I have been on a bit of a cabbage run lately. I love the humble cabbage and am enjoying all that it has to offer! Its a cheap and versatile vegetable packed full of so many nutrients. My favourite way to enjoy it is roasted, hence, why I am sharing this most fabulous side dish […]
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Budget Bites: Ways with Lentils (Kid-Friendly)
Lentils, to me, are so satisfying! They’re earthy, so fibrous, rich in protein, iron and folate and are a staple in so many cuisines. Lentils are the ultimate food to quickly spice up any dish! Plus, they’re super cheap and filling! So here are some quick ways to use them with minimum fuss… Moroccan inspired lentil […]
Ask Alex: How I eat healthily with little spare time?
The kids are nagging, its dark outside, the dog is yapping at you for a walk, you need to prepare dinner for tonight and lunches for tomorrow. You pull out a pack of chops from the freezer, but you need to wait for them to defrost. You go to the fridge, to find a faster option […]
Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes
Hello lovely friends and Happy WA day long weekend. I love WA. I actually really do. We have the most amazing state, filled with some of the best landscapes you will ever see in world. We have the most amazing people from all walks of life. We may be the most isolated but what we […]
Fusion Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
I love sweet potato. There is something so grounding about it. Its a great complex carbohydrate chock full of vitamin A as well as being a good source of vitamin C, dietary fibre, potassium, manganese and some of the B vitamins. I have been making this soup for years. I love how that it is […]
Budget Bites: Ways with quinoa
Quinoa is such a versatile grain. It’s gluten free. It’s high protein. It’s easy to cook. It comes in several different colours. It can be dressed up and dressed down. And. So. Much. More. Today, for the budget bites series, we will explore the many different ways quinoa can be incorporated into a meal. I […]
Alex’s Veggie-Packed Minestrone
I love eating with colour and this beauty certainly does not disappoint! A cold weather staple, soup is by far one of my most favourite things to make. Its super nourishing and is also quick, easy and cheap. You can chock the pot full with as many or as little ingredients as you like and […]
Crunchy Rainbow Slaw with a Pomegranate and Dijon Dressing
I love a good crunchy rainbow slaw and I love one with so many colours, hence the rainbow! In my eyes, the more colours, the merrier. This beauty has liver-loving beets, eye-loving carrots and brain-loving cabbage. I love the texture of this salad. The crunch of the pomegranates with the smoothness of the dijon mustard. Yum, […]
Strengthening Immunity.
Good nutrition is essential for a strong immune system. Strong immunity plays a protective role against seasonal illness such as the common cold, the flu and infections as well as other illnesses such as arthritis; allergies and asthma (sorry for all the alliteration!), all that can all flare up in the cooler months. Here are some […]
Roasted Broccoli and Cabbage Salad
I love a good green salad, one with as many greens as I can fit! This one is super easy and is full of fibre and important phytonutrients too! The perfect addition to grilled fish or chicken. Serves 4 as a side. Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, washed and broken into florets 1/4 green cabbage, shredded 3 […]