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Sarah Pound

Sarah Pound

Recipe columnist

Sarah Pound is a nutritionist, author of the cookbook 'Wholesome by Sarah', and a recipe columnist for Good Food.

Slow cooker lemongrass beef curry.

Sarah Pound’s favourite ‘throw it in and leave it’ slow-cooker meals will be yours, too

The underrated kitchen tool does the heavy lifting in these set-and-forget meals – perfect for nourishing, family-friendly dinners.

  • Sarah Pound
You can feel this vegie-packed chicken soup doing you good.
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Immunity chicken soup for the soul

A nourishing, vegie-packed broth featuring shredded chicken and wholesome pearl barley – a comforting remedy to boost your body and soothe the senses.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Sarah Pound
Add this delicious and inexpensive spiced chickpea, coconut and ginger curry to your winter arsenal.
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Spiced chickpea, coconut and ginger curry

An affordable, vegie-packed weeknight bowl to boost immunity. Creamy, warming and simple – the perfect winter comfort meal.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Roasted sweet potato, avocado and lentil salad is a winter winner.
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Roasted sweet potato, avocado and lentil salad

A comforting, hearty winter dish packed with immune-boosting nutrients. Roasted vegies meet creamy feta and a zesty dressing – ideal for cooler days.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Poached chicken breasts are the base for a range of other dishes during the week.

Poach chicken breasts today, then transform them into three healthy meals for the week ahead

Sarah Pound’s simple poached chicken recipe base can be turned into a textural salad, comforting soup and a fried rice that uses whatever you have on hand.

  • Sarah Pound
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White beans and seasonal vegies add substance to this one-pan chicken dish.
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Zesty one-pot lemon chicken and white beans

Toss the bird and beans into one pan for a speedy, high-fibre midweek winner. This nourishing dish keeps cleanup to a minimum – ideal for a frantic Tuesday.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Sticky ginger beef bowls with smashed cucumber salad.
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Sticky ginger beef bowls with smashed cucumber salad

Quick, tasty and family-approved. This fuss-free weeknight meal packs 10g of fibre into every serve, making it easy to eat well on even the busiest evening.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Loaded double-bean nachos with fresh pico de gallo.
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Loaded double-bean nachos with fresh pico de gallo

Crunchy corn chips meet protein-packed legumes in this vibrant crowd-pleaser – finished with a zesty tomato salsa for a fresh twist on a classic snack.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Classic pumpkin soup.
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Simple, affordable, freezable: Nutritionist Sarah Pound’s classic pumpkin soup

Warm up with a silky, golden bowl of this seasonal go-to. High in nutrients and effortless to whip up, it’s a winner for busy weeknights, and the freezer.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Chicken noodle soup.
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Chicken noodle soup

Enjoy a nourishing bowl of this timeless staple. Bursting with goodness and ideal for chilly days, it’s a brilliant way to prep ahead and feed the crew.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound