Recipes — All Things Life

B.Y.O Overnight Oats

B.Y.O Overnight Oats

This recipe has taken me such a long time to find! Its consistency PERFECTION! I can’t take the credit for this this one, so you can thank the amazing Lorna Jane Clarkson for her awesome recipe! Was way too good not to share. Perfect for a Sunday night prep for your working week, breakfast on the go or even desert. I always find when my daughter gets involved with the flavour combos she is the first one asking for breakfast the next day!I love the consistency of this recipe, play around with a few of your favourite flavour combos. I will include ours, but get creative and let me know how you go! x

BreakfastLisa ForrestDecember 29, 2019Overnight, Meal Prep, On the goComment

DIY Acai Bowls

DIY Acai Bowls

This one sure is a favourite of mine. Once you start making your own, you will never want to buy another from a cafe again, with frozen ingredients as your base, you can always have on hand. A few toppers of your choice, and your DONE! Hope you enjoy x

BreakfastLisa ForrestNovember 17, 2019Acai, Breakfast, Brunch, DIYComment

Blueberry & Banana Bread

Blueberry & Banana Bread

Who doesn’t love a good banana bread? I’ve shared with you before my original recipe, but this time we have a slightly healthier take if you’re watching your calories. Still with all the amazing goodness, we have subbed the butter for oil (the good oils), and used natural sweetners rather than sugar. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! This recipe is perfect for those unexpected visitors popping in, school lunch boxes or that 3 pm pick me up when you fancy something sweet.

BakingLisa ForrestOctober 9, 2019Banana, Blueberries, Banana Bread, Loaf, Baking, HealthyComment

James no knead bread

James no knead bread

We were staying in an Air Bnb in Hakuba, Japan. And in the description of our Lodge, the host mentioned he baked fresh bread everyday for his guests. This was a big tick for us, being the foodies that we are, so we booked the lodge and I was determined that by the end of that week that recipe was going to be one I would remember forever! It was then that we were introduced to “James’s Bread” as we now call it in our house.

Baking, Breakfast, Brunch, Prep AheadLisa ForrestAugust 27, 2019Fresh, Homemade, Loaf, Bread, No KneadComment

DIY Kombucha

DIY Kombucha

It you love Kombucha as much as we do, try a DIY version. The process I find very therapeutic and not too mention it basically costs you 1/4 of the price! Enjoy x

Prep AheadLisa ForrestAugust 23, 2019Kombucha, DIY, HomemadeComment

On the go muesli w’ strawberries & coconut yoghurt

On the go muesli w’ strawberries & coconut yoghurt

This is such a great recipe to whip up on the go, or a great one for preparing in advance! We love it in our house, hope you do too!

Brunch, BreakfastLisa ForrestJuly 29, 2019Muesli, Health, Strawberries, Coconut, YoghurtComment

Chick Bone Broth

Chick Bone Broth

A chicken soup that our whole family loves! This one is on high rotation every winter in our house, a great one to make and eat fresh, or freeze for those cold and rainy winters night when all you want to do is keep warm and snuggle up on the lounge.

Lunch, DinnerLisa ForrestJune 8, 2019Soup, ChickenComment

Spiced Baked Beans

Spiced Baked Beans

A hearty and healthy breakfast that has you sorted for winter. This is such a great breakfast to make in advance for those early starts in the office, or even for a weekend brunch with the family. I always say why prep one meal when you can prep 3!

Breakfast, Brunch, LunchLisa ForrestMay 7, 2019Spicy, Baked Beans, Wholesome, Hearty, QuickComment

Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Soup

I loooove this recipe! Its healthy, hearty, wholesome and not too mention delicious!! I’ve given you here the ingredients for one person as it’s something I whip up in no time for myself often, just double or quadruple the recipe for the amount of people you’re serving!

Prep Ahead, Dinner, LunchLisa ForrestMay 6, 2019Mea, Quick, Spicy, LentilsComment

Malaysian Prawn Curry

Malaysian Prawn Curry

A curry that will make your heart sing! Once you have all of the ingredients on hand, it’s one of those dinners you’ll want to start adding to your meal planner week after week.

