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We've taken a tasty selection from ABC Delicious and LifeEtc magazines and ABC local radio and analysed their nutritional value to bring you recipes that not only taste good but are good for you.
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30 May, 2007
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Main meals
Spelt pasta with roasted pumpkin
13/08/2008
This vegetarian pasta dish from the The Cook and The Chef is tasty and healthy too.
Recipe: Maggie Beer
Beef and tangy tomato tortillas
18/06/2008
Try this easy dish of steak served with corn tortillas, tangy tomato and avocado from the May/June issue of LifeEtc magazine.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Chicken with roasted tomatoes
04/06/2008
Serve this easy to make healthy chicken dish from the May/June issue of LifeEtc magazine.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Paprika-crusted mackerel/salmon
23/04/2008
Mackerel is not as commonly used as salmon but both are full of omega-3 oils and among the most sustainably fished species available in Australia. Serve this easy to make fish dish from the March/April issue of LifeEtc magazine with a serve of a high-fibre vegie like broccoli.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Barbecued sardines with fennel and mint salad
09/04/2008
Sardines are full of omega-3s, plus they're quick to cook. This easy mid-week barbecue meal from the March/April issue of LifeEtc magazine can be increased for a low-fuss barbecue dinner party.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Lamb with spiced plums
13/02/2008
Serve this main course, from the January/February '08 issue of ABC's LifeEtc magazine, with steamed green beans and broccolini.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Spiced lamb with walnuts
05/12/2007
This Turkish-style lamb from the September/October issue of ABC's LifeEtc magazine is delicious served on couscous with a side of tabouleh and large salad or steamed vegies.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Barbequed fish with walnuts
07/11/2007
Serve this light dish from the September/October issue of ABC's LifeEtc magazine with a large salad or steamed vegies and a drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil over the top.
Recipe: Kathryn Elliott Photography: Amanda McLauchlan Styling: Elizabeth Graham
Baked maple-glazed salmon with wilted spinach
10/10/2007
Serve this tasty salmon dish from July issue of ABC's Delicious magazine with a side of vegies.
Recipe:Chrissy Freer Photographer: Mark Roper Styling:Jane Hann
Chicken, celery, green bean and almond stir-fry
26/09/2007
Serve this stir fry from the July issue of ABC's Delicious magazine with brown rice for a quick and easy nutritious main meal.
Recipe: Chrissy Freer Photography: Mark Roper StylingJane Hann
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Not always healthyRecipes on ABC local radio
- Chocolate Truffles [ABC New England North West NSW]
- Tempura Garfish and Vegetables [ABC Melbourne]
- Brussels Sprouts with Marjoram and Pine Nuts [ABC Gold & Tweed Coasts]
- Chocolate delights [ABC Darwin]
- Chocolate cake for grown ups [ABC South West WA]
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