Every new year’s day brings a new round of resolutions that are often abandoned within weeks of the new year. Usually they relate to things we will give up or a diet plan to make a radical change in our lives: giving up sugar, giving up alcohol, radical reductions in calorie intakes But how about instead you think about making one small change that will make a difference to your diet and lifestyle without any radical form of abstinence? Here it is: meal planning. [Read more…] about Bring it on: achieving your food resolutions
Simple seafood platter
A seafood platter is a great way to bring seafood into a buffet without requiring any cooking on the day. All the items are cured or can be made in advance, so you don’t need to race to the shops at the last minute. It is great to serve this as an entree while you prepare the main meal or organise the salads. Done. [Read more…] about Simple seafood platter
Meal plan #55 – Summer
It is summer again but the weather can be mixed, so we’re mixing up both barbecue meals and a comfort meal with the chicken pie. The vegetable stir fry is really tasty and will win over reluctant vegetable eaters. Our carrot cake includes pineapple which keeps it really moist – it is a lovely fresh lunchbox inclusion. Done. [Read more…] about Meal plan #55 – Summer
Cheese platters that rock
A cheese platter is great for entertaining – whether it is for a dinner party, people popping in, book club or a buffet. Here’s our guide to making a cheese platter that rocks. [Read more…] about Cheese platters that rock
Meal plan #54 – Spring
Sometimes as we get closer to the end of the year we are kind of limping through the cooking week. But it is at this time of year that you need a meal plan the most, as you tend to find yourself super busy. The freezer meals are key at this time. This week, the puttanesca pasta (a pantry meal) and can easily be dropped if you find yourself going out – no ingredients will go to waste if you move it to next week. Done. [Read more…] about Meal plan #54 – Spring
Meal plan #53 – Spring
This week we are mixing up barbecuing, Mexican, vegetarian and some freezer meals for our spring meal plan. Roast the vegetables for the veggie patties when cooking another meal to save time. Anzac biscuits are an easy lunchbox snack this week – you can also double the ingredients and freeze half the batch in its raw form as a log, to make it easier to simply slice and cook quickly later on. Done. [Read more…] about Meal plan #53 – Spring
