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  • Healthy honey and butterscotch ricotta cake

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Hello lovely, and welcome to Once a Foodie.

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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  • Easy pizza scrolls
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Twin mama & foodie, obsessed with travel, baking, photography, low tox living, fitness and health.
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Instagram post 2159017836790191546_11586569728 My kids have decided a couple of days ago that they love meat pies. (If you're not Australian, let me just explain - meat pies are savoury pies made with puff pastry and usually filled with steak, chicken or other savoury filings, and they're definitely one of Australian cultural treasures - you can buy them everywhere). 🥧 🥧 Since then, we've been pretty much eating them every day in one version or another, including some delicious artisan ones from the Saturday farmers market (more on that soon). Yesterday, I decided to make some at home.. because, why not. 🥧 🥧 Let me just say this - if you're craving some homemade meat pies, you don't need a meat pie maker or a lot of time. They are easy. 🥧 🥧 These little guys have chicken mince, spinach and mushroom filling, and are absolutely delightful. In fact, the filling I used is exactly the same as the base for my chicken, spinach and mushroom (didn't expect that, did you?) risotto (but without the rice, obviously), the recipe for which is on the blog. Multiple uses for the same recipe, that's how I roll. Also, the kids are used to the taste and love it but now it comes in a new packaging = you can almost guarantee these will disappear quick! 🥧 🥧 🥧 #meatpies #meatpie #homemade #homemademeatpies #risotto #chickenfilling #mushrooms #spinach #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #cookandtell #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #bakingwithkids
Instagram post 2158308160226405413_11586569728 If you're thinking that these chicken wings are a little big, you'd be right. They're, fact, turkey wings which the kids and I bought on a whim last weekend. I made them with the same super popular tamari and honey sauce that we used on chicken wings a few nights ago and baked them a bit longer with some sweet potato chunks dunked in the marinade (which were divine). Success all around, though you'll only need one of these, I suspect! #healthyfamilyfood #turkey #turkeywings #whatifeedmykids #whaifeedmytoddler #stickywings #kidsareourfuture #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients #lifewithlittles #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #kidapproved #familyfoodtribe #healthykidsfood #kidslunchideas #whatmykidseat #kidfriendlyfood #easyhealthykids #funfoodforkids #feedingkids
Instagram post 2157580867743233365_11586569728 Happy weekend, my friends! I'm waking up with these darling chia puddings today, then planting up our home garden (it's spring here, after all) and on Sunday we're planning to attend a country fair! An exciting weekend ahead of us!! 💐 🐴 What plans do you have? And, if you grow anything in your garden, what do you most love/what's easiest to grow? 🌸 🌼 We had plenty of cherry tomatoes, corn, capsicums, cherries and carrots last year but we have three new garden beds this year! I'm so excited about growing our own produce, it's ridiculous. 🍓 🍐 🍒 #weekend #weekendplans #happyweekend #growingyourownfood #chia #chiapuddings #breakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastinspo #homegrownveggies #growyourownfood #ediblegarden #growfoodnotlawns #organicgarden #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #organicgardening #thehappygardeninglife #growsomethinggreen #organicgarden #Saturdaymood #weekendmornings
Instagram post 2156900610850919247_11586569728 [New on the blog] - a wonderful refined sugar free, wheat free and nut free recipe for raspberry coconut muffins from @yvettevanboven which can also easily be made into donuts and mini muffins (using completely different berries, if you feel like it). Winning!! https://onceafoodie.com/2019/10/17/raspberry-coconut-muffins/ (Clickable link in my bio). #muffins #homemademuffins #donuts #homemadedonuts #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #cookandtell #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #bakingwithkids #kidswhobake #bakingisfun #refinedsugarfree #nutfree #wheatfree
