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Category: Venture Some Recipes With Me

Since 2012, I’ve been Busy with Multi Websites. Now I am spending some more time in my Kitchen and Garden – I’ve looked forward to for Years. I had LOTS of Recipes Waiting for me to try in my Home Library Collection of Recipe Books over the Years AND my Collections Online with Copy Me That I have Links to on this Website. At this time, I am making up some Recipes and Recipe Ideas – some of them Innovative – you may like to read about and a few may appeal to you to Try Hey? Some will be Healthy, some will be Spicy and some will be Acid-Safe Friendly, for those I don’t want to miss out on Some Fun. I also have some Budget Recipes in a Webmenu at the top of the Website. Shall we go?

Published on Leave a comment on Healthy and Flavourful Homemade Chutneys and Sauces – Acid-Safe Recipes Included for Those with Reflux and LES Issues

By Janet Vargas - Health Researcher and Advocate
With Some Assistance

A Vibrant Collection of Nutrient-Dense Accompaniments to elevate your global meals, curated for Australian Food Lovers seeking the ultimate Balance of Health and Taste.

Indian Cuisine Accompaniments

Vibrant Mint & Coriander Chutney (Herb-Rich & Digest-Friendly)
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh coriander (leaves and tender stems), 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, 1-2 green chillies, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cm fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, a pinch of pink Himalayan salt, 2-3 tbsp water.
Method: Thoroughly wash the herbs. Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth, adding water gradually to reach your desired consistency. Keep refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 5 days.

Zesty Tangy Tamarind & Date Sauce (Refined Sugar-Free)
Ingredients: 1 cup soft Medjool dates (pitted), 2 tbsp tamarind paste concentrate, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/4 tsp chilli powder, a pinch of sea salt.
Method: Simmer pitted dates, water, and tamarind paste in a small saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until dates are completely soft. Let it cool slightly, transfer to a blender with the spices, and purée until silky smooth.…

Published on Leave a comment on Healthy Recipe Innovations Using the Chinese Concepts of Dumplings and Vietnamese Rice Rolls. Come and Venture!

Janet Vargas - Health Researcher and Advocate
With Some Assistance

Are you tired of being told that culinary traditions are set in stone? If you have been hanging around here for a while, you know I never subscribe to strict "rules and regs." Why stick solely to the classics when we can innovate, elevate, and create dishes that are truly vibrant and healthy?

Today, we are taking the brilliant preparation concepts behind traditional Chinese Dumplings and Cold Rice Rolls and completely reinventing them. We are leaving out pork, skipping the shellfish, and entirely bypassing processed Soy Proteins like Tofu and TVP because they are actually Unhealthy. As a Researcher, I could explain, but being a Recipe Page, I will Save Space. OK?

So instead of those, we are venturing into a wild, nutrient-dense area with fresh proteins, ancient heritage grains, and digestive-friendly spices. Come and venture!

A Serving Suggestion for Those who are Health Orientated

Instruct your readers to serve these immediately alongside a shallow bowl of your Coconut Aminos dip or the Homemade Umami Broth Reduction laced with a bit of Ginger. Make Sure Not to buy the Soy Aminos.…

Published on Leave a comment on Independent Health Researcher’s Healthy Foods Directory: 30+ Years of Pantry Wisdom from Janet

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some Assistance

As an independent natural health researcher with over 30 years of experience in the Australian wellness field, I have dedicated my life to looking past clever marketing and scrutinising food labels. We do not need artificial flavour enhancers, toxic loads of refined sugars, or highly processed industrial seed oils to make our food taste phenomenal.

Here is your definitive, master shopping directory of clean, functional, whole-food kitchen staples—many proudly local or easily sourced in Australia—complete with their transparent ingredient lists and deep health insights.

  • The Seasoned Salts, Stocks & Herb Blends
  • Vogel Herbamare Original Seasoning Salt
  • Description: Infused with 12 organic, fresh-harvested vegetables and herbs, steeped in French Camargue sea salt for up to a year before vacuum drying.
  • Ingredients: Sea salt, celery, leek, cress, onion, chives, parsley, lovage, garlic, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and kelp.
  • A.Vogel Trocomare Organic Spicy Seasoning Salt
  • Description: The zesty sister to Herbamare, incorporating a clean, warm kick of chili and pepper.
  • Ingredients: Sea salt, celery, leek, cress, onion, chives, parsley, lovage, garlic, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, kelp, hot pepper (chili), and paprika.
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Published on Leave a comment on Who Wants To Put Up With Pesky Breadmakers? Too Temperamental – Try These Gut-Healing Recipes With An Auto Dough Maker!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some Assistance

Transitioning away from modern, inflammatory industrial wheat doesn’t mean you have to give up the joy of a fresh, warm loaf of bread. By using ancient and heritage flours, you are choosing grains that our ancestors thrived on for thousands of years—grains that nourish your gut microbiome rather than damage it. Because these flours have delicate or low-gluten structures, standard kitchen mixers and automated Breadmakers will often fail, leaving you with a dense brick. By utilizing the gentle, heavy-folding action of a dedicated dough maker like the Joydeem or BearTech, you can effortlessly achieve a perfect, airy crumb every single time. Here is how to bring these traditional, nutrient-dense loaves to life in your own kitchen.

