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Spiced Easter Cakes - a new Tradition

9 April 2020 at 5:12 pm

Each year I convince myself that this is the year I will master the Hot Cross Bun.

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Organic Plum Compote

4 March 2020 at 1:29 pm

Make the most of the abundance of plums this autumn with a simple and delicious compote. Great as an easy desert served with whipped cream or coconut yoghurt.

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Nicola Galloway's Grilled Summer Vegetable Tart with Cashew Aioli

3 December 2019 at 3:02 pm

Sway from tradition this festive season and spread the table with dishes loaded with summer produce. For this vegan tart early summer vegetables are grilled until sweet and flavoursome.

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Celebration Platters

2 December 2019 at 1:24 pm

You don't have to be a whizz in the kitchen to impress this Christmas!

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Nicola Galloway's Baked Root Vege Rosti with Fennel Salt and Avocado Green ‘Mayo’

24 September 2019 at 11:16 am

I firmly believe if you have a handful of flavoursome condiments at your disposal you can lift a meal to new heights with little effort.

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Fair Trade Kindness Cookies!

31 July 2019 at 4:35 pm

These dark chocolate and banana cookies have a cake-like texture and are a hit with the whole family.

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Hearty Vegetable Soup with Beetroot Flatbreads

4 June 2019 at 10:28 am

Nicola Galloway is back with another winning meal plan to brighten up our winter nights. Through the winter months we eat soup often.

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Winter Wellness: Turmeric Mānuka Tonic Recipe

25 May 2019 at 4:45 pm

Embrace winter with this enlivening tonic packed full of organic ingredients which will assist you in fighting off the winter ills this season.

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Nicola Galloway's Millet Pilaf with Baked Meatballs & Parsley Salsa Verde

5 May 2019 at 2:53 pm

Cooking for a family I am always looking for ways to extend meals, add extra nutrition, and ideally have leftovers for lunchboxes the next day.

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Easy Organic Plum Chutney

22 February 2019 at 11:32 am

There is something very satisfying about making preserves. It connects us to the earth’s rhythms and changing seasons when produce is plentiful.

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SUMMER BBQ RECIPES

4 February 2019 at 1:05 pm

Barbecue season is well and truly upon us and we've got some great ideas to jazz up your char-grill.

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Healthy Back to School Lunchbox Snacks

8 January 2019 at 11:19 am

At Commonsense, we know that you want your children to eat a natural, wholesome diet while still ensuring they eat what’s in their lunchbox.

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