• September 29

    Chickpea Flatbread with Grilled Zucchini, Pine Nuts & Currants

    Chickpea Flatbread with Grilled Zucchini, Pine Nuts & Currants

    A light and refreshing afternoon snack, these flatbreads will be your go-to for the warmer months! Topped with deliciously fresh and crunchy cucumber with lots of flavourful herbs, this one’s a winner!

    Prep time : 30 minutes to prepare Cook time 30 minutes

    Serves : Makes 2 Flatbread

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Whisk together the chickpea flour, water, cumin, paprika, baking powder and some salt and pepper to taste. You want a smooth batter, the consistency of thickened cream.
    2. Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over a medium high heat and add 2 tsp of olive oil. Pour in half the batter to make a 20cm round flatbread. Cook until it firms up then flip and cook the other side for a couple of minutes. Remove and repeat with the remaining batter.
    3. Place the feta in a bowl and using a fork, crush it then mix through ¼ cup water and some black pepper to make a light, smooth whipped feta. Set aside
    4. Brush the sliced zucchini with 2 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    5. Grill the slices over a hot grill plate or BBQ for 1 minutes each side to get caramelised. Combine with the pine nuts, currants, herbs, and dress with a 1 tbsp olive oil and the juice of half the lemon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and gently toss.
    6. To serve, smear the feta over the flatbreads, scatter over the zucchini salad and finish with the chili oil and extra lemon to serve.

    This recipe by A Better Choice.

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  • September 28

    Lemon Pepper Fish with Greens & Salsa

    Lemon Pepper Fish with Greens & Salsa

    Looking for a delicious source of protein and fibre to add to your meals?

    This Lemon-Pepper fish is the perfect meal, served with chargrilled greens and salsa, it has a bit of everything!

    Prep time : 20 minutes

    Serves : 2 

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Combine tomato, onion, chilli, capers, mint, and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
    2. Place fish on a clean work surface. Combine pepper, lemon zest, and salt in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the fish.
    3. Heat a cast iron span over a medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the baby broccoli. Season with salt and cook for one to two minutes on each side or until lightly charred and tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate.
    4. Add remaining oil to the pan and cook fish for 2-3 minutes on each side or until just cooked through.
    5. Divide baby broccoli among serving plates, top with fish, and spoon over the salsa mixture.

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  • September 27

    Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Bars

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    If you’re looking for a healthy, protein packed snack to make at home, look no further than our Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Bars! Yes, they taste as good as they look????

    Prep time : 40 minutes

    Serves : 10 – 12 bars

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Pre-heat oven to 180C and line a reasonably shallow baking pan with baking paper (we used a pan 27.5cm x 17.5cm).
    2. Using a mixer, combine the bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the mixture is very smooth.
    3. Then add in the oats and sliced almonds, and mix until well combined.
    4. Place the mixture into the lined baking pan, making sure to press and flatten it with a spatula until the top is flat.
    5. Bake in the oven for 30 mins, or until the bars are turning golden brown on the edges.
    6. Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them.

    Note: The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

    This recipe by A Better Choice.

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  • September 27

    Marinated Lentils With Baby Broccoli and Feta

    Marinated Lentils With Baby Broccoli and Feta

    This healthy, hearty Lentils and Baby Broccoli dish is the perfect meal prep recipe. Not only does it taste amazing warm, but it can also be enjoyed as a cold lunch the next day.

    Prep time : 30 minutes

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
    2. In a large frypan, add coriander, fennel seeds, chilli, garlic and ½ cup oil. Set over a medium heat and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until the garlic is golden brown and the chilli slices have shrivelled slightly. Season spiced oil lightly with salt and transfer to a small bowl.
    3. In a large pot, cook lentils in simmering salted water until tender but still firm. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.
    4. While the lentils are cooking, add the baby broccoli and lemon to the lined tray and toss with the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil and salt. Roast until the baby broccoli is charred in spots and the lemon has softened. Toss halfway through cook time.
    5. Pour half the reserved spiced oil over the warm lentils, then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    6. Divide lentils among bowls and top with baby broccoli, lemon, and feta, dressing with any remaining spiced oil.

    This recipe by A Better Choice.

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  • September 27

    Strawberry Muffins

    Strawberry-Muffins

    With strawberries in such good supply, it’d be rude not to make a Strawberry Muffin recipe!???? If you’re a berry lover, you’ll love this one! Get baking now!

