It's been a long, long time since I did a round up of recipes I've tried/plan to try this month. The beginning of June marked the start of winter here in the Southern hemisphere, so I'm craving comforting, hearty foods; soups, bakes, stews and curries full of good-for-me veg. The colder months are definitely my favourite time to be in the kitchen ...
5 Recipes to Try This April
It's been just over a month since my last round up of recipes, so I'm back once again with four recipes I've been loving this month, and one I can't wait to try. I'll start the list with this recipe for Miso Aubergines, from BBC Good Food (who have a surprisingly extensive collection of vegan recipes, FYI.) My bowl above is not quite ...
5 Recipes to Try this March
It feels like a lifetime since I've had the chance to sit down and blog - Olivia and I started our new job a week ago and we've been busy busy busy but it's been good so far, and living out in rural Victoria is beautiful. Finding the time and the mental capacity to write hasn't been the easiest thing recently, but I'm hoping I'll get on top of it ...
Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach Spelt Rigatini
I know it's probably a massive faux pas to be cooking butternut squash at this time of year, especially as I try to eat with the seasons when I can, but I'm just going to throw this pretty bowl of deliciousness out there and ask you pretend it's Autumn and this is the perfect dish. I was feeling something healthy but filling, and spelt pasta ...
Avocado, Mango & Radish Brown Rice Sushi
I'm back with another sushi recipe! I didn't actually plan to post this one, as it was my usual throw together the contents of the fridge and call it a meal, but I really loved the combination of creamy avocado, sweet mango and fresh peppery radish, rolled up in nutty brown sushi rice. These sushi rolls are simple, healthy and ...
Spicy Tofu Sushi Burrito
Japan and Mexico have come together to create a beautiful love child; a delicious fusion of two cultures, to make something that isn't quite sushi, and isn't quite a burrito... but damn, it's good. There isn't actually anything Mexican or burrito-like to it, other than the size and the way it's served, but sushi burrito sounds catchier than ...
Cherry Chia Pudding with Pistachios
Chia pudding is one of those things I go through phases with; somedays I think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread and other days I feel it can be very 'blah.' It really depends on how much effort and thought you're willing to put into the preparation - the key to a good chia pudding is a tasty flavour base. Chia seeds, as great for you as ...
Carrot, Mango, Orange & Ginger Juice
I caved. I caved and I got a juicer, after my protests of "I really like smoothies, I don't need a juicer in my life" and "why would I buy a juicer when I could just buy the juices?" I'll tell you why, Grace of the past, because juicers are freakin' great. I was spending an unholy amount of money on ready made green juices when I could've ...
Easy Spicy Cashew and Sesame Sauce
With only a block of tofu, half a cucumber, a head of broccoli and a handful of mange tout to work with for lunch today, I knew a tasty sauce would be the key to bringing it all together. Plus it gave me a good opportunity to brush the dust off my spiralizer (I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been neglecting the courgetti lately...) This sauce ...
So Long 2015… Hello Sweet Potato Chilli
I always find myself feeling a bit strange on the last day of every year - partly because I'm thinking where did the last twelve months go/what have I done with my life but more so this year because I feel sad that such a good year has to come to an end. And 2015 has definitely been one of the best, so far. I travelled more than ever before; ...
Roasted Butternut Squash with Caramelised Onion Polenta
I got back from Florida last week and while it was sad to leave the sunshine, I do have to admit I've been loving getting back into the kitchen and of course, being reunited with my beloved winter wardrobe; seriously, how do people in hot countries survive without knitwear in Autumn? I took a trip to Whole Foods the other day and they had an ...
Harissa Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I am a strong believer in the notion that there are very few foods that can't be improved with harissa. It's such a great thing to have on hand for adding instant flavour to all sorts of dishes, especially a quick throw-together meal like this. I wanted something warm and comforting with minimal hassle; deep, smoky harissa chickpeas paired with ...
Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto with Roasted Kale and Pine Nuts
Risotto is one of my all time favourite comfort foods. Despite a brief glimpse of sunshine this week, it's still pretty damn cold outside, which inspired me to get cooking and make my own recipe. This risotto is definitely a crowd pleaser, and one to whip out when you want to impress your guests. ...