This is a great dish to serve as a side with anything from fresh white fish to lamb. You can make it as light or rich as you like – it’s all in the seasoning. By Skye Gilkeson Skye GilkesonSkye is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Fit Traveller. Skye is a journalist, a…
Sides
Mango Guacamole
‘Tis the season for barbecues, parties and family gatherings. Everyone’s looking for a bit on the side at this time of year, when it comes to food (dips, condiments, side salads). So it’s important to have a few dishes in your repertoire to pack or plate. This Mango Guacamole offers crowd-pleasing twist on the original recipe….
Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry
I have gushed over the many uses of zucchini before. They are particularly great as a direct substitute for a grain-based noodle. Zucchini Noodles Stir-Fry is on regular rotation in our home kitchen. We simply change what we add to it; from a chicken breast, to beef, pork strips or a simple white fish fillet….
Sichuan Zucchini Noodles
Sichuan Zucchini Noodles are a delicious and intense side dish to partner with pork or fish. This noodle recipe only takes about five minutes to cook, so it’s much quicker than traditional Sichuan noodles. The heat in the Sichuan spice mix is very intense and not suitable for children. By Skye Gilkeson Find notes on…
Zucchini Noodle and Fennel Salad
Zucchini noodles or (zoodles) are a regular ingredient on rotation in our clean-eating kitchen. This very simple salad is tasty with barbecue fish or chicken. By Skye Gilkeson Skye GilkesonSkye is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Fit Traveller. Skye is a journalist, a former personal trainer, a freelance writer, photographer, intrepid traveller and a…
Homemade Almond & Hazelnut Milk
Nut, grain and soy milks have been around for a long time. But we’re now seeing almond milk pop up on cafe menus as another alternative for those who are lactose intolerant and don’t want to be forced on to soy. There’s also a growing number of small businesses selling fresh almond milk and smoothie companies…
Tasty Carrot Salad
For such a quick salad, this one packs a punch. It’s sweet, crunchy and a great, fresh accompaniment to chicken and fish. We love it with our Lemon Crispy Chicken. Toss it with our Creamy Tahini Dressing to make it even more delicious. By Skye Gilkeson Skye GilkesonSkye is the founder and editor-in-chief of…
Creamy Tahini Dressing
Tahini is one of our go-to ingredients in our clean-eating kitchen. If I want to make something creamy while keeping it dairy-free, try tahini. Tahini is simply ground sesame seeds, so it’s high in phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and the nutty flavour compliments both sweet and savoury dishes. By Skye Gilkeson Skye GilkesonSkye is…
Fresh Basil Pesto
The other day a friend asked me what I did with all those left over part-bunches of herbs laying on the shelf in the fridge crying out for attention. Whip up some fresh, delicious, raw, powerfully green pesto of course. So here you have it; my Fresh Basil Pesto with a twist. By Skye Gilkeson Homemade…