Instagram post 2156116225176761952_11586569728 Super easy and truly delicious honey and tamari sticky chicken wings, based on a lovely recipe from Mandy @wholesome_child. My five year olds loved them, rated them 1,000 stars and told me I have to make these 22 more times (direct quotes). Thank you Mandy, another keeper from your excellent cookbook! #wholesome_child #wholesomechild #healthyfamilyfood #chickenideas #chickenwings #whatifeedmykids #whaifeedmytoddler #stickywings #kidsareourfuture #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients #lifewithlittles #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #kidapproved #familyfoodtribe #healthykidsfood #kidslunchideas #whatmykidseat #kidfriendlyfood #easyhealthykids #funfoodforkids #feedingkids
Instagram post 2155416640560665904_11586569728 Sunday dinner "all in" risotto, perfect for when you need to clear out your fridge of any sad-looking veggies. Super versatile, quick and easy, and popular with even the fussiest eaters. What's your favourite quick and delicious Sunday night meal? #risotto #risottorecipe #springlunch #springmenu #fallmenu #weekendfood #foodmakesmehappy #foodislife #foodphotography #comfortfood #homecooked #simplefood #familyfood #homecookedmeals #homemadedinner #dinnertonight #easymeals #dinnerideas #healthydinner #quickdinner #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #whatsfordinner #kidfriendly #dinnerinspiration #lunchinspo #feedingkids
Instagram post 2154669205495277771_11586569728 **Appreciation post** You may have seen my recent story thanking @elleshungry and @theflavourco for picking my name out of the proverbial hat in an Insta giveaway. And that was BEFORE I was couriered these four awesome seed and spice mixes! They arrived yesterday and the kids and I have really enjoyed tasting them all. We love them all but the honey and tamari mixes in particular are absolutely addictive. You can snack on them or use them to top your granola, acai bowls, desserts, pancakes, salads, you name it. I'll definitely be doing that, if I don't eat them all in the next half hour! 😂 Thanks again @theflavourco and @elleshungry, much appreciated!! ♥️♥️
Instagram post 2153944453875213816_11586569728 We love dips but we don't always love all the preservatives and additives that get put into some of the dips sold at the mainstream supermarkets. The other day we were trying out a new sundried tomato and cashew dip and I was pretty alarmed to see a number of ingredients at the end of the list which definitely weren't food. What the humphrey are we eating, I thought!? So, in the interests of keeping my heart rate at a healthy level, this is my take on the sundried tomato cashew dip, based on a great recipe from @lovingitvegan and using semi dried tomatoes from @sandhurstfinefoodsau which I purchased in a cool snack pack without any oil and which were super duper delicious. This made a pretty big bowl but look, I don't mind - more for later! PS: You may also be able to spot in the background the delightful pineapple shaped dip bowl I bought for myself in Hawaii recently - it will definitely feature in future posts! ♥️ ⁠ #sundriedtomatoes #dips #cashews #partyfood #partyfoodideas #partyideas #starters #easymeals #quickrecipes #semidriedtomatoes #marksofmaking #weekendfood #foodislife #food52gram #hereismyfood #foodfluffer #igfoodie #igfoods #foodspiration #foodilicious #foodfoodfood #foodiefeature #instafoodies #foodgrams #foodfeed #f52gram #foodiesofinsta #buzzfood #flatlayfoods #shareyourtable
Instagram post 2153232207896774741_11586569728 Traveling for work has its advantages. This was my room service dinner the other day at @interconadl. I present to you the slow cooked Barossa Heritage pork shoulder with fermented red cabbage and beetroot, potato rösti and quandong glaze, which I enjoyed while overlooking the sunset over the river and the city earlier this week. (I might have also been doing some work at the time but we will disregard that for the purposes of this post.) Ginormous but absolutely delicious meal. Cheaper than the American breakfast (go figure). #interconadl #intercontinentallife #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #seeSouthAustralia #sagreat #Adelaidefood #Adelaidefoodie #Adelaideloves #Adelaideeats #goodfoodau #visitSouthAustralia #travel #worktravel #letsgo #Australia #travelaustralia #justgo #wearetravelmums #welovetravel #seeaustralia #thisisAustralia #tourismaustralia #discoveraustralia #exploreaustralia #Australiagram #exploringaustralia #ig_discover_Australia
Instagram post 2152499900252039663_11586569728 How could you not be happy when you have a gorgeous flowering lilac bush in your front yard? My favourite bush - just look at that colour! And the smell.. just heavenly. It reminds me of walking home from school when I was younger. Happy weekend everyone! #spring #blooms #springishere #blossom #petal #inflorescence #petals #inbloom #lovespring #hellospring #springtime #springcolours #springcoming #springishere #springvibes #springcolours #springmood #Australia #seasons #changingseasons #seasonschange #changeisintheair #changeofseasons #feelslikespring #almostspring #nearlyspring #springhassprung #skycolours #springblooms #lilac
