Prawn, Fennel & Bacon Linguine Recently my Son and his beautiful girlfriend have moved home to save for a deposit on a house. My other son moved out and we had two weeks of decreased bills and empty nester bliss, just enough time to not get used to it. Since...
I am fairly certain that a large proportion of people that follow my food blog would know how obsessed my Husband and I are with Tasmania and all of the amazing produce it has to offer. We came here for the first time in 2017 in a newly purchased camper trailer for a...
Oh man. This Summer vegetable lasagne is quite possibly the tastiest vegetarian lasagne I have ever had the pleasure of making. Why? Because the contents was pretty much cooked by the oven and all I had to do was chargrill thick slices of zucchini and make an...
This simple Miso Pork & Green Bean Stir Fry was on the table in literally minutes and was so darn delicious. As with all Stir Fry, have all your ingredients ready to go (I like to imagine I am doing a cooking show) so that you can quickly throw everything in the...
We all know how much I love Greek Food, as much as I love Bowl food. These Greek Chicken Bowls ticked both of those boxes and then some. Oven roasted vegetables, marinated, tender grilled chicken, a tangy tomato, fetta & mint salad, fresh, homemade Tzatziki,...
There is another recipe for Pulled Pork Tacos on the website, that I had every intention of using when I bought the ingredients for these ones. Then I looked at the recipe and thought, this is ridiculous, I can make a much easier, quicker version with less...
There is an old recipe on the website (with an abysmal photo that is in dire need of an update) for Pesto Chicken with Panzanella Salad that I made years ago, once, but remembered it rather fondly and thought I would make it again and update the photo. As is usually...
Our family are absolute meat eaters, make no bones about it (pardon the pun) but I am always looking for new inspiration when it comes to vegetarian meals as we also love vegetarian food. I did a bit of research but as I usually roll, I took little bits of...
I came up with the recipe for these Japanese Steak bowls recently as I had two beautiful looking grass fed 300gm scotch fillet steaks and there were four of us. Now don’t be alarmed, I can easily polish off a 300gm Rib Eye on my own, no questions asked, but I...
Ok, we are heading out of soup season but for me, the slightest hint of cool weather and I am back into it. I’ve made this Roast Fennel & Tomato soup on two occasions now and I swear on my life, it does not get any easier than this. It is also a...
I have a very close friend that lives in NYC and we recently spent a couple of weeks together with our other girlfriends from High School to celebrate half century birthdays (theirs, not mine……yes, I’m rubbing it in). She was telling me how popular...
Hey There! It has been a really long time since I posted a new recipe as I have been somewhat laid up with a severely busted left wing. I decided this Mexican Meatball recipe was a really good one to post for my comeback as with the ever rising cost of living, one...
This is not just Ras El Hanout Roast Chicken. No siree. This is Ras El Hanout Roast Chicken and potatoes, dripping in a sweet & tangy marmalade, olive, parsley and preserved lemon butter and topped with a sharp, sumac & red onion pickle. This is also recipe...
Well, well, well. This Duck Massaman Curry was as good as it looked. Paired with rice noodles to soak up all of the rich, saucy goodness and a tangy cucumber pickle to cut right through that richness. I just couldn’t stop there. I had four duck skins that...
This Thai Prawn Salad makes a beautifully refreshing starter for a dinner party, or a generous main on a hot Summer’s day. I love to serve it as a share platter where everyone can help themselves. I serve it with lettuce cups and crispy wonton wrappers for...
In my opinion, there is no better summer meal than this quick and easy Barbecued Tandoori Chicken recipe. I don’t cheat with store bought pastes that often but the Patak’s Tandoori Paste is one I use regularly as it so convenient and tastes fabulous. ...
Moules Mariniere would have to be one of my favourite French classic dishes. It is so easy, takes minutes to make and just takes me back to when I visited France. As with most of the recipes I do, I decided to pimp this one up a bit by adding some Vongole` clams and...
I love a good cheese platter and it is often my go to when entertaining but truth be told, I’m a little bored with it. I found a recipe in a Gourmet Traveller magazine for a warm Fennel & Ash Brie dip and just knew I had to try it. To make it more festive...
Braised Pork Belly would have to be my new favourite thing. It is literally so tender it melts in your mouth and nestled in a fragrant broth, with slippery udon noodles, earthy mushrooms, crunchy broccolini and a soft boiled egg it was deliciously light yet...
This was an absolute triumph and there is something so satisfyingly healthy and fresh about Mexican Food that I absolutely love. This is my version of Chicken & Black Bean Quesadillas and believe me, when I did my research there were a million versions! I...
There is not much else that screams absolute comfort for me than Italian Meatballs. Whether paired with spaghetti, or mash, or a large loaf of crusty ciabatta bread, they are a truly versatile meal that is budget friendly, super easy to make and just downright...
These Spanish Baked Eggs were a spin off of one of my favourite brunch dishes, Shakshouka. Perfectly cooked eggs immersed in a chorizo and veggie laden, spiced tomato sauce and topped with a refreshing, crunchy radish salad. I chargrilled some Lime and Chilli...
I had been thinking about making a Japanese Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet for a while. I’m so glad I thought long and hard because this Miso Infused Pork Cutlet was the total bomb. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, infused with organic white Miso paste...
You may not believe me but this was my first time making Potato Gnocchi. I’m not sure why but I’ve always put it in the too hard basket and truth be told, it is not something I normally order or crave. It is a bit touch and go in restaurants as sometimes...
If Korean Fried Chicken is on the menu in a restaurant, I find it very difficult to ignore. It is the same story with the rest of the family, so usually we will order a serve of those delightfully crunchy, sticky, spicy, tasty little morsels to share before we hit...
