Broccoli, sweet potatoes and corn are the heroes but you could easily add pomegranate, chick peas and spices like cumin, coriander & cinnamon to take this dish to the next level. Combine fluffy couscous with steamed broccoli, corn and baked sweet potato. Top with toasted pine nuts and a zesty oil and lemon dressing for a knock-out, hearty vegetable salad. Method Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Place sweet potato onto a baking tray. Spray with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Cut the b

Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. The biscuits were sent by wives and women’s groups to soldiers abroad. With an ingredients list of flour, oats, golden syrup, coconut, sugar, butter, baking soda and no eggs, the biscuits kept beautifully for the long journey by ship overseas. As popular today as they were almost a hundred years ago, Anzac biscuits have found new appeal as a tasty crumbl

Start your International Carrot Day celebrations by including the mouth-watering Carrot and Coriander Soup in your menu. This simple, delicious dish makes a perfect light lunch or supper. By eating cooked carrots, residents will get an additional hit of Vitamin A to help improve their immune system and eye health and vision. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Method Boil carrots, potato and onion in

The aroma of these freshly baked apple muffins will tempt even the fussiest residents. The toasted coconut crumble adds to the irresistible taste and flavour, while buttermilk has a range of health-promoting properties. In Ayurveda, buttermilk is used to maintain health and as a treatment against diseases. It is easy to digest, is a natural treatment against swelling, irritation, digestive disorders, anaemia and also helps stop a decrease in appetite. Try stopping at just one

Our Pumpkin and Haloumi Salad is perfect on those warm Summer days when resident’s wish to opt for a lighter meal that is still full of goodness. Haloumi is an excellent source of calcium, while also containing selenium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin A and B. Sunflower seeds are high in protein and considered to be the best whole food source of Vitamin E. Add this to the vitamin K, C and iron contained in the spinach and the beat carotene in the pumpkin, and this really is a super

When searching for a healthy indulgence, nothing beats our moist carrot cake. The bio-availability of beta-carotene increases as a carrot is processed and cooked. Grating the carrot first, and cooking with oil, boosts total beta-carotene bioavailability by up to 39% (because carotenoids are soluble in fat). Combine this with the lutein and zeaxanthin in the eggs and Omega 3s in the walnuts, and all of your residents will be reaching for a second slice! Made it? Snap a photo

With Christmas just around the corner, ‘tis the season for residents to enjoy our Traditional Roast Beef. Remember to take your meat out of the fridge ahead of time, as cooking from room temperature allows a more consistent cook. If time permits, we suggest rubbing your meat all over with a little oil and searing the outside in a hot pan before roasting. This seals in the juices and keeps your roast moist. Dijon mustard and horseradish cream make the perfect accompaniment to

‘Happy Holidays’ can represent a variety of celebrations these days. In fact, Yuletide presents a wonderful opportunity to ensure residents of all denominations are catered for. With the cold weather approaching, our Matzo Ball soup is a lovely nod to our Jewish friends. The purported curative powers of this soup (aka ‘Jewish penicillin’) will see it as a welcome addition on any menu. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations on I

Containing a burst of nutrients and vivid autumn colours, this creamy vegetable bake contains an impressive 7 different vegetables. Add in the calcium and complex carbohydrates from the cheese and pasta, and our vegetable penne bake will have you feeling healthy and energised all day long. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Method Brush an oven proof dish with oil to grease. Cook pasta according to

Soft and fluffy on the inside, warm and crispy on the outside, these delightful potato and herb croquettes are a popular addition to any Spring menu. Served with a rich mushroom sauce, these moreish parcels are a complete vegetarian meal packed with selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin D. The combination of fresh parsley, chives and tarragon add a lovely, fresh feel and enhance the flavours in this dish. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes.

quick to make. Full of vegetables and cheese, these mouth-watering savouries are great on their own or as an accompaniment to hot soup for a larger meal. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Method Whisk together milk, oil, egg and chives. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in milk mixture and stir until just combined. Spoon into lightly oiled muffin pan and bake at 200°C for 15 minut

Brighten any day by treating your residents to this delicious dessert. These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are a favourite treat, served anytime of the day. Full of energy boosting carbohydrates, our apple pancakes with lemon-spiced butter are the perfect Autumn comfort food, easing us into the cooler days whilst providing a vibrant splash of colour thanks to their mixed berry topping and red apple filling. Delicious. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We l

Filling and decadent, this warm pasta salad meets the brief of tasty and nutritious. Avocado, a key ingredient, is rich in tryptophan, a pre-cursor to serotonin – our feel-good chemical. It also contains folate and omega 3 fatty acids. This combination is known to help regulate our brain’s neaurotransmitters. Our Avocado, Bean & Rocket Pasta is straight from the SoupedUp kitchen and is a resident favourite! Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to s

This delicious, cheesy, mouthwatering bake is the perfect winter warming dinner dish. Not only is this meal full of flavour, it contains salmon, which includes EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids that help to decrease inflammation and protect the heart and brain. If you’re looking for a recipe that’s high in protein, potassium, selenium and B-vitamins, our Salmon and Asparagus Mornay is a great choice! Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your cr

An event that has been big in the news lately is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 space program. It has been a full half-century since mankind placed the first footstep upon the surface of the moon. Apart from being a heroic achievement of human science, engineering and courage, the moon landing also conclusively disproved the old saying that ‘the moon is made of cheese’. Luckily for us, there is still plenty of cheese on good old planet Earth. Try out this recipe for Ch

You’d be forgiven for thinking it feels like an extra long winter this year. With Covid-19, cold weather (for those down south) and other nasty cold and flu bugs, it’s important to eat foods that not only taste good, but also provide the best nutrients to keep you healthy. Our Pearl Barley, Ginger and Cauliflower Soup is straight from the SoupedUp kitchen and offers a range of health benefits to strengthen your immune system this winter. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #

Stay healthy and strong with our protein-rich, longevity-promoting, vegetable and lentil curry. By combining lentils with the vitamin C from the whole tomatoes in this recipe, those eating this curry will absorb double the amount of iron than in a standard dish. Straight from the SoupedUp kitchen, this mouth watering winter warming recipe will make up to 30 servings. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations on Instagram and Faceboo

There has been a lot of talk about texture modified diets of late following the introduction of the new IDDSI standards. While catering to residents with dysphagia is important, there are plenty of other diets that need to be considered in aged care, with gluten intolerance, coeliac and vegetarianism to name a few. While catering to these diets may seem simpler on the surface, it can still be challenging for chefs to satisfy nutritional requirements for these residents where

Spring! Such a beautiful time of year. Time to take advantage of early season zucchinis and asparagus and prepare a delicious, creamy vegetable risotto. Our Lemon Risotto with Asparagus and Zucchini combines sweet, water-rich green vegetables with a fresh citrus-y brightness to create a light and delicious Spring-time meal for residents. See all the fruits and vegetables in season right now. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations

During the British Raj, between 1858 and 1947, the fussy British colonists and soldiers were steadfastly determined to eat according to their traditions. This required that a soup course be part of the dining experience. Technically, there isn’t an Indian soup, so the resourceful Indian cooks invented one – a watered down version of milagu thanni or literally pepper water. The British, not overly precious about getting the local Tamil pronounciation right, nicknamed the soup