Green Mango Smoothie

Green Mango Smoothie

Summer in a smoothie, with the addition of the mango in this blend.  You can purchase frozen mango all year round (or freeze your own over the warmer months when they’re at their peak).  It is one of my favourite things, the first time you smell a fresh mango in...
Brussels Sprouts Skewers

Brussels Sprouts Skewers

A yummy and quick side dish that is great to serve with your dinner and save some leftovers to serve hot (in an insulated container) or cold in tomorrows lunchbox.  The skewers add an extra element of fun (which never hurts when you’re breaking down those long...
Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Geez, Brussels sprouts get a bad rap!  Maybe it’s the memory or vision of grey-green overcooked mush that has lost all it’s sweetness and left all the bitterness.  I mean, that would probably do it! I love Brussels sprouts, and they are a regular feature in many forms...
Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

There are a million different variations of Minestrone soup, but they all share the same cosiness that is perfect to warm you up on a cold day.  This is my favourite combination of vegetables, but you can add or subtract anything you wish, and run with whatever is in...
Nettle + Basil Pesto

Nettle + Basil Pesto

I know sometimes the pantry can start to look a bit bare in the lead up to shopping day, but have you ever thought to use the weeds in your garden?  Nettles (Urtica dioica) are a gardeners nemesis with their painful little spikes that can even manage to get through...