As the weather warms up I’m in the mood for bowls of fresh food with crisp zingy flavours. And this bowl ticks all those boxes. It’s also getting closer to BBQ weather and this steak would be perfect on the BBQ.
SPRING POWER SALAD
This salad is high in protein and fibre to keep you full for longer and it’s so delicious! Like, surprisingly delicious. I made it for my friend Ally for lunch and she proceeded to message me at 30 second intervals as she ate it saying things like ‘it’s so yummmmm’ ‘Holy shit this salad is delicious’ and the like. She’s very supportive.
AVOCADO AND EGG RICE PAPER ROLLS WITH PEANUT AND LIME DIPPING SAUCE
Does that sound weird? Because it shouldn’t as avocado and egg are obvs amazing together. And the thin slices of mirin seasoned omelette make the perfect vegetarian rice paper roll filling. And that dipping sauce, oh it’s good.
QUINOA TABBOULEH SALAD
This super simple salad is such a great lunch box option or the perfect side for all those upcoming barbecues.
CAULIFLOWER FRIED ‘RICE’ WITH GARLICKY GREENS
Cauliflower has got to be the most amazingly versatile vegetable ever. Well one of them, I hate to play favourites. It makes an amazing bechamel, ridiculously creamy soup, a fried chicken substitute, and a great addition to salads. And this time it makes rice.
SPRING RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, CHICKEN AND SPINACH
 I love this risotto. It’s full of fresh green vegetables and finished with lemon zest to really enhance that freshness. Lemon zest and juice basically my favourite seasoning, up there with salt and pepper. Once you’ve tried it on this risotto you’ll see why.
PUMPKIN, ASPARAGUS AND KALE QUICHE WITH FETA AND SPELT PASTRY
Sunny days mean outdoor lunches and picnics and QUICHE!!! Or if you’re me you’ll end up eating the quiche for breakfast because it’s eggs and egg is a breakfast food.
BURMESE STYLE NOODLES WITH MUSHROOM CURRY SAUCE
The Burmese style curry noodles are so versatile and full of flavour. They’re a take on a dish that usually involves noodles with a meat sauce and your favourite toppings. So sort of like a Burmese version of spag bol! Sort of haha. This version involves a mushroom rather than meat based sauces but I’ve included instructions for a variation using chicken and one using prawns because variety is the spice of life and all that jazz (also I couldn’t choose just one version).
CRISPY CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING
This is the best salad I’ve ever made. Did I say that yesterday?! If I did I didn’t know any better. Or maybe this is the best chicken I’ve ever made? No, it’s the salad. Fresh, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, decadent Parmesan dressing and that crispy crunchy chicken.
CHOPPED THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT AND LIME DRESSING
This salad has it all. Colour, texture, flavour. Plus it’s filling and easy to throw together. You can have it for lunch, as a side or even in a chicken burger/sandwich. It’s versatile and delicious.