This soup recipe is incredibly easy and sure to warm you up on a cold day. Best served with some fresh, crusty bread. Ingredients 2 medium leeks 6 medium potatoes 1L of reduced-salt chicken stock or vegetable stock Olive oil Salt and pepper Method Remove both ends of the leek and slice thinly, then sautee in [Read more…]
Zesty Coleslaw
This fresh and zesty coleslaw is the perfect side dish with grilled meat or fish. Perfect for a family BBQ on a warm day. Best made fresh on the day but will keep in an air-tight container for 2 days. Ingredients 1/2 a white cabbage 1/2 a red (purple) cabbage 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise 2 [Read more…]
Mixed Vegetable Curry
A hearty meat-free dish that is not only filling but tasty. Curry is the perfect dish to make in bulk and freeze for those busy nights when you don’t feel like cooking. Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 2 small potatoes 1 brown onion 1 red capsicum 1 tin of lentils 1 small tin of garden [Read more…]
Chunky Potato Chips
Once you have learned how to make your own delicious home-made chips, you’ll never want to buy ready-made chips again! This recipe is incredibly simple and the chips can be cooking away while you prepare the rest of the meal. Depending on the size of your potatoes, and what else you’re serving the chips with, [Read more…]
“Is sweet potato really healthier for you than normal potatoes?”
Sweet potatoes and normal potatoes are fairly similar in terms of their nutrient profiles but there are some key differences. Generally sweet potato will have a lower glycaemic index than regular potato but this depends on the cooking method and what you add to the potato. Food with a lower GI help keep you feeling [Read more…]
“It is ok to give my baby frozen fruit and veggies?”
Frozen fruit and vegetables are just as safe to give to your baby as fresh fruit and vegetables and can even be more nutritious compared to “fresh” produce that has been sitting on the shelf for a few days. Make sure the texture is appropriate for your baby and that the food is thoroughly defrosted [Read more…]
“I read somewhere that capsicum is high in sugar. Does this mean I shouldn’t eat it because I’ve got diabetes?”
Red capsicums contain 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and green capsicums contain 2.5 grams of sugar per 100 grams so I wouldn’t classify capsicums as being high in sugar. Keep in mind also that even people with diabetes can have foods containing sugar, as long as it is in moderation. There is no need [Read more…]
