Nothing beats a good hearty salad and especially one that heroes in season produce and goes next level in flavour and texture with herbs, spices, toasted seeds and a seriously yum dressing!

Although Winter may be coming to an end, carrots will still be in season and I think we’ve got a few cold days still to come for enjoying a warm bowl of nourishing soup.

There is something so comforting about a warming, hearty stew as the weather gets cooler and this one is making use of the produce in season at the moment like carrot, celery and silverbeet.

Although fermenting veggies has been around for thousands of years, it is now quite a popular item in health food stores. Traditionally used as a way to preserve food, now we know that fermented products are also great at keeping our gut bugs thriving.

It doesn't get more hearty than this in Winter. Mung beans are super nutritious plant food that is a fantastic source of plant protein not to mention fibre, antioxidants, folate, manganese and magnesium.

I have had the idea for these muffins in my head for about 2 years and finally I have brought it to life....and they do not disappoint if I do say so myself!

I know Tofu may not appeal to everyone but I highly recommend you give this a go because most of the time people who don't like it just don't know how to cook with it.

This recipe actually came together at the last minute but it was so tasty I knew I had to write it down straight away before I forgot it!

A seaweed salad may not sound appealing if your thinking that green slimy stuff they serve at Japanese restaurants, but I assure you, this recipe is seriously good! It is so light and fresh with a delicious combo of Asian flavours and you won't even know there's seaweed in there. 

Comfort food is a must in Winter and as far as I'm concerned no salad is really hearty enough to take the place of a warming and nourishing pie. What I love most about this pie is the satisfaction after a long, cold day at work, when you bring the pie fresh out of the oven and can be confident it is just a delicious as it is healthy for you.