Mum of Three Tells: I Quit Supermarkets For Good And Saved Money

I clearly remember the moment that I gave supermarkets the flick. It was when I had two young children. Our family lived on the outskirts of Sydney - the most expensive city in Australia (maybe even the world - it feels that way sometimes!) I was pushing a trolley full of groceries away from the store…

ByJennifer Richards18/02/20220Comments

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Gluten & Refined-sugar Free Baked Lemon Cheesecake

Serves 10–12 INGREDIENTS 1 quantity Almond pastry crust (recipe below) 100 g (3½ oz) fresh (medjool) dates, pitted and roughly chopped 350 g (12½ oz) fresh firm ricotta cheese 350 g (12½ oz) cream cheese, softened 3 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus extra shredded zest to serve 60 ml (2 fl oz/¼ cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 vanilla bean,…

ByThe Carousel07/02/20220Comments

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Teriyaki Chicken & Grilled Pineapple Salad

Serves 2 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons tamari 1 teaspoon honey or rice syrup 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 chicken breasts ½ pineapple 1 baby cos lettuce ½ cup cooked quinoa or rice, cooled 12 cocktail or large cherry tomatoes 2 small avocados 2 teaspoons sesame seeds METHOD 1 In a large bowl, whisk together the tamari, honey or rice syrup and sesame seeds.…

ByThe Carousel05/02/20220Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Healthy Turmeric And Pineapple Crush

Serves 2 Preparation time 5 minutes (plus 4 hours freezing time if using fresh pineapple) INGREDIENTS 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger powder Pinch ground cloves 1 cup green tea or coconut water, chilled METHOD Place all ingredients in a blender and process until slushy. Divide between two glasses and serve. The Carousel thanks Australian Pineapples Ambassador, Martyna Angell

ByThe Carousel04/02/20220Comments

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How To Host The Perfect Picnic Luncheon

The pandemic may have left us with few ways to socialise, but events queen Chyka Keebaugh says we should embrace the humble, traditional picnic and turn it into a lavish, stylish affair for friends and family. Picnics are hitting a new peak in popularity today, 220 years after a group of well-heeled Londoners formed the…

ByThe Carousel03/02/20220Comments

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Peach and Pastry Wrapped Cheese

Try this Peach and Pastry Wrapped Cheese recipe by entertaining expert Chyka Keebaugh. She says: “I love the idea of Fromager d’Affinois Florette being warm because it makes it gooey and delicious, and the sweetness of the peaches cuts through the sharp taste of this goat’s milk cheese. This is a more substantial meal with everything…

ByThe Carousel22/01/20220Comments

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11 Fabulous Facts About Deliciously Sweet and Healthy Custard Apples

Custard apples are a sub-tropical fruit that provide a decadent taste from the tropics in the cooler months. This year, growers are expecting a great start to the season, with above average rainfall across the key growing regions of northern NSW and QLD and an extra warm spring/summer buoying the latest crop. Australian custard apple…

ByThe Carousel12/01/20220Comments

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Seven Beautiful Gluten-free Cakes

If you love cakes but can only eat flourless desserts then you'll love these recipes which we have curated for you. We hop you enjoy our selection of four beautiful gluten-free cake recipes to try out tonight! Gluten Free Aussie Pavlova Layer Cake with Red Berries Click here for the recipe! Fresh, Zesty Lime…

ByRobyn Foyster21/12/20210Comments

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Slow-cooked Beef Cheek and Eggplant Casserole

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 kg beef cheeks 1 cup (250 ml) white wine 1 cup (250 ml) puréed tomato 2 bay leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 4 cups (1 litre) water 2 large eggplants salt freshly milled sea salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste METHOD 1 Preheat…

ByThe Carousel21/11/20210Comments

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Gorgeous Lemon Myrtle Cake Recipe

"For as long as I can remember, my Auntie Susan has baked the most amazing cakes. For years I tried to get her to give me a book with all her recipes. Though I’m still waiting for that book, she shares my passion for native foods and has developed this recipe for me. It’s a…

ByThe Carousel17/11/20210Comments