brown Rice Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Crispy Halloumi
Recipe & images by Emma Galloway Sprouted legumes and toasted seeds bring all the crunch to this substantial brown rice salad, while tomatoes and herbs add freshness and fried halloumi a lovely salty kick. Some finely sliced red onion is also a great addition to this salad, if you like salad with a bit more […]
Cauliflower Pakora
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These wonderful fritters are a perfect snack with a beer. Gluten free, vegan and delicious, they will satisfy everyone! Add some fresh curry leaves to the deep frying oil for added flavour and a crispy delicious garnish. I served them with Jenny’s Kitchen tamarind sauce mixed with a […]
Roast Vegetable Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Herbed Yoghurt Dressing
Recipes by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Ashlee DeCaires A roast vegetable salad is the perfect solution in spring when you are hankering for a salad but the price of cucumber and tomatoes can still be up there. Below are the veg I love to use, but tweak it to what you have, like or what’s […]
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
Recipes and images by Amber Bremner This spring salad is a delight, crisp and refreshing with the sweet and peppery flavours of fennel, snow peas, radish and rocket, dressed with a lip-smacking sherry vinaigrette. Mild cannellini beans add a bit of protein and make the salad more substantial. I love radish microgreens, which are easy […]
ROAST BABY CARROTS WITH SHERRY VINEGAR GLAZE
Recipe & images by Amber Bremner SOUR I love vinegar. My Dad doused cucumber and tomatoes with vinegar when I was a kid, and I didn’t take much convincing to love it too. Now I appreciate vinegar’s versatility to balance and elevate other flavours, and I add a splash or squeeze of something sour into […]
TURMERIC & BLACK PEPPER NOODLES
Recipe & Images by Amber Bremner This simple noodle dish is inspired by the flavours of Vietnamese chả cá lã vọng, a traditional Hanoi fish dish that features turmeric, black pepper, garlic and dill. I actually couldn’t find dill anywhere, so used coriander instead and the result is a delicious, fragrant, vibrant yellow bowl of […]
TURMERIC, CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Recipe and images by Amber Bremner These wholesome cookies rely on peanut butter, which gives them great flavour as well as a wee protein boost. Use your preference of smooth or crunchy (or smoochy, which is somewhere in between). Crunchy will leave small bits of peanut throughout the cookie, which is rather nice. Mildly spiced […]