Instagram post 2151787709595784161_11586569728 I got so excited yesterday when I received my @wiltoncakes mini donut pan, I had to try it out straight away. A few days ago, I saw a fabulous pumpkin pecan donut photo on Leanne's @crumbtopbaking feed and was determined to make it. My kids had another idea though and after a (slightly heated) discussion (who knew kids had such high stakes in the donut decision making), we went with Leanne's peanut butter banana protein donut recipe. So glad we did, these donuts are amazing! We substituted LSA mix for protein powder because we didn't have any but otherwise followed the recipe to a tee. We decided to decorate the donuts with some flaked almonds and crushed freeze dried strawberries. Thanks so much Leanne, we'll definitely be making these again! Check out @crumbtopbaking's blog for the recipe. PS: A lesson learnt from my first 🍩 baking experience - don't overfill the pan (however excited you are) so your donuts don't look more like mini bundt cakes! Oops! Still delicious though 🤩 #donuts #proteindonuts #crumbtopbaking #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #healthybaking #fromscratch #homemade #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #baketoday #tastemade #bakerslife #realsimple #dessertlover #makesmewhole #homebaking #easydessert #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #tohfoodie #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #myfoodandfamily #proteindonuts #peanutbutter
Instagram post 2151047825134648844_11586569728 Good morning, my fellow ricotta and chocolate lovers! These healthier choc cranberry ricotta tartlets are an indulgent treat which is delicious and easy enough to make on a weekday. Recipe is now on the blog, so enjoy! https://onceafoodie.com/2019/10/09/healthier-choc-cranberry-ricotta-tartlets/ #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #healthybaking #fromscratch #homemade #ricottatarts #ricottatartlets #ricottachocolate #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #baketoday #tastemade #choccranberry #bakerslife #realsimple #dessertlover #makesmewhole #homebaking #easydessert #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #tohfoodie #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #myfoodandfamily #nutfree
Instagram post 2150348213726923371_11586569728 We're not vegan or vegetarian (see my previous post 😂) but always enjoy eating delicious fresh food. We've had this stunning @ipastai vegan ravioli with pesto sauce twice now and we've all absolutely devoured it. I love that it's conveniently available at @woolworths_au and it tastes absolutely spectacular. The pesto sauce just bursts with flavour and you can tell the pasta is also beautifully fresh. Only needs cooking for three minutes, people! Fast but healthy food - it has our stamp of approval! Thanks so much @ipastai ♥️ #vegan #pesto #ravioli #dinnertonight #easymeals #dinnerideas #healthydinner #quickdinner #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #whatsfordinner #lunchinspo #whatifeedmykids #whaifeedmytoddler #eatmorecolors #kidseatincolor #addcolor #kidsareourfuture #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients #lifewithlittles #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #foodforhealth #eatingforhealth #nutritionmatters #eatrightfeelright
Instagram post 2149621082189770640_11586569728 It was the long weekend here so we were doing the Sunday roast on a Monday - why not, I say! My son has been loving our fabulous Australian lamb so I made him a roast! Honey and rosemary roast with baby potatoes, mint and gravy. What did you get up to this weekend? #springcooking #springmenu #springfood #weekendfood #foodmakesmehappy #foodislife #lambroast #lamb #roast #weekendroast #aussielamb #foodphotography #spring #comfortfood #homecooked #simplefood #familyfood #homecookedmeals #homemadedinner #Australianproduce #dinnertonight #easymeals #dinnerideas #healthydinner #quickdinner #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #whatsfordinner #Australianlamb #roastpotatoes
Instagram post 2148888592109551627_11586569728 After a few days travelling, I'm always ready to get back into my kitchen and do some cooking. You know I love my homemade jams (in case you're interested, in the background we have berry cherry, mango and pineapple) but this weekend the real winner (apart from my husband who is so so happy about this) is my new concoction - I shall call it "date Nutella" - an absolutely stunning chocolatey spread made with cashews, walnuts, dates and cacao powder. All natural, no refined sugar needed, and they come together just beautifully. Winning!! Happy long weekend, friends! ♥️ #nutspread #nutbutter #nutbutters #nutella #healthynutella #homemadenutella #healthysnack #healthybreakfast #foodilicious #foodfoodfood #foodiefeature #foodfeed #f52gram #paleodiet #paleorecipes #paleofriendly #refinedsugarfree #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #balancedliving #eatbetternotless #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #eattofuel #eatrightfeelright
