This flat omelette makes a delicious vegetarian main course, and can be eaten hot or at room temperature. It is a versatile recipe, as almost anything can be added to it – a handy way of using up leftovers. Serve with toasted ciabatta bread and [...]
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Papaya and avocado salad
This refreshing salad with a hint of spice will convert anyone wary of mixing fruit with raw vegetables. Starting with a base of crisp lettuce, slices of orange or yellow capsicum are layered with avocado and papaya. Toasted pepitas add protein [...]
Ham and celeriac pitas
This refreshing salad sandwich is packed with crunchy vegetables, smoked ham, dried fruit and green olives that gives lovely contrasting flavours and textures. The tangy mustard dressing is based on Greek-style yogurt and mayonnaise.
Steamed fish fillets with spring vegetables
Bamboo steamer baskets are very handy for this dish – you can stack them so that everything can be steamed together. The moist heat from steaming ensures that the fish doesn't dry out. If using a purchased stock, dilute it as it will get a lot [...]
Moroccan chicken with couscous
Aromatic cumin, coriander and cinnamon give this chicken a real Middle Eastern flavour, and serving them with chickpeas further enhances the ethnic theme. Zucchini and sugarsnap peas add colour and all the benefits of fresh vegetables.
Bacon and broad bean salad
This delicious warm salad is packed with strong flavours and makes a fabulous supper or lunch served with chunks of crusty bread or a side dish of new potatoes. Use a mild smoked bacon as it is slightly less salty than some of the other cures.
Potato salad with horseradish dressing
Everyone loves potato salad, but it can be high in kilojoules and fat. This lower-fat version is made with a light fromage frais and yogurt dressing flavoured with horseradish. Toss in the dressing while the potatoes are still warm and serve [...]
Aromatic beef curry
This will satisfy even the most demanding curry addict. Lean and tender sirloin steak is quickly cooked with lots of spices, tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach, with yogurt added to give a luxurious feel. Served with cardamom-spiced rice, it makes [...]
Asparagus risotto with truffle oil
Not only is risotto satisfying and delicious, it is a great vehicle for whatever fresh vegetables are in season. It needs plenty of stirring, but still takes only minutes to become perfectly cooked and creamy. A little truffle oil is a luxurious [...]
Curried lentil and vegetable pilaf
By using some supermarket convenience foods, such as ready-prepared vegetables, and ginger and garlic bottled in oil, this dish can be on the table in half an hour. It makes a one-dish vegetarian meal that is rich in protein, starchy [...]
Salmon with mango salsa
Here is a wonderful mixture of bright colours and zingy flavours, from the peppery topping on the salmon to the mustardy watercress and fragrant mango salsa with its surprise kick. This is certainly vitality food – it looks great and is bursting [...]
Dizzy spell
When my husband’s friend gave his order at a fast-food restaurant, the cashier asked for his name. “It’s Stephen, with a ph,” he said. Soon after, he was handed his order and a receipt, which had his name on it: Phteven.
The Great Tweet-off: Movie edition
Been to the cinema lately? These twitter comedians certainly have – and have been quick with a one-liner to cap off the experience: Twilight’s like soccer. They run around for 2 hours, nobody scores, and its billion fans insist you just don’t [...]
The Great Tweet-off: Parenting Edition
Kids and family are rich veins of humour for comedians on Twitter – both those who have them, and those who fear the very idea. See who you think is funnier: New Parent Idea: 1. Take pictures of you pulling baby out of spacecraft in forest. 2. [...]
Lamb burgers with fruity relish
The advantage of making your own burgers is that you know exactly what's in them – and they can look and taste better than any takeaway. An orange and raspberry relish adds a lovely fresh flavour to these juicy lamb burgers as well as lots of [...]
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