Do you have a go to meal that you like to cook when you don’t feel like battling dinner with the littlies? After a long day or when I know the boys are overtired and are generally not willing to cooperate I turn to my Sweet Potato Rice dish or as the boys call it […]
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SLOW COOKED BEEF, VEGETABLE & PEARL BARLEY SOUP
Soup is a staple meal for the family throughout winter and it is also a perfect way to get all those “good for nutrients” into you to fight the winter nasties. I love this recipe as it is one that you can prep your beef and vegetables the night before and then in the morning […]
GREENS & SOBA NODDLES
The kids went to bed early so I decided to whip something up while hubby cooked a piece of meat on the BBQ. I don’t think Mr nearly 3 would eat this but Mr 16 months most likely would as he loves broccoli. INGREDIENTS 1 Large Broccoli, cut into flowerettes6 Large Silverbeet leaves, shredded Or […]
HIDDEN VEGE SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
My two boys 1&2 yr olds both love and I am happy knowing they have had a nutritious meal without any fuss. INGREDIENTS 500gm Pork Mince1 Onion, chopped finely2 Garlic cloves, chopped finely1 Carrot, grated1 Zucchini, grated1 Small red Capsicum, chopped finely3 Mushrooms, chopped finely1 Can Tomato SoupSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley Optional 1 […]
EASY FISH CAKES
INGREDIENTS 4 Fillets of fish 1 Tbs Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning 2 Tbs Soy Sauce LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER In a food processor place the fish, Gourmet Garden Thai seasoning and soy sauce.Process on high for 3 minutes.Roll into small patties and coat with plain flour prior to cooking.To cook shallow fry for 1-2 minutes […]
CHEESE & HERB MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS 3 Cups Self Raising Flour50 grams reduced fat spread1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Basil1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Thyme1 Tsp Gourmet Garden ParsleyI used fresh parsley as I didn’t have gourmet garden Parsley.1 Cup Reduced Fat Cheese1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese (this can be omitted)2 Eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 Cups MilkLET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER Place the […]
CRUSTED FISH WITH THYME & GARLIC WEDGES
INGREDIENTS 500 grams of fish filets – I used Spanish Makeral that hubby caught but any chunky flesh fish will work.4 Potatoes cut into wedges CRUST 50 Grams softened butter1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Thyme1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic1 Cup Breadcrumbs Combine the butter, thyme and garlic, then add the breadcrumbs and mix to combine […]
WARM THAI BEEF SALAD – GOURMET GARDEN THAI SEASONING
INGREDIENTS DRESSING 1 Tbs Soy Sauce1 Tbs BBQ Sauce1 Tbs Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning Mix2 Tbs Water Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. BEEF & SALAD 1 Rump Steak, seasoned with salt and pepper1/2 Iceberg Lettuce, sliced1/4 Cucumber, sliced in half lengthways then sliced to form 1/2 circles8 Grape/Cherry Tomatoes, slices […]
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, […]