    Prep time : 30 – 40 minutes

    Serves : 10- 12

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Preheat oven to 180 C and spray a muffin tin with oil, or line with paper cups.
    2. In a bowl, combine your dry ingredients (sifted flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda)
    3. In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (eggs, oil, maple syrup and yoghurt)
    4. Pour your wet mixture into your dry mixture and combine well, ensuring all flour lumps are dissolved.
    5. Gently fold in cut strawberries, or frozen strawberries.
    6. Pour your muffin mixture into your muffin tray until you’ve got 10-12 even muffins.
    7. Bake for 20 mins or so, depending on the heat of your oven. Check often to ensure no burning.
    8. Remove from oven, and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

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  • September 26

    Chia Pudding

    Chia Pudding

    Chia pudding is great for breakfast and can easily be meal prepped, and kept in the fridge – or freezer! – for you to enjoy!

    Prep time : 15 minutes + 4 hours set time

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Add chia seeds and milk to a large bowl and stir together.
    2. Let the chia mixture rest for 15 minutes – it will start to thicken – then stir again.
    3. Once thickened, divide between four glass jars.
    4. Cover with a lid and store in the fridge for four hours, or overnight before serving. To serve, top with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.

    Note: These will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    This recipe by A Better Choice.

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  • September 23

    Bahn Mi

    Bahn Mi

    You don’t have to travel far and wide for a delicious bánh mì!

    Prep time : 20 minutes

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. In a large bowl combine the soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce and coat the spare ribs.
    2. Add oil to a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the pork until tender and cooked through.
    3. Assemble each Bahn Mi with pate, coriander, pork, carrot, cucumber, spring onion, and fresh red chilli. 

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  • September 23

    The Best Place To Store Your Fruit – The Fridge Or The Fruit Bowl?

    The Best Place To Store Your Fruit

    There is nothing worse than your fruit going off right a few days after you buy it. It’s a waste of money, and a waste of food, yet it always seems to be the case with at least one banana or stray grape. The way you’re storing your fruit could be a reason why they’re not lasting to their full potential, so we’re here to tell you the best way to store your fruit to get the longevity you need!

    Bananas
    They should be stored in a cool, dry place. They definitely don’t need to be in the fridge and can survive in the fruit bowl.

    Apples
    Surprisingly, apples should actually be kept in the fridge. They soften ten times faster at room temperature, and will last a lot longer when kept refrigerated.

    Berries
    Being kept in the fridge will make your berries last a lot longer. Bonus points for being kept in the crisper!

    Tomatoes
    Keep these at room temp to help them last as long as possible.

    Mangoes, plums, peaches and pears
    If you’re needing to ripen these fruits, you can keep them at room temperature in a brown paper bag, and then can be refrigerated if you’re wanting them to last longer.

    Pineapple
    You should store pineapples at room temperature, but you should place them upside down for a day or two to help the sweetness spread through the entire fruit!

    Hopefully this will help you in the future, and make sure you’re getting the most out of your fruit!

  • September 20

    Chicken Caesar Salad

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    Who could say no to a delicious Caesar Salad! Made with crispy cos lettuce from your local fruit and veg shop, this recipe is sure to impress your family, or friends.

    Prep time : 20 minutes

    Serves : 6

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Prep your croutons by cutting your bread into cubes. Add the bread cubes and bacon pieces to a frypan and cook them with 1 tbsp of olive oil, stirring occasionally. Cook until they’re crispy and golden, before setting them aside on a plate lined with paper towel.
    2. While the croutons are cooking, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Place over a medium to high heat and bring to a soft boil. Once boiling softly, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 mins.
    3. Once cooked, remove the eggs from the saucepan, then run them under cold water for 1 min. Once they’re cooled, peel them, slice into quarters, then set aside.
    4. To serve, place the sliced cos lettuce in a large serving bowl. Top with the shredded chicken, grated parmesan, croutons, boiled eggs, bacon pieces, and Caesar salad dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

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  • September 20

    Roast Broccoli Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

    Roast Broccoli Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

    “Don’t be afraid to crank your oven right up high to get that broccoli charred and cooked to perfection. The flavour intensifies and it becomes rich, naturally sweet, and so delicious. It’s a great way to use up the whole broccoli with zero waste. The Stalk holds so much flavour and nutrition and is perfect roasted like this.”

