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  • Sweet potato macaroni and cheese in a white ramekin on a dark blue plate with some fresh vegetables.

    Nigella’s stunning sweet potato macaroni and cheese

    April 20, 2019 / No Comments

    I will not lie.. I always have time to watch an episode of one of Nigella Lawson’s cooking shows or spend time reading her cookbooks. She amazes me with her attitude to food, the variety of the meals she makes…

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    By Katerina

  • Easy healthy spinach, turkey and mushroom risotto

    April 6, 2019 / No Comments

    Easy to make – no stirring! I don’t know about your kids but mine sometimes need a bit of prompting to eat healthy food (rather than, say, a bowlful of chopped salami). This is not the case with this risotto.…

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    By Katerina

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I am Katerina and I love trying out (loads of) healthy family-friendly recipes. I am obsessed with food, travel and photography. I live in Canberra, Australia, with my husband and our beautiful twins.

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You'd be forgiven to think this delicious chocolat You'd be forgiven to think this delicious chocolate mousse is dessert... In fact it was my lunch a couple of times this week - thank goodness for WFH, right? In fact it's a nutritious thick shake which has not one, not two, but four different fruits and veggies in it (banana, avocado, pumpkin and sweet potato), as well as Greek yoghurt which is great for your gut and cacao which improves blood flow to your brain. As always, refined sugar free, and sweetened only with pear juice or, if you prefer, a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for lunchtime or that afternoon slump. It's super filling and best eaten with a spoon, and tastes like chocolate mousse! Yum! . . . . . #thickshake #banana #avocado #sweetpotato #pumpkin #cacaopowder #wfh #norefinedsugar #healthysnacks #healthysnacksforkids #healthykidssnacks #norefinedsugars #nosugaradded #nosugarchallenge #nosugardiet #nosugarneeded #nosugarnoflour #healthykidsfood #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients # #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #chocolatemousse #wfhlunch
Firstly, happy birthday to my hubby who's celebrat Firstly, happy birthday to my hubby who's celebrating today. 🎂🎂 . . . And how fortunate that peanut butter is his favourite thing, right after chocolate. So much so that this no bake peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate ganache and cookie crust was a very obvious choice. This is also my contribution to the #peanutbuttercollab hosted by the lovely Larisa @edibleartphotography and Kirby @leisurefanclub. Go on, check out the other contributions, there's so many fabulous ones! . . . PS: He loved it, and so did the kids. If you want to give it a try, the recipe is now on the blog. 🧡💛 . . https://onceafoodie.com/2020/05/27/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-cheesecake/ . . #peanutbutter #peanutbutterlover #peanutbuttercheesecake #nobake #nobakedessert #nobakecheesecake #peanutbutteraddict #happybirthday #birthdaycake #peanutbutterlove #peanutbutterchocolate #peanutbutterandchocolate #peanutbutterislife #nobakecake #nobakerecipe #rawcake #rawcheesecake #rawdessert
Yesterday while I was making hubby's birthday cake Yesterday while I was making hubby's birthday cake (his birthday is on Wednesday but we celebrated today because birthday celebrations are always better on the weekend, don't you agree?), I kinda accidentally came up with a new recipe for chocolate ganache which also doubles perfectly as chocolate fudge sauce. It's not healthy and it's definitely a treat, but it's perfectly pourable when warm, hardens up well in the fridge (when layered on a cake) but also easily reheats - SO GOOD! Plus, you only need two ingredients - sweet condensed coconut milk and chocolate. That's it - and then: perfection. . . If you're on my Christmas card list, then this is what you're getting for Christmas this year! 🎁 . . . #chocolate #chocolateganache #ganache #fudge #fudgesauce #chocolatefudge #chocolatefudgesauce #sweetcondensedmilk #sweetcondensedcoconutmilk #condensedcoconutmilk #homemadefudge
