Main Meals

Low Salicylate Breakfast Quesadilla

Low Salicylate Breakfast Quesadilla

Before Evs came along (and pre salicylate sensitivity diagnosis), Dan and I spent two years traveling through Latin America, starting our journey in the resort city of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and culminating in Ushuaia, Argentina - also known as "the end of the world"....

Low Salicylate Veggie Soup

Low Salicylate Veggie Soup

With a cupful of leftover chicken stock to use up and a hasty need for something warm to eat, a batch of soup was just begging to be made. Thanks to the flu that keeps on giving, I wasn't feeling particularly inspired, nor energetic in the kitchen, thus my soup recipe...

Low Salicylate Tofu Tortillas

Low Salicylate Tofu Tortillas

Wraps are a big hit in our household. Their versatile nature makes them perfect for little ones who may be cautiously exploring their likes and dislikes when it comes to different ingredients, giving them the foodie freedom to add, subtract, and portion as they wish....

Low Salicylate Tuna and White Bean Salad

Low Salicylate Tuna and White Bean Salad

One pantry item I'm always guaranteed to have on hand is canned tuna. With but a moment's notice, the contents of this small yet mighty tin of goodness can be added to casseroles, sandwiches, sushi, salads, pasta, toasties, pizza or wraps, providing not only a hearty...

Low Salicylate Cannellini and Sardine Crostini

Low Salicylate Cannellini and Sardine Crostini

Crostini means “little crusts” in Italian, I mean, how adorable is that. Grilled in the oven to achieve crunchy perfection, they act as the perfect base for any number of scrumptious toppings (think hummus, tzaziki dip, pear and cheese slices, roasted figs - the list...

Low Salicylate Chicken Hummus Pizza

Low Salicylate Chicken Hummus Pizza

By the time Evs was old enough to stand unaided, my very clever dad had constructed his grandson a kitchen tower, a solid piece of furniture enabling the little guy to see over the bench and thus be included in the cooking process. From the get-go, Evs absolute...

Low Salicylate Cashew Noodles with Greens

Low Salicylate Cashew Noodles with Greens

BC (before child), when Dan and I lived in the city, every Thursday we would stroll around the block to our local Taiwanese restaurant for dinner. Quite the regulars, we were always greeted with a warm smile before being sat at 'our table' by the window, a spot which...

Low Salicylate Lentil Meatballs with Potato Mash and Pesto

Low Salicylate Lentil Meatballs with Potato Mash and Pesto

If you weren't already a lentil lover, you will be now! While admittedly void of any actual meat, these delicious, nutritious, baked balls of fun are a wonderful way to incorporate legumes into the diet. Topped on a bed of creamy mashed potato and drizzled with a...

Low Salicylate Fritters

Low Salicylate Fritters

Most days at 11.30 am Evan watches Playschool, a joyous children's show full of singing, storytelling, dancing and cooking. It also happens to be a show that I thoroughly enjoyed as a toddler - a testament to its quality having graced our screens for at least 32...