Hearty Vegetable Soup On A Cold Night

Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 celery stalks, diced 140 g (5 oz.) sugar-free tomato paste (concentrated purée) 400 g (14 oz.) tin chopped tomatoes (sugar and additive free) 150 g (51/2 oz.) green beans, topped, tailed and cut into 34 cm (11/411/2 inch) lengths 1/4 cabbage, coarsely shredded 1/2 cauliflower, roughly chopped 2 zucchini (courgettes), diced 1 red…

ByThe Carousel29/04/2022

Food & Drink

13 Italian-inspired Recipes That Would Make Mamma’s Proud

Italian food is one of the most-eaten cuisines in the world, and rightly so. It's carb filled, gooey, cheesy and decadent, topped with fresh herbs or oozing with chocolate and cream. So, we've decided to round up 13 of The Carousel's favourite Italian-inspired recipes. Pour a glass of vino, get your apron on and enjoy the therapeutic act of cooking delicious, hearty…

ByThe Carousel29/04/2022

Books Lifestyle & Homes

A Caring Life: The Heart-Warming Story Of Nurse Keith Cox, Friendship And Community

While fate and ill-health brought journalist Grant Jones and nurse Keith Cox together, the result is a long-lasting friendship that has resulted in a book, A Caring Life. Here, Grant recalls how it all came about. While he is a man of science, Keith is also a man of God. No doubt the first time…

ByThe Carousel29/04/2022

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Curtis Stone’s Carrot Soup With Herb Puree & Prosciutto Crisps

Serves 6 as a starter INGREDIENTS 4 slices prosciutto 1 tbs olive oil 2 eschalots, finely chopped 800g carrots, cut into 3cm pieces 1.25L (5 cups) chicken stock Finely grated zest of 1 orange and juice of 3 oranges Creme fraiche, to serve Herb puree 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked 2 tbs chopped chives 2 tbs chopped tarragon METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place…

ByThe Carousel28/04/2022

Health Wellness & Health

How To Improve Your Mood With Food

Dietitian Dr Liz Isenring's shares her advice on how to improve your mood with food. Now, before you say that you don’t have the time, money or interest to eat healthily, hear me out! Truth is, we make poorer nutritional choices when stressed. Rather than grabbing coffee, sugar and junk food as we get busy, I recommend…

ByThe Carousel26/04/2022

Fitness Health

What Can You Do To Live A Healthier Lifestyle?

A healthy lifestyle is a condensed version of what it means to live a vibrant, active life while maintaining a healthy body and mind. Making small changes to your lifestyle can help you live a healthier life. Making minor modifications to your everyday routine over time can have a significant impac What Does It Mean…

ByThe Carousel21/04/2022

Food & Drink Health Healthy Nutrition Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Healthy Entrée: Roasted Balsamic Beetroot Salad

Roasted Balsamic Beetroot Salad Serves: 6 Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 5 medium beetroots, scrubbed, trimmed, halved or quartered 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 1/3 cup black quinoa 1 cup firmly packed mixed salad leaves 1/3 cup chopped brazil nuts Method…

ByThe Carousel20/04/2022

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Your Recipes

Adam Liaw’s Mocqueca: Brazilian Fish Stew

Adam Liaw's Mocqueca: Brazilian Fish Stew was made with he Rio Olympics in mind. The chef helped get Aussies ready for Brazil's exotic cuisine! Here, he shares his recipe for a gorgeous Brasilian fish stew, Mocqueca. Serves 4 - 6 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2cm ginger, peeled and shredded 2…

ByThe Carousel19/04/2022

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy

Appetiser To Dessert: 5 Amazing Recipes With Almonds

Almonds are great as a snack on their own, but even better when used as a healthy recipe ingredient. Here are 5 recipes from Australian Almonds to help you enjoy this amazing food from every possible angle! Gluten Free Anzac Biscuits A spin on the traditional Australian biscuit - this recipe makes chewy Anzac biscuits. Suitable for…

ByThe Carousel12/04/2022

Healthy Quick & Easy

Beetroot, Sweet Potato And Feta Couscous Lamb Recipe

Try this tasty Beetroot, Sweet Potato And Feta Couscous Lamb Recipe. And if you like beetroot, try this recipe. INGREDIENTS 110 g lean lamb steak, cut into strips 5 baby beetroots, trimmed, peeled, cut into thin wedges 230 g sweet potato, peeled, cut into small cubes 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup cooked couscous 60…

ByThe Carousel10/04/2022