30 Oct, 2024 | News, Recipes
This simple dish is a great choice for a midweek springtime dinner or an accompaniment to a summer picnic – it’s also a good way of using up some veggies you may have hanging around in the fridge; I added cubed fennel pieces when I was frying up the carrots and...
21 Aug, 2024 | News, Recipes
This warming borlotti bean stew is ideal for the last of our winter nights. The stew is a vegan dish, but it would pair well with sliced chorizo or a vegetarian sausage. And feel free to add more chilli flakes if you like it spicy! You can keep costs low by using...
29 May, 2024 | News, Recipes
Now that the Sydney mornings are a little chilly, lets start the day with a warming porridge. This millet porridge is vegan, gluten-free, high in fibre and low GI, so just about everyone can enjoy it! Millet is an ancient grain enjoyed across the globe due to...
1 May, 2024 | News, Recipes
These light and fluffy American-style pancakes are the perfect way to try out lupin flour, a protein-rich and gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. Top them with your favourite fruit, nut butter and maple syrup for an incredibly satisfying breakfast or brunch....
17 Apr, 2024 | News, Recipes
For those that grew up in the UK in the 70s and 80s, this pudding may bring back horrible memories of school dinners. But it’s time to slay those canteen monsters and drag this pudding out of the last century and into this one. The recipe is quick and easy, and...
11 Apr, 2024 | News, Recipes
This week, explore the soothing delights of an aniseed infused coconut rice pudding. This indulgent yet healthy dessert offers a perfect balance of creamy coconut, fragrant aniseed, and tender, aromatic rice grains. This recipe promises to wrap you in a cozy embrace...
3 Apr, 2024 | News, Recipes
As summer gracefully transitions into the next season, there’s a distinct change in the air. This shift is a great time to embrace new beginnings and relish the richness of nature’s cycle. What better way to celebrate this change than with a batch of...
26 Mar, 2024 | News, Recipes
Let’s welcome autumn with a wholesome Vegan Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Parsley Dressing. Packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with vibrant colours, this salad is a celebration of the harvest season, perfect for filling your belly and nourishing...
19 Mar, 2024 | News, Recipes
Welcome to our culinary adventure where we fuse the rich umami flavours of Japanese cuisine with the comfort of a classic sandwich. This recipe marries the earthy goodness of mushrooms with the deep umami taste of miso, complemented by the tangy kick of Umeboshi plum...
12 Mar, 2024 | News, Recipes
It’s time to farewell the vibrant colours and flavours of summer. And it’s time to say hello to our Warm Veggie and Green Split Pea Salad with Citrus-Mint Vinaigrette – a symphony of wholesome ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you...
6 Mar, 2024 | News, Recipes
Green split peas are most commonly used in soups and stews, but they are not just for winter. They also work well in salads, where you’d usually use green or brown lentils. And they form the perfect protein-rich basis for this delicious hummus. Split peas have a...
27 Feb, 2024 | News, Recipes
As we wrap up Wellness Month, why not finish strong by treating ourselves to a smoothie bowl that not only tastes fantastic but also supports our health goals? This smoothie bowl recipe is the perfect fusion of creamy textures and rich flavours, offering a guilt-free...
20 Feb, 2024 | News, Recipes
Welcome back, health enthusiasts, to the fourth week of our Wellness Month journey! As we savour these last few days, let’s indulge our taste buds with a snack that’s not just delicious but also nourishing—vegan cheese crackers! Best of all, these crackers...
13 Feb, 2024 | News, Recipes
Welcome to the third week of Wellness month. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need to focus on our daily nutrition, but make it easy and delicious. One meal that seamlessly merges health benefits with delicious taste is the Matcha Marvel Smoothie. This smoothie not...
7 Feb, 2024 | News, Recipes
As we embrace the second week of Wellness Month, what better way to nourish your body and tantalize your taste buds than with a delicious Cannellini Bean and Quinoa Patties recipe! Packed with plant-based goodness and an array of flavours, these patties are a...