    This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Tom Walton 

    Prep time : 15 minutes

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    • 3 head broccolis, cut lengthways into quarters or sixths
    • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt, pepper

    TAHINI SAUCE

    TO SERVE

    • 1/3 cup toasted almonds, roughly crushed
    • 1/3 cup shallots/spring onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
    Method :
    1. Preheat an oven to 240C and line a tray with baking paper
    2. Place the broccoli onto the baking tray, drizzle with the olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and gently toss.
    3. Roast for 15 minutes until lightly charred and the stalk softened.
    4. Meanwhile, combine the tahini sauce ingredients with ¼ cup or so of water to make it a thick pouring consistency.
    5. Transfer the cooked broccoli to a platter, squeeze over some lemon and spoon over the sauce, making sure it hits all the parts of the broccoli so the nuts and herbs all stick to it!
    6. Scatter over the almonds, shallots, sesame seeds and another squeeze of lemon if you please!

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  • September 20

    Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit Quick No Churn Ice Cream

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    After a no-fuss ice cream? This recipe is super easy to follow and only takes 20 minutes to whip up!

    Prep time : 20 minutes + Freezing time

    Serves : 6

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. You can either leave all the pieces of SunGold Kiwifruit diced or puree half in a blender. Set aside.
    2. In a small bowl whisk together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, set aside.
    3. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then combine with the vanilla/sweetened condensed milk mixture and fold in the pureed and/or chopped SunGold Kiwifruit, reserving a few pieces of chopped SunGold to put on top.
    4. Pour the mixture into a loaf tin.
    5. Then cover and freeze for at least 3 hours until frozen or overnight.

    Recipe provided by Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit and www.zespri.com.au

  • September 20

    Tuna Stuffed Avocados

    Tuna Stuffed Avocadoes

    Breakfast has never been easier or more delicious with these Stuffed Tuna Avocados!

    Prep time : 15 minutes

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Add the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
    2. Slice avocados in half and remove the seed. Add a large spoonful of tuna mix onto each avocado half. Enjoy!

    This recipe by A Better Choice.

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  • September 19

    Pina Colada

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    ???? If you like Pina Coladas ???? … then you’ll love ours! Fresh pineapple juice and coconut are blended together to make this smooth, creamy drink! The perfect drink to toast to the end of a week ????

    Prep time : 10 minutes

    Serves : 2

    Ingredients :
    • ¾ cup freshly pressed pineapple juice
    • 1/3 cup white Rum (optional)
    • ¼ cup fresh coconut milk
    • 1 tbs fresh lime juice (optional)
    • ½ tbs sugar syrup, to taste
    • 2 cups ice
    Method :
    1. In a blender, combine all ingredients until well combined.
    2. Serve in glasses immediately.

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  • September 19

    Pineapple, Orange & Banana Smoothie

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    Feel energised for the day ahead with our deliciously tropical Pineapple, Orange and Banana Smoothie. Sip away, and imagine yourself sitting by the beach ????????

    Prep time : 10 minutes

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Add all of your ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
    2. Pour and serve with fresh orange slithers on top.

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  • September 16

    Guacamole

    Guacamole

    Everyone loves guac! This super easy, super quick guacamole is sure to be a winner whether it’s a dip for entertaining, a snack with corn chips or to accompany eggs for brekky!

    Prep time : 5 minutes

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Grab two ripe avocados and place the flesh in a bowl.
    2. Mash the avocado until mostly smooth.
    3. Add in finely chopped red onion and diced tomato. Stir to combine.
    4. Season with coriander and lime juice. Add in salt and pepper, to taste..

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  • September 13

    Whole Roasted Apples

    Whole Roasted Apples
    “Putting apples on centre stage for this simple and totally delicious dessert. I like to describe it as apple pies without the pastry. Serve them with thick cream, yoghurt or vanilla ice cream”
    This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Tom Walton .

     

    Prep time : 15 minutes

    Cooking time : 45 minutes to 1 hour

    Serves : 4

    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Preheat an oven to 210C
    2. Using a melon baller scoop, cut down through the centre of the apple to remove the core, not cutting all the way through though – leave about 1cm from the bottom
    3. Combine the brown sugar & cinnamon and sprinkle ¾ of it into and over the apples. Cut the butter into the same number of pieces as apples and place it into each of the apple cavities.
    4. Sprinkle over the remaining sugar mixture and squeeze the lemon over. Cover with foil and roast for 45 minutes, until the apples are softened and collapsing.

