Nectarine, cucumber & herb summer salad
4 cups nectarines, cut into small cubes 2 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
Mushroom, lentil and herb festive loaf with cranberry glaze
This nourishing and delicious plant-based centrepiece slices beautifully and looks stunning on a Christmas table. It’s hearty, festive, aromatic and feels special without being
Pumpkin Risotto
1 kilogram Kent pumpkin, cut into 2 cm pieces ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon chili flakes 1½ litres vegetable stock 50
Hopewood vegetable lasagne
250 grams pumpkin or sweet potato, sliced thinly 1 medium aubergine (eggplant), sliced into thin rounds 1 red capsicum, sliced into wide strips 3
Vegetable lo mein
Ingredients: 250 grams Asian noodles (vermicelli) 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup carrot, sliced into matchsticks ½ cup zucchini, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1
Orange, witlof and bocconcini salad
Ingredients: 1-2 witlof 2 oranges 300 grams bocconcini 200 grams assorted lettuce leaves snow pea sprouts, for garnish and to taste Dressing: ½ cup red
Christmas fruit and nut truffles
1 cup pitted dates 1 cup walnuts 1 cup craisins or cranberries 1 cup sultanas 2 cups shredded coconut Process all ingredients (except
Cherry – the queen of antioxidants
The cherry is a stone fruit related to the plum. The cherry tree is believed to be native to Europe and western Asia. The
Strawberry basil sorbet
1 punnet strawberries 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 handful basil leaves Combine fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice and basil in
Guilt free, healthy treats
The festive season is all about celebrating and sharing joy with loved ones. What better way to show your appreciation than with thoughtful, homemade gifts?