Recipes

Frozen Meringue with Passionfruit

I love desserts that can be made ahead of time. This creamy frozen meringue slice is so light and silky you’ll be reaching for more. It’s perfect served with fresh passionfruit, which are now in season.
October 13, 2009, 6:21 pm
Haloumi Salad

Looking for an impressive and easy vegetarian meal? This dish combines the buttery flavour and crisp texture of golden fried haloumi with the earthy taste of beetroot. Pepitas are the edible seeds of pumpkins, and are high in iron, omega-3 and omega-6. Paired with this nutty walnut oil dressing, the salad is high in fibre and set to delight vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
October 13, 2009, 6:08 pm
Pear, Proscuiutto and Blue Cheese Salad

The trick to making a good salad a truly great salad is balancing sweetness with saltiness, and using texture and crunch. This salad has it all: thin slices of prosciutto (a cured, spiced Italian ham), sweet pears, crunchy witlof and smooth creamy blue cheese.
October 13, 2009, 5:47 pm
Chicken Vermicelli

This Asian-style salad is a great low-fat dinner for a hot night. The light flavours of the vermicelli and chicken complement the tangy dressing, while the herbs add freshness. It only takes 15 minutes to whip up—perfect for last-minute guests!
October 13, 2009, 4:31 pm
Chermoula Lamb Cutlets and Harissa Yoghurt

Always wanted to cook something Moroccan? It’s worth the effort and will impress everyone. The chermoula paste is a Moroccan marinade with cumin, coriander and lemon. Good with lamb, as well as root vegetables, fish and chicken
October 13, 2009, 4:24 pm
French Toast

Do you have friends over for Sunday breakfast or brunch? Try this simple French toast recipe for a treat. The grilled peaches are a fabulous way to serve summer fruit. All tastes can be catered for with this dish as the golden eggy bread can be served with grilled banana, fresh berries or even crispy bacon and maple syrup.
October 13, 2009, 2:33 pm
Poached Chicken & Salad

This is one of my favourite summer salads; it’s healthy, sweet and refreshing. The orange and ginger dressing is a wonderful match for the aniseed, fennel and creamy macadamias. The combining of cooked and raw ingredients makes a harmonious balance in this salad—why not try it out regularly?
October 13, 2009, 2:09 pm
Chorizo Mushroom Stack

This tasty dish can be enjoyed as breakfast, lunch or light dinner. Chorizo is a spiced pork sausage seasoned with paprika. The creamy goat’s cheese is excellent with the mushroom and the chorizo lends a Mediterranean flavour.
October 13, 2009, 1:53 pm
Salt & Pepper Seafood

Salt and pepper prawns or squid is not just a dish for eating out. It’s simple to whip up and is perfect as a light lunch with cucumber and bean sprout salad. Or serve hot for irresistible finger food.
October 13, 2009, 12:21 pm
Apple and Cranberry Nut Loaf

This apple and cranberry loaf is almost a fruit and nut bread. It’s baked with just a small amount of butter, lots of nuts and seeds and wholemeal flour, which is high in calcium, iron and fibre. Whether you slice the loaf fresh from the oven or toast it the next day, it’s definitely a fruit and nut loaf worth baking. Plus, it also makes for a wholesome energy snack when you’re on the run.
October 13, 2009, 12:15 pm