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  • September 13

    Dumplings

    Dumplings
    These dumplings are a must try for your next lunch!

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    Ingredients :

    Dumplings:

    Method :
    1. Grate the carrot and add it to a food processor along with the chicken mince, garlic cloves, minced ginger, green onion, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
    2. Heat up a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the mixture in some sesame oil until golden brown.
    3. Place a tbsp filling in the middle of a dumpling wrapper and wrap it into the shape you like.
    4. Heat up the skillet again and fry your dumplings on one side until crispy, then turn over and repeat. Pour the water into the pan and cover with a lid. Let the dumplings steam until all the water is absorbed.
    5. Finely chop garlic and green onion. Add garlic, green onion, red chili flakes, and sesame seeds to a bowl. Pour the hot oil into the bowl.
    6. Now add the soy sauce, water, and rice vinegar.
    7. Assemble dumplings and chili oil and enjoy!

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  • September 7

    Vietnamese Inspired Crispy Salad

    Vietnamese Inspired Crispy Salad
    This slaw-like Vietnamese Inspired Salad is everything we love about Vietnamese food: Fresh and bright, yet full of flavour.
    The perfect lunchtime meal, highlighting some delicious fresh produce.

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    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Prep all fresh ingredients and add to a large bowl.
    2. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
    3. For the dressing, combine sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
    4. Pour the dressing into the large bowl with fresh produce, and noodles, mix everything through and enjoy!

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  • September 7

    Baked Chicken with Pumpkin and Chorizo

    Baked Chicken with Pumpkin and Chorizo

    Keep the whole family happy with this easy Chicken, Chorizo and Pumpkin Bake!

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    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp of the oil and the chorizo. Cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a large baking dish.
    2. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the frying pan and cook, turning once, until golden brown all over. Transfer to the baking dish. Depending on the size of the pan, chicken may need to be cooked in two batches.
    3. Using the same pan and oil, add the pumpkin, carrot, garlic, and thyme to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are caramelized and beginning to soften. Add the stock and bring it to a simmer. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
    4. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and the remaining 1 tbsp of the oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the baking dish.
    5. Bake for 20 mins or until the mixture is bubbling and the breadcrumb topping is crisp and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley and extra thyme.

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  • September 5

    Corn Fritters

    Corn Fritters

    These easy to make Corn Fritters are a great breakfast or lunch idea for the whole family! We love to serve them with fresh avocado and rocket – yum yum!

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    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Place the flour into a large bowl, making a well in the centre. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a separate bowl, then pour the mix gradually into the flour, gently stirring to combine.
    2. Fold through the corn kernels, chives and crumbled feta. To ensure the fritters stay nice and light, ensure you don’t over-mix the mixture.
    3. Heat a large frypan over a medium heat and add a dollop of butter or oil to grease the pan.
    4. Add heaped tablespoons of the fritter mixture into the pan. Note: you will need to cook the fritters in batches. Cook the fritters for around 2-3 mins, until golden brown on the underside. Flip them and cook on the other side.
    5. Repeat the above step with the remaining fritter mixture, adding oil or butter as you go to ensure the frypan is well greased.
    6. To serve, evenly divide the fritters between four serving plates, alongside guacamole and rocket.

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  • September 5

    Mexican Corn Salad

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    Check out this vibrant Mexican Corn Salad! ???? With corn thriving at the moment, there’s no reason not to whip up this tasty salad.

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    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a high heat. Add the corn and cook for 3-5 mins, stirring often, until the corn starts to char.
    2. Transfer the charred corn to a large bowl and allow it to cool for a couple of mins.
    3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the corn. Mix everything together until well combined.
    4. Taste test and adjust the lime juice and salt and pepper as required.
    5. To serve, garnish the salad with additional feta and coriander, if desired.

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  • September 2

    Capsicum Pesto Eggs

    Capsicum Pesto Eggs

    Stop! You neeeed to try these Capsicum Pesto Eggs!

    Loaded with veg, flavour and spice, this brekky pleaser will become your go-to for every meal- don’t say we didn’t warn you! Can handle some spice? Customise this Cap’ recipe to your spice spectrum!

