Summertime Gazpacho with Basil Oil

Recipes Ian harrison, Sugo. Images Brydie Thompson Summertime Gazpacho with Basil Oil The trick to making this the best is using the best produce you can get. The farmers market must be the best place for these treats. You don’t want a strong olive oil for the basil oil because it will steal from […]
Courgette and Garlic Risotto with garden herbs and lemon
Recipes by Ian Harrison from Sugo, Images by Brydie Thompson Courgette and Garlic Risotto with garden herbs and lemon A yummy summer risotto that everyone will love. The courgette flowers you should find at any good farmer’s market. The better the extra virgin olive oil you use – the better the dish will taste […]
SAVOURY CORN PANCAKES

Loosely inspired by Indian dosa, these gluten free savoury pancakes filled with chaat masala potatoes and a quick, fresh chutney work for brunch, lunch or a light dinner. Chaat masala is a mild Indian spice mix that includes dried mango powder (amchoor), which adds a refreshing sourness. It can be found pre-packaged at Indian grocers. […]
Homecooked by Lucy Corry

Words by Vicki Ravlich-Horan “Beautiful, honest and useful” is how Lucy Corry’s cookbook Homecooked is described. This is an interesting description as cookbooks are often one or two of these things but seldom all three. And trust me, a lot of cookbooks cross my desk. Many capture me for an hour or two as I […]
Christmas Day Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Recipe By Kelly Gibney @kellygibney_wholehearted Serves: 6-8 as a side Salad 1 large beetroot ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2-3 thick pieces sourdough – torn into bite sized pieces 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 4 Otaika Valley Free Range Eggs 120g salad greens (we love one that includes some herbs and […]
Swede-as Christmas Ham

If you’re stuck on what to feed your vegan guests this Christmas, or are opting for a meatless celebration, this is the hero dish for you. This glazed swede has the sweet scent of bay leaf, cloves and sticky muscovado sugar. It will leave everyone curious and wanting more, even those Christmas ham worshippers. […]
Quinoa Carrot Bowls with Lemon Sesame Dressing

Words and images by Emma Galloway It is at this time of year when we all start to crave something fresh, but the weather might not be quite warm enough to warrant fully raw salads just yet. That’s when lightly cooked salad bowls come into their own. Just enough freshness but still nourishing and warming […]
Carrot, Tofu + Shiitake Stir-Fry

Recipes and images by Emma Galloway Carrots bulk out this super quick midweek meal. I used fresh shiitake here, found at most supermarkets; however, you can also use dried shiitake. Just rehydrate them in warm water for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 2 generous portions refined (odourless) coconut oil 300g packet firm tofu, sliced […]
Getting Dippy

Recipes and images by Amber Bremner Warmer days, relaxed evenings, casual meals. What’s not to love? Grazing platters are our friend when celebrating or entertaining, but they’re also a great way to put together a bit of this and that to make a nutritious meal with something for everyone. Here are two delicious plant-based dips […]
Garden greens and ricotta gnudi with sage butter sauce

We make this often, as our garden gifts us with an abundance of leafy greens all year round. Any greens will do, but make sure you have the equivalent of about 2 bunches of silverbeet, as they will shrink down once cooked. Serves 4-6 Leafy greens, thicker stems removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 […]