Zucchini Bake – A Low carb pasta bake with no pasta!

May 14, 2019June 9, 2019 / lessonstodate / 2 Comments

A low carb pasta bake with no pasta? How is that possible? Simple, really, replace the pasta with zucchini rounds - and if you add the zucchini at the last minute it holds its shape and texture. No soggy zucchini - slightly al dente /ælˈdɛnteɪ - cooked to be firm to the bite. I have … Continue reading Zucchini Bake – A Low carb pasta bake with no pasta!

Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza

February 25, 2018February 6, 2019 / lessonstodate / 1 Comment

Here's a variation of pizza that is great for the grown-ups on a Friday night, featuring peanut sauce, broccoli, and sweet mango. I know, what a combination! You will have to trust me with this one - it really is good 🙂 Flatbreads are a regular on the shopping list at my place; you can … Continue reading Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Mac ‘N Cheese

February 10, 2018February 6, 2019 / lessonstodate / Leave a comment

Okay, so perhaps not a dish for anyone on a diet, but for busy mum with a hungry tribe to feed - perfect!

Kai Si Ming – an old family dish!

February 2, 2018June 9, 2019 / lessonstodate / 2 Comments

If you are a child born in the 1960's in New Zealand, your mum will have her version of this dish in her recipe book somewhere. I think mine is pretty close to my mum's - I'll have to ask her if I got it right!