Black-eyed peas are wonderful as a soup but you may discover after trying this recipe equally enjoyable as a salad. This recipe is a vegans delight but you may want to know it is a mediterranean staple during the summer. I use dried black-eyed beans soaked in water for 1 to 2 hours. Once they…
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Easy Rocket and Basil Pesto Spelt Pasta
This fresh, vibrant and bursting with life pesto is paired with San Remo’s Spiral Spelt Pasta. Frankly, I can’t think of a better way to eat this lively dish. The spelt pasta and the fresh herbs laden pesto together are an excellent pair. If you haven’t made pesto before, please do. Until, I tried to…
Traditional Greek Salad & how to achieve that authentic flavour
Many debate about what goes into a Greek salad in order to reproduce that insanely robust and fresh flavour. What should be agreed upon is that a Greek salad is meant to be uncomplicated and fresh – and by fresh: the tomatoes should be sun-ripened on the vine not rose coloured but vivid deep red,…
Pan-Seared Crispy Skin Snapper, Chickpea, Spinach and Tomato Stew with Herb Salad
A busy day at work is a good reason to finish off the day yearning for a relaxing meal and a nice glass of wine. This dish comes together quickly and yet brings to the table a nice complex mix of flavours due to the spices and fresh herbs at play. My little vegetable garden…
Italian Styled Crispy Zucchini Blossoms stuffed with Ricotta and Pecorino
Its still officially winter here in Australia and a little too early for me to be picking zucchini blossoms. I was overjoyed when my fruit grocer found some blossoms from his daily market trip. As it was early in the season the blossoms were slightly smaller than the usual. Don’t be mistaken they were perfect…
Basil, Mushroom, Chicken and Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Penne Pasta
On some nights, warm cooked tender chicken tenderloins, moist slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, hearty mushrooms and basil with and a hefty bowl of pasta is a nice way to finish off the day. It may have been that I haven’t eaten pasta in a little while, but without a doubt this by far has been the…
Salmon, Lemon and Dill Philly Bruschettas
Salmon and Lemon & Dill Cream Cheese bruschetta tastes amazing but you will be so glad you tasted this bruschetta. Quality ingredients feature in this simple dish and serve perfectly as dinner appetisers or a lunch. To pin this recipe head over to the end and you will find the pin it button. Try with…
Traditional Fasolada or White Bean Stew
What is better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a winters night? Pulses and lentils are a staple of the traditional Mediterranean diet. Fasolada is a soup made of dried white beans, olive oil and vegetables. If you have not tried them they are so easy to use, economical…
Immune Boosting Mediterranean Herb, Beetroot & Quinoa Salad
Summery salads are not only useful for summer but also have their place during winter. The high nutrient herbs in this salad provide anti-inflammatory benefits and will boost your immune system during the time of year when we are all susceptible to our immune systems being compromised.ย What is wonderful though, is that this salad…
Roasted Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Baby Endive Salad on a Light Vinaigrette Tahini Dressing
Serve up a fresh winter salad, with all the goodness you need from this perfectly balanced selection of superfoods.ย Possibly the best quinoa salad recipe you have had, features charred sweet potato and zucchini , on a bed of fresh baby endives and brown lentils for that added satiety factor.ย A healthy light lemon and…
Black-eyed bean stew
What is better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a winters night? Pulses and lentils are a staple of the traditional Mediterranean diet. Black-eyed beans are a versatile superfood associated with multiple health benefits. If you have not tried them they are so easy to use, economical and delicious…
Spaghetti Marinara
This is an easy seafood pasta recipe suitable for any occasion. Mussels, scallops, prawns and calamari are gently simmered in a fragrant tasty tomato sauce. This attractive looking dinner is one of the easiest, most impressive meals you can serve in just 30 minutes on any hurried night. You can use any combination of seafood….