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    Ingredients :
    Method :
    1. Char capsicums until black (approximately 30 minutes) on the stove/grill. You can also do this on a barbecue. 
    2. Once charred, cover capsicums with plastic wrap on a plate and leave for 30 minutes. Peel skin and remove seeds.
    3. Add the capsicum into a food processor with the garlic, basil, chilli (to taste) and a splash of olive oil. Season and blitz for 20 seconds.
    4. Add whole cashews and grated parmesan to taste, blitz again for another 20 seconds.
    5. Add pesto to a hot pan, lower heat and crack eggs in.
    6. Toast your bread and add your smashed avocado (season with lemon juice and salt/pepper).
    7. Put pesto eggs onto the bread and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon juice.

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      • August 31

        Mustard Chicken with Roast Veg Medley

        Mustard Chicken with Roast Veg Medley

        This Mustard Chicken is a fantastic midweek meal that’s fast to whip up and tastes incredible!

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        Ingredients :
        Method :
        1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
        2. Dice potatoes, sweet potato, and beetroot and place on a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, and add salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until crispy.
        3. Slice capsicum and place on a baking tray. Season with salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
        4. Dice chicken thighs and place into a medium mixing bowl. Add greek yoghurt, seeded mustard, lemon juice, and water and stir.
        5. Add chicken to a large frying pan over medium heat and cook until tender and the sauce has reduced down.
        6. Once the chicken is cooked and vegetables are roasted, serve together with a dollop of greek yoghurt.

        This recipe by A Better Choice.

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      • August 26

        Lemon Curd & Scones

        Lemon Curd & Scones

        This Lemon Curd is deliciously tangy, creamy, and sweet. You only need 5 ingredients and it comes together on the stove in 10 minutes!

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        Ingredients :
        Method :
        1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
        2. Fill the bottom of a double boiler with 1-2 inches of water. Place on high heat, once the water boils, reduce to low heat to keep the water at a simmer.
        3. Place egg yolks, caster sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt into the top pot of your boiler. Using a whisk, whisk until completely blended, then continue to whisk as the curd cooks. Constant whisking prevents the egg yolks from curdling.
        4. Whisk until the mixture becomes thick, then remove from heat.
        5. Cut the butter into 6 pieces, then whisk into the curd. The butter will melt from the heat of the curd.
        6. In a large mixing bowl, add lemonade, cream, and s/r flour and stir until combined. Pat dough until it is 2 cm thick, and using a round cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Place scones on a baking tray 1cm apart and cook until slightly golden brown.
        7. Serve scones warm with fresh lemon curd.

        This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Chef Tom Walton! & A Better Choice.

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      • August 24

        Chicken and Parsnip Pot Roast with Salmoriglio

        Chicken Salmoriglio

        Salmoriglio is probably the most delicious sauce you can make to add to nearly anything you cook.

        It’s basically a fresh oregano, garlic, lemon, olive oil salsa and transforms anything it touches including this one-pot roast chicken, parsnip and baby broccoli number. 

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        Serves : 4 People

        Ingredients :

        SALMORIGLIO :

        Method :
        1. Cut the parsnip into quarters lengthways and cut out the core. Trim a little if needed into shorter pieces and set aside
        2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
        3. Preheat an oven to 220C and place a large frying pan or Dutch oven over a medium/high heat.
        4. Add half the olive oil and chicken, top side down (wear the skin would have been), to the pan and cook, until the chicken is nicely browned and golden on that top side then remove and set aside.
        5. Return the pan to a medium/high heat and add the remaining olive oil, parsnip, and onion to the pan with a good pinch of salt. Cook, for 2-3 minutes to begin to caramelise then transfer to the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
        6. While that cooks, combine the salmoriglio ingredients in a small food processor and blend to a loose paste, using a little more olive oil to loosen if needed and season to taste.
        7. Spoon a little salmoriglio over the chicken and toss the broccolini with 2 tbsp of it and a little seasoning and set aside.
        8. Remove from the oven, add the chicken and any juices from the plate along with the broccolini then return the pan to the oven for another 8 minutes.
        9. Serve with more salmoriglio spooned over to finish and lemon to squeeze.

        This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Chef Tom Walton! & A Better Choice.

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      • August 24

        Pineapple and Passionfruit Upside-Down Cake

        Pineapple and Passionfruit Upside-Dow cake

        There’s nothing quite like a good upside-down cake that is perfectly moist and celebrates summer flavours any time of the year!

