In an ideal world I would make this with a mortar and pestle. I have done so before and the result is a slightly better tasting pesto, but time convenience wins out …
11 gluten free slow cooker recipes
Winter is all about the slow cooker in our house. I will use it multiple times a week. It makes life easier for me and it is a great way to cook …
Slow cooker pulled pork
I have been wanting to come up with a pulled pork recipe made in the slow cooker for some time now. This is such a tasty recipe, with a hint of Asian …
Chicken and parsnip breakfast bake
When I post recipes like this, my thoughts go immediately to my sisters. Up until the past couple of years I was the world’s biggest non vegetable eater. I imagine the expression …
Broccoli fritters (gluten free)
Now the weather is colder, I have found I am not so keen on eating veggie sticks as I was in the warmer months. Eating my greens is always a challenge for …
Nut free granola
My daughter has had a number of before and after school activities this term. While she still has breakfast before she goes, we found she needed to pack a little something extra …
Lemon and coconut muffins
I have been meaning to work out an ingredient replacement for canola oil in my standard muffin recipe, using coconut oil instead. I had one lonely lemon in the fruit basket so …
Choc almond cake in a mug
Having the ability to make yourself chocolate cake in a matter of minutes and in a small size, so you don’t over indulge is an excellent trick to have up your sleeve. …
Slow cooker sweet potato curry (vegetarian)
On my facebook page a few weeks ago, I shared a photo of a weekly prep session that I actually did with a gorgeous friend. We each had things we wanted to …
50+ easy school night dinner recipes
Back in March in the PWK weekly newsletter, I shared my go to meals for making week day meal time easier. I actually do like cooking and baking and I like being …
Hash browns (gluten free)
I have great memories of my mum making hash browns for us as a special treat. My sisters and I loved them. This recipe is very similar to my mums but I …
Chocolate buckini slice
Teenagers are insightful and upfront creatures. The 16 year old pours scorn on my whole food diet. I think part of this reaction is that he is in a stage where he enjoys …
Choc sunflower seed balls + Giveaway
Congratulations to Alice Park – please check your email. Alice’s favourite refined sugar free lunch box snack entry was: I make a rice crispy slice with popped rice, seeds, fresh dates, coconut …
Berry Bunny Pancakes
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner Pureharvest. Image credit: www.photographically.com.au Who can believe that Easter is almost here! We love getting into the spirit of Easter by enjoying …
Chicken, cashew and ginger stir fry
At the moment stir fries are a regular feature on our weekly meal plans. I tend to plan them at the start of the week. If I know I have a full …
Matcha green tea smoothie
Smoothies are a core part of my daily diet. I have shared some of my favourite smoothies before: Choc avocado smoothie Protein kale smoothie Wholefood choc coconut smoothie Those recipes are a …
Family Friendly Chocolate Rum Balls
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner Pureharvest. Image Credit Photographically What’s round, chocolate-y, easy to make and free from refined sugar? If you hadn’t already guessed from the …
Dukkah crusted salmon with crunchy potatoes and garlic spinach
This was a meal for just the husband and I. I really need to incorporate more fish into our diet. I didn’t grow up eating a lot of fish and don’t naturally …