Nettie's

Aromatic spices and dried fruit impart such a luscious taste in every bite. They bring out the best in each other. Not too sweet and oh so fragrant! My husband Jim says it tastes like a holiday treat. Dried fruit should be treated as a perishable ingredient with a long shelf life. Store dried fruit […]

I bet you can’t distinguish the bocconcini cheese from the tofu. They pair so well together. Serves 4 Ingredients:For the vinaigrette:1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)1 tsp balsamic vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 small shallot, minced3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil¼ tsp sea salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper For the salad:2 large tomatoes2 […]

This quick and easy salad is perfect for summer barbeques. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, tart balsamic vinegar and savoury mint gets all of your taste buds firing at the same time. For a fun and kid-friendly presentation, you can also thread these ingredients onto toothpicks or wooden skewers. Serves 6 Ingredients: 4 […]

Beans, peas and lentils are highly nutritious and endlessly versatile. High in protein , fibre, and starch and low in fat. They are an excellent source of iron, B vitamins, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid. When sprouted , they have the added bonus of Vitamin C. Choose dried beans that are bright in colour […]

Leftover tofu? Freeze it. Freezing tofu changes its soft texture to a chewy meatlike (ground chuck) coarse ingredient. It also increases tofu’s spongelike ability to absorb the flavours of ingredients or spices with which it’s cooked. Defrost tofu before using. Unwrap, place in a deep bowl and cover with boiling water and let stand for […]