
Poached Pear and Fig Salad with Caramelised Walnuts
A modern Mediterranean salad that combines fresh figs, poached pear and leafy greens, topped with caramelised walnuts that are rich in plant omega-3 fats.
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Chermoula chicken with asparagus
This diabetes-friendly chicken recipe is recommended by the CSIRO, making it a super healthy meal for the whole family, especially those looking for low-carb meal ideas.
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HOW TO COOK GREEK-STYLE BEEF MEATBALLS
This gluten-free, Greek-style beef meatballs recipe uses finely grated potato in place of the traditional breadcrumbs to achieve a crisp exterior with a light and fluffy centre.
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Swordfish with crushed olives and oregano recipe
With its fresh and tangy flavours, this recipe for swordfish with crushed olives and oregano is delicious and healthy.
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Beef Pho: A low-kilojoule recipe
Delivering just 890 kilojoules and 9 grams of total fat per serve, this warming beef pho is the perfect recipe for both health and comfort.
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Recipe: Grilled Lamb Shoulder Over Garlicky Tomatoes
Searching for something simple yet delicious for dinner? Lamb shoulder is a great cut of meat for the grill or stove top, and the chargrilled flavours will add another dimension to your meal.
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Recipe: Slow-cooked Jambalaya with rice
Jambalaya has origins in Caribbean and Spanish cuisines, mixed up with some French Creole influence. This version of a hearty classic includes chicken and prawns, is made in the slow cooker, and served over rice.
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Mediterranean Chicken: A feel-good family recipe
Looking for a warming comfort food dish? This Mediterranean Chicken features so many wholesome, nutritious ingredients and nothing too adventurous so it will keep the whole family happy.
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Banana Raspberry Nut Loaf Recipe
Looking to do more baking? This Raspberry Banana Nut Loaf uses whole wheats, nut flour and no refined sugars. And you can freeze it for later.
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Recipe: Easy healthy egg muffin cups
These healthy egg cups allow you to be as creative with ingredients as you like, so you can change up the flavours according to your family’s preferences. Try mushroom, spinach, and goat cheese or roasted red capsicum and feta cheese.
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Healthy sweet snacks: chocolate quinoa squares
Looking to make healthier choices when snacking but still want to enjoy a sweet treat? This recipe makes a great afternoon pick-me-up or dessert.
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BBQ Rosemary Lamb Loin Chops with Feta
Lamb loin chops, like T-bone steaks, have big natural flavours, so they stand up well to pungent aromatics like rosemary and garlic. Keeping a little block of feta cheese very cold will make it easier to grate over the chops for a final flourish of flavour.
Cheeky chicken trio: 1 tray, 3 seasoning ideas for quick dinners
Stuck for Christmas entertaining ideas? On the hunt for healthy festive alternatives? This one-pan chicken ticks all the boxes, with three fresh flavour seasonings.
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Anti-Inflammatory Salad Recipe: Grilled seafood with beans and a lemon dill dressing
The perfect seafood salad – light, healthy and easy on the barbie. Cannellini beans build it up for a filling lunch or dinner.
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Cajun Blackened Salmon Mojito
With a funky Cuban slant, this salmon recipe is perfect to whip up when you’re in a hurry but still want a delicious dinner. You can bulk it up with extra salad ingredients or veggies.
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Margaret Fulton’s one-tray roasted vegies recipe perfect for dinner
This healthy one-tray dinner recipe from The Margaret Fulton Cookbook is full of roasted vegetables and is a perfect dish for vegetarians or vegans.
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Apple, blueberry & rhubarb crumble
This easy apple crumble recipe is full of seasonal fruit and healthy oats and nuts, with a sugar and spice kick.
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Peanut butter muesli bars
Pack these oat and nut filled muesli bars in your bag for a quick snack on the go.
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Gado gado
With peanut dressing and kaffir lime, this Indonesian salad is bursting with flavour.
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PRAWN, PUMPKIN AND CORN CHOWDER
This simple soup recipe is easy to whip up and helps you towards your daily vegetable intake.
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Middle Eastern stuffed eggplants
The fresh, herby yoghurt dressing paired with the spicy, nutty and savoury flavour of the stuffing in a crispy eggplant skin is just magic.
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Donna Hay’s simple chia pudding pots
This chia pudding recipe from Donna Hay’s Basics to Brilliance Kids makes for a great breakfast, snack or dessert.
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Fennel and apple salad
An aromatic salad with a wonderful mixture of textures and flavours.
BANANA, PECAN, CHIA AND STRAWBERRY PANCAKES
This pancake recipe is packed full of fruit for a healthy twist.
Smoked salmon salad with grapefruit
This smoked salmon salad has beautiful spring flavours of avocado and grapefruit.
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THAI CHICKEN STIR-FRY
With cashews and chilli jam sauce, this Thai chicken stir fry makes for a quick and tasty meal.
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LAMB AND DRIED FRUIT TAGINE RECIPE
You won’t believe how simple this tasty lamb recipe is from One Knife, One Pot, One Dish by Stéphane Reynaud.
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FAJITA CASSEROLE CRUSH
Spoon through layers of crispy tortillas, smooth avocado and spicy beans and peppers in this fun casserole-inspired twist on fajitas.
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Healthy chocolate ganache cake
Chocolate cake doesn’t need to be unhealthy. Accredited Practicing Dietitian Fiona Tuck shares a favourite recipe from her book The Forensic Nutritionist.
