HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS

INGREDIENTS 1/2 Onion, sliced finely1/4 Capsicum, sliced finely4 Grape Tomatoes, sliced in half1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic 1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Basil 1/2 Tsp Gourmet Garden Thyme 1 Tin 4 Bean Mix – or tinned beans of choice3 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce1 Cup Passata1 Tsp Sugar1/4 Cup Water   LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER Place the onion, capsicum, tomatoes, […]

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Pull Apart Individual Quiches

Pastry Ingredients 1/3 Cup Margarine2 Cups Plain Flour2 Tsp Gourmet Garden ThymeEnough cold from fridge water to form a dough. Place all ingredients into a bowl adding the water slowly to form a dough. Roll on a floured surface until a smooth dough ball is achieved. Wrap in cling wrap and place in fridge for […]

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Vegetable & Ham Pasta Bake

Ingredients 175gm Pasta (this is the weight prior to being cooked)1 Jar of Pasta Bake Sauce1 Cup Broccoli1 Cup Cauliflower 1/2 Zucchini, cut into small cubes1 Cup Ham, chopped up2 cloves Garlic, sliced finelyParmesan or Grated tasty cheese to finish on top Let’s Put It Altogether 1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of […]

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Burger Cupcakes

When I buy fresh mince I always like to make up burger patties and freeze them for a quick meal. For my little guys I have found that the best way for them to enjoy this is if I bake the mix in a mini muffin tray. Great advantage of this is that there is […]

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SPINACH COB DIP

INGREDIENTS1 Cup Frozen Spinach, defrosted and excess juice squeezed out1 Cup Sour Cream (light if you prefer)3/4 Cup Whole Egg Mayo (light if you prefer)1/2 Packet French Onion Dry Soup Mix1/2 Packet Spring Vegetable Dry Soup Mix1 Cob Loaf LETS PUT IT ALTOGETHERThe dip is best made the night before and kept in a sealed […]

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Toddler Meal – Mini Vege Quiche – Crustless

These mini crustless quiches are perfect for baby led weaning.   With all ingredients being grated and chopped finely they will be able to eaten and handled easily buy your little one. For more TODDLER FRIENDLY RECIPES click here Ingredients 1/2 Zucchini, grated1 Carrot , grated1 Cup Pumpkin, grated1 Cup Cheese, grated1/2 Cup Sweet Potato, […]

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“HOOT THE OWL” 2D CAKE FROM GIGGLE AND HOOT ABC

It was my sons 1st Birthday on the weekend and he absolutely loves HOOT THE OWL so the choice of what cake to make was made easy. I asked our members for some blue and orange inspiration and any photos of past cakes.  Jenny Bishop posted a photo of her hoot the owl cake and […]

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SOHO WOODEN HIGHCHAIR FROM LIME TREE KIDS : REVIEW

I have two little boys one turning 1 on Saturday and the other 2.5yrs old.  With such a small age gap Mr 2.5yr is still wanting to “do/have” everything that his brother is. That being said dinner time is crazy: “I want to sit in the highchair” Mr 2.5 will yell  “No, your brother has […]

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APPLE & SULTANA BRAN MUFFINS

These are a slight variation to the Vegie Smugglers Apple & Sultana Mini Muffins.I had to substitute some ingredients to suit what I had on hand and they still turned out delish. Here is the Vegie Smugglers Recipe: 1 1/4 Cups Self Raising Flour1/2 Cup Brown Sugar1/2 Cup All-Bran – I USED SULTANA BRAN1 tsp […]

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