Deborah Hutton’s Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

prep + cook time 40 minutes makes 60 INGREDIENTS 1kg minced lamb 1½ cups (105g) stale breadcrumbs 1 large red onion (300g), chopped finely 2 tablespoons finely chopped chervil 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs, beaten lightly ¼ cup (60ml) iced water vegetable oil, for shallow-frying white…

ByThe Carousel28/04/20152Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Fruit & Nut Fingers

INGREDIENTS ½ cup puffed millet 1/3 cup sesame seeds 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1 cup nuts, unsalted and chopped – almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias 1 cup dried fruit chopped – e.g. figs, apricots, apple, peaches, pear, barberries 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla paste ½ cup tahini ½ cup raw honey 185g filo pastry 2 tblsp…

ByThe Carousel28/03/20150Comments

Nutrition Wellness & Health

5 Health Food Trend Predictions For 2015

As the editorial director of A Wholefood Lover’s Guide to Sydney, I get excited when I see something that has its roots in the wholefoods movement suddenly everywhere. 2014 saw almond milk become more widely available, and everyone was swapping sugar for raw honey and blending avocados and cacao into desserts you could eat guilt-free…

ByIlona Marchetta06/12/20140Comments

Nutrition Wellness & Health

An Aussie Breakfast Icon Leads The Way In New Nutrition Ratings – How Does This Affect You?

There’s been a few subtle changes on the supermarket shelves that could impact your health in a big way. Here’s what you need to know… Sound the trumpets - this is a first in Australian history. The Government has introduced a new, simple Health Star Rating system for food labelling that could completely change the…

ByFranki Hobson05/12/20140Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Pan-fried Squid With Broad Beans And Chorizo

On closer investigation those who hate them have usually suffered through mealy and starchy broad beans that have been picked too late. To add insult to injury, the beans have then been boiled until they are grey and watery. Broad beans need to be picked young and sweet, like peas. At this size they can…

ByThe Carousel02/06/20140Comments

Susie O’Neill: Why You Need To Pay Attention To Energy Balance

The concept of energy balance isn't entirely new - essentially, energy balance is the balance of kilojoules we consume with the kilojoules we burn through exercise. But did you know that there is currently an energy "imbalance" in Australia, leading to high rates of overweight and obesity? According to the National Health Survey, two in three…

ByYvette Le Grew27/05/20140Comments

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Papaya And Avocado Smoothie Recipe

Papayas are fantastic for digestion, are full of anti-inflammatory enzymes and are said to help prevent colon cancer... no wonder Christopher Columbus once called them the "fruit of the angels". Be kind to your body by pairing this gorgeous fruit with avocado, blend it up and you have a perfect start to your morning. INGREDIENTS 1/2 small…

ByMillie Constable21/05/20140Comments

BBQ Chicken With Fresh Garden Salad

Preparation time 45 mins Serves 3 INGREDIENTS Chicken and salad 1/2 kg chicken breast 1 cup greek style yoghurt 2 tbsp apricot jam 2 tbsp mango chutney 2 tsp Worcester sauce 4 tbsp seeded mustard 2 tbsp lemon juice Cos lettuce 1 tomato 1 cucumber 1/2 Spanish onion 1/2 avocado Handful of pistachio nuts Dressing 4 tbsp greek style yoghurt drizzle of olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice pinch sea salt cracked pepper leaves of one sprig of…

ByThe Carousel06/05/20140Comments