It's week two of back to school here so guess what It's week two of back to school here so guess what I'm making for the kids' lunchbox - their favourite pizza scrolls. They're super easy and super tasty! . . The basic recipe is on the blog - here I've added some shredded chicken, black beans and chopped red capsicum, as well as some smushed up roasted pumpkin mixed into the tomato sauce. They'll never know! 🎃 . . . . . #backtoschool #kindergarten #kinder #bigschool #firstdayofschool #newschool #schoolkids #kindergarteners #pizzascrolls #homemadescrolls #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #realsimple #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #lunchideas #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #lunchboxinspo #bakingwithkids #kidswhobake #bakingisfun #puffpastry
Guess what - we got ourselves a juicer. I've been Guess what - we got ourselves a juicer. I've been wanting one for such a long time but for some reason never got around to actually getting one. But there's some positives coming out of home quarantine, right? I feel that all this time at home with our loved ones lends itself perfectly to juicing. And I couldn't be happier with my @brevilleaus juicer. So easy, works great and quick to clean 🧡 . . . The kids and I have been trying out all sorts of interesting combos. These two are (in the red) beetroot, pineapple and carrot juice and (sunny coloured) apple, pear, ginger and turmeric super morning juice. . . . I'm loving the colours, the goodness, the taste and the fun experimentation juicing entails! . . . What's your favourite juice? And PS: who's loving these awesome backdrops my husband made for me? Me, that's who! Now that's love ♥️ . . . #juice #fruitjuice #juicelover #juicingforhealth #coldpressedjuice #juicer #juicedetox #refreshingdrink #homemadejuice #freshjuice #healthyfruit #naturaldrink #healthyjuice #juicing #naturaljuice #juicetime #foodphotography #backdrops
These are my cannoli danishes in the making, based These are my cannoli danishes in the making, based on a great recipe by @2pots2cook. Isn't that such a clever idea to join those two fabulous tastes together? They look complicated but they're so easy to make and they definitely satisfied my craving for cannoli! Yum! . . . #cannoli #danish #dessertlover #epicurious #cookandtell #makesmewhole #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #foodfluffer #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #baker #heresmyfood #easycooking #easyrecipe #foods4thought #realsimple #foodoftheday #mindbodygram #feedmeau #welovefood
Hello, my lovelies! Today my husband took the kids Hello, my lovelies! Today my husband took the kids to see their grandmother, therefore leaving me at home alone, which is something which hasn't happened for quite a few weeks now. I nearly didn't know what to do with myself. Well, nearly. . . . I decided a self care day was in order... Exercise, aromatherapy (with my DIY aromatherapy shower drops - coming to the blog soon!), nails, baking, photos, time outside, reading - yep, it's been a great day. . . . I've decided to get a new profile photo for the blog too - what do you think? . . . #foodblogger #hello #selfcare #selfcareday #Saturday #nokidstoday #profilepic #profile #dayoff #aromatherapy #gooutside #beoutside #getoutsidemore #selfcareday #selfcaretips #readbooks #readersofInstagram #readmorebooks
Having fun with these nut butter fudge bites - the Having fun with these nut butter fudge bites - these ones have walnuts and honey instead of pecans and rice malt syrup but they're just as delicious. And aren't these shapes bee-utiful? 🐝🍯 . . Check out the recipe on the blog if you haven't already: https://onceafoodie.com/2020/05/06/nut-butter-fudge-bites/ . . . . . . . #sweetsurprise #nutbutter #mixednuts #rawfood #rawfooddiet #rawfoods #rawdessert #healthysweets #rawsweets #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedlifestyle #balancedliving #healthyplace #eatbetternotless #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #wellnesswarriors #healthmatters #freezerdesserts #homemadefudge #mixednutsandseeds #fudge #healthierdesserts