This Beef Cheek & Porcini Pasta Bake was a sensational meal for a large family or a bunch of mates. I made it in my pressure cooker, so it was a set and forget kind of meal and can easily be made ahead of time so that when your guests arrive, you can just whack...
Many of my recipes are devised by my imagination and often don’t really come into fruition until I am cooking them. I guess I am just lucky in that way and have really found my true calling…..recipe creation. This Yellow Curry Pork dish was exactly one...
This is my new favourite ‘Fakeaway’! I absolutely love a Chicken, Wonton & Noodle Soup when I visit our local shopping mall as it never feels like fast food. I think I like this version even better as I know exactly what is in it and it did feel a...
This Lamb & Lentil Curry was an absolute triumph. Using whole and ground spices, it was fragrant, tender and delicious. The best thing? A total one pot wonder. No rice needed with this one, just some warmed roti to scoop up the goodness, although to make the...
I had me a serious hankering for slow cooked pork last week and this jogged my memory of a Jamie Oliver recipe I cooked many years ago. I did a little investigating, only to find that it was no longer on his website but I did find many renditions of it, cooked by...
Soup season is upon us and that makes me excited! I just love a good hearty soup full of meat & veg and the options are endless. This Mexican Meatball & Black Bean version is no exception and is deemed to be a family winter favourite. The tender spiced...
Recently, my Husband read ‘Toxic’ by prize winning author Richard Flanagen. While he was reading it he also read it largely to me and it is a book about the devastating facts of Salmon Farming in the waters off the coast and in the harbours of the...
Sumac Lamb is always a winning combination and can be paired with any number of ingredients, Hummus being a typical match. I wanted to take this simple Sumac Lamb to new heights so paired it instead with a Middle Eastern favourite, Baba Ganoush. Smoky eggplant...
There are so many variations of this rustic and hearty French Classic, Chicken Provencal. It can be adapted to all seasons depending on the produce available and served with any number of sides. Mash, Rice, Quinoa or Crusty Bread to mop up the delicious, comforting...
I just love me a good, healthy, low carb meal that is easy to make and tastes sensational. This Eggplant Lasagne ticked absolutely every box and it makes a large lasagne so we had lunch the next day and even some left over to freeze. You seriously do not miss the...
I recently saw a version of this delectable Peking Chicken dish on Instagram and new instantly that I had to cook it. What I love about this dish is that being chicken, it is way more accessible to the average Joe than the traditional Peking Duck. Duck is harder to...
The change of seasons just makes me want to cook hale and hearty food, even though the temperature is still mild. My sister gave me a huge Japanese Pumpkin and I just knew that I had to come up with a variation of Pumpkin Soup. Jap pumpkins can be soft and lacking a...
If you have never made bread before then this is the recipe for you. There are hundreds of Homemade Yoghurt Flatbread recipes out there but I found Jamie Oliver’s to be the simplest and the most successful. Although the dough is slightly sticky and flour goes...
I received a couple of Jars of Organic Miso Paste from my friends at Umami Pantry. The Miso, among other products are all Australian made, certified organic and vegan. They asked me to cook with their Miso products and truth be told, I haven’t had loads of...
Brunch would have to be one of my favourite meals as the options are endless. While I love going out for brunch, I love nothing more than going to the fridge and getting my creative food brain going with the ingredients that I have on stand by. Hot Smoked Salmon is...
I am always sprouting on about just how much I love food but after eating this plate of pure Roast Chicken Heaven, I really don’t think I can reiterate just how much. This was so simple, so delightful and so comforting that I was salivating the next day, just...
I am always looking for new, easy recipes for entertaining that can be largely made ahead, look super impressive on the plate and taste amazing. This Spiced Lamb with Preserved Lemon Salsa Verde ticked all of those boxes and more except that every time I have cooked...
I have been thinking about cooking Steak with Miso for ages. I did a little attempt a while ago but found the miso to be a bit too over powering and way too salty. I did some research and found a recipe on Delicious that ticked most of the boxes but I really wanted...
This glorious Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls recipe just screams of summer and the way that I like to serve it, perfect for a small crowd. I marinate succulent and tender thigh pieces in a fragrant and tangy lemongrass infused marinade (for at least four hours for...
One of the fast foods I love and crave the most is a good Asian style noodle soup. We have a local place at two locations within a 10km radius and if I am hungover, cold, hot, happy, sad or all these combined, I make a beeline and order either the Chinese BBQ Duck...
This is a sponsored post Something really quite exciting happened to me the other day. I was approached by my Friends Australian Pork to collaborate with not just them, but Australia’s Number 1 Organic Coffee Company, Republica Organic to produce a recipe...
I had a little Middle Eastern inspired dinner party last weekend and true to form, I had too many bubbles and forgot to photograph the main event. It happens Every. Single. Time. I will be making the main event again as it was a divine Spiced Lamb Backstrap with...
This is a brilliant pulled pork recipe showcasing the unsung hero of the pork community in my book, pork shoulder. I threw this in the pressure cooker for an hour and out it came, literally falling apart, ready to be paired with any Mexican style...
Woah, woah, woah, these Cauliflower Taco’s have totally bowled me over. I am not Vegan but occasionally like to dabble in creating some Vegan recipes. I see it as a bit of challenge and Vegan food is undeniably healthy. For me it is all about balance and these...
I have always wanted to make a Cob Dip but truth be told, they scare me. Once I get my hands on that cheesy goodness and gloriously crusty bread, I fear I won’t be able to stop and as it turns out, I was right. I searched the internet high and low for the right...