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KID-FRIENDLY SAN CHOY BAO
San choy bao is a delicious Chinese dish, which is great to serve to kids – they can build their own and eat it with their hands.
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HALOUMI BREAKFAST BOWL
Love a hearty breakfast? This haloumi breakfast bowl recipe from Better Brain Food will set you up for the day.
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QUINOA, ALMOND AND MINT SALAD
Moroccan salads have a wonderful mix of flavours – sweet raisins, crunchy salted almonds and fresh herbs are an irresistible combination. Try this gluten free recipe from Green Kitchen Travels.
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Michelle Bridges’ noodle salad with prawns
This healthy and fresh salad recipe from personal trainer Michelle Bridges can help keep you in shape.
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STICKY DATE DOUGHNUTS
We bring you a healthier take on doughnuts from Nicole Maree. Not only do they taste delicious, they’re dairy free, gluten free, nut free and vegan.
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Pork steak with figs and soft polenta
Australian chef Lyndey Milan shares a delicious foolproof recipe with juicy pork, creamy polenta and luscious figs.
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Luke Nguyen’s cod with turmeric and tomato
This flavoursome fish dish includes inspiration from all over the word with mouth-watering results.
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Ian Thorpe’s African Stew
Try this rich tomato and green lentil stew from Olympic athlete Ian Thorpe.
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ASIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS WITH SOY GINGER SAUCE
This easy-to-make winter warmer is an ideal meal for two, or scale up the recipe for a full family feast that can be gluten-free if needed.
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Baked chicken and mushroom risotto
This perfect winter dish bakes in the oven, so you get perfect risotto without all the stirring.
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Plum, hazelnut and orange free-form tart
Bursting with flavour, this easy tart is a perfect treat on a cold day.
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Leek, mushroom and thyme fish cakes
Just the thing for a mid-week dinner or after-work snack, these fish cakes can be made from ingredients in your fridge and pantry. Easy!
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Japanese-style chicken noodle soup
This easy-to-prepare soup takes advantage of autumn produce and packs a lot of flavour into a healthy bowl.
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Lamb, tomato & haloumi skewers
These gluten-free and nut-free tasty chargrilled skewers are safe for pregnancy and great for entertaining.
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Wild rice, pea and broccoli salad
This delicious salad is loaded with ingredients to fire up your system and satisfy your appetite.
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Asian-style short ribs
This delicious dinner with a healthy twist is perfect for a Sunday night. It’s a real crowd pleaser too!
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VIETNAMESE CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH NOODLES
This fresh and flavoursome recipe is a great way to include lots of healthy nutrients in your diet. Vegetarian? Simply omit the chicken for a tasty stir-fry.
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Vegetarian paella
This tasty variation on the traditional Spanish dish was inspired by a version sampled in Colombia and makes a great meal to feed a crowd.
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Thai chicken, herb and cashew salad
Sydney Swans’ Team Chef Courtney Roulston dishes up a dinner fit for a sporting hero.
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Beetroot and feta salad
Quick and easy, this salad has contrasting flavours and makes a delicious lunch dish on its own or with extra protein added – try hard-boiled eggs or grilled meat.
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Prawn, avocado and mango salad
This delicious summery salad is quick to prepare and packs plenty of
wow factor.
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wow factor.
Caramelised vegetable tarts
These tasty tarts have a real wow factor. Make them in advance for lunch with friends and you can keep leftovers for the next day.
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Family-friendly frittata
Everyone in the family will enjoy this easy frittata. Serve with salad leaves on the side.
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Grilled salmon with Asian BBQ sauce
This tasty and easy to prepare grilled salmon dish is the perfect accompaniment to a simple salad. It’s low fat and packed with nutrition.
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Grilled corn, potato and baby spinach salad
Colourful ingredients and a delicious smoky flavour make this tasty salad a popular choice.
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Icy treats to make yourself
Cool down without overloading on sugar and additives by whipping up your own icy treats to store in the freezer.
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Healthy snacks for kids
When kids get hungry they want food fast. Avert a junk food feeding frenzy by being prepared.
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Sweet potato pancake
Made of sweet potato and zucchini, these vegie pancakes are too tasty to resist.
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Sweet potato, crab and dill cakes
Easy to whip up and appetising, these yummy crab cakes are bound to be a summer favourite.
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Roast citrus-herb chicken and gravy
There’s nothing like a tasty roast chicken recipe to bring the family together on a weekend.
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Slow cooker Spanish lamb with beans
Savour the tenderness of this lamb dish with sliced chorizo adding a Spanish twist. If you don’t have a slow cooker, use a good quality saucepan with a lid, over a low heat.
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Spiced chicken and tomato skewers
These tasty skewers look appealing if you’re entertaining, and make a great lunchtime meal or dinner side dish, served with a salad.
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Summer fruit cobbler
Who needs cake? This vitamin C-packed mix of stone fruit and berries will have you coming back for seconds.
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Mushroom pesto lasagne
Filling up with delicious comforting foods doesn’t have to be sinful. This easy to prepare recipe is packed full of vegies and flavour.
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Creamy kale dip
Kale is a nutrient-dense food, so even a little bit goes a long way. Surround this recipe with a spread of crunchy dipping options.
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Roast beef and beetroot salad
Earthy beetroot meets rare beef and nutty tahini dressing in this hearty salad recipe.
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