        This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Chef Tom Walton!

        Preparation : 30 minutes

        Cooking : 45 minutes

        Serves : Makes a 124 cm cake

        Ingredients :
        • 1 pineapple, skin trimmed
        • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
        • ½ cup brown sugar
        • 1 orange

        Cake Batter :

        Method :
        1. Preheat an oven to 180C, grease and line a 24cm cake tin.
        2. Cut the pineapple in half lengthways then slice 5mm thick slices down each length.
        3. Place the butter, brown sugar along with zest and juice of the orange and 2 tbsp water into a large frying pan and place over a medium/high heat to simmer to make a syrup.
        4. Keep it on a low simmer and working in batches, cook the pineapple slices in the brown sugar for approx. 1 minute each side then transfer to a plate and continue cooking the remaining pineapple. Keep any remaining syrup in the pan to pour over the finished cake.
        5. Layer the pineapple around the base of a cake tin, overlapping each slice by about 1/3, then fill in the centre. Dice any remaining pineapple slices to add to the cake mix and combine any remaining juices from the cooked pineapple with the syrup in the pan.
        6. For the cake mix combine the dry ingredients well in a mixing bowl add the eggs, coconut oil, yoghurt, the pulp of the 2 passionfruit, any remaining diced pineapple and mix everything to just combined.
        7. Spoon this evenly into the cake tin, over the pineapple, smooth out and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until firm and a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes then turn the cake out, flipping onto a plate so the pineapple is on top. To serve, reduce any remaining syrup to slightly thicken, spoon this over the cake along with the remaining passionfruit and serve with extra yoghurt.

        This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Chef Tom Walton! & A Better Choice.

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      • August 18

        Healthy Zucchini Brownies

        Healthy Zucchini Brownies

        Let our Healthy Zucchini Brownies be your next healthy snack to try! Your little ones won’t even know that there’s a green veg hiding amongst all the fudgy, chocolatey goodness!

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        Preparation : 30 minutes

        Serves : 15 brownies

        Ingredients :
        Method :

        1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius and line a brownie tin with baking paper.
        2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Then add in the cacao or cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, whisking until well combined.
        3. Gently squeeze the grated zucchini, being careful not to squeeze out all the liquid. Add the zucchini to the mixing bowl and stir. Then add in the flour and stir gently until well combined.
        4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking tin and ensure its level. Bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until the centre is just cooked.
        5. Remove from the oven and allow brownie to cool in the tin for around an hour. Transfer the brownie to a cooling rack to cool off completely. Cut into 15 squares.

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • August 17

        Moroccan Cauliflower Tray Roast

        Moroccan Cauliflower Tray Roast

        “Cauliflower takes centre stage in this recipe which is amazing served with some rice if you want to make it go further and leftover approved so even if you are cooking for 1 or 2, make extra and enjoy the leftovers. Ras el hanout is Moroccan spice mix, worth seeking out.”

        This recipe was made in collaboration with our friend Chef Tom Walton!

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        Preparation : 1 hour

        Serves : 4

        Ingredients :
        Methods :
        1. Pre-heat an oven to 220°C.
        2. Cut the cauliflower into quarters, keeping some leaves intact. If you have a large cauliflower, cut it into smaller chunks.
        3. Heat a large frying pan over a medium high heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the cauliflower on a flat side, season well with salt and pepper, and cook to caramelise on both cut, flat sides then remove to a plate.
        4. Add 2 tbsp more of oil to the pan along with the onions, garlic, ras el hanout and a pinch of salt. Cook this over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes then add the tinned cherry tomatoes and 1 cup of water, rinsing out the tins with the water before adding it to the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, season to taste then nestle in the cauliflower, spooning over some tomato drizzle with a little more olive oil and cover with a crumpled piece of baking paper.
        5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the cauliflower has softened but not falling apart. Remove and spoon of the tomato over the cauliflower.
        6. Combine the butterbeans, dill, lemon and 2 tbsp of olive oil, season to taste and mix. Spoon this over everything and serve with natural yoghurt and rice if using.

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • August 17

        Tangy Orange Muffins

        Add a little zest to your morning tea with these Tangy Orange Muffins! ????

        Muffins are great for breakfast, school lunchboxes or as a light snack anytime of day.