I'm so happy to be part of the #monthlytechniqueco I'm so happy to be part of the #monthlytechniquecollab organised by the @foodcapturecollective! This month's topic is Hard Light and is hosted by the lovely Mandy @bonbonbaked and Dora @mgracebakeshop. . . . I've chosen to photograph my favourite healthy cookies - they don't need any flour and they're choc full of nuts, shredded coconut and choc chips. They're crunchy around the outside and soft on the inside (just how I like them)! . . . Be sure to check out the hashtag for more beautiful hard light photography!⁣ ⁣ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .⁣ ⁣ #thrivemags #feedfeed #gloobyfood #f52grams #foodstylefeed #eatpretty #eatprettythings #foodfluffer #harshlight #hardlight #hardlightfood #hardlightphotography #foodcapturecollective #creativephotography #stilllifephotography #creativeminds #lightandshadow #shadowsandreflections #hardlightfoodphoto #stilllife #light #contrast #shadows #photographytechnique #cookies #cookiemonster #noflour #flourfree #healthycookies
It might be getting cooler here in Australia but t It might be getting cooler here in Australia but that doesn't stop us from enjoying these delicious icy pops. . . . . These ones are made with big juicy chunks of cherries, lychees, mango and pink dragonfruit, all together in a lovely coating of @purecococoast young green coconut water (best tasting coconut water out there, by the way)! So easy and dee-licious! (PS: The recipe is on the blog!) ♥️🧡💛 . . . . . . #autumn #Australianautumn #icypoles #iceblocks #icypops #homemade #summertreat #summertreats #Frozentreats #refinedsugarfree #freeofrefinedsugar #foodforhealth #eatingforhealth #nutritionmatters #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedliving #eatbetternotless #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #eatrightfeelright #balancedlifestyle #cherries #mangoes #dragonfruit #lychees #easytreats #icelollies
Anyone starting to feel like it's time to switch f Anyone starting to feel like it's time to switch from all the delicious snacks and desserts to something healthier again? We've been eating well enough but definitely snacking more so I'm currently on a salad streak - and the kids are right there with me. Because who wouldn't like this 🌈 for lunch and dinner? Red cabbage, green beans, yellow capsicum, watermelon, cashews all slicked with some delicious Thai style dressing (think soy sauce, maple syrup and fish sauce). . . . #salad #saladlover #saladsofinstagram #saladrecipe #plantbased #saladlovers #foodforhealth #eatingforhealth #nutritionmatters #homemadegourmet #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedlifestyle #balancedliving #eatbetternotless #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #eattofuel #eatrightfeelright #onmyplate #balancedlifestyle #balancedmeal #Australianproduce #Australiancabbage #localproduce #rainbow #rainbowsalad #eatyourcolours
Mini skillet cookies ready for the oven! No one fi Mini skillet cookies ready for the oven! No one fights if everyone gets their own + Friday night = pure happiness 🧡♥️ . . . Happy weekend all! . . . . #cookies #skilletcookie #skilletcookies #refinedsugarfree #cookie #cookiemonster #cookielove #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #dessertlover #cookandtell #homebaking
Tamari and honey walnuts - a perfect snack on this Tamari and honey walnuts - a perfect snack on this rainy Sunday which actually, for a change, felt like a real weekend day. Kids watching old Disney movies on Disney plus while I'm flicking through cookbooks, their warm little bodies next to me. Heaven. . . . #walnuts #honey #tamari #tamarinuts #tamariwalnuts #healthiersnacks #easysnacks
The portobello mushrooms were honestly calling to The portobello mushrooms were honestly calling to me when I did our grocery shop last week. I wasn't sure if the kids were going to be interested but these stuffed mushrooms were definitely a success. I used my easy roasted tomato pasta sauce and a generous sprinkling of grated cheese and voila - mini mushroom lasagna pizzas were born aka everything in this is so good, how could the result not be delicious? PS: The kids ate two each and requested a repeat, so I definitely needn't have worried. Plus, even though they look impressive, they are super easy and quick to make. . . . What did you have for lunch yesterday? . . . #portobello #portobellomushroom #portobellomushrooms #stuffedmushrooms #makesmewhole #plantbased #plantbasedrecipes #plantbaseddiet #kidapproved #quickandeasy #quicklunch #easylunch #mushroom #mushroomlover #Saturdaylunch #poweredbyplants #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbasedpower #plantfuelled #lasagna #lasagne #pizza #minipizza
