Burrito’s are a family favourite! Here is how I make mine.. What’s your secret to the best Burrito?? I think it is all in the spices and making your own little blend instead of the store bought stuff! Today I have filled mine with my favourite filling…. low fat sour cream, avocado, homemade chilli sauce, lettuce and a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan 🙂 Hope you enjoy this recipe! Leave me some comments with your favourite fillings! Ingredients: 500 Grams … Read More
Burrito Seasoning Mix
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of onion flakes 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon of dried oregano What to do: Add everything to a glass jar, pop on the lid and shake to combine the spices. I usually triple the recipe so I have some on the shelf when I want to use it.
Fried Rice… Simple & Inexpensive!
I love making fried rice and make it different each time depending on what ingredients I have on hand at the time. You can really add whatever you like in the way of vegetables and cooked meats. I have used Pork & Prawns, Chicken & Bacon combo is also pretty delicious! This recipe will serve 4. Ingredients: 2 Cups of Cooked diced Pork ( I had some left over from Roast Pork) 8 – 10 Green Prawns peeled and cleaned 2 Cups of Cooked … Read More
Lj’s Kangaroo Stirfry
So simple….. approx. 400 grams of lean sliced meat. I’ve used Kangaroo. If you don’t like Kangaroo use Beef (all fat removed) The marinate is 2 Tbs ABC Soy Sauce, 1 Tbs Chilli (mine is homemade but use whichever you like) 2 cloves of finely chopped fresh garlic and 1/4 cup of red wine (I’ve used Cab Sauv) What ever veggies you like. I’m on limited time so I am only marinating half hour or so but you could do … Read More
Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
Oh deliciousness!!!! I am actually amazed at the taste of it! I’m thinking of all different ways to use it! First one being a sauce for stuffed Spaghetti Squash! Here are the ingredients: 1 Small head of Cauliflower (I used half white and half yellow) 3 Cloves of Fresh Garlic 1 Teaspoon Herb Salt (you can make your own using himilayan or rock salt and blending with dried herbs) 1/2 Cup of Chicken Stock (I use Vegeta Chicken Stock Powder … Read More
Lj’s Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken
There is nothing more delicious than Oven Baked Chicken! I DO NOT MISS FRIED AT ALL! First things first, I slice my chicken breasts in half to cut down the cooking time. Marinate them for a few hours in No Fat or Low Fat Natural or Greek Yoghurt. Preheat the oven to 180 C before you start coating the Chicken. I make my own Breads Crumbs, (store bought are fine if you don’t have the time. I just prefer as … Read More
Zucchini Breakfast Pancakes
Ingredients: 100 grams of grated Zucchini 2 Free Range Eggs 1/8 Cup Parmesan 1/8 Cup Organic Coconut Flour 1/4 Teaspoon of Herb Salt 1/4 Teaspoon of Baking Powder What to do: Mix all ingredients with a fork until well combined. Cook in a hot non stick pan sprayed with olive oil cooking spray.
Butter Chicken.. YUM!
Butter Chicken! Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoons butter 500 grams chicken breasts trimmed of any fat and diced into bite size pieces 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see note) 1/8 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 cup tomato puree 1/4 cup thick natural low fat yoghurt 1/4 cup extra light thickened cream Steamed rice to serve Add the oil and half the butter to a medium heated frypan. … Read More
Sunday Lamb Roast In the Webber! Deliciousness!
Just what we need after a weekend away! We had a lovely weekend at a Vintage Picnic Wedding up in Beechmont in the beautiful hinterland off the Gold Coast. Beautiful wedding, gorgeous views and great accomodation! Had a really awesome weekend! Both tired, chilling with a few drinks and looking forward to a quiet night, delicious roast and a movie!
Lj’s Black Velvet Cheesecake
My friend Tanya asked me to make her a cake for her birthday based on a cake she had in Hawaii which was a Red Velvet Cake with a layer of Cheesecake. The theme for her birthday was black and white so we she asked for the red velvet cake to be black to fit in with her theme.. Basically I made a Red Velvet Cake but used Black Gel Colouring instead of the traditional Red. Sliced the cake in … Read More