DinnerLisa ForrestMay 6, 2019Curry, Dinner, QuickComment

Salted Caramel Chia Pots

Salted Caramel Chia Pots

You had me at Salted Caramel….The breakfast you just can’t go past!

BreakfastLisa ForrestApril 23, 2019Salted Caramel, Chia Pots, Chia, HealthyComment

Easter in a smoothie

Easter in a smoothie

For any of you hot cross bun lovers out there, this one is designed just for YOU!! I’m also a sucker when it comes to the hot cross bun temptation at the supermarket. So keeping flavours in mind, this is a SMOOTHIE you MUST try! x

Prep Ahead, BreakfastLisa ForrestJanuary 30, 2019Smoothie, HealthyComment

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

This is our go-to dipping sauce for a light Asian Salad, also a great one for rice paper rolls.

AsianLisa ForrestJanuary 16, 2019Vietnamese, Asian, SauceComment

Chia or Oats for overnight soaking?

Chia or Oats for overnight soaking?

I can never make a choice so I mix the two together! x

Prep AheadLisa ForrestJanuary 13, 2019Meal Prep, On the go, Oats, Breakfast, Breakfast Pots, ChiaComment

Blueberrie Muffins

Blueberrie Muffins

Last minute visitors, no worries! Just 20 minutes in the oven, and you will have the fluffiest Blueberry muffins! Great for those times you have a last minute guests pop over, and also a family favourite for the school lunch box. It’s also a favourite of mine to have ready for an after school snack.

BakingLisa ForrestJanuary 13, 2019Blueberries, Muffins, BakingComment

Honey Soy Marinade

Honey Soy Marinade

The 3 step marinade that everyone loves. Prepping ahead is one of my favourite things, I feel on top of life! haha. This simple marinade is something you can start the day before, trust me you will thank yourself later.

Prep AheadLisa ForrestDecember 5, 2018honeysoy, chicken, quickComment

Roast Pumpkin, Brown Rice & Quinoa w’ Spinach Leaves and Crumbled Feta

Roast Pumpkin, Brown Rice & Quinoa w’ Spinach Leaves and Crumbled Feta

The 5 ingredient salad that will have you building up your pantry staples, Enjoy! X

DinnerLisa ForrestNovember 27, 2018Salad, HealthyComment

The Perfect Spring Time Salmon Salad

The Perfect Spring Time Salmon Salad

Fast, Fresh and no lacking in flavour here!! With over 80% of this recipe being pantry staples, there’s no reason this shouldn’t be on high rotation on the meal planner! Other then grabbing a few fresh herbs, from your local supermarket, this will no doubt be one of your new favs this Spring! x

DinnerLisa ForrestOctober 15, 2018Salmon, Risoni, Salad, Summer, Spring, FastComment

Lazy days calls for making Banana Bread

Lazy days calls for making Banana Bread

TIPS:

#1- Always remove the skin and pre chop up your rotting Bananas, place in a snap lock bag ready to freeze. There is nothing worse, then trying to peel a frozen Banana!

#2- I actually sub the Golden Syrup for Medjool Date Syrup, or any other sweetener is just fine. Honey, Rice malt, Maple Syrup

#3- If you find that your bread is browning too much on top, before the inside is cooked through. Just pop some foil over it, and continue to bake.

BakingLisa ForrestOctober 15, 2018bananas, bread, bakingComment

Optional Butter & Wine with that Risotto?

Optional Butter & Wine with that Risotto?

I’m not too sure about you, but it’s a YES from me when it comes to adding the “optional butter & wine” into my risotto. This has got to be one of our top ‘Go To’ family meals that keeps everyone happy. I’m not going to lie, I personally find the constant stirring quite therapeutic, and the perfect timing for the optional wine ;-) Enjoy!

DinnerLisa ForrestOctober 15, 2018Recipes, Mushroom, RisottoComment