A delicious twist on pumpkin soup, this turns out sooo creamy, but using coconut milk instead of cream makes this lower in calories. The addition of red lentils makes this more filling, perfect for weekday lunches. Ingredients 1/2 butternut pumpkin cubed 2 medium potatoes, cubed 1 brown onion diced 2 cloves garlic, whole 1/2 cup…
Chicken and chickpea curry
This is a cheats version for a super speedy but filling weeknight dinner. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts cut into large pieces 1 white potato diced 1 sweet potato cut into large rounds 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 packet/3 heaped tablespoons tikka masala spice powder – I used the Mighty Spice brands from…
Beef stroganoff
Try this lighter version of a homely classic. Great for pressure or slow cooking, just be sure to add the dairy component after the cooking has completed. Ingredients 500g beef rump, blade or chuck cut into strips Half an onion sliced 2 cloves garlic diced 1 Tbs tomato paste 2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbs…
Chicken cacciatore
Ingredients 2 chicken breast cut into large chunks 1 tin of diced tomatoes 1 tbs tomato paste 1 brown onion diced 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 chicken stock cube 1/2 cup kalamata pitted olives 1 Serrano chilli 1 tsp oregano 1/2 cup water 3-4 mushrooms sliced 2 baby eggplants diced (aubergine – optional)…
Cheesy Chicken and Brie Risotto
This cheesy risotto is the food equivalent of a big warm hug on a chilly day. Tuck in and enjoy. Ingredients 1 chicken breast cut into large chunks 3 cup mushrooms diced 3 small yellow squash diced (see note below) 1 brown onion diced 3 garlic cloves finely chopped 1.5 cups aborio rice 4.5 cups…
Split pea and ham soup
Winter is just around the corner in the Southern Hemisphere so I am practising my soup recipes. This will be my first winter owning a crockpot. And a fireplace coincidentally, so I am all set! This recipe has a little twist with the addition of some extra spices. Ingredients 250g green split peas 1 brown…
Spicy beef curry with garlic naan bread
An Indian style beef curry, adjust the chilli level to your liking. Serve this with basmati rice or home made naan bread! Recipe below. Beef curry Ingredients Curry paste 5 garlic cloves 1 tsp garam masala 2 Tbs curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp coriander powder 2-4 fresh red chillies 5cm…
Healthier slow cooked butter chicken
This butter chicken is just as satisfying but lower in calories than take out or packet sauces. It’s best done on slow cook mode to avoid the yoghurt splitting. Alternatively you could pressure cook this and stir in the yoghurt after. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander…
Soy sauce poached chicken
An incredibly simple and satisfying Chinese dish. Perfect to put on before work and come home to a tantalising aroma. Ingredients 2 chicken Maryland pieces or half a chicken chopped into pieces 5cm piece of ginger sliced 4 cloves garlic sliced 1 cinnamon stick 1 Tbs star anise 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup…
Chicken pho noodle soup
When my husband threatens man flu I immediately gather all the ingredients for a chicken soup. However I decided to try something different and make a chicken pho using the slow cook function. Of course this could be done much quicker using pressure cooking but it’s a rainy day and I liked the idea of…
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