I am not a great cook, and I am also not a fan of processed food. So when I feed my family, I try to use real ingredients and real food as much as possible. This is a collection of my favourite recipes that are quick, easy and very difficult to stuff up! Most of them are fast, healthy & delicious...the dinner trifecta.
Showing posts with label lemon juice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lemon juice. Show all posts
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Tomato & Avocado Salad
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1 large tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/2 onion, diced
feta
fresh herbs (parsley/dill/coriander/basil/chives)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Do This -
Mix together and enjoy!
Labels:
avocado,
feta,
fresh herbs,
lemon juice,
olive oil,
onion,
salad,
tomatoes
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Tzatziki - Cucumber Yogurt Dip
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1 tbsp olive oil
3 tsps lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced finely
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
3/4 cup greek yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
Do This -
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Using a whisk, blend the yogurt with the sour cream.
- Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
- Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill just before serving.
Labels:
cucumber,
dill,
dip,
garlic,
greek yogurt,
lemon juice,
olive oil,
pepper,
salt,
sour cream,
tzatziki,
yogurt
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Greek Salad with Watermelon
This delicious salad is perfect for our hot summers!
Serves 4
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- 1/4 small seedless watermelon
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley*
- 6 tbs (120ml) olive oil
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 400g crumbled feta cheese
Do This -
- Cut the watermelon flesh into cubes and place in a bowl with the red onion, olives, feta and parsley.
- Place the olive oil and lemon juice in a separate bowl, season with salt and pepper, then whisk lightly to combine.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
* I used basil because I didn't have parsley
Modified recipe from Taste.com.au
Labels:
feta,
fresh herbs,
lemon juice,
olive oil,
olives,
red onion,
salad,
summer,
watermelon
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Couscous Salad
I think this is my favourite salad ever.
So quick.
So easy.
So YUM!!
Serves 2 - 4
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- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 Lebanese cucumber, seeds removed, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons semi sun dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 4 anchovies chopped finely
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- fresh parsley
Do This -
- Place the couscous in a large bowl. Place the stock in a saucepan, bring to just boiling point, then pour over the couscous. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and season with salt and pepper. When couscous is cold, stir in the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil and lemon juice, add to the couscous and stir until well combined. Top with chopped parsley.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Hokkien Noodles with Prawns
Image and (tweaked) recipe from Taste.com.au |
Serves 4
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450g thin hokkien noodles
1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
300g green prawn cutlets
1 garlic clove, crushed
400g fresh stir-fry vegetables
2 tbs kecap manis
2 tbs fresh lemon or lime juice
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Do This -
- Place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil and heat until smoking. Stir-fry the prawns and garlic for 2 minutes or until they change colour. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Add the noodles, kecap manis and lemon juice to the wok. Return the prawn mixture to the wok and add the basil. Toss until combined and heated through.
Labels:
basil,
garlic,
hokkien noodles,
kecap manis,
lemon juice,
lime juice,
prawns,
stir-fry,
vegetables
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