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Recipe Category: Spring

Easy Green Curry Chicken

A fresh, vibrant green chicken curry made with homemade curry paste, tender chicken, coconut cream and plenty of greens. Fragrant with lime, lemongrass and coriander, this is a comforting, adaptable curry you can make ahead, freeze, or cook fresh in minutes.

Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta and Buffalo Mozzarella

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes spooned over crisp sourdough, layered with ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, basil and a restrained drizzle of balsamic. Simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

Zesty Springtime Salmon Salad

A fresh, vibrant salmon salad layered with crisp spring vegetables and finished with a citrus-bright dressing. Light, nourishing, and perfect for lunch or a relaxed dinner.

Sunday Sultana Scones

Soft, golden sultana scones made using a simple layered technique for light, fluffy results. A modern take on a classic, rooted in memory and made for sharing.

Lemony Lamb Koftas with Yoghurt Dressing

Juicy, tender lamb kofta finished with a generous squeeze of lemon. Simple, adaptable, and endlessly repeatable — perfect in flatbreads, on the BBQ, or straight from the pan.

Homemade Harissa Paste

This easy homemade harissa paste is a bold North African blend of roasted capsicum, chillies, garlic, and warm spices. It adds instant depth and smoky heat to meat, vegetables, sauces, dressings and more — a single jar unlocks endless quick, flavour-packed meals.

Broccoli Stalk Salad with Citrus Dressing and Crispy Chickpeas

This bright, crunchy salad celebrates the bits we often overlook — broccoli stalks, stale bread, the last of the herbs in the fridge. Tossed with seasonal leaves, feta, crispy chickpeas, and a citrus dressing, it’s a simple reminder that a little care and creativity can turn everyday ingredients into something worth sharing.

Tuna & Broccoli Stem Caesar Salad

A lighter, no-anchovy Caesar salad with tuna, finely sliced broccoli stems, and herby chickpeas — fresh, satisfying, and perfect for make-ahead lunches.

The Clean-Out Spring Crunch Salad

This spring salad is packed with crunchy veg, bulgur wheat, toasted seeds, creamy goat’s cheese and a bright tahini–grapefruit dressing. A vibrant, make-ahead salad that everyone will love. (Serves 8-10 as a side).