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Around the world the family meal and the homecook (even the domestic goddess!) have made a comeback.  And we’re delighted as we’re sure you are too! We’re reinventing our homes and our lifestyles and with slightly smaller money pockets our indulgences are smaller but equally enjoyable and our eyes are focused …

Father’s Day is all about Dad and one of the best ways to treat him is to make him his favourite meal.  So, whether he’s a brunch, breakfast, lunch or a lazy supper around the fire kinda Dad, we’ve got you covered.  Great recipes for any time of day, super …

When kids (and Dads) want to spoil Mom on Mother’s Day, they want to know she’s going to love what they’re making and knowing that they won’t even have to break a sweat it’s going to be sooo easy is just an extra bonus! See below for some Mother’s Day …

Before you say, “My kids will never eat them”, read on because, although mushrooms often seem to be the “not on my plate” vegetable right up there with Brussels sprouts, we’ve got good reasons and great ways to get kids to eat them. Firstly, the great way to add mushrooms: A …

If you are looking for a healthy, tasty and fun snack look no further than these baby button mushroom stuffed avocados! Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados 200g baby button mushrooms 8 cherry tomatoes 1 small red pepper Handful fresh basil 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp basil pesto 1 Tbsp …

Lamb kofta is a fantastic family meal – add in some mushrooms to make it a more nutritious option for the whole family. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 250g lean lamb mince 250g button mushrooms, finely chopped and pan fried 125ml dried bread crumbs 1 large egg 2 …

Fish is such an important source of nutrients including protein, Vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty acids. Mushrooms are also a fantastic source of Vitamin D making these fish cakes a wonderfully healthy meal for your family. Ingredients: 250g fish, steamed and flaked 250g button mushrooms, chopped and pan fried …

Mushrooms are super healthy and this mushroom and chicken meatballs recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serves: 4 Ingredients 10ml olive oil 350g button mushrooms, finely chopped 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts 1 handful chives, finely chopped 125ml dried bread crumbs 1 egg 1 …

You may not know it but every member of the Reach for Recovery team is a breast cancer survivor herself. Even more amazing is that they are the only voluntary support structure for thousands of underprivileged women who have lost her breast(s) through this dreadful disease. Shirley Gottschick, Chairperson of …

Trametes versicolor is a common mushroom found throughout the globe. The fungus has been used indigenously and in traditional practices globally. The mushroom’s appearance is similar to that of a turkey’s tail given its layer of different colorations. It is typically triangular or round in shape and found in large …

This tasty mushroom and pork recipe takes only 20 minutes to make and serves 4. These deconstructed mushroom, pork and avocado wraps make a lovely light meal for dinner and the perfect lunch. Ingredients: 4 seeded low GI wraps, cut into quarters 10ml olive oil 200g pork loin, sliced 250g portabelini …

This wholewheat toast with guacamole and lemony-fried mushrooms recipe serves 2 and is the perfect lunch time meal – it ticks all the boxes and tastes divine. Ingredients: 1 avocado, mashed ½ tomato, deseeded and diced ½ red chilli, chopped (optional) salt and milled black pepper 15ml oil 200g button …

Looking for a fun and tasty mushroom recipe for 2? Look no further, these Tandoori Mushroom Naans are the perfect dish for that important home date night. Ingredients: 15ml red wine vinegar 5ml sugar 1 red onion, sliced 2 readymade naan breads 10ml olive oil Salt & milled black pepper …

This mushroom ceviche recipe serves 4 – 6 and is sure to be a family favourite! It is super tasty and nutritious. It may be a good idea to leave out the hot sauce if your kids are young and are sensitive to hot foods. Ingredients: 45ml lemon juice 1 …

These super tasty Moroccan Spiced Mushroom & Butternut Tartlets are very easy to make and serve 6 people, just follow the instructions below. Ingredients: 15ml + 5ml oil 300g butternut, cubed salt and milled black pepper 1 red onion, diced 15ml fresh ginger, ground 250g button mushrooms, quartered 5ml ground …

This Chinese style mushroom and mixed grain stir-fry is not only delicious, it is also nutritious and quick and easy to prepare which makes it an all round winner. Ingredients: 1 egg 5ml sesame oil 5ml + 15ml oil 250g mushrooms, quartered ½ small red cabbage, shredded ½ carrot, thinly …

Believe it or not… mushrooms make vitamin D from the sun, just like our bodies do. Mushrooms and humans react the same way when exposed to the sun Not only are mushrooms the only plant source of Vitamin D; they are also able to increase their natural Vitamin D content …

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the creamy, savoury goodness of a well-made pasta. And if you’re a fan of pasta, bacon, and mushrooms, you’re in for a treat. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing a recipe that brings these three ingredients together in a …