Lemon zest and fresh grated nutmeg add tang and spice to this creamy porridge, a quick and super-nutritious weekday breakfast.
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bircher muesli
27 February 2011 6 Comments
A simple creamy bircher muesli flecked with green apple and cinnamon. One of the healthiest (and yummiest) breakfasts around (and why soaking grains is important).
bulgur salad w. lemon + rocket
25 January 2011 Leave a Comment
A lovely little wholegrain salad with simple flavours of lemon, pepper, garlic and a kiss of salty goodness. Quick to prepare. Amazingly good for you. Feels like summer.
portobello mushroom barley risotto
14 June 2010 4 Comments
Earthy portobello mushrooms in a barley risotto with melted feta and parmesan shavings. Wholesome winter food in a bowl.
sesame and chilli mix-ins
7 May 2010 1 Comment
A couple of quick fiery sambals and a citrus-and-spice sesame seed mix. Add these to your box of tricks for sprinkling over stir fries, curries and grilled vegetables. Fresh ingredients, no preservatives or other nasties. Yum!
rainbow tofu stir fry
13 April 2010 Leave a Comment
A tofu stir-fry packed with colour and zinging with the clean flavours of fresh sliced ginger, lemon and shoyu. Crunchy vegetables and toasted cashews make this a wholesome but light meal. Served with wholegrain couscous – an instant alternative to rice.
five spice quinoa
8 April 2010 5 Comments
A quick, fragrant side dish or simple salad using quinoa, Chinese five spice, fresh dill, lemon and pinenuts.
muesli with stewed plums
27 February 2010 Leave a Comment
I must be one of the world’s biggest muesli fans. We eat it most days for breakfast, and I’m always making variations on the theme, usually based on what fruits are in season. We’ve been enjoying blood plums for breakfast the past few weeks. They always remind me of summer days growing up. We had [...]
red quinoa, orange and feta salad
26 January 2010 Leave a Comment
This summer has been unbearably hot and humid. And seems to be lasting way too long. So I’ve been clawing after ideas for lighter dinners – preferably ones that can be quickly put together at the end of a long day. I’d not tried red quinoa (or “red birdseed”, as the betrothed affectionately calls it), [...]
