Category: Recipes

G’day mate it’s almost time for my favourite celebration of the year-Straya day!  What I most love about the day is that it’s like no other celebration. We spend the day with whom and how we choose.  Gone are the compelling traditions and obligations of family as with the festivities of Christmas. There’s no pressure to kiss ( or not [...]

This week’s cashew salad recipe has been lovingly created by Jen from Zing Fresh. As we see glimpses of summer approaching, now is the time to get our salad game on. Ingredients 1 cup brown rice1 and 1/2 cups water1 bunch bok choy1 large carrot1 cup shredded red cabbageBroccoli1/2 cup currants1/2 cup green chilli (to taste)1/4 bunch coriander3/4 cup toasted [...]

The Rugby World Cup is in full swing and the NRL finals are on this weekend, too. Why not make a (somewhat healthier) snack for everyone to enjoy? Everyone loves popcorn and it is easy to prepare. We have a savoury and a sweet popcorn recipe for you. Perhaps you’ll need a world size cup though if eating whilst watching [...]

Jen’s Baked Polenta Poles are a healthy alternative to crisps and hot chips for these balmy summer evenings we now have. Ingredients 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil2 and 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 cup polenta1/2 cup baked, peeled and mashed sweet potato1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Method Brush a baking dish (10 cm x 10 cm square [...]

This miso glaze is a super easy way of creating a gourmet dinner in just a few minutes. Jen’s favourite bases for the glaze are eggplant and Salmon as they absorb flavours so well. Other great bases would be chicken, pork, pumpkin, mushrooms, zucchini … most things really. Ingredients for the miso glaze 2 tablespoons white miso or yellow miso ( [...]

These coconut yoghurt smoothie ideas will drive you cocoa nuts! Enjoy these great recipe ideas from Jen @caterzingfresh. Whenever serving at the Co op, I love to share my ideas on ways to use the products people are purchasing. Recently, I shared how amazing the combination of beetroot smoothie and chocolate activated buckinis is with coconut yoghurt. I successfully inspired [...]

Christmas canapés can be tricky at such a crazy time of year. It’s also hot which inspires an appetite for all things oceanic. Riding the wave of the Ocean Festival we have put together a great catch of quick and easy recipes using various seaweed varieties available at the Co-Op.These Christmas canapés are great for entertaining as they can usually be [...]

Ancient grains describe grains that have been relatively unadulterated over the millennia. Unlike grains like corn and wheat that have been selectively bred over time. Many ancient grains originate from parts of the Middle East. At the Co-Op we stock two particular ancient grains, maftoul and freekeh. These grains are not dissimilar to the more popular quinoa from South America. [...]

A healthy eggplant salad is a great way to get into Veganuary. Did you know that eggplants (also known as aubergines or brindal) are botanically known as a fruit and not a vegetable? They’re also a great source of dietary fibre and low in calories. Eggplants are high in antioxidants which can help prevent chronic disease and cancer. They’re also a very adaptable ‘fruit’ [...]

Coconut oil is one of the most versatile ingredients you can include in your pantry. This simple recipe will please those with a sweet tooth especially! Melt one cup coconut oil, half a cup of maple syrup, half a cup of raw cacao powder and half a cup of peanut butter. Blend together with a wooden spoon. With baking paper, [...]