Oh and, these Dough Makers have Stainless Steel Bowls - Not detrimental Non-Stick!

Machine Settings Reference (For Both Joydeem, and BearTech on Amazon)

  • Knead Time: 15–20 minutes (Stop as soon as a smooth, sticky ball forms—do not over-knead ancient grains).
  • Ferment/Proof Time: 45–60 minutes (Use the machine's built-in constant temperature function).

Recipe 1: The Pure Spelt Loaf (Everyday Gentle Bread)

Perfect for beginners.…

Published on Leave a comment on Different Methods of Cleaning and Cooking Rice and Making Healthy Rice Meals

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Assistance from AI (Guided and Selective)

Hi Friends, a Family Member makes very Good Rice, I never could. Had a few attempts and never tied it again! He made extra Rice occasionally when I'm invited for Meals and he gave me some to take home afterwards. I just didn't have the Nac of making it and the Rice Cooker I bought years ago was Non-Stick, so understandably, I wasn't comfortable about using it.

But I had an Idea two weeks ago - seeing if there's an uncoated Stainless Steel Rice Cooker OR a Glass One available and there was, so I bought one. I also Searched to find out how to Clean Brown Basmati Rice, ready to cook (had heard about that) and I found out.

So I'm thinking many of you Folks may like to know how to do that, and different Cooking Methods because not everyone can afford to buy an Appliance at the moment. So here we Go!

Rinsing Brown Rice for Less Arsenic Exposure?

The most effective method to clean brown rice is a vigorous Cold Water rinse and agitate cycle, repeated 3 to 4 times.…

Published on Leave a comment on Some Economy Healthy Rice Recipes: Homemade Rice-a-Riso, Asian Congees, Salmon-Rice Bake and Tuna-Rice Mornay for Cold Weather

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Some Assistance

Hi Folks, I've been preparing this Page of Recipes for you to Try and Enjoy. I know that most of us have to be Careful with our Budget and these may be Helpful for Some Meals. And at the same time, I've been thinking of adding Some Light Content in My Blog here for you on Ours Australia. It's good to switch off from serious things sometimes, isn't it? I Care about You All and wish You Well. Let's Talk Kitchen hey? These are affordable for Everyone who likes them.

Bringing an Old Favourite of many back and Making it New.....100% Homemade and Natural.
You won't need a Packet of long kept chemical Flour and stuff with Fake "Natural Flavour" for these Recipes. Home Ingredients ARE Natural Flavour. Right?

Home Cooking is Fun and it's Good, and it's Healthy -
All Three at the same time. Come with me. Let's go!

How about a Healthy Rice-a-Riso? Not from a Packet?

Making a healthy, whole-food version of Rice-a-Riso from scratch is simple, incredibly affordable, and completely eliminates the chemical flavours, excess sodium, and anti-caking agents found in supermarket packets.…

Published on Leave a comment on How To Ferment At Home: Easy Kimchi, Sauerkraut, And Pickles The Plant-Based Way For Beginners:)

Fermentation looks complicated—But it isn't really
when you try it.

Not to be confused with the likes of Store-Bought Items that are most times Unhealthy.
Like Everything Else, they adulterate them with Colors and Chemicals.
Can't help themselves, can they!?

Not to mind, we can bypass them and make Our Own - Cheaper and Healthier:)

An Extra Activity to keep you Cosy in Your Kitchen during the Winter Months.
(Other Months Too)

Give cabbage a little sea-salt, time, and darkness, and you’re suddenly hosting a bubbling micro-universe that Upgrades Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps and Pasta Bowls.

Here are the 10 Moves that Keep my Countertop Crocks Fizzing All Year-Round.
You can keep them in your Pantry if you prefer.

Try These Gourmet Ferments For Beginners
Save On Purchase Prices In Stores!!!

Gather Your Gear

Skip the fancy kits.
You only need:

A knife and cutting board
A big bowl
Two wide-mouth glass jars (1-liter/1-quart)
Something to weight the vegetables—
a smaller jar, a clean river stone, or those
glass weights they sell affordably.

The simpler the setup, the easier it is to rinse, reuse, and stay consistent—
a tiny psychological trick that removes “I don’t have the tools” quandary.…