Here's an easy mid-week dinner or lunch to go. It's a variation of one of the first quinoa salads I taught way back in 2000, a lifetime ago it seems and yet quinoa just keeps on keeping on! Photographer Nelly le Comte and I develop, style and shoot food for all occasions ¼ Jap pumpkin, skin off, seeds discarded and roughly chopped 1 large sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped 8 chat potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 2 long red chillies, seeded … [Read more...] about Easy roast vegetables with currants, coconut and quinoa
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How to make quinoa, olive & caramelised onion loaf
How to make quinoa, olive & caramelised onion loaf … [Read more...] about How to make quinoa, olive & caramelised onion loaf
Chicken quinoa san choi bao
Here's a healthy take on a Chinese favourite. Perfect for a beach picnic on Christmas Day or to use up leftover turkey on Boxing Day. … [Read more...] about Chicken quinoa san choi bao
Sardines with minted quinoa, currant and pinenuts
Sardines are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids which have an anti-inflammatory action and beneficial to the nervous system. Quinoa is native to the Andean region of South America, the principal food of the area. The leaves are similar to the spinach plant and seeds are cultivated for their nutritious protein and calcium components. High in vitamins B & E, iron with a slightly bitter-sweet flavour. … [Read more...] about Sardines with minted quinoa, currant and pinenuts
Quinoa – The Queen of Seeds
I was first introduced to quinoa when I commenced my nutritional studies at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine (now Endeavour College) in 1999. It was terribly hard to source then and even harder to pronounce! I was fascinated by its health claims and spent many a month experimenting with it. Much to my delight I discovered back then that it lends itself well as a salad ingredient, a warm accompaniment and is delicious as a warm pudding in winter with quince or citrus. The popularity … [Read more...] about Quinoa – The Queen of Seeds
Quinoa, pea, sesame and shiso salad
In this episode of HealthtalksTV Mel and I get green and seedy with quinoa. Botanically, quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is derived from the Chenopodium or goosefoot family - as is spinach, chard and beets. It is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Its leaves are similar to those of both the spinach and amaranth plants and like amaranth is known as a pseudo-cereal because it is technically not a grain. Read more … [Read more...] about Quinoa, pea, sesame and shiso salad
Turkey San Choi Bao, quinoa, zucchini, avocado terrine
This dish is perfect for health retreat guests as turkey is rich in tryptophan - an essential amino acid that contributes to the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin, our happy, feel good neuro-transmitters. We cheekily call the following day Teary Tuesday as this is traditionally the day when the detox symptoms kick in. Although it's not all headaches, tears and tantrums, a good dose of tryptophan helps to elevate mood and encourage a great night's sleep. In this recipe I have married my … [Read more...] about Turkey San Choi Bao, quinoa, zucchini, avocado terrine
Salad of smoked trout with quinoa
How to cook with quinoa
Quinoa is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Often considered a grain, it is actually a seed that is celebrated for its high levels of protein and vitamins B & E and iron. It's an instant alkaliser! Read through the recipe for and discover the tea towel method I learnt when I was working at Minami Japanese restaurant in South Yarra in 1985 as this is how Japanese chefs complete the absorption method for rice - and I have never looked … [Read more...] about How to cook with quinoa
The hijacking of nutrition
Originally posted 17/8/2017 A myriad of claims feed contemporary society that clean eating can make you live longer, decrease cancer risk, or boost energy. There is a long history of marketing products that capitalize on teaching people to eat right, which itself transcends the dietary advice itself. Teaching people to eat right can alleviate their morals, improve their characters and solve some of the most pressing social problems facing them at the time. The goodness of good citizenship … [Read more...] about The hijacking of nutrition
The Kitchens Resident Chef Sam Gowing
We sat down with the resident chef of The Kitchens, Samantha Gowing and asked her about all things food! Sam gives two demonstrations per day on The Cooking Stage at 11am and 1pm every Thursday, most Saturdays and the occasional Fridays. So before you go see her cook up a storm, read all about the woman behind the food! Why did you become a chef?I’ve been cooking since I was six years old. I grew up sitting around the tables of my Dad’s first restaurant in Melbourne, and … [Read more...] about The Kitchens Resident Chef Sam Gowing
Buckwheat, mushrooms & wakame
Did you know that buckwheat is actually a fruit kernel? Buckwheat (Fagopurum esculentum) comes from the common dock and rhubarb family, however it is often categorised as a grain. It belongs to the goosefoot species (Chenopodiaceae) that includes quinoa spinach, rhubarb, beets and sorrel. Most people would know the buckwheat flour used in American breakfast pancakes and Russian blinis, however, the lesser known buckwheat noodles are very much a part of Japanese cuisine, especially in the summer … [Read more...] about Buckwheat, mushrooms & wakame
Freek Out! Trout, beluga lentil, freekeh, horseradish dressing
I promised the team at Breville a special recipe for their Food Thinkers website so here it is! This recipe is the perfect all year 'round hot salad that makes a fancy mid weekend dinner, a substantial entrée or a part for a great shared platter main course. I have used Woodbridge hot smoked ocean trout available from the Byron Bay Seafood Market. You can replace the smoked fish for any slow cooked, braised or grilled protein of your choice. Or simply enjoy it … [Read more...] about Freek Out! Trout, beluga lentil, freekeh, horseradish dressing