Food for the Body
Easy vegetable nachos
This dish is mostly raw (apart from the pureed tomato) and because of this easy to prepare. We also like this dish served on a bed of rice for an alternative to the corn chips. If you prefer the beans warm…
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Roasted capsicum & tomato soup
We love the taste of roasted vegetables and in a soup it is simply delicious. Tomato soup is totally transformed when roasted capsicums are added. Any type of tomatoes can be used, we prefer…
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Simple & basic vegetable stock
Making vegetable stock is easy and you can use a variety of vegetables to your taste. We have found that the combinations listed in our vegetable stock give a nice flavour to any recipe …
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Penne with mozzarella meat balls
Meatballs with any type of pasta are a real favourite and always seem to be well received at any meal. In some parts of Italy it is traditional to eat the meat balls separately with a salad then eat the pasta…
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Mozzarella meat balls in red sauce
Adding mozzarella gives a slight variation on a simple meatball dish. The sauce can be lavished up with some fresh bread or place the sauce and meatballs on a bed of rice…
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Gourmet frittata with cherry tomatoes & goat cheese
Frittata with goat cheese adds a tang that makes it more flavoursome and definitely more interesting. Depending on the type of goat’s cheese you use the taste will vary …
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Zucchini angel hair pasta with eggplant sauce
This is a light alternative to wheat pasta. To make the angel hair as pictured we have used a spiraliser. However, if you are just trying out the recipe you could try either using a vegetable peeler to make strips…
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Mozzarella eggplant stacks
Mozzarella eggplant stacks can be offered as a more elegant eggplant lasagne. They can be served as a starter or as a main. There is a quite a bit of effort involved with preparation and once…
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Eggplant stacks
Eggplant stacks will look very elegant as a starter for an impressive dinner party and taste just as good as they look. Be warned it is a labour intensive dish and surely will be a labour of love…
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Duo of red cabbage & capsicum
This lovely raw side salad is a colourful addition to the table. The red capsicum and the apple cider vinegar bring sweetness to the cabbage. We love it, it looks good, tastes good, and is fast to prepare…
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Hearty minestrone soup
Minestrone has been a favourite for many of our family members originating in Italy. Some were raised on it and some preferred eating it into old age. It has a wholesome flavour and gives you a warm…
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Linguine with roasted capsicum, green olives & chilli
Pasta has always been a favourite for the cook and the family. Especially welcome on the days that you want to whip something up quickly …
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