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This recipe has been shared with the permission of Huong’s Kitchen, Vietnam.
Priscilla Elazar and her son were recently there, doing a cooking class while on holiday, and learnt to make this delicious dish!
Feeling low in energy? . . . Want a nourishing snack? . . . Give these a go!
If you’re looking for an easy and quick whip-up everything in the pantry snack, these are it.
Everyone in the family is guaranteed to love them.
Keep the “summer vibes” going with this refreshing and nutritious grain salad.
High in fibre and protein, this salad makes a great side to any dish, or a base to a main meal.
Liver is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. It contains significantly more iron, b12, vitamin a, and choline than any other red meat.
As the weather warms up, this noodle salad bowl is an easy meal prep recipe for lunch or dinner. Change up your favourite vegetables, dressing and protein source (beef/chicken/tofu/fish) for endless variety.
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of chicken soup in this Melbourne weather!
Simple to make and versatile.
You can add any vegetables you like, make a big batch for meal prep or freeze for another day.
There is something about preparing your own gnocchi that makes it taste so good!
You can add any favourite sauce to change up the recipe.
A nourishing pick-me-up snack!
These bitesize snacks can be enjoyed as a fuel source before training, added to kids lunchboxes (if allowed nuts), or for when that 3pm slump calls for a sugar hit.
Who doesn’t love a one-pan meal!
In this nourishing, balanced meal, you’ll get a serve of protein, veggies, and whole grains. Lentils are a fantastic source of low GI fibre, plant-based iron and protein, and B-vitamins like folate.
Transform day old ingredients into delicious fritters to enjoy over the week (they make a great on-the-go snack!).
This recipe works well with most cooked veg. You could use peas, sweet potato, cauliflower, or corn. Anything you need to use up.
A curry for the whole family!
You can make a big enough batch to feed an army. It also freezes well for those looking to meal prep in advance.
Australians, in general, are not getting enough whole grains. This recipe is one way you can include not just whole grains but seven different plant foods to boost your immune system and overall well-being, as well as reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Give it a go and see how quickly you can make this a new family favourite!
Winter is wrapping up but there’s still time to get in some great meals using a slow-cooker.
It’s just so nice to come home to a ready-made and soul-warming meal like soups or stews.
This simple recipe will take you just 10 minutes to prepare!
This veggie packed mince is so versatile. Use in burritos, rice bowls, as a bolognese sauce, on top of potato mash or serve with a side salad. This mixture freezes really well so you could meal prep a big batch to save you time during those busy week nights. It’s also very easy to make, budget friendly, nutritious, and super delish!
Even the biggest meat eaters will be pleasantly satisfied!
A serving of this contains a healthy dose of energy boosting carbs, plant-based protein, and anti-inflammatory fats. And more importantly, it’s an easy way to boost your daily vegetable intake.
These crispy, chewy parcels of salmon will be a guaranteed crowd favourite at your next summer gathering.
You can even cook the salmon the day before to save yourself time.
Banana bread is so 2020.
Whether you’ve run out of things to bake during lockdown or you’re looking for an activity to keep the kids busy (and off their screens), you must give these muffins a try.
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