Indonesian Stir-Fried Green Beans in Coconut
We here at Noosa Foodie love to cook by the seasons, and Green Beans are plentiful and of excellent quality right now. This dish, which features on the menu in our Indonesian Banquet Cooking Class, is a delicious and nutritious way to prepare them and can be enjoyed either as a side dish or a […]
Mango Lassi
With summer almost upon us, the thought of preparing something to eat in the heat and humidity all seems like too much hard work. When hunger strikes in these conditions, the perfect solution is a big refreshing drink that not only quenches the thirst but also satisfies the appetite.
Brownie Balls
I’ve just returned from a week at Eden Health Retreat in the beautiful Currumbin Valley. Apart from the pristine environment, plethora of activities and fantastic facilities, one of the highlights was the food. There was no going hungry in this health retreat as we were spoilt with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner […]
No-Knead Rosemary and Olive Bread
Who doesn’t love homemade bread, but really – how many people have the time, energy or inclination to knead the dough or the patience to wait for it to rise? You will fall in love with this recipe, in which the dough is mixed up in a matter of minutes, requires zero muscle-power and happily […]
Asparagus with Fresh Herbs, Lemon & Cheese
You know spring is here when asparagus starts appearing in the shops. In this dish, asparagus sings with fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon and cheese with just a hint of chilli. A chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect match.
Pineapple with Lime & Cayenne
Who doesn’t love a sweet, perfectly ripe pineapple? The Sunshine Coast is pineapple country and whilst us locals are lucky enough to enjoy them year round, at this time of the year pineapples are at their best. This ridiculously simple dish can be served as an appetiser, snack or dessert, as well as being ideal […]
Spanish Marinated Mushrooms
This time 4 years ago I was walking the Camino de Santiago, an 800km walk across Northern Spain. It was a life-changing travel experience and recommended for anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness and a sense of adventure. During my Camino, I ate my way across Spain as well as walked, and being an […]
Sri Lankan Beetroot Curry
Having just returned from travelling around Sri Lanka, I can’t get enough of their gorgeous food! Sri Lankan curries are second to none, and Beetroot Curry was one of my favourites.
Chocolate and Orange Avocado Mousse
Noosa Foodie loves to cook by the seasons, and as avocados and oranges are plentiful right now this seemed like the perfect recipe to share. I created this dessert for our Hello Paleo! cooking class (it is sugar, dairy and grain free), and as well as being extremely nutritious is super-decadent and delicious. Serve this […]
Strawberry Ice Cream
One of the many advantages of living in the Noosa region is the availability of incredible strawberries much of the year round. They are abundant right now, and when life gives you strawberries we say make strawberry ice cream! Who doesn’t love ice cream, and with a recipe this easy why go for store bought […]
