Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 1 onion, large, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 500 g blade bone or oyster blade steak, trimmed and cut into cubes 2 teaspoons garam masala 3 fresh coriander roots, scraped and chopped 1 small red chilli, seeds removed and chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 medium eggplant, trimmed and cut into cubes 2 cups beef stock 3 tablespoons reduced fat yoghurt 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves Method: 1. Heat oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat until soft but not brown. 2. Add the meat and brown on all sides, then add the garam masala, coriander roots, chilli, tomato paste, eggplant and beef stock. 3. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until meat is tender. (Remember to use a low heat to prevent the meat from becoming tough.) 4. Stir in the yoghurt and coriander and serve. Notes: This dish is best eaten the day after it is made. Serve with rice and chapattis or roti (available from larger supermarkets and Indian grocery stores) and for a special fruity touch, accompany with fresh or canned lychees. Make it happen.

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup macaroni 2 carrots, chopped 300 g pumpkin, peeled and chopped 1 large zucchini, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 4 cups vegetable stock 1 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 X 300g can butter beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh […]

Ingredients: 1kg seedless watermelon, skin removed, chopped 2 punnets strawberries, hulled, sliced 425g can peach slices in natural juice 2 tablespoons caster sugar Method: Place watermelon, strawberries, peach slices and peach juice into a food processor (in batches if necessary). Process until smooth. Add sugar to taste. Pour fruit mixture through a sieve into a […]

I have used an onion which has been left in the fridge, and sometimes I don’t use a whole one at one time, so save the other half for later. Now with this info, I have changed my mind…. will buy smaller onions in the future! I had the wonderful privilege of touring Mullins Food […]

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: Canola oil 1/2 eggplant, cut into 5mm-thick slices 1 zucchini, cut into 5mm-thick slices 1 red capsicum, cut into eighths, core and seeds removed 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon tomato chutney 1 crusty baguette Couple of lettuce leaves 30 g feta cheese Method: […]

500 gram Southern Blue Fin Tuna White and black sesame seeds. 50‐50 S&P Its that simple. Roll your slab of Tuna in a mix of 50‐50 white and black sesame blend with salt and pepper and place in oven at 180 degrees for no more than  5 minutes. Asian salad: 1 teaspoon each Garlic, ginger, chilli 2 tablespoons, Vietnamese mint, Coriander, Rocket, Capsicum, Cucumber, Mix dressing, balsamic, olive oil and soy! Place the tuna on a plate with the salad over the side and then drizzle the dressing to your liking. Voila! Tantalizing Tuna Bonanza . . . Even the men can do this one! Make it happen.

Ingredients: 500g minced beef 1 large zucchini, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 1 small onion, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon basil leaves, fresh 1 1/2 cups plain wholemeal flour Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180˚C. 2. Place zucchini, carrot, onion and basil into a food processor. Process for 1 – 2 minutes or until […]

Ingredients: 500 g penne 500 g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into thin strips 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 X 825g can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 60 g reduced fat feta cheese, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, (optional) canola oil […]

Ingredients: 500 g steak, trimmed and cut into 3 cm cubes 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 onions, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds finely grated zest and sliced flesh of 2 oranges 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup red wine 1 cup water […]

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced Clove of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 500 g lean lamb, diced 425 g can chopped tomatoes 375 ml vegetable stock 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 red capsicum, sliced 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 apple, peeled and sliced […]