This vegetarian Mexican Salad is as delicious as it is filling. The salad is fresh and zesty, and it’s made with wholesome ingredients – mescaline leaves, wild rice (that could easily be substituted or omitted), sweet and juicy corn, fresh garden veggies, crumbled creamy feta, coriander (cilantro) and crunchy roasted pepitas. This salad is elevated by a sweet and sour lime and honey dressing, and while you won’t be hungry after eating this…you’ll definitely want more! This recipe is nut, egg and gluten free and can easily be made dairy free. I find that the problem wit ..read more

These delicious Corn Fritters are so quick and easy to make. They are light and full of flavour and perfect for breakfast, lunch or a simple and comforting dinner. To make this recipe you’ll need eggs, self raising flour, fresh corn cobs, and canned creamed corn along with spring onions and chives (optional). This recipe was first developed in 2019, and was updated with new photography and helpful information in 2023.  There is nothing better than a simple meal that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And these fritters fit the bill! They are a crowd pleaser – lig ..read more

I know these delicious Healthy Chocolate Brownies will be a huge hit with your family because 1. chocolate and 2. deliciousness. And as they’re lower in sugar, made with wholegrain flour and have the added nutritional boost from grated zucchini (hence the ‘healthy’ part of the title), they make the perfect healthier sweet treat. They’re super easy and quick to make. This recipe was originally published in 2018 and has been updated with new photography in 2023. These fudgy zucchini brownies were developed several years ago when my husband had jetted off on a boys w ..read more

Ermighad team. This Rice Noodle Salad is deeee-lish. It’s jam-packed with flavour and the perfect combination of freshness, heat, aromatics and the crunch factor along with delicious vermicelli noodles and marinated tofu. It’s quick enough to prepare for the perfect ‘take-away at home’ lunch or dinner, or you can make everyone at work jealous for a great office lunch. This substantial Vietnamese inspired rice noodle salad is gluten free, nut free and dairy free. I don’t know if you are like me, but I sort of get addicted to certain meals. I find myself being able to eat the ..read more

This simple but tasty Carrot Salad is as delicious as it is impressive. Packed with flavour, this sweet and salty salad with a gorgeous lemon honey vinaigrette. It’s great to make ahead of time so it’s perfect for when you need to bring a salad to a party. Or make your colleagues jealous by making it for a nourishing work lunch. I love a good salad. They are simple to prepare, great to prep ahead and fantastic for a healthy work lunch or delicious side with dinner. And this Roasted Carrot and Goats Cheese Salad is no exception.  I love the way the flavours work togethe ..read more

This Tuna Pasta Salad pulls together pasta, tuna and delicious summer vegetables with a creamy dressing. This salad is great for school or work lunches for a filling non sandwich lunch idea. It’s even great as a quick and simple weeknight meal. My pasta salad recipe is packed with flavour and deliciously seasoned with a creamy lemon mustard dressing. If you are a fan of pasta salads then you need to try this recipe. This tuna salad is really quick and simple! It only takes around 15 minutes to prepare. As you’re cooking the pasta you can quickly whip up the dressing and prep the vegetable ..read more

This delicious Beef Nachos recipe is a tasty, nourishing kid-friendly meal. It’s a protein rich meal, jam packed with vegetables. This recipe is quick and simple, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights. And even better – this is a generous family-sized recipe. If there are any leftovers these can be bulked out with rice. My Beef Nachos are also a great option for school lunches or as a base to make tasty quesadillas for a satisfying work lunch.  Hands up who else is looking for quick and nourishing weeknight meals that your kids will love? I know I am. And if you are ..read more

This gluten, dairy and nut free Chocolate Chia Pudding is a delicious protein packed breakfast, snack, dessert or even lunchbox addition. It is truly a simple recipe. It uses minimal ingredients to create a flavourful chia seed pudding that comes together quickly and irresistibly.  Have you tried chia seed pudding before? It’s a fantastic option way to get extra nutrients into breakfast, snacks, dessert or even a sweet, but wholesome, treat for school lunches. And this healthier protein chia pudding is a winner! Packed with fibre, plant-based protein and a great source of essen ..read more

You will just love my easy breakfast pancakes – they are just perfect for weekends. They are such a simple one bowl recipe and the addition of natural unsweetened Greek yogurt is just delicious and adds a protein punch.   Weekends are made for pancakes…it is just science. Well it is in our house anyway. Pancakes are one of the first recipes I learnt to make independently in the kitchen. Albeit the ones I made growing up were far less appetising and, well, rubbery. Not these ones though! They are fluffy and delicious. Making pancakes from scratch is so easy. They use re ..read more