This delicious family meal creamy chicken and mushroom casserole is filled with great flavours and ones that everyone will enjoy. It uses one pan and one baking dish helping to keep the dishes down (and keep us happy). The use of Carnation Light & Creamy evaporated milk means that I have also kept the calories […]
Choc Chip Muffins
After I made the Chewy Choc Chip Cookies I had leftover choc chips, so what else could I make but choc chip muffins of course. Another back to basics classic. You could can swap the choc chips for other favourites such as frozen berries, white chocolate, sultanas etc. Whip up a batch in under 5 […]
Blueberry Blast Smoothie
Busy mornings call for quick smoothies and ones that keep you full and satisfied. This Blueberry Blast Smoothie is thick and creamy and packed full of ingredients to keep your tummy happy. It does have peanut butter in it which adds to the lovely thick texture and flavour. If you can’t have nuts simply omit. […]
Two Minute Sesame Noodles with Hidden Vegetables
For the coming three weeks I am back in the kitchen with Chang’s, Australia’s much-loved Asian food brand. This week I am adding this household favourite to the lunchbox. Noodles don’t have to always be enjoyed warm and this recipe for Cold Sesame Noodles with Hidden Vegetables will go down a treat with your noodle […]
Chewy Choc Chip Cookies
Getting back to basics and making some easy, and tasty treats to fill the lunchbox with, have on hand, and stock up the freezer. Choc chip cookies are an all time favourite in many households, the kids love the choc chips and I love that I have made them for them, knowing each and every […]
Energy Bites
I stumbled across this little gem of a recipe when I was making a chocolate fridge pie. With a few simple variations of the base I turned it into what I have called energy bites. As they are packed full of oats, that will keep you going. They would be perfect to add to the […]
Salami Stromboli
Salami Stromboli is the perfect dish for when you are entertaining, heading out for a picnic, feel like a change from pizza, packing the kiddos lunch or just want to eat something that tastes absolutely delicious. A Stromboli is a type of turnover that is filled with cheeses, Italian meats and vegetables if you like. […]
Work Lunch: Quinoa Salad
Whether you physically go to work, work from home or do the most important job of all looking after your little ones; this make ahead Quinoa salad is one you will want to try. With minimal preparation and maximum flavour and nutrition your body and bank account will thank you for it. This recipe makes […]
Aussie Vegetable Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
For the final Aussie classic with a vegetarian twist I have the Aussie Vegetable Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. Don’t let your veggie loving friends and family miss out of a burger this Australia Day, grab a box of Colonial Farm Vegetable Patties with Quinoa and serve them up this flavour and goodness packed Aussie […]