Smoked Salmon Sushi Toasts. These are fun. They are like a cross between Sushi and Smoked Salmon on Toast. Smoked Salmon Sushi Toasts. Do you love sushi but would rather eat bread? Maybe you are just a bit of a rebel like me. If you are these interesting party treats are for you. They are…
Small Bites/ Party Food
Roasted Pumpkin Hummus with Spiced Tuna
I know that at this time of the year the U.S goes Pumpkin mad. Pumpkin in pies, muffins, pancakes , scones , cookies and pancakes, if you didn’t love it you’d be quite sick of it by now, I would imagine. I personally can’t get enough pumpkin but we here in Australia, rarely use…
Peppered d’Affinois Cheese and Cauliflower Soup
This Peppered D’Affinios Cheese and Cauliflower soup is amazing. If you are actually lucky enough to have a piece of this French creamy Peppered D’Affinois cheese, you may not want to make soup out of it but I can tell you it is something you wont forget in a hurry. I had a big piece…
Teriyaki and Chickpea Nori and a dash of mercy
Sponsored Post Several weeks ago one of my dearest friends had some very bad news. Originally from Wales, she has made her home in Australia for more than 20 years. Since she moved to Queensland to start a new job a couple of years ago, we have seen less of each other but we do…
Feta, Corn and Tomato Cheese Muffins
Stir these muffins together till only just combined, this is the secret to keep them from becoming tough. This recipe uses Australian cup measurements
Easy Tuna Cakes
Easy Tuna Cakes made with fresh Tuna. Yes, they are fish cakes but the 5-star type. Great for dinner even better party food. When I was growing up a can of Tuna often constituted a good square meal. My Mother’s repertoire of recipes was small and Tuna was a big part of that list on…
Teriyaki Chicken Chickpea Nori with Asparagus and pickled carrot
This Teriyaki Chicken Chickpea Nori is made with Asparagus and pickled carrot. I’ve even skipped the usual rice filling for a totally different take on this Japanese staple. Have you ever wondered if any one ever made something different with Nori roll seaweed paper? Well I have and here’s what I made. They are just…
Feta Cheese “dip” tomato, chilli and herbs
Thanks to everyone for your emails and best wishes. A melt down can be very unattractive. You have all helped to encourage me to smile. I truly appreciate your comments. There’ll be no stories today, we will be swinging straight into cheese. I am going to give back to you with this idea. I saw…
Smoked Salt and Pepper Prawns
Salt and Pepper Prawns with Smoked Salt When I was at an open day at Salt Meat Cheese recently I met Rowena Firth . I started talking to her over a glass of wine and some wonderful cheeses. She was a lot of fun and after a while I asked her what she did and she…
Rice Paper Rolls. How to make them delicious
This how to make Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls. This is an extra special delicious version I learnt when working at Rockpool restaurant in Sydney. I arrived at around 8 am and the list was on the prep bench. The kitchen was already hot and breakfasts were leaving the pass carried on the strong forearms of…
Smoked Eggplant, Toasted Chickpeas & Spek make a quick entree
Quick Entree. Party Food. I’ve been a bit busy lately. There’s been visitors staying and people dropping by. I have lots of birthday cakes to bake this month and some recipe testing for a company trying to develop a range of sauces. I feel completely spun out, and I know you are probably the same….
Smoked Salmon Yoghurt Bombs
These Smoked Salmon Yoghurt Bombs or Smoked salmon parcels filled with delicious herbs, capers and creamy yoghurt make the perfect starter that can be prepared ahead. This recipe was inspired by Peter Gilmore Smoked Salmon Yoghurt Bombs sound so intriguing don’t they?. As well as being intriguing they are a very handy make ahead dish…
Easy One bowl apple cakes & poisoning my son
Easy one bowl apple cakes-for Princesses. These cute easy to make cupcakes make the perfect birthday cakes I was making these little cakes for a 5 year old, and once they were cooled and packed away for the night I stopped by Skaters room to say good night. He was very uncharacteristically laying on his…
Fruit Mince Slice with Crumble Top
If you love fruit mince tarts you just do. It’s really mostly about the pastry with rich sweet fruit. This version is a quick way around cutting, shaping, baking, and filling. A fruit mince slice with crumble top is everything you love about tarts but easier!! The perfect last minute Christmas Slice. The plan at…
Tiny Arancini with Tonnato Sauce
I make these little Arancini for canapes or snacks if there are a few people. They are gluten free if made with rice crumbs or gluten free panko crumbs and can be all kinds of flavours. I never get sick of them and they can be eaten hot or cold. I know that…
Chorizo Meatballs. Balls, and a side of School Social Fun
Chorizo Meatballs are a delicious party food. They make a great entree or small tapas dish. These come with a side serve of end of School Social Fun. The Side of School Social Fun After reading the adventures of other Mothers** with year 12 students and end of year Formals or “Balls” as they used to…