These patties are my jazzed up healthy version of my all time favourite Middle Eastern street food the Falafel. I have a love affair with Falafels. Whenever I eat out at my local Middle Eastern restaurant I will order falafels in some shape or form around 95% of the time. They are just so incredibly […]
Zesty Pea, Ham and Parmesan Dutch Oven Risotto
This comforting recipe has got to be the quickest way to cook risotto. All you need is your Dutch oven and a handful of ingredients and you can have this zesty pea, ham and Parmesan Dutch oven risotto on the table in less than 30 minutes!! A few weeks ago Jason shared a post with […]
Guilt-Free Cauliflower Pizza
This has got to be my new favorite way to eat pizza. And I’m pretty sure you will feel the same way after you experience your first bite of this healthy guilt-free substitute. Cauliflower has come along way in the culinary world over the past few years. Gone are the days where you were subjected […]
Roast Vegetable and Haloumi Orzo Pasta Salad
This salad is exploding with amazing flavors of roasted carrots and beetroots, basil pesto and grilled haloumi. Who loves salad? I do, hands raised high. But seriously the last thing I feel like munching on sometimes is a bowl of leafy green. Especially when it is not particularly warm outside. I want a salad with […]
Morrocan Spaghetti
This sweet and savory spaghetti dish is packed full with Moroccan flavors that your tastebuds are just going to thank you for. This is my pasta version of a Moroccan Tagine, the same amazing flavors but made in half the time. Dried apricots, honey and pitted prunes give sweetness to the dish. The ground almonds […]
Mint and Feta Pesto
Move over mint sauce, there’s a new kid on the block. And he is going to change your sauce life forever, let me introduce you to my spectacular Mint and Feta Pesto. Ok guys, can you believe that in less than 2 weeks Christmas is going to be knocking on our doors!!! I know I […]
Chick pea, Chorizo and Kale Stoup
This stoup has been on my list of favorites for quite a while now causes it is quick to make and chock a block with flavor. When I first started making this dish it was a little bit different from the version that I share with you today, a little blander and not a piece […]
How To Make Purple Basil Pesto
Looking for something to make with your purple basil? How about our easy basil pesto recipe? This purple basil pesto only needs 6 ingredients and is absolutely delicious!
The Best Way To Cook Kaniwa (Baby Quinoa)
Kaniwa or Canihua (pronounced ka-ni-wah) is a close relative of Quinoa and is the latest thing to be added to the ever-growing list of super foods. It is a seed that functions as a grain and is sometimes referred to as baby quinoa due to its similar properties and uses. It is grown at altitudes […]
Chick Pea Crostini
Light, fresh, quick and easy, these chick pea crostini’s will make a great appetiser option for any type of gathering through out the Christmas season. It kinda feels weird posting Christmas recipes, I mean we have only just entered the month of November. But seriously do you know what that means? It means that we […]
Herb Roasted Chicken Salad
Spring has apparently arrived down here in kiwi land. I say apparently because it is not what you imagine spring to be like. I am yet to walk outside with a short sleeve top on and so far it has been just as cold and wet as winter has been. The only difference that I […]
Superfood Poached Eggs Benedict
Now you can eat Poached Eggs Benedict all the time with my healthy superfood version, stacked with Quinoa, Kale, Smoked Salmon and Tahini. Once upon a time Poached Eggs Benedict would have been one of my all time favorite breakfast foods. Hands down. No other café dish could quite compare to the indulgence and satisfaction […]
Matcha and Kiwifruit Smoothie
Looking for a smoothie to kick start your day with that is packed full of antioxidants and flavor? Then look no further cause this smoothie ticks all those boxes. Who here has tried matcha before? My first time was only a few weeks ago. I had been hearing a lot about this ‘on trend’ ingredient, […]
Lebanese Cauliflower Cheese
We were recently in Sydney for a week visiting Kylie’s family and happened to catch up with one of her friend’s for dinner at a little Lebanese restaurant where I got the inspiration for this next dish. Rather than get a main course each we decided to share a whole lot of entrees and appetizers […]
Prawn and Chorizo Soup
I guarantee this soup will warm you up on a cold winter evening, just like the one we are having here in Auckland while I’m sitting here writing this next post. One thing that I really dislike about winter here in New Zealand is the long cold and wet periods that we get kind of […]
Three P Pasta Salad
This is another way you can incorporate my scrumptious roast pumpkin chunks into a dish. If you missed this post you can check it out at HOW TO: ROAST PUMPKIN CHUNKS. Pasta salads are one of my favorite kinds of salad. You are given the joy of eating yummy salad ingredients without the need of […]
Curried Potato & Leek Soup
You are going to love how quick and easy this super creamy Curried Potato and Leek Soup is. Plus it is 100% gluten-free and vegetarian friendly!!! So here we are guys, a new year has begun again. I seriously do not know what happened to 2016, it seems to have disappeared in a flash of […]
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Pie
With its classic combination of flavors, this Chicken Cranberry Brie Pie has got to be the tastiest and the easiest puff pastry pie to throw together. Sooo… I have been noticing lately that you guys have been loving my CHICKEN, LEEK & BRIE PIE, which is totally awesome. Cause, although a little biased, I must […]
How To Make Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Roasting your own fresh red bell peppers at home couldn’t be easier and these roasted red bell peppers are delicious! All it takes is a few steps and you will never have to waste money on buying a store bought jar again. They also have a sweetness to them that the ones from the store […]
How To Make Cilantro Pesto
This fresh and flavourful cilantro pesto recipe is quick and easy to prepare and will make a great addition to your homemade pesto collection. I have gone a bit pesto mad at the moment… but I just cant help myself, there are just sooo many gorgeous fresh herbs around that I just want to make […]
Haloumi and Chicken Kabobs
These super cute mini haloumi and chicken kabobs are easy to make, have a fantastic Mediterranean taste and are the perfect choice for feeding a crowd. Whenever I have a social gathering coming up my mind starts to race with what I should make or bring. I just don’t know. So I usually end up […]
The Best Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is one of my favorite dips and this is by far the best guacamole recipe you’ll find, just try it and see! Not only does this guacamole taste delicious but it is quick and easy to make, gluten-free and vegetarian. Loaded with avocados which are a great source of dietary fiber, copper, folate, potassium […]
Couscous Salad with Chorizo and Kumara
This quick and simple 6-ingredient salad is absolutely delicious and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. Even though winter has come into full swing down here in little NZ I have still been eating heaps and heaps of salad. Weird I know!! But I find if I don’t give my body […]
Smoked Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Learn how to make risotto like a pro with this simple and tasty smoked chicken, spinach and mushroom risotto recipe. Have you ever eaten risotto at a restaurant and wondered how they make it so unbelievable creamy? Ever dreamed about creating this magnificent dish at home but have feared that your version could not compete […]
Potato and Ricotta Gratin
This delicious potato gratin with ricotta is absolutely delicious and only requires 8 simple ingredients!
