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Cheat’s Salmon Sushi
All the flavours of homemade sushi, minus the fiddly rolling. This cheat’s salmon sushi is layered with smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber and nori, with seasoned brown rice for an easy twist on sushi at home. Using brown rice adds more wholegrains and fibre than white rice, plus a delicious nutty flavour! It’s the ultimate sushi hack you need to try! Serves: 4 Ingredients 1½ cups uncooked brown rice 2½ cups water 60 mL rice vinegar 1½ tbsp caster sugar ½ tbsp salt 250–300 g sm


Hailey Bieber-inspired Chicken Meatballs
A Hailey Bieber-inspired chicken meatball situation, turned into a full dinner with delicious gnocchi, a rich tomato and basil sauce, cottage cheese and plenty of parmesan! Serves: 8 Chicken Meatballs 1 kg chicken mince 1 white onion, finely diced 1 zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 1 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup finely grated parmesan Generous pinch of salt Freshly


Slow Cooked Chipotle Pulled Pork
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1kg pork leg, skin removed 1 red onion, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 packet Chipotle Taco Seasoning ¼ cup water Salt and pepper Method Add the pork, red onion, garlic, tomato paste, taco seasoning and water to a slow cooker. Season generously with salt and pepper and turn the pork to coat well in the sauce and seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4–5 hours), until the pork is tender and easily pulls apa


Miso Chicken Noodles with Charred Corn
Serves: 4 Time: 25 minutes Ingredients Miso-buttered corn: 2 corn cobs 1 tbsp butter 1 heaped tsp miso paste Sauce: 2 tbsp miso paste 1 tbsp pb 2 tbsp soy 1 tsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp white pepper 2 garlic cloves 1 knob of ginger 1 tsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 2 tbsp honey To serve: 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (see note*) 1 bunch broccolini (or asian greens) 400g pulled dried noodles (see note**) 3 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds Chi


Carrot Cottage Cheese Wraps
Makes: 4 wraps Ingredients Wraps: 2 ½ cups grated carrot 1 cup cottage cheese 3 eggs 2 tsp garlic and herb/Avocado guac seasoning (I used @mingleseasoning, but you can use any seasoning you like) Parmesan, freshly grated Green Goddess Dressing: 2 cups thick Greek yoghurt 1 ½ cups fresh herbs (basil, dill, coriander and chives) 1 garlic clove Juice of ¼ lemon Sea salt and pepper, to taste Filling: Mayonnaise Lettuce Avocado, sliced Cucumber, sliced Tomato, sliced Beetroot, sl


One-Pan Meatball and Risoni Soup
Serves: 6 Meatballs: 500g beef 1/2 brown onion 1 tbsp beef stock powder 2 tsp Italian herbs 1/2 brown onion 2 carrots 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 zucchini, cubed 2 cups eggplant, cubed 2 cups crushed tomatoes 2 cups water 1 tbsp beef stock powder 1/2 cup red wine 1/2 cup risoni Method Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, 1/2 diced brown onion, Italian herbs, and a sprinkle of beef stock powder. Mix well and roll into small meatballs. Heat a drizzle of oil in a larg


Filo Cheeseburgers
If you love a classic cheeseburger, wait until you try this version. Golden, crispy filo pastry takes it to the next level, wrapping up a juicy beef pattie, melty cheese and a simple homemade burger sauce into one seriously delicious dinner. Serves: 4 Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Cheeseburgers 1 packet filo pastry ½ cup butter, melted 500g lean beef mince 1 tbsp BBQ seasoning (or your favourite seasoning) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small white onion, thinly sliced 1 cup grated cheese


One-Pan Pork & Fennel Meatball Gnocchi Bake
Serves: 4 Time: 35 minutes Ingredients Meatballs 500g pork mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 egg ½ cup breadcrumbs ½ zucchini, grated 1 tsp Italian herbs 1 tsp fennel seeds Salt and pepper, to taste Gnocchi Bake 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1½ zucchini, roughly chopped 2 tsp Italian herbs 2 tbsp tomato paste 400g can cherry tomatoes 1 cup tomato passata ½ cup mixed marinated olives 400g fresh potato gnocchi Salt and pepper, to taste 150g


Cheung Fun-Inspired Pork & Mushroom Rolls
Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 pack (30g) dried shiitake mushrooms 500g pork mince 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 spring onions, sliced (greens reserved for garnish) 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce ⅓ cup oyster sauce ¼ tsp white pepper 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 12 rice paper sheets To Serve: Chilli oil Reserved spring onion greens Toasted sesame seeds Pan-fried Asian greens Steamed rice (optional) Method Place the dried shiitake mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and cover with b


