This apple radish slaw is a great alternative to cabbage slaw. It is light and tangy and makes a great side for barbecued meats, or even topping on a burger or sandwich. It’s delicious, but it’s not photogenic.
bookmark_borderApple radish slaw
Category: Recipes
bookmark_borderTeriyaki Chicken Marinade
It’s easy to make chicken teriyaki from scratch, thus avoiding many pre-made sauces that contain preservatives and artificial colourings. Here is a quick and simple recipe.
bookmark_borderLavender Shortbread
This recipe is adapted from one by famous British cook Mary Berry. The shortbread is rich, slightly floral and goes great with a cup of tea. Best of all, it only has 4 ingredients!
bookmark_borderMiso Chocolate Chip Cookies
A bit of salty and a bit of sweet! These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies have a nice depth of flavour from an unexpected ingredient.
bookmark_borderSavoury Spinach Muffins – Revamped!
This is a recipe I originally posted in 2010, but I’ve come back to make this a lot healthier. The trick is substituting Greek yogurt for half of the oil! It cuts down the calories in the muffins from 175 to 115 with way less fat. They’re just as moist, as well! The recipe originally had 1/2 cup of olive oil, and now only has 1/4 cup + 2tbsp of Greek yogurt. I think you’ll love them.
These muffins make a fantastic addition to any brunch, or a great side dish for pretty much anything. They’re incredibly versatile and I’ve also made this with zucchini, if you’re not a fan of spinach. They’re fluffy, hearty, and have a lot of flavour without a lot of work.
bookmark_borderPersian Chicken Bastilla
Bastilla (also called Pastilla) is a rustic savoury and sweet meat pie originating in Morocco. This version is from a Persian cookbook and is a bit different than other recipes I’ve seen. I’ve adapted the recipe to be more exact and to omit onions and coriander, replacing them with other spices. This dish is flavourful, aromatic and each bite has a mix of textures that is just divine.
bookmark_borderBanana Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
I’ve totally revamped my original Baked Oatmeal recipe to make it healthier. It’s just as delicious with a crispy top and custardy filling, but this time it has less than half the butter, half the sugar, and more fruit!
bookmark_border4 Ingredient Cheesy Drop Biscuits
Biscuits aren’t biscuits in Australia. In Australia “biscuits” are cookies, and they don’t have anything like American biscuits. In America, biscuits are served instead of bread rolls with some meals. They’re scone-like, hearty, buttery, and are an amazing comfort food. Drop biscuits aren’t kneaded or cut into circle shapes like some biscuits are. They’re by far the simplest type to make, and this recipe goes a step further by even cutting down on the number of ingredients that most recipes have. These are delicious as a side with bbq chicken, roasts, or even for breakfast with eggs. I was looking through recipes for these and wondering why they had so many ingredients. I gave it a try with just the basics and it’s better than anything else I’ve tried!
bookmark_borderSpinach Feta Quiche
Quiche doesn’t have to be heavy, soggy, or greasy. It’s possible to have a light tasting quiche that is also creamy and full of flavorful ingredients! This quiche is quite simple to make and excellent for any meal of the day. With fresh dill and feta, it really lightens up the flavor and is lower in fat than other types of quiche. Serve with a side salad and some bread for an elegant but simple meal.
bookmark_borderBaked Pasta Alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)
Pasta Alla Norma is one of Sicily’s most iconic dishes – a fresh tasting combination of pasta, crushed tomato, garlic, eggplant, basil and cheese. Pasta Alla Norma translates wonderfully to being a baked dish and tastes even better the next day. If you like eggplant parmesan, you’ll love this (and it’s lighter, too)! I’ve also included steps for the one true way to keep eggplant from getting bitter, and also a recipe for my own simple Italian pasta sauce. The key to a fresh tasting pasta recipe is to keep it simple and make things from scratch. It’s worth it!
