Healthy Recipes

There is something really special about sharing healthy, great meals and recipes with family and friends.

Get creative with salad dressing

If you are looking for some simple healthy salad dressing recipes then here are three to help. You can also learn more about how different herbs and spices can be used in the dressing to compliment flavours in the main course Read more »

Six pasta sauces

Pasta doesn’t have to be a high calorie meal The key is to mind the serving sizes, to avoid adding highly processed meats, full fat cream or butter sauces and instead focus on vegetable sauces. Here are some lower fat ideas… Read more »

Feijoa, Date and Walnut Loaf

If you are looking for an easy loaf or muffin recipe to use up an excess crop of feijoas, apples or pears that is quick to prepare, easy and delicious then this is the recipe for you. Read more »

Pork, kumara and feijoa casserole

Kumara is a particularly versatile tuber vegetable, rich in carbohydrate, a good source of dietary fibre, potassium and phytonutrients. Kumara combines well with any meat and many fruits as you will see if you try this recipe. Read more »

Chickpea curry

Chickpeas are one of the earliest cultivated legumes in the world. High in protein they are very versatile and filling. If you are searching for a quick, easy and inexpensive family meal do try this recipe from the NZ Heart Foundation. Read more »

Healthy Nibbles anyone?

Traditionally foods like Antipasta are served at the start of the meal and full of flavour along with extra fat and salt. If you are looking for healthier nibbles, more fibre and antioxidants then here are some suggestions that may help. Read more »

Feeling feverish?

Ice cream and jelly was once the ‘go to’ food to eat if feeling sick or feverish. Here are some other suggestions for easy ways to keep well hydrated and maintain strength and immunity during times of sickness or if Covid affected. Read more »

Spicy chicken kebabs with pineapple and peppers

If you are looking for an easy meal that children can help you prepare then do try making these kebabs. Great served as a meal or party food combining meat with fruit and vegetables. Read more »

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