Instagram post 2148163821099945460_11586569728 Chicken soup for the soul... Especially if it includes alphabet pasta, chickpeas, corn and some fresh herbs. It's kind of magic, like when your kid says: I don't like chicken soup, I wanted meatballs! And then after having a taste, eats the whole bowl. #parentingwin #chickensoupmagic Happy weekend, everyone! #soup #chickensoup #chickensoupforthesoul #springlunch #springmenu #fallmenu #weekendfood #foodmakesmehappy #foodislife #foodphotography #comfortfood #homecooked #simplefood #familyfood #homecookedmeals #homemadedinner #dinnertonight #easymeals #dinnerideas #healthydinner #quickdinner #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #whatsfordinner #kidfriendly #dinnerinspiration #lunchinspo #feedingkids ⁠
Instagram post 2147459189639006874_11586569728 I know you're not sick of my food wreath pictures yet, which is why give you the recipe for these little beauties aka mini pizza scrolls. Perfect for lunchbox emergencies and general bribing of the children. You can thank me later. https://onceafoodie.com/2019/10/03/easy-pizza-scrolls/ PS: What's your favourite way of reading blogs, friends? Do you use an app, RSS reader, web browser bookmarks? What's worked best for you? And a happy long weekend to my Aussie friends! 💗 #pizzascrolls #homemadescrolls #homebaker #homebaked #bakinglove #bakingtime #heresmyfood #fromscratch #homemade #feedfeed #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakefromscratch #tastemade #eattheworld #bakerslife #realsimple #cookandtell #homebaking #bakersgonnabake #lunchideas #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #lunchboxinspo #bakingwithkids #kidswhobake #bakingisfun #puffpastry
Instagram post 2146731890304144832_11586569728 Trying out these yoghurt and blackberry jellies last weekend. I'll experiment with the yoghurt layer a little more to try to up the flavour but I think it's a great start. If you're interested in making gut healing jellies at home, the recipe is on the blog: https://onceafoodie.com/2019/07/07/gut-loving-gelatin-fruit-gummies/ #gelatin #gelatina #gelatingummies #gummies #fruitgummies #iquitsugar #iqs #iquitsugarrecipe #healthysnack #gutloving #guthealth #guthealing #norefinedsugar #nosugar #refinedsugarfree #healyourgut #guthealthmatters #digestivehealth #healthygut #guthealing #eatyourfruit #eatgelatin #eatyourcolors #whatifeedmykids #cleandiet #eatinghealthier #lifewithlittles #realfoodforkids #foodforkids
Instagram post 2145274809042314834_11586569728 Today is my birthday. I'm traveling for work and will be in a day long meeting all day today. But, thankfully, it's school holidays and so my family is traveling with me. I can't describe how wonderful it is to be with the ones I love most on my birthday, even if it is just to get morning hugs, have a quick celebration dinner (or room service) and read a goodnight story. Here's to another year of love, travel and cooking, my Insta friends! Lots of love ♥️♥️ #birthday #love #travel #familytravels #familyholidays #havekidswilltravel #takethekids #familyholidaysarethebest #familytravel #letsgo #family #justgo #wearetravelmums #welovetravel #placestogo #keeptravelling #globetrotters #welivetoexplore #keepexploring #familyfun #showthemtheworld #goexplore #wonderfulworld #amazingplaces #aussiemum #memoriesforlife #aroundtheglobe #traveldiary #travelmore #womenwhotravel
Instagram post 2144560071747690845_11586569728 Do your spend heaps of time peeling and cutting up your pumpkin every time you want to roast it? I do and it's a bit of a hassle, to be honest. So when I saw a suggestion in one of David Frenkiel's @gkstories cookbooks to roast them simply halved, I had to try it out. And, my friends, it works beautifully. Not only it works, this method minimises waste as you get to scrape out every little bit of the roasted pumpkin flesh and then simply discard the skin. Love love love it. Thanks very much @gkstories! #roastedpumpkin #roastingpumpkin #pumpkinpuree #pumpkin #colourislife #colourfullife #ilovecolour #orangeismyfavourite #favouritethings #livelifeincolour #colourmehappy #colourmyworld #vibrantcolor #colorislife #happycolours #favouritethings #favoritethings #myfavoritethings #myfavoritecolors #colourfulkitchen #colorfulkitchen #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinseason #pumpkinrecipes #fall #fallrecipes #fallinspo
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