30 Jan, 2024 | News, Recipes
Welcome to the Manly Food Co-op’s Wellness Month! We’re kicking off this month-long celebration of health and vitality with a bang, presenting a recipe that will revolutionize your morning routine. Say hello to our Almond Peach Smoothie Bowl with Alfalfa...
22 Jan, 2024 | News, Recipes
Grilled haloumi is always perfect but the addition of a few herbs and spices in this dish makes it unforgettable. Combine the cheese with a super-slaw of fresh salad ingredients, yoghurt, lime juice and fresh coriander, and you’ve got a winning combination for a...
17 Jan, 2024 | News, Recipes
Looking to add more veggies to your meals? Try these delicious, veggie packed fritters! This recipe is a versatile delight, perfect for a tasty starter, brunch, a light lunch, or a refreshing snack on a warm day. The fritters feature a blend of zucchini, finely...
8 Jan, 2024 | Recipes
Gazpacho is one of Spain’s best summer dishes as it embodies its vibrant Mediterranean culinary culture. This chilled soup is a simple yet sensational blend of ingredients, a reflection of the emphasis on fresh and wholesome foods. In Spain’s scorching summers,...
25 Oct, 2023 | Recipes, Tips
We’ve come up with five healthy Halloween treats to fill both big and little tummies. These ideas will get you and your family into the spooky spirit without needing a trip to the dentist after. And they are all incredibly simple and can be prepared in minutes....
29 Mar, 2023 | Recipes
This recipe is a great way to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Just as we are saying goodbye to the stone fruit of summer, the spiced crumble topping heralds the beginning of autumn. The crumble can be made in a square, deep baking dish (approx 20x20cm), or if...
21 Mar, 2023 | News, Recipes
This is a quick and easy dinner that tastes really good. It’s similar to a poke bowl in presentation, but instead of raw fish we are using falafel and we’re including some baked veggies as well as raw. It takes only as long to prepare as the rice takes to...
8 Mar, 2023 | News, Recipes
What better way to celebrate tomato season than a risotto recipe that uses a lot of them! This risotto is delicious, vegetarian, can be made vegan and will even please the meat-eaters due to the rich flavours. The citrus edge to the green herb salsa is a wonderful...
12 Jan, 2023 | Recipes
Butter chicken or murgh makhani is a firm favourite in many households but this recipe tweaks it to use our plastic-free firm tofu instead of the traditional chicken for a truly zero-waste dish. All the ingredients are available at the Co-op so you only need to buy...
2 Mar, 2022 | News, Recipes
Have you ever wondered why Italian cooking is so good? Well, there’s probably lots of reasons, but high up on the list is the abundant use of olive oil as a key ingredient in just about everything. A good olive oil, combined with the very best of seasonal produce, is...
27 Sep, 2021 | Recipes
Manly Food Co-op is now stocking certified organic coconut milk powder. Here are a couple of recipes that are great for camping on bush-walks, bike rides or kayaking trips – very lightweight to carry and they only need water to be added before cooking. All...
16 Dec, 2020 | Recipes
Ingredients 500g Granny Smith apples 200g deodorised coconut oil 350g raisins 250g sultanas 250g currants 350g Rapadura sugar zest (chopped) and juice of three large oranges zest of two lemons 75g coarsely chopped almonds (optional) 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp ground...
2 Dec, 2020 | Recipes
Cinnamon is the perfect festive ingredient, ideal for both savoury and sweet recipes. This simple pearl barley salad is vegan and all the ingredients are available at your Co-op. Pearl barley has a chewy and nutty flavour and keeps well for a few days so it’s...
18 Nov, 2020 | Recipes
Pickled cabbage is a fridge staple in our house. It’s an easy condiment to add colour and flavour to a dish. This simple recipe can be made ahead and will last at least a couple of weeks. It’s perfect if you bought a red cabbage for something else and have...
11 Nov, 2020 | Recipes
Hulled tahini is traditionally made by soaking sesame seeds, pounding and then soaking again to separate the bran from the kernels, which are roasted and ground. Unhulled tahini, made from the whole seed, is darker and stronger but it contains more...
