| CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2019 | Flavour up your Christmas

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

Deb Downey is your local independent consultant for Flavourista and can help make your Christmas extra tasty!

Flavourista is an Australian company that offer blends of salts, spices, oils, balsamics, teas, dukkahs and dessert syrups as well as delicious sauces.

Their products are gluten and nut free and take your meals from boring to mouthwatering within minutes.

Make sure you check out her Facebook page for monthly specials!

If you want some extra flavour in your life get in contact with Deb at Flavourista today:

| email: debdowney@yahoo.com.au |

| Website: http://www.flavourista.com.au/DeborahDowney |

| Facebook: @Deb Downey – Independent Flavourista Consultant |

Deb is offering one lucky nester a bottle of the Roasted Garlic Smash Oil and a pack of the Stockman’s Whip Salt! Yum!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Deb Downey – Independent Flavourista Consultant as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 19 December 2019.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> The Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2019 terms and conditions

27Sep2016

{The Nest Cooks} Tomato, haloumi and olive tart

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

This is a cracker tart when your pantry is near empty but the tiny people are starving.

I found it also an excellent way to introduce haloumi to the kids and they love helping to make it.

Stuff you need:

8 sheets filo pastry

Cooking Spray

1 tbs Almond Meal or breadcrumbs

Cherry tomatoes and roma tomato medley

Olives

1 egg, beaten

grated lemon rind

400g Ricotta

100g Haloumi grated

Oregano

Do this:

Mix ricotta, haloumi, the lemon rind, egg and oregano in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Lay out one layer of filo pastry, spray with cooking oil, place another layer on top. Continue to use 8 pieces to make a stack.
Sprinkle almond meal (or breadcrumbs to be nutfree) over top of stack (this will help stop it going soggy)
Pour cheese mixture onto stack leaving about 4cm on each side
Turn over sides of stack to tuck in the cheese mixture
Spread tomatoes and Olives on top as desired
Sprinkle a little more oregano.
Brush turned up sides with egg wash or spray with cooking spray
Season well
Wack it in the oven for about 25 minutes on about 210
Serve with salad.

Enjoy!

12Apr2016

{The Nest Cooks} Lazy pikelet days

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

These are is the first holidays in our little nest since the kid-bird started school so we are enjoying the slower starts to the mornings and the chance for lazy days.

Today we made pikelets we found on TASTE. You can find the recipe here -> TASTE Pikelets

Hooly dooley was I a popular mama-bird in the nest today! They were simple and quick and the little birdies were able to smear them with whatever they wanted. The baby-bird had mashed banana, the toddler-bird blueberries and the kid-bird went honey.

Easy. Quick. Tasty.

Win Win!

STOCKISTS | Coco wears Bebe by Minihaha | Highchair IKEA |

29Aug2015

{The Nest Cooks} Macadamia Chocolate Wafers

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

So I need a favour.

Well, actually just a friend.

Umm, nope will probably just cook these up and eat them alone. With a cup of tea. Hiding from the little people.

These look fabulous and indulgent and just yum.

The gorgeous Tenina Holder from Cooking With Tenina has created a little slice of heaven or otherwise formally known as Macadamia Chocolate Wafers.

There is chocolate and nuts and wafer.

O. My. Madonna.

Enjoy gorgeous Nesters x

18Aug2015

{Life Hacks} 27 diagrams that make cooking so much easier!

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

Some people are great cooks. Some people are, well.. me.

I have found something that will make cooking just a smidge bit nicer for you!

27 Diagrams That Make Cooking So Much Easier is something you should bookmark NOW!

Happy cooking Nesters x

23Jul2015

{The Nest Cooks} No-bake slices = sorted

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

There is no fear like the last minute realisation that you must bring a plate to a get-together. I know the feeling of looking in the cupboard and maybe (on a good day) locating a stale box of twisties and half a soggy pear.

Fear not my little Nesters, bookmark this bad-boy and you will not experience that fear again.

Here are Simple No-Bake Slices.

Problem = sorted. slice2

You’re welcome.

Happy cooking Nesters x

11Mar2015

{The Nest Cooks} Tonight’s dinner = sorted! Quinoa, Roasted Tomato & Asparagus Goats Cheese Tart

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

One of our readers has submitted this BEAUTIFUL recipe to the nest (and we CANNOT wait to try it!)

She promises that it is healthy, not to difficult to make and very yummy! Her two little sons even approved!

Let me introduce you to Quinoa, Roasted Tomato & Asparagus Goats Cheese Tart.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup quinoa, rinsed, drained
1 Tsp salt –reduced vegetable stock
400g grape tomatoes
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tsp balsamic vinegar
2 eggs
½ cup finely grated parmesan
150g soft goat’s cheese
150g low-fat ricotta
2 Tbsp chopped fresh continental parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh Chives
2 Tsp finely grated lemon rind
Fresh basil leaves to serve

METHOD:

Place quinoa in a small saucepan with the stock powder and 2 cups water. Stir to combine and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 12mins or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 180C. Toss tomatoes and asparagus in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and place on a roasting tray, season with sea salt and cracked pepper and roast for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
Place the cooled quinoa in a large bowl, add the eggs and grated parmesan and stir until well combined. Lightly oil a non stick tart tin with a removable base. Press the quinoa mixture evenly and firmly into the base and side of the tin to form a thick crust. Bake for 15mins or until light golden.
Combine the goat’s cheese, ricotta, parsley, chives and lemon rind in a bowl and mix until smooth. Spread the cheese mixture over the quinoa base. Top with the roasted tomatoes and asparagus and bake for a further 5-10mins or until warmed through.
To serve sprinkle with the basil leaves.

Yummo!

Thanks for sharing with the nest Kellie!

NESTERS: We always love hearing from you, so if you have a recipe that is a firm hit with your family we would love to hear from you! Just shoot us an email to centralwestnest@outlook.com

9Mar2015

{The Nest Cooks} Sunday Bakeday

Posted in The Nest Can Cook by centralwestnest

I am trying this new thing, basically to make life easier I am trying to bake on Sundays so that during the week for the hubby-bird’s lunches I have food already made so it is as simple as pulling from the freezer and chucking it into his bag.

Plus, I have snacks on standby the the little birdies when the dreaded hunger monster appears. I really enjoy knowing what ingredients are going into their little bellies.

This week we stumbled across a great recipe from the team at The Road To Loving My Thermo Mixer for Apple Crumble muffins.

They are delicious! Plus, they look WAY impressive (like, look tots harder to make than what they really are!)

You can find the recipe here -> Apple Crumble Muffins

Now, do not fear if you are yet to purchase a Thermomix (or similar) because the brilliant team at The Road To Loving My Thermo Mixer offer a non-Thermomix version as well!

Happy cooking Nesters!

19Jan2015

{The Nest Can Cook} Bringin’ salad back…

Posted in The Nest Can Cook, The nest health by centralwestnest

Hi, my name is Kayana and I am addicted to mason jars. Well, actually jars of all types.

I take responsibility for my addiction, well, I blame Pinterest and all other websites that make them look so bloody cool.

The best thing about them is their ability to be used for food. Here is one of my new favourite finds to help bring salad back.. -> Buzzfeed – Mason Jar Salads