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"Good food is nourishing for the body and the soul – fuel for the brain and love for the heart. And taste is the party in your mouth," says , his series packed with nourishing, plant-strong recipes that always taste good.
Here's a curation of the latest recipes from F – for every meal of the day.
These vibrant pancakes are whizzed up easily in a blender, and served with a fresh cherry tomato, rocket and plant-based feta topping for a fantastic vegan breakfast or brunch.
Spinach pancakes with blistered tomatoes. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
From Freshly PIcked with Simon Toohey's latest season, this speedy breakfast recipe makes the most of zucchini, an often-under-utilised veggie. With garlic, lemon and smoked almonds, it’s full of flavour, too.
Smashed zucchini and smoked almonds on sourdough. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Macadamias, wattleseed and lemon myrtle bring wonderful indigenous flavours to this easy granola. Serve with yoghurt dusted with kakadu plum powder for a vibrant finishing touch.
Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
"I'm a big fan of fritters. They are a classic go-to for breakfast or brunch and I'm twisting it a little here with miso and broccoli," Toohey says of these tasty green numbers.
Grated broccoli and miso fritters. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Simon Toohey describes this as a "no waste, happy days" tomato sauce. It's a great way to use up little bits and pieces left over from other recipes, or those wilted veg in the crisper.
Waste veg tomato sauce. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Fresh, easy and inviting, Simon Toohey's colourful salad shows that vegetables are far from boring.
Rainbow slaw. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
"Sri Lanka is calling me when I eat this!" Toohey says. With chilli, mustard and turmeric, it's full of flavour.
Sri Lankan fried cabbage. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
A summer salad with a little extra level of kick from roasting beautiful fresh peaches in a punchy sauce.
Heirloom tomato and roast peach salad. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Serve this vibrantly green coconut milk, eggplant, tofu, kale and spinach vegan curry alone or with rice or flatbreads.
Superfood green curry. Credit: Freshly Picked wth Simon Toohey
Simon Toohey says this recipe was inspired by nostalgia for the Chiko Rolls of childhood. These golden pastry parcels are a tasty, plant-based version filled with barley and mixed vegetables.
Vegetable and barley rolls. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Topped with a spoonful of herby, zesty green sauce, this soupy stew is vibrantly good comfort food.
Roast tomato, cavolo nero and pearl barley stew Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
These fresh, golden Indian-inspired carrot and corn fritters are great for snacking, as party food or serving for brunch.
Garam masala carrot fritters with pickled lime sauce. Credit: Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey
This soothing dish is fantastic for when you might be feeling a little under the weather, Toohey says. It’s full of great flavours from ingredients such as lemon myrtle and pepper berries.
Australian flavours broth with noodles. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Make the most of summer tomatoes in this tart, which also features delicious caramelised onions.
Tomato and onion jam tart. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
If you feel a cup of tea needs some cake or a slice or a biscuit, Simon Toohey agrees. "This is one of my favourites, a super easy double lemon slice, with both lemon and lemon myrtle."
Double lemon slice. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
Make the most of summer fruit in this simple dish.
Sweet tahini with fresh berries, orange and vanilla. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
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Simon Toohey's recipes puts a spin on classic sago pudding, topping cooked sago with a smooth, delicious coconut milk, pandan and palm sugar mixture with a hint of chilli. Garnished with chopped roast peanuts, it's fantastic dessert.
Sago pudding with coconut milk. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey
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