Homemade sizzler’s cheese toast
The homemade sizzler's cheese toast is a different spin on normal cheese on toast. It's crunchy and can be frozen and served up later as a quick snack.
Pumpkin fritters
A great way to use up left over pumpkin from a Sunday roast, these sweet and savoury pumpkin fritters are a great afternoon tea treat. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a taste that's hard to beat!
Warm broccoli and avocado salad
The tasty and nutritious combination of the crunchy broccoli and smooth avocado with a fresh lemon dressing and toasted almond slivers is just wonderful
How to cook quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) is a natural super food that is high in protein and fibre while being low in fat. It is gluten-free and great to use in any dishes in place of rice, burghul or couscous. Quinoa can be found in many varieties but the most common are white (ivory colour) and red quinoa.
Parmesan toasts
My kids love these toasts in their lunch box. They go particularly well with a little container of hummus. I love to add rocket and prosciutto to mine and it becomes a sudden lunch or great with a wine
Homestyle chips
These big chunky chips are soft and fluffy on the inside and crisp and crunchy on the outside. Make them to go with beer batter fish or a nice big juicy steak!
Low-fat potato bake
Love a potato bake but don't love the idea of eating all that fattening cream and cheese? Now you can enjoy the delights of a potato bake knowing that it's low-fat but just as tasty as its full-fat cousin.
Polenta chips with tomato sauce
I love chips in all forms; fried, baked, potato, beetroot, you name it. But Ive only recently discovered the joy of the polenta chip golden, cheesy, crunchy and not at all dripping in fat. Ive been making regular batches of this recipe for my family and we are all hooked.
Cannellini, tomato and rosemary gratin
This cannellini, tomato and rosemary gratin is topped with crispy sourdough cubes and packed with flavour. It is the perfect side dish for any Italian-style meal.
Asparagus with crispy bacon and potato
Asparagus isn't available all year round - but when it is, make the most of it and celebrate this delicate vegetable. Here's a simple side dish that pairs asparagus with bacon and potato. It's so good you might be tempted to give yourself a double helping and skip the rest of the meal.
Crunchy winter coleslaw
This colourful, crunchy winter coleslaw is great with a rich casserole or served next to a platter of crispy schnitzels, maybe with some creamy mashed potato on the side.
Zucchini chips
These quinoa and rice cake crusted zucchini chips will have the kids coming back for more. They are sprinkled with parmesan cheese and baked until golden and delicious.
Zucchini Fries | Hidden Veggies
These baked zucchini fries make a change from the potato version, and theyre a lot healthier as well. You might even be able to convince the kids that theyre regular chips!
Tomato basil salad
Sweet tomatoes and basil tossed through a garlicky vinaigrette, this salad is bold and beautiful. Perfect for this Summers barbeque season.
Sweet potato cakes
A delicious variation on the traditional potato cake this recipe uses sweet potato instead. With gentle spices and a crunchy coating they will make the perfect side for your next dinner.
Wintry Superfood Salad
A delicious wintry salad that can be turned in to a healthy meal with the addition of beef, chicken, tofu or chick peas.
Silverbeet surprise
The surprise in silverbeet surprise is that it tastes delicious. Nothing like the soggy silverbeet you remember as a child! Cooked with onion, garlic, currants and pistachios this tastes great on its own or alongside your favourite cut of steak.
Potato pancakes
Potato pancakes are a great comfort food packed with crunch and flavour. These are an easy and inexpensive way to feed the family, and we've even added sweet potato to this recipe, just for fun!
Stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms make a great side dish with dinner or can be a meal on their own. This easy stuffed mushroom recipe is a great combination of the tender mushrooms, crunchy top and soft feta cheese stuffing.
BBQ asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with whipped feta sauce
Make the most of seasonal asparagus and serve it at your Christmas party this year. Barbecued and served on a wooden board, it sings of summer evenings and festive celebrations.
Roasted ratatouille
This roasted ratatouille is packed full of flavour. Somehow when you bake, rather than cook it in a saucepan, the flavours become more intense and the whole thing much more exciting. This version has some added fill-factor thanks to the chickpeas.
Crunchy quinoa salad
This delicious crunchy quinoa salad is made with mixed quinoa and is packed full of crunchy vegetables and tasty herbs like parsley, mint and coriander.
Paris mashed potato
Milk, cream and butter are what make this mashed potato extra special. Just remember to warm them first so you get the lightest, creamiest, yummiest mash around.
Healthy roasted chickpeas
The humble chickpea should never be underestimated. These highly nutritious crispy legumes, might just become your new favourite snack. Crunch them on their own or add them to salads. Yum!
Spicy avocado salsa
If you are looking for a quick and easy salsa to serve with Mexican food or as a dip, this spicy avocado salsa has a kick and is packed full of flavour.
Simple French onion potato bake
With only four ingredients to turn the humble spud into something truly delicious, this potato bake recipe has to be a winner. Layers of potato, onion and creamy make this hearty side which can easily be a main meal with the addition of a crisp, green salad.
Veggie fritters
Great if you want to use up veggies in the fridge, these wholesome fritters are wonderful with a rasher of crispy bacon and a poached egg. Use whatever combo takes your fancy for a light lunch or breakfast side.
Veggie noodles
Dinner for your toddler doesn't get much simpler than this easy recipe using two-minute noodles, frozen veggies and cheese. The best thing is it's cheap, easy and they will love it!
Roast pumpkin and quinoa salad
This hearty and very healthy roast pumpkin and quinoa salad, is just perfect on it's own or equally good as a side dish when you're having a meat, poultry or fish main course. It's got bags of flavour AND scores top marks for nutrition!