It's Father's Day (breakfast-in-bed-day), and I decided to get the girls to help me with some baking whilst hubby had a sleep in. These cupcakes only require gentle mixing, so as I measured and added the ingredients, the girls took turns in stirring the batter. Too easy. These cupcakes include lots of healthy ingredients, and turn … Continue reading Fruit Salad Cupcakes
Broccoli are great to have in the backyard. After you have picked the first head of broccoli. The plants shoot out broccolini stems all over the place, so you have continual growth of sweet and tender broccolini for at least a month. Now is the season for broccolini, and we have an abundance of this … Continue reading Broccolini Salad w/ Maple Glazed Sweet Potato, Pine Nuts & Goats Cheese
This recipe is an oldie...but a goodie. At the moment, my kids are eating it by the bucket load...which suits me just fine because it's packed with 'good stuff'. Aside from the nutritional advantages of using walnuts, they also bring a wonderful creamy texture to this dish (great news for anyone looking for a vegan … Continue reading Capsicum and Walnut Dip
Victorian pears are in season! Yay! With cooler weather fast approaching, 'tis the time of year when we our bodies start yearning for comfort foods. But before you rip out your pile of recipes for gluttonous desserts, give these poached pears a try. Utterly delicious, yet kind to the waistline... you will love them. So … Continue reading Poached Pears with Grand Marnier
This recipe for stewed apples is too easy, but we love it because you can serve it on porridge, with yogurt or you can use it as a filling for a sweet apple pie. As Granny Smith apples are quite tart, we add a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. But you can certainly use … Continue reading Stewed Winter Apples
Walking through the supermarket the other day, I overheard a conversation between three young adults who were trying to choose a dessert to accompany their dinner. During their conversation, it became apparent to me that they had never baked a cake...at least...not one that didn't come out of a supermarket packet-mix. If the thought … Continue reading Pretty please…with a cherry on top
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