Beetroots are packed with essential nutrients so it makes me wonder why I havent tried this sooner. It got me thinking this could be the new red velvet. Just think some cupcakes with cream cheese… The possibilities are there. So just beet it. Xoxo T. Serves: 10-12 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 75 minutes Ingredients:…
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Golden Lassi
When is it OK to have a Mango Lassi for breakfast?… Whenever you can get your hands on some Mangoes! Xoxo T. Makes: 2 Preparation: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 caramom pods 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 400 grams overripe mango flesh A squeeze of lime juice A handful of ice cubes 60 grams cold water Method:…
Blueberry & Watermelon Ice Pops
Each year, Australian farmers grow 6,000 tonnes of blueberries and 75% of these is sold fresh within Australia! What better way to support our farmers… In the process keep it cool with this refreshing fruity snack idea from australianblueberries.com.au Makes: 6 Preparation: 3 minutes + cooling/freezing time Ingredients: 2 chamomile teabags 155 grams boiling water…
Honey Magnolia’s Pretty in Pink Smoothie
Hello, Another pretty quick little number packed with zingy flavours! Enjoy! Makes: 2 Preparation: 2 minutes Ingredients: 5 grams ginger sliced into buttons 135 grams frozen raspberries 75 grams frozen strawberries 400 grams cloudy apple juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Method: Place sliced ginger in bowl and chop 5 seconds speed 8. Pop remaining ingredients…
Summer Smoothie
Hello, This is a quick little number packed with zingy flavours. If time poor you can prep the day before by peeling and chopping your pineapple and kiwi then just dropping it in the bowl, and you’re off to a delicious start to your day. Enjoy! Makes: 2 Preparation: 3 minutes Ingredients: 250 grams coconut…
Sweet Ginger-Dijon Dressing
Just sharing this with you before salad season begins. Spring is just around the corner! I drizzled it over a simple tomato, avocado and cucumber salad. Xoxo T. Makes: 2 serves Preparation: 3 minutes Ingredients: 45 grams light olive oil 35 grams water 15 grams apple-cider vinegar 40 grams ginger, peeled, sliced 30 grams Dijon…
Sweet Wine Kiwi Coulis
Absolutely love this tangy sweet coulis. It goes so well with meringue, cream and bananas. I had intended to make a Vacherin (French dessert) but it turned out to be more of a Eating Mess! If it wasn’t for my nemesis Meringue, it would have been a huge hit. I never have an issue…
Rainbow Cauliflower Rice
Makes: 4 serves Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking time: 3 minutes Ingredients: 45 grams sun dried apricots 15 grams parsley…
Frozen Choc-Peanut Butter Slice
This has been the hottest summer in Canberra than I can recall in the last 19 years. I’ve been getting away with no air conditioning for so long, thinking one hot day a summer what is my gain? Extra electricity to pay? Do we have enough air conditioners in the country to contribute to global…
Banana, Honey and Oat Smoothie Bowl with Summer Berries
Makes: 2 serves Preparation: 5 minutes Ingredients Smoothie: 2 large bananas (chopped and frozen) 125g milk 45g rolled oats 25g Manuka honey 40g Greek-style yoghurt Topping: 1 mango 1/2 punnet of raspberries 1/2 punnet blueberries 1 tsp chia seeds 2 tsp pepitas 10 almonds 1 tsp Manuka honey Method Add smoothie ingredients to the bowl…
Lemon & Poppy Seed Muffins
I got a lemon tree 5 years ago and kept it in a pot, it never grew me any lemons so a couple of years ago I transferred it to the garden. It really suffered for a year and all the leaves fell off after the ants attacked it. It miraculously came back to life…
Sweetcrust Pastry
Handmade pastry can at times feel like a daunting task. I’ve certainly had my share of flakes in the kitchen. I was in awe when i tried this recipe. You know when pastry easily rolls out and you can smoothly slide it into your dish without it tearing to bits? A dream? A distant memory?…
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