Healthy Recipes - Kj's Food Journal

two pieces of toasted baguette with mashed avocado spread on top and crumbed feta

Smashed Avocado with Feta on Toasted Turkish Bread – Smashed Avo

By Keeley Spencer 03/01/2020Breakfast Recipes, Brunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

Smashed Avo (or smashed avocado for the non-Australians) has got to be Australia’s national breakfast dish. And as an Aussie dedicated to boosting the awareness for Australian Cuisine, I’m sharing a great little recipe to help you start the day like a champion.

Homemade Mexican Spice Mix – Perfect For Tacos, Nachos and Burritos

By Keeley Spencer 15/11/2019Condiments & Seasonings, Recipes

If anyone knows me, they'll know that I love Mexican food! Tacos, nachos and burritos are my family's favourites. They're fresh and relatively quick to put on the table, but…

a plate of pasta with tomato marinara sauce garnished with grated cheese and parsley

Quick and Easy Spaghetti with a Chunky Marinara Sauce

By Keeley Spencer 05/11/2019Appetiser Recipes, Budget Meals, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian8 Comments

This quick & easy spaghetti with chunky marinara is the perfect vegetarian meal or family dinner recipe. Now, I love pasta. It's my ultimate comfort food and one of my…

a bowl of sliced grilled zucchini garnished with feta cheese and toasted pine nuts

Warm Zucchini, Feta and Pine Nut Salad

By Keeley Spencer 11/10/2019Appetiser Recipes, Recipes11 Comments

I love zucchini. I really love zucchini and it boggles my mind when someone says they don't like it, which is funny because most of my cousins hate it. I…

a plate of vegetarian nachos with tomato salsa, sour cream and basil leafs

Fresh & Easy Pico de Gallo Nachos

By Keeley Spencer 04/10/2019Appetiser Recipes, Budget Meals, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Nachos are my definite go-to snack for times when I’m stuck for inspiration. I always seem to have just enough ingredients to whip up some variation, whether it’s a fully…

a white bean dip spread out on a wooden board and topped with diced roasted peppers, cucumber, feta cheese and pine nuts

Mediterranean Layered White Bean Dip

By Keeley Spencer 03/09/2019Appetiser Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes7 Comments

Winter is almost at an end and for the first time in my life, I’m actually looking forward to summer. Don’t get me wrong, I practically hate summer. Why, you…

Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Wings

By Keeley Spencer 24/02/2019Appetiser Recipes, Budget Meals, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes1 Comment

These honey-soy chicken wings are so mouthwatering, they'll have you licking your lips (and fingers!) and begging for more. The sticky combination of sweet and salty is so epic, you'll…