Pickling is one of the oldest and tastiest ways to preserve food, and these quick zucchini pickles come with plenty of opportunities to chop and change according to your personal taste. They’re super quick, cheap and easy to make, reducing the amount of food wasted and turning regular veggies into seriously delicious and colourful condiments. Give them as a gift or add some pizzaz to your next family dinner!
Recipes
cheesy broccoli and cauliflower soup
Looking for a simple recipe to warm your family up during the winter months? Look no further than this delicious cheesy broccoli and cauliflower soup!
bean soup
Bean soup is my ultimate go-to meal when I need something quick, easy and nourishing. The great thing about this recipe is that you can alter it to add whatever you have on hand! Whether it be some sad looking veg that needs to be used or made entirely from tins in the cupboard, this recipe is so adaptable and so cheap!
nut-free chickpea cookies
I’m still learning to like tahini and my kids are still learning to like chickpeas but served up in a cookie, and we are all happy! These are a super fun way to get more legumes into your diet. And you can play around with the flavour and design your own creations.
slow cooker chicken cacciatore
An easy and delicious winter classic! This slow cooker chicken cacciatore is easy to prepare and then you just wait for it to cook, super easy!
crumbed fish
Use this crumbed fish recipe for so many meals: fish and chips, fish burgers, fish tacos or fish nuggets!
homemade ricotta
All you need to make ricotta cheese is milk, lemons, salt and cheese cloth. A fun activity to try with your kids.
jammingtons
Here’s our healthier spin on an Aussie classic: lamingtons! They may not be like a traditional lamington, but these jammingtons are a crowd favourite amongst my family. A delicious wholemeal sponge cake, filled with chia jam and finished with a coconut chocolate icing.
spiced orange black eyed pea porridge
Some people might think porridge can only be eaten during winter, but personally porridge is a year-round heart warming breakfast that adds a little legume twist to the usual porridge!
veggie slice
A firm favourite in my house with my kids. It’s just like a zucchini slice, only with more veggies, so maybe we should call it rainbow slice. This can actually be breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack!
beef and apricot stew
As we head into the cooler months, stews are on the menu.
vegan chocolate cake with avocado icing
This delicious vegan chocolate cake with avocado icing will be a great hit at your next celebration! This cake uses a lot of bowls but it also uses a lot of different and fun ingredients.