I’ve been experimenting a lot with Quinoa recently – in the past few weeks I’ve shared recipes for Coconut Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables and Quinoa Porridge. My latest experiment involved cooking the hearty grain and mixing them into Quinoa, Corn and Oat Muffins. Quinoa, Corn and Oat Muffins are Gluten Free and Dairy Free, […]
Archives for April 2012
Creamy Mushroom Soup
April 27, 2012 by
Growing up, my Granny lived in a Hotel which served the most amazing Mushroom Soup in their restaurant. It was the treat of my week to visit her and share a meal in the restaurant with my family. The soup I remember was creamy, but not too rich and had a perfectly balanced mushroom […]
Instant Raspberry Ice Cream
April 26, 2012 by
The other day, out of nowhere, Mr 3 asked for Ice Cream. I haven’t made him Ice-Cream in months and it’s getting colder and colder here in Australia, so I’m not sure what prompted his request. Not having any Ice Cream in the freezer, I thought I’d experiment and whip him up some instant ice […]
Coconut Chicken with Quinoa & Vegetables
April 25, 2012 by
I’ve enjoyed experimenting with Quinoa the past few weeks. I made Quinoa Porridge the other week and have also prepared a Quinoa Salad, which looked good, but I’m not 100% happy with the outcome, taste wise, so I’m going to experiment a little further before sharing the recipe with you. This Coconut Chicken with Quinoa […]
Healthy Kids Snack – Wordless Wednesday
April 25, 2012 by
Each Wordless Wednesday I tend to do more “talking” than I should, (like in last week’s WW Quinoa Porridge Post!) So this week it’s all about the photo – a healthy kids snack of rice crackers sandwiched with Avocado and Spinach Spread. Healthy and Simple! Remember, I’m hosting the 1st ever “Breakfast Ideas Mondays“. If […]
Zucchini and Banana Muffins
April 23, 2012 by
When making baked treats for the boys, I like to include a fruit or vegetable in the recipe. They way, their morning or afternoon snack adds just a little to their daily fruit and vegetable intake. These Zucchini and Banana Muffins contain both a fruit and a vegetable. They also happen to be moist and […]
Honey Roasted Chickpeas
April 22, 2012 by
These Honey Roasted Chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo Beans) are incredibly nutritious, full of fiber, protein and are dangerously addictive! Not just for me, I witnessed Mr 22 Months grab HANDFULS and shovel them in his mouth – I couldn’t help but giggle because he looked like a little squirrel with nuts stored in his […]
Pumpkin and Lentil Risotto
April 20, 2012 by
This Pumpkin and Lentil Risotto is a hearty and nutritious meatless meal. Rice is such a quick and easy go to meal, just a few additions can make a simple rice dish into a wholesome, delicious family meal. I love how the pumpkin becomes a bright orange puree, holding the rice and lentils together. I […]
Corn and Red Pepper "Sunset" Soup
April 19, 2012 by
I adapted this recipe from Nigella Lawson’s Recipe for Sunshine Soup in her incredible book – Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home. It’s a book I page through regularly, I love reading the beautifully written recipe introductions and the photography is something to aspire to. Nigella’s Sunshine Soup consists of Corn and […]
Duck on a Lake Bento Lunchbox
April 18, 2012 by
Took the boys to the park the other day and all the ducks were standing in a line on the edge of the lake. Looks like a choreographed squad of synchronized swimmers about to take a delicate leap into the water, don’t you think? Was quite a sight to see and the boys have talked […]
