Latest Foodcoach Recipes

Rice Pudding with Caramelised Apples

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

An indulgent but occasional treat for dessert.

Healthy Banana Cake

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

Preheat oven at 180c.

Free Form Rhubarb and Apple Pie

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

Growing up, while the aroma of a homemade fruit pie was enticing, the pie always emerged from the oven looking less than perfect. A piece of pastry snapped off, some fruit sauce bubbling over the side, the edges slightly burned. How shallow we are as kids. The pie tasted sensational yet for some reason the lure of the perfectly shaped bakery item, sweeter with less fruit, was more appealing. And yet, in life we often do the full circle. With age we discover that visually perfect is usually less than perfect and it's in the imperfection where the appeal lies. Have fun making this rough and rustic free form pie - it's not meant to look perfect but does taste delicious.

Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Pumpkin Pasta

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

The chilli & garlic in this pasta dish provide a lovely warming quality for the cooler nights of autumn and winter however this recipe also tastes nice cold during Summer and Spring. If you like spice simply add more chilli...The most important thing to remember?....Always use good quality pasta and parmesan!

Easy Eggplant Bake

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

I call this the "flu buster bake". It's packed with garlic not just for flavour but also to help alleviate symptoms of colds, bronchitis and influenza and to reduce mucous on the lungs. Don't compromise with the quality of tomatoes with this dish - vine ripened tomatoes may cost more but there's no comparison in taste.

Poached Ocean Trout

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

For a cold Christmas spread, nothing beats a poached trout (or salmon) To present it whole you'll need a fish poacher, which may seem like a big investment but you'll be surprised at how often you use it after. It's a very healthy way to cook fish, guarantees it stays moist and succulent, and is one of the easiest ways to prepare a meal for large numbers. Like salmon, ocean perch is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids making it an excellent brain food and relief for arthritis.

Stuffed Quinces

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

Those of you lucky enough to have a quince tree, you can make this dish whenever you fancy. Always hard on the outside (if it's not, it's rotten), a ripe quince has a distinctive perfume and a soft, yellow colour.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Soup

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

This is a "healthed up" version of a classic sweet and sour soup and according to JP our food photographer is the best he's ever tasted. Do invest in a great quality chicken stock with no added MSG in its many guises.

Wild Greens Pie

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

Also known as 'Hortópita'.Greece is legendary for its health-giving wild greens. Tuscan cabbage, chicory, watercress and rocket all contribute a slightly bitter flavour to the filling of this pie. The saltiness of the feta and sweetness of the currants offset the bitterness, and the result is wonderfully balanced. This pie is great for a picnic or to feed a crowd.Recipe from "Taste of Greece" by Lyndey Milan (Hardie Grant, RRP $39.95)

Fennel, artichoke and broad bean salad

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:42 GMT

In Greece, there are many salads without a lettuce leaf in sight. The addition of different herbs makes them sing but here I have taken a liberty by adding fennel to the salad, which is not strictly traditional.Recipe from "Taste of Greece" by Lyndey Milan (Hardie Grant, RRP $39.95)