THE SWAG BLOG — Category_Recipes & Cooking

Reducing food waste is not only beneficial for our wallets but also for the environment. By creatively repurposing ingredients that might otherwise go to waste, we can create delicious and sustainable meals. This waste-free (and delicious!) banana loaf recipe showcases the incredible potential of repurposing often-discarded ingredients like overripe fruit and vegetable scraps.

If you have some capsicums left in your Swags, this easy, affordable and nutritious recipe will please the entire household. Choose peppers in a variety of colours for a colourful plate!

Citrus peels can be composted in very light quantities but often end up in the bin. However, there are better (and more delicious!) ways to reduce citrus waste - by preserving them! Preserved citrus peels go well with fish, vegetables, soups, pasta, sauces and salads - perfect to lift any summer dish! Not only do they add depth to any meal but they can also be  unique, little homemade gifts.

Are you entertaining this month? These easy-to-make sage and onion stuffing balls will only take you 25 minutes to prepare and will satisfy and delight both vegetarians and carnivores this festive season! 

Are you a Yum Cha Mango Pancakes lover? Then The Swag team has the perfect recipe for you. You won’t get enough of these fluffy and sweet homemade pancakes.

The classic tarte au citron is perfect to finish a meal on a sweet and tangy note. It is a refined pastry that will make everyone see eye to eye. This recipe is not for the faint of heart but the result is worth the effort! 

Potato Gratin, also called Dauphinois, is an inexpensive dish that will be greatly appreciated by the whole family, not just because it's delicious, but also for its flu-fighting nutritional benefits. Serve it as a side dish or a main and add bacon pieces for added taste and texture! 

This plant-based recipe is a nourishing meal that will keep the entire family warm and happy this winter. You can also swap the cauliflower with potato! Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower 2 grated carrots 2 cup red lentils 3 kale branches 1 tbs fresh ginger 1 brown onion 1 tsp coconut oil 2 tinned cans coconut milk 2 tsp ground turmeric 2 tbs green curry paste Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Add onion, ginger and cook, stirring until softened and...

Apple tarte tatin is amazing but have you ever tried a pear tarte Tatin? We can't get enough of it! Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to this deliciously sweet and heart-warming recipe and you’ll be on cloud nine 👌🏼

Passionfruit is full of vitamins C and A and is the ideal immune system booster for the colder days ahead. Rather than eating the pulp raw or in yoghurt, pour it in a glass and make yourself a refreshing drink! This non-alcoholic beverage will bring back tropical holiday memories, and is the ideal sweet drink for a single serving or for a crowd.

March marks the beginning of autumn in Australia. With cooler days settling in, nothing beats cosying up with a creamy, hearty soup. Now that potatoes and leeks are in season, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy this beautiful recipe. This soup is nutritious (plenty of immune boosting goodness in this one!), comforting and simply delish! Serve together with bread and you’ve got yourself a banger for a weeknight meal! Best part? You can freeze this in glass jars and enjoy it throughout the month!

Spiced apple rings are the perfect guilt-free snack, fantastic for when you have those nights binge watching shows, or when you want something to nibble on in between meals. Best part? They’re full of nutrition thanks to the multiple spices, and have no added sugar! Read ahead for perhaps the simplest snack you’ll find yet!