This is a delicious alternative to mashed potato and it’s good for you too! 1 whole cauliflower 3 tbs olive oil Salt and pepper 1 can cannellini beans Method: Preheat the oven to 180C. Use a small knife to cut the cauliflower into florets. Florets are those tiny little branches that you see when you […]
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Smashed Potatoes

4 medium sized potatoes Sea salt Thyme, fresh Olive oil Method: Wash hands. Heat the oven to 180°C. Wash the potatoes and use a fork to poke the skin of each at least four times. Put the potatoes on a paper towel in the microwave. Cook on high for about 10 minutes or until the […]
Tabouli Salad
2 bunches Italian parsley (150g) 1 red onion, chopped 4 tomatoes 3 lemons 5 tbs olive oil 1 cup cracked wheat (burghul) 1 cup water, boiled Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. Combine the boiling water and the cracked wheat in a small bowl. Stir and cover with cling wrap. Set aside until cool. Place the Italian […]
Salad with Beetroot, Orange and Radish
100g lettuce leaves 100g rocket leaves 1 roasted beetroot, cold, or 1 small can beetroot 1 orange 5 radishes 50g feta cheese 1/2 bulb fennel, cored 2 tbs orange juice 1 tbs olive oil 1/2 tsp dijon mustard Method: Wash hands. Wash and dry the lettuce and rocket and place into a large mixing bowl. Slice the radish […]
Bread and Butter Cucumbers
4 cucumbers 1/4 cup cooking salt 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 1 cup water 3/4 cup white sugar 2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 red chilli Method: Wash hands. Wash the cucumbers and slice them very thinly. Place a layer of cucumbers into a flat dish and sprinkle with some of the salt. Keep layering the cucumbers and salt […]
Coleslaw
1/2 cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, grated 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced 1/2 red capsicum, finely diced 1/2 cup egg mayonnaise 1/3 cup thickened cream 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. In a large bowl, combine all of the vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream and lemon juice. Season to […]
Easy Roast Capsicum
6 red capsicums Method: Wash hands. Preheat the oven to 230°C. Remove the stalk. Cut the capsicums into half and remove the seeds. Place the capsicum on an oven tray with the skin side up. Roast in the oven until the skin turns black an blisters. Don’t worry, it is supposed to turn black! Remove […]
Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 small cauliflower 15g melted butter 30g cheddar cheese, extra CHEESE SAUCE 30g butter 3 tbs plain flour 2 cups milk 3/4 cup cheese, grated Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. Cut the cauliflower into large florets. Boil them in salted water until only just tender. Drain and set aside. To make the […]