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        Preparation : 40 Minutes

        Serves : 6

        Ingredients :

        Glazed Orange Slices :

        • 1 1/2 cups sugar
        • 1/2 cup water
        • 2 oranges, cut into 1/2 cm slices or rind strips
        Method :
        1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Use a little of the melted butter to brush over 12 muffin pans.
        2. Combine remaining butter, sugar, yoghurt, egg, orange rind and juice. Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda and add to moist mixture, folding through until just combined.
        3. Divide mixture between prepared muffin pans and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 15 – 20 minutes.
        4.  To prepare the Glazed Orange Slices or rind strips: mix sugar and water in a frying pan and bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, add orange pieces and cook gently 10 minutes, carefully turning to ensure they are coated with syrup.
        5. Top muffins with orange as soon as they come out of oven, spooning any extra syrup over while muffins are still in their pans.

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • August 17

        Braised Fennel with Garlic Butterbeans

        Braised Fennel with Garlic Butterbeans

        “This dish really highlights the amazing flavour of fennel as it transforms from fresh and crispy to sweet, meaty and caramelly when slow cooked.

        It’s simple and so spectacular. This dish is no waste as well, using the fennel tops at the end to add a fragrant, fresh element to the dish.

        Serve with fish, chicken, roast meats, spoon over marinated feta and enjoy on its own or slice the cooked fennel and spoon it with the butterbeans and fennel tops, through some cooked pasta with more lemon, olive oil and some parmesan to finish.”

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        Preparation : 30 Minutes

        Serves : 4 (as a side)

        Ingredients :
        • 1 large head fennel, trimmed, tops reserved
        • ¼ cup olive oil + extra to drizzle
        • Salt, pepper
        • 3 clove garlic, roughly chopped
        • 1 cup white wine
        • 1 tin butterbeans, drained, rinsed
        • ½ tsp dried chili flakes
        • 1 lemon
        Method :
        1. Place a large frying pan over medium/high heat and add the olive oil and fennel.
        2. Season well with salt and pepper and cook for a couple of minutes, until it begins to colour. Then flip the fennel onto the other cut side and cook until that begins to caramelise nicely.
        3. Scatter the garlic over the fennel and gently shake the pan to let the garlic fall through. Then add the white wine to the pan, reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer the fennel for 8-10 minutes, topping up with a little water if needed then remove the lid and scatter over the dried chilli. To serve, roughly slice the reserved fennel tops and add to the pan with the butterbeans, squeeze over the lemon and finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil.

        This recipe was created by Tom Walton.

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      • August 11

        Blood Orange Salad

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        Preparation : 20 Minutes

        Serves : 4

        Ingredients :
        Method :
        1. In a bowl, combine sugar and vinegar, then add in the sliced red onion and set aside for 15 mins to pickle. Once done, drain, reserving the vinegar and sugar mix.
        2. Cut rind from the blood oranges, then slice into rounds. Reserve around 2 tsp of juice from slicing.
        3. In a small bowl combine the 2 tsp blood orange juice with 2 tsp of the reserved vinegar and sugar mix, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
        4. Toss the fennel in 1 tbsp the reserved vinegar and sugar mix, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
        5. To serve, place half of the blood orange rounds on a platter. Top with 2/3 of the fennel, some pickled onions, and parsley, before placing the remaining blood orange slices on top. Top with the remaining fennel, and pickled onion. Sprinkle with more parsley leaves, then finish by drizzling over the dressing. Enjoy!

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • August 11

        Rhubarb, Pear, Ginger & Coconut Crumble

        Rhubarb, Pear, Ginger & Coconut Crumble

        Preparation/cooking : 50 Minutes

        Serves : 4

        Ingredients :

        Crumble Mix

        • 1 cup plain flour
        • 1 cup oats
        • ½ tsp dried, ground ginger
        • ½ cup desicated coconut
        • Pinch salt
        • 2/3 cup brown sugar
        • 100g unsalted butter, diced

