Fresh Ricotta Ice cream with Watermelon, Mint + Lemon Syrup
Cool, refreshing, and light, this ricotta ice cream recipe makes a tub full of goodness that tastes as good as it looks. The addition of honey, vanilla, and rice milk gives it a richness and depth of flavour that sings all the way from the tip of your tongue to the bottom of your belly. … Read more
Hot Pink Pasta with Blood Orange, Mint + Ricotta
A vibrant, fun, and slightly ridiculous pasta recipe. Beetroot puree is tossed with tubes of semolina pasta, turning it shockingly pink. Poppy seeds, blood orange, lemon zest, mint and ricotta round out the flavours of this dish. Perfect for any hungry soul looking for a little colour in their life! Pasta of your choice … Read more
Seared Orange Pepper Kangaroo Fillet with Spring Couscous
Kangaroo is a great source of protein and a good low-fat red meat to include as part of a healthy diet. It’s also a very affordable option when pennies are tight. Rubbed with a bright blend of orange zest, cumin, olive oil, salt and pepper and seared ever-so-quickly in a hot pan, the fillets caramalise … Read more
Avocado, Lemon + Broccolini Pumpernickel Toasties
A simple vegetarian springtime lunch – avocado, lemon and broccolini are piled on top of squares of sweet rye bread. Sprinkled with toasted seeds, almonds and torn buffalo mozzarella, warmed under a hot grill for no time at all. I wasn’t kidding when I said it was simple! 4 slices of pumpernickel bread ½ avocado, … Read more
Blood Orange + Chocolate Tart
My Blood Orange and Chocolate Tart is an ode to all things fresh, lovely and carefree. Seeing a pyramid of deep red, shiny-skinned blood oranges at the market the other day I couldn’t help but swoon. The smell, the texture, the colour – it was pure sensory overload and I had to, I just had … Read more
Curry-Spiced + Coconut Lentil Hot Pot with Smashed Honey Potatoes
A hearty yet healthy lentil recipe that is filling, delicious, and has the added bonus of delivering plenty of goodness to my body. My Curry-Spiced + Coconut Lentil Hot Pot is my take on a classic – Shepherd’s Pie. Puy lentils are gently simmered in a curry-spiced and ginger-kissed coconut broth, and are given layers … Read more
Beach Bum Sliders – Prawn + Coconut Patties with Caramalised Pineapple + Minty Avocado Mayo
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they must lie back, tip the brim of their hat over their eyes, take a sip of something fruity, a bite of something light and delicious, and do nothing else but soak up the sun. The unfortunate reality is this kind of do-nothing situation is something of … Read more
Udon Noodle Bowl with Miso-Honey Glazed Salmon, Avocado + Crispy Kale
I’ve prepared and cooked a lot of salmon dishes in my life. Actually, to say ‘a lot’ is an understatement. Salmon is my go-to dinner staple. I love its natural buttery-ness, its texture, and the way it can stand up to so many different flavours and cooking styles. Having said this however, I have only … Read more
Tri-coloured Quinoa, Spinach, Ricotta + Butternut Pumpkin
Because I can’t seem to get enough of pumpkin and ricotta lately – a light early spring lunch made from quinoa, plump, roasted butternut pumpkin, tender leeks, spinach, plenty of crumbled goats cheese, fresh herbs and ricotta, and topped with crunchy wholegrain breadcrumbs. Baked until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden and … Read more
Lemon Ricotta + Swiss Chard Pappadelle with Oozy Crumbed Egg
Wednesday ‘Hump Day’ problem – what to cook when your fridge looks as about as inspiring as the lyrics to Justin Bieber song? The solution tonight, tender Swiss chard, creamy ricotta cheese, a hint of chilli and lemon tousled with fresh egg pappadelle pasta, plenty of crunchy golden breadcrumbs and a sprinkling of crispy fried … Read more