How much do you love nut butter? We love it HEAPS. How much do you love nut butter? We love it HEAPS. And these refined sugar free nut butter fudge bites satisfy that craving beautifully. I don't think it's a coincidence that I keep making new snacks every couple of days - if you're like me and making delicious food helps you feel better in these strange times, then I say why not! . . . . . #sweetsurprise #nutbutter #mixednuts #rawfood #rawfooddiet #rawfoods #rawdessert #healthysweets #rawsweets #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #cleancooking #healthyfoodinspo #healthygram #balancedlifestyle #balancedliving #healthyplace #eatbetternotless #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #wellnesswarriors #healthmatters #freezerdesserts #homemadefudge #mixednutsandseeds #fudge #healthierdesserts
These are the days that call for super fast and su These are the days that call for super fast and super easy snacks. Do you have some frozen sheets of puff pastry and a bit of cheese? Well, you got yourself a snack! These cheesy straws come together in 25 minutes and your whole family will love the cheesy crunchy goodness! . . . #puffpastry #parmesan #cheese #cheesystraws #savourysnack #savourysnacks #puffpastrysnack #snacks #snacksonsnacks #snackideas #snacking #snacktime #quicksnack #snackattack #easysnacks #snackfood #afternoonsnack
This is my contribution to the #monthlytechniqueco This is my contribution to the #monthlytechniquecollab for April, hosted by the lovely @doctor_cupcake_ & @a.modo_mio, members of the @foodcapturecollective. . . . The theme for this month is Gathering and there was some discussion in the group as to whether this theme remained appropriate in the current times, given we're either in lockdown or practising social distancing. . . . Overwhelmingly, the theme was voted to stay - so here is "Gathering" under the current social distancing circumstances, all nice and cozy with our nearest and dearest. . . We made the pizza dough and the roasted tomato pizza sauce (the recipe for which is on the blog!) and the kids helped decorate the pizzas - it was so much fun! Hope you're having / you had a lovely Easter and I'd encourage you to go check out everyone else's fabulous contributions!! . . . . #foodphotography #foodfluffer #gathering #socialdistancing #foodphotographers #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #foodlove #foodpassion #kidsinthekitchen #littlehelpers #familytime #lockdown #foodie #foodies #pizza #homemadepizza #foodography #foodpost #foodstagram #feedfeed #thebakefeed #bakefromscratch #imsomartha #foodblogfeed #bakingblog #quarantine #quarantinefood
Happy hoppy Easter all! It certainly is for us wit Happy hoppy Easter all! It certainly is for us with this refined sugar free three ingredient peanut butter fudge! . . . #Easter #happyEaster #peanutbutter #fudge #heathytreats #healthysnacks #snackright #refinedsugarfree #delicious #homemadefudge #Easter2020
🙌🏼 So excited to team up with 8 beautiful la 🙌🏼 So excited to team up with 8 beautiful ladies from across Australia 🇦🇺 to spread love & support! TOGETHER WE CAN BEAT THIS! #stayhome for the people you love, cook lots of yummy food & check out the foodies featured for lots of inspiration!👇💗 Stacie @notallhealthy Lizzie @_lizzieluvs Candy @nourishandflourishsyd Renée @hungrybeargrazing Katerina @once_a_foodie Ariel @arielma._ Heidi @traveling_taste_buds Kat @forkit_bykat Karol @justflavourco Happy Easter all ♥️♥️ . . . #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayathome #isolation #isolationcreation #isolationart #isolationbaking #cookingathome #homecooking #sundaymotivation #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #sundaythoughts #positivevibes #postivequotes #positiveenergy #spreadlove #spreadpositivity #spreadkindness #togetherathome #togetherwearestronger #staystrong#staypositive #beatcovid19 #happyeaster🐰 #easter2020 #stayhomestaysafe #stayhomesavelives
Is Easter really here? It seems so strange and yet Is Easter really here? It seems so strange and yet, we're so grateful for the break from work. Working from home and homeschooling kids is kind of exhausting. Can I get a YEAH on that? Any other parents struggling with even less time than before? At least it's a good excuse to dress up the house with some cute decorations 🐇🥚🐰🌺🍃 and start on some Easter baking! . . . . #Easter #happyEaster #Easterbunnies #Easteregghunt #Easterideas #Easterbunny #easterdecorations #Easterdecoration #Easterbasket #easterfun #Easter2020 #instaEaster #funwithkids #cutebunnies #loveEaster #familytime
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