        Other ingredients

        • 1 bunch rhubarb, cut into 4cm lengths
        • 4 beurre bosc pears, peeled, cut into 6ths
        • 1/3 cup caster sugar
        • Zest and juice 1 orange
        • natural yoghurt, thick, double cream, or ice-cream, to serve
        Method:
        1. Preheat an oven to 200C.
        2. Combine the crumble ingredients in a bowl, rubbing the butter in with your fingertips to create a rough breadcrumb texture. Set aside.
        3. Place the rhubarb, pears, sugar, orange in a medium saucepan and cook over a medium high heat for approx. 8-10 minutes, stirring often, to break down soften the rhubarb and pears.
        4. Spoon the fruit and juices into a 32cm oval or rectangle pie dish and top generously with the granola (crumb mixture)– you may not want to use all the granola, in which case, keep leftovers in the freezer for next time.
        5. Bake for approx. 30-35 minutes until the granola is golden, beginning to crisp up and the fruit is bubbling
        6. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving with yoghurt, cream or ice-cream

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • August 3

        Gardeners Pie

        Gardeners Pie

        Preparation : 25 Minutes

        Cooking : 40 Minutes

        Serves : 4

        Ingredients :
        • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1cm rounds
        • 4 tbsp olive oil
        • Sea salt, fresh ground black pepper
        • ½ head cauliflower, roughly chopped
        • 1 brown onion, finely diced
        • 2 medium cup mushrooms, finely chopped
        • 3 clove garlic, sliced
        • 800g blanched and chopped tomatoes (or 2 x 400g tin tomatoes)
        • 400ml vegetable stock
        • 1 x 400g tin lentils, rinsed, drained
        • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, roughly chopped
        • 100g marinated feta or goats feta
        • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
        • 1/3 cup white, long grain rice
        • Handful flat leaf parsley
        Method:
        1. Preheat an oven to 200C.
        2. Brush the eggplant slices with half the olive oil, season lightly and place onto a lined baking tray. Roast for 10 minutes until lightly golden and soft. Set aside.
        3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until very soft, around 8 minutes. Drain well and allow to steam dry in a sieve.
        4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium/high heat and add the onion, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and a big pinch of salt. Cook for 3 minutes until they have broken down then add the tinned tomato, stock and simmer for 5 minutes before adding the lentils and olive and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
        5. Crush the cauliflower with a potato masher, mix through the feta and season to taste.
        6. Preheat the oven to 210C. Spoon 1/3 of the ragu into a 30cm pie dish sprinkle over half the rice then a layer of eggplant, ragu, rice, eggplant, ragu and finally top with the cauliflower, crated cheddar, and little drizzle of olive oil.
        7. Lightly grease a piece of foil and place it, grease side down, to lightly wrap over the pie then bake for 40 minutes removing the foil halfway through cooking and continue to cook until golden and bubbling.

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • August 1

        Slow Cooker Beef Casserole

        Slow Cooker Beef Casserole

        Preparation : 10 Minutes

        Cooking : 4-8 Minutes

        Serves : 4

        Ingredients :
        Method :
        1. Add the onion, celery, carrots, bay and thyme to the slow cooker. Then add in the boiling water, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Crumble over the stock cubes or add in the stock and stir. Stir in the paprika if using and season with pepper. 
        2. Add diced beef to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. 
        3. Serve with mashed potato, if desired. 

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • July 29

        Avocado & Dark Choc Truffles

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        Preparation : 20 Minutes

        Serves : 12

        Ingredients :
        • 1 cup dark choc chips or chopped dark choc
        • 1 small ripe avocado, mashed
        • 2 tbsp coating of your choice (i.e. matcha powder, crushed pistachios, desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, etc.)
        Method :
        1. Microwave chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, until melted.
        2. Stir the mashed avocado into the melted chocolate until well combined. Freeze the mixture for 10 mins to thicken it.
        3. Once the mixture has thickened, roll it into one inch balls.
        4. Place the coatings of your choice in a small bowl and roll the truffles in the coatings to sufficiently coat them.
        5. Store truffles in the fridge (for up to four days).

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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      • July 28

        Cinnamon Baked Pears

        Cinnamon-Baked-Pears

         

        Preparation : 5 Minutes

        Cooking : 25 Minutes

        Serves : 4

        Ingredients :
        • 2 ripe pears washed, cut in half and cored
        • 2 tsp cinnamon
        • 1 tsp maple syrup
        • Granola, for topping
        • Coconut yoghurt, for topping
        Method :
        1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place cored pears onto a lined baking tray.
        2. Sprinkle the pears evenly with the cinnamon and maple syrup.
        3. Place in oven to bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
        4. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
        5. Top with granola and coconut yoghurt as desired.

        Recipe by A Better Choice

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