If Donna Hay's latest cookbook proves one thing,it's that nutritious recipes do not have to compromise on flavour or convenience.
The bestselling author's most recent compilation is a no-fuss approach to classic,healthy cooking,with a few smart quick-fixes and kitchen cheats thrown in.
"I love to create smarter,faster,better-for-you ... meals using everyday ingredients and making them shine,"she says.
"With simple flavour twists and clever ingredient tweaks you can take everyday classics to new levels of deliciousness."
From quick kale-packed low-carb gnocchi to a fresh spin on cauliflower cheese,here is a taste of Hay's new book Everyday Fresh.
Oven-baked kale gnocchi with balsamic tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
- Preheat oven to 220C.
- To make the cauliflower cheese sauce,place the cauliflower and milk in a large saucepan over low heat and bring to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft. Allow to cool slightly. Using a hand-held stick blender,blend until smooth. Add parmesan,salt and pepper and stir through.
- To make the minted spinach,place the spinach into a bowl and pour over boiling water. Set aside for 30 seconds,then drain. Press the spinach between paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Shred the spinach and place into a bowl with the mint,chives,salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- To assemble lasagnes,place 1 lasagne sheet into the bases of two lightly greased 16-18cm ovenproof dishes or frying pans. Top each sheet with ¾-cupful of cauliflower cheese sauce,then ¼ of the minted spinach. Repeat layering with remaining lasagne sheets,cauliflower cheese sauce and minted spinach,finishing with the remaining cauliflower cheese sauce. Top with the parmesan and place dishes on a baking tray. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve sprinkled with the extra parmesan.
Serves 4
Lemon,olive and butter bean chicken
For a dish that is filled with punchy flavours and textures,this chicken dish takes surprisingly little effort to make. The lemon,garlic,salty olives,creamy beans and crispy cavolo nero do all the heavy lifting. It's what I call one-pan perfect!