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...
I think it is absolutely astounding how far the humble vegetable has come in the last 10 years. Gone are the days of boring side dishes, when the vegetables resembled anything but a good healthy veg and more like Boarding School or Hospital fodder or your last meal on...
I had both my boys home for dinner the other day and I always like to make a bit of a fuss when we are all together. I had an abundance of Mediterranean vegetables in the fridge (fennel, zucchini, red & yellow capsicum) that I thought would pair really well with...
I wasn’t sure what to call this recipe as Potato Salad didn’t really seem to quite cut it. However, the title would have been a bit ridiculous and a little something like Sublime Potato Salad with Duck Egg & Seeded Mustard Mayonnaise, Boiled Egg, Dill,...
Who doesn’t love a potato bake? My kids have been begging me to make this for a while now as it is not something we indulge in very often. Why? Because when I make a potato bake it is the real deal, no skinny alternatives, just cream and cheese (with loads of...
This salad was divine, particularly as asparagus is so gorgeous when it is in season. When I walked past these perfect spears of goodness I just had to buy them and I knew then that they weren’t just going to be a boring old accompaniment. They were going to...
I have placed this show stopping side dish in my basics section as really, everyone should know how to make a great Cauliflower Au Gratin. It is a staple with roasts and on special occasions in our house and this recipe is exactly the same as if you broke up the...
An old classic with an Em’s Food twist! You really can’t go past this food union of tomatoes, basil and mozzarella but why not jazz it up a bit? Gorgeously sweet and caramelised roasted tomatoes, peppery, fragrant basil with gloriously chewy but moist on...
I love a good old potato bake but in my mind it was time for a bit of a makeover. Sweet pumpkin, earthy kale and little nutty pops of flavour from the pine nuts made this a sensational side that the whole family loved. So much so that I made a large one thinking I...
Brussels sprouts. You either love them or hate them. I personally love them and the secret to loving them is in the cooking method. The longer they are cooked the more bitter they become and that is probably why most of us loathed them as children, because our...
I just love a good fritter! They are easy, versatile and make a fabulous entree` when entertaining on a budget. These bundles of spicy joy were no exception and with a dollop of cooling yoghurt and a whack of the most gorgeous store bought sambal, they were a busy...
I thought it only fitting for my 200th recipe that I finally relented and shared my “famous” Caesar Salad. Now I don’t like to brag (Pfffft) but I have had caesar salad many times and I have been told on many occasions that mine is the best. The...