Tahini and Root Vegetable Stew
This tahini and root vegetable stew is so easy to prepare and is filled with comforting flavors. This week has definitely felt like the beginning of spring down here in Auckland, New Zealand. Every day has been filled with gorgeous blue skies, the birds have been tweeting away and the trees are starting to blossom. […]
Homemade Nori Pesto
This vitamin-enriched nori pesto is packed with flavor and shows that there is more to nori than just being a wrap to roll sushi in. This is my newest addition to my ever-growing list of homemade condiments, the Asian inspired nori pesto. Now I know what you might be thinking. Nori in a pesto? Yes […]
Quinoa Salad with Cilantro
A healthy, nutritious and filling quinoa salad loaded with roasted vegetables, quinoa and tossed in a homemade cilantro pesto dressing. This quinoa salad is seriously delicious; it is all that I have been eating for the last three days. No jokes, I have just been loving the simple yet tasty flavour combination. Roasted red bell […]
Creamy Purple Pesto Fettuccine
This restaurant style pasta dish is packed full of amazing flavours and is easy to prepare in no time at all. Crispy bacon, tangy slithers of sundried tomatoes and shreds of kale tossed with fettuccini and coated in a light creamy purple basil pesto sauce. Do I need to say more?
Israeli Couscous Greek Salad Recipe
This Healthy Greek Salad with the addition of Israeli Couscous is packed full of fresh produce and tossed in a light and refreshing lemon vinaigrette making it the perfect summertime salad. You know summer has arrived when your body starts to crave huge overflowing bowls of fresh, crisp salad and your mind won’t rest until […]
Red Bell Pepper Pesto
This vibrant, dairy free pesto has a fantastic smoky flavor and will make a great addition to your homemade pesto repertoire. I think I will have to call this ‘The Year of the Pesto’ as this is the fourth one that I have posted so far this year. But I just can’t stop making them, […]
Chicken and Leek Pie with Brie
Learn how to make this delicious Chicken and Leek Pie that is sure to become a family favorite! Sweet caramelized leeks with juicy chunks of chicken in a white wine sauce topped with a light crispy pastry and gooey Brie cheese, yum!
Crunchy Pumpkin Salad
As you may know this week one of my blog posts was about how to make the most gloriously nutty roast pumpkin chunks. And now that you know how to make these beauties into a side dish I thought I better introduce you to a meal option. And if you missed the post, don’t worry […]
The Best Creamy Red Bell Pepper Dip
Thick, creamy and exploding with flavour, this dip is quick and easy to prepare and all you need is 3 ingredients. Roasted red bell peppers, cream cheese, thyme, a food processor and about 5 minutes are pretty much all you need to make this tasty dip. Just throw the ingredients into the food processor, season and […]
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Quinoa Crumble
Are you looking for a dish that just screams comfort food that is not 100% naughty? Then get in your kitchen, grab your apron and start cooking, cause this dreamy casserole is for you. I am totally not a fan of winter; nothing brings a bigger frown to my face than the horrid weather that […]
Spicy Chicken, Tomato and Coconut Soup
Packed with warm flavors and a good hit of coconut you’ll really love this spicy chicken, tomato and coconut soup. When Kylie and I had the café soup was always popular over the colder months, we would sell a lot. Quick to serve and reasonably priced, soup was always one of the most popular lunch […]
How To Make Roast Pumpkin Chunks
So, I know that the sweet flesh of the pumpkin is absolutely delicious when roasted without even having to do anything to it. But like most things in life there is always room for improvement. And today I will show you how to make the best roast pumpkin chunks ever. The nutty and peppery flavors […]
Homemade Spicy Wedges
These oven baked Homemade Spicy Wedges are fantastically crispy on the outside and super soft in the middle. They are a much healthier alternative to their deep fried buddies, meaning you can eat more of them without the guilt!!! If I was ever put in a situation where I could only choose one carbohydrate to […]
Simple Super Low-Carb Salmon
Packed with delicious super foods, this low-carb salmon recipe has got to be one of the easiest week night dinners around. Low-Carb Salmon Recipe: Salmon the superfood This salmon recipe is an excellent source of a number of essential vitamins. These include vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin D, selenium, niacin and phosphorus. Salmon is also […]
Char Siu Pork
This is my simple and hassle free version of everybody’s favourite Chinese dish. Sweet, moist and sticky Char Siu Pork. Whenever we get Chinese takeaways I always have to order a huge helping of Chinese BBQ Pork. There is just something about that thick, reddish, caramelised glaze that coats the perfectly tender and moist pork […]