Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Recipe of the Week: Low-Fat Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Peaches

March 1 2019

Indulge yourself with a lusciously healthy, low-fat panna cotta dessert. Photo credit: Rob Palmer 4:10 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 400g can Weight Watchers sliced peaches     METHOD Step 1 Lightly grease four 1/2...


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Recipe Of The Week: Balsamic Pork With Celeriac Mash

January 25 2019

Slow-cooking the onions in stock and balsamic makes a deliciously sweet sauce for this low-cal pork fillet without any added sugar. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:20 Prep | 2:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 700g pork scotch fillet roast, fat trimmed 2 red onions, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2...


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Recipe of the Week: Greek Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

January 11 2019

These traditional spiced Greek meatballs are a classic! Serves: 4 | Time to make: 30 mins   Ingredients 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs 500g Heart Smart beef mince 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 egg, lightly beaten 700ml jar passata 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large carrot, finely grated 1 teaspoon allspice 280g spaghetti 3 cups steamed green beans, to serve  ...


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Recipe of the Week: Fish Fingers with Vegie Chips

December 28 2018

Better-for-you fish and chips the whole family will love, complete with a lighter yoghurt tartare sauce. Image credit: Sam McAdam-Cooper INGREDIENTS 400g cream delight potatoes, peeled, chopped 250g firm white fish fillets, roughly chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas 2 green onions, finely chopped 400g butternut pumpkin, cut into batons Olive oil cooking spray 1 large zucchini, cut...


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Recipe of the Week: Mexican Bowl with Turmeric Fish and Spicy Mango Salsa

December 7 2018

This hearty and healthy bowl is full of delicious, nutrient-rich ingredients like white fish fillets, turmeric, black beans, fresh mango and crisp kale leaves. Image credit: Jeremy Simons   INGREDIENTS 1 mango, cheeks removed, flesh chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander, plus extra leaves, to serve 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 long fresh red chillies, deseeded,...


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Healthy Recipe Of The Week: Healthy Fish Pie

September 28 2018

Feed your family this super easy and healthy fish pie. With fluffy mashed sweet potato on top, everyone will be clamouring for more! Image credit: Guy Bailey 0:20 Prep |  0:40 Cook |  4 Servings |  Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 700g sweet potato, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup milk 2 leeks, well washed, thinly...


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Recipe Of The Week: Sticky Beef And Bean Stir-Fry

September 7 2018

This fast, low-fat stir-fry features lean beef mince cooked in sweet pineapple juice and oyster sauce for rich umami flavour. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:05 Prep |  0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves, sliced 500g lean beef mince 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Thai Stir-in Seasoning 250ml (1 cup) pineapple juice...


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Recipe of the Week: Vegetable Lasagne with Zucchini Lattice

August 17 2018

Get your veg on with this stunning veggie lasagne that will fill up even the most die-hard meat-eater. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:50 Prep | 1:00 Cook | 6 Servings  | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS 20g butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, trimmed, thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves 110g (2/3 cup) pine nuts 3 bunches English...


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Recipe Of The Week: Healthy Osso Bucco

July 19 2018

Try this osso bucco recipe for a healthy, tender and mouth watering meat stew. Image credit: Ben Dearnley   0:10 Prep | 1:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (650g) beef or veal shanks (osso bucco) 2 large carrots, peeled, roughly chopped 410g can chopped tomatoes with...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Sweet Potato Crumbed Chicken Tenders

June 10 2018

A revamped regular chicken tenders with a tasty sweet potato crumb. Serve with sweet chilli sauce. Image credit: Vanessa Levis 0:15 Prep | 0:30 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 135g packet sweet potato crisps 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 800g chicken tenderloins Olive oil spray Fresh mint leaves, to serve Sweet...


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