Pork and Cabbage Rice Paper Dumplings
Pork and cabbage rice paper dumplings, the hack you need to make dumplings at home so. much. easier. These crispy pork and cabbage rice paper dumplings have all the flavours of your favourite dumplings, but way less effort! Tag someone who you need to make these with! Trust me, you won’t stop at 1… Ingredients 250g pork mince 2 garlic cloves 1 knob of ginger 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded 1 carrot, grated 2 spring onions, finely sliced 3 tbsp oyster sauce pinch of pepper 1 t


One Pan Creamy Tomato & Fetta Pasta
Creamy, comforting, and packed with almost 25g of protein per serve, all whilst being vegetarian! Made with butter beans, fetta, olives and a rich tomato sauce, this one’s an impressive dinner you can have ready in minutes. This one's a great reminder that you don’t need meat for a meal to feel complete and satisfying! Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 punnets cherry tomatoes 3 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried or


Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagne
Ingredients Chicken Filling: Olive oil 12 mushrooms, finely sliced 1 brown onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1kg chicken breast, diced into small pieces 1 tsp tarragon 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme 140g baby spinach White Sauce (Béchamel): 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp butter 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup plain flour 4 cups milk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 heaped tbsp chicken stock powder Ricotta Layer: 500g ricotta Zest and juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper 2 eggs


Smoky Chipotle Beef Crispy Tacos
Serves 4 Ingredients Mexican Beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely diced 500g beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sachet taco seasoning 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup smoky chipotle salsa 1/2 cup water 1 can Mexican-style 3 bean mix, drained Chipotle Yoghurt 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt 1 tsp smoky chipotle salsa Juice of 1/2 lime To Assemble 1 pack hard taco shells 1 cup grated cheese 1 avocado, diced 1 tomato, finely diced 1 green chilli, thinly sliced Remaining lime, c


Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Cups
Got nothing planned for dinner and a stack of canned tuna in your pantry? Let me help you put them to good use to feed the whole family! These Spicy Tuna cups are one of those go-to, use-what-you-have meals for when you’ve forgotten to plan ahead but still want something fresh, satisfying, and a little bit fun. Not only is this budget-friendly, but it comes together quickly and uses a handful of pantry staples! I served the spicy tuna on crispy rice paper, but the options are


Cheats Pumpkin, Ricotta & Basil Lasagne
A quick vegetarian lasagne with a creamy ricotta and basil filling that requires no cooking – just mix, layer and bake. Serves: 8 Ingredients Ricotta mixture: 500g ricotta 2 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 cup spinach, wilted (fresh or frozen) 1 bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Vegetables: ½ pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced 2 zucchinis, cut into rounds Olive oil Salt and pepper For assembling 2 ½ cups tomato-based pasta sauce ½ cup basil pesto 1 block fresh mo


Sweet Chilli Chicken Nachos
Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes Sweet chilli chicken 500g chicken thighs, trimmed and finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely sliced (greens reserved for garnish) 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 2 tsp lime juice ¼ tsp white pepper To serve 200g Sonora Foods Salted Corn Chips 1 cup grated cheese 1 avocado, sliced ½ cup sour cream or Greek yoghurt 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 lime, cut into wedges 2 tsp toasted sesame


Lemongrass Chicken Meatball Vermicelli Bowls
Serves: 4 Ingredients Meatballs 500g chicken mince 2 tbsp fresh lemongrass (or paste, see note) 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 3 spring onions, finely chopped (reserving some greens for garnish) 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tsp rice wine vinegar 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Sauce 1 1/2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp fresh garlic, finely chopped To serve 200g vermicelli noodles 1 cucumber, ribboned Mixed lettuce 1 red capsicum, sliced


Burger Bowls
My newest dinner hyper fixation: burger bowls. They’re easy to prep, so delicious, and taste exactly like a burger but in salad form,...


Go-To Lazy Gal Grilled Fish Tacos
My ultimate lazy gal dinner are these delicious grilled fish tacos. They’re fresh, so easy to make and on the table in under 30 minutes....


Crispy Tofu Ranch Salad
Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cos lettuce, roughly chopped 1 avoado 4 eggs, boiled Parmesan, freshly grated Crumbed Tofu: 1 1/2 blocks firm...
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