This chocolate beetroot loaf cake is the simplest one ever. It looks a little humble but it is soft and moist and so chocolatey. It’s a cake you will put on the table but never have to put away. A can of beetroot makes the best cake!! When you want a cake that isn’t creamy…
RECIPES
Mini Tostadas with Pork and Blackbeans
These Mini Tostadas with Pork and Blackbeans are a sensation. Why? Well, they are easy to make and super tasty with crunchy bases and cheese jalapeno tops. They are great for sharing with drinks or as a simple starter I know parties are out. That doesn’t stop you having these at brunch with a couple…
Baby Corn Pikelets, Smoked Salmon and sour cream
These baby corn pikelets are the cutest. They make a great starter with Smoked salmon or smashed avocado. The best thing is if you make them bigger they also make a perfect breakfast! These very cute baby corn pikelets or pancakes are always a hit. They are soft, but can carry delicious things on their…
Prawn Cocktails with black vinegar sesame dressing
Prawns were meant to be smothered in creamy sauce and eaten as an entree (appetiser). These Prawn Cocktails with black vinegar and sesame make the perfect quick and easy starter. I am not a fan of Prawns in their shells. I don’t like to tuck into Prawns on a hot day. Sticky Prawny smelling hands…
Christmas Gingerbread Cake Lemon and Caramel
I love traditional Christmas Cake but this Gingerbread cake is a crowd pleaser. Why not make this ? Get the recipe!!!
Postcards and Stories from Port Macquarie NSW
Looking out over the beach last week while in Port Macquarie my niece declared how lucky she was to be stuck in such a beautiful place. And I have to agree. Here are some of my favourite postcards and stories. Postcards from Port Macquarie with its beaches, rolling hills and beautiful afternoon walks. Have you…
Chocolate cupcakes with worms!!
These chocolate cupcakes are also known as dirty worm cupcakes and they are great for kids to make. Halloween is heaps of fun but this year it’ll be a bit quieter. That doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate with family or a few friends. This recipe has the kids in mind. It’s such an easy stir…
Sticky Date Swiss Roll, caramel sauce
Caramel. That word usually gets me in BUT this Date Swiss Roll is the perfect vehicle for caramel. This is a Swiss Roll on steroids! Whats a Swiss Roll? “A Swiss roll, jelly roll, roll cake, or cream roll, or Swiss log, is a type of sponge cake roll filled with whipped cream or jam or icing” No body really knows why it’s called a…
Lamb feta meatballs, lemon rice in one pot!
This one pot family favourite will have you eating delicious lamb and feta meatballs in no time. Luscious lemon rice and meatballs only need a salad to make the perfect meal Grab a pot and in no time you’ll have this lemony rice with olive, oregano and feta, meatball dish. I love the flavours of…
Eight One Pot Chicken Dinners
Eight one pot chicken dishes that are easy to make and easy to eat! These are just a few of our favourites from the website 1. Extra quick One Pot Noodles and Chicken Let’s start with this super easy and extra delicious one pot noodle and chicken dish. Pop everything into the pot and simmer….
Chocolate cookies, chunky fudgy stir together
These giant chocolate cookies are chunky, fudgy centred cookies are so delicious you can’t stop at one. They are perfect when you want a recipe that you can stir together. There’s no creaming butter and sugar, just put everything into one bowl and stir. Great to make with the kids! Whenever you want a show-stopping…
Honey Soy Chicken baked in one pot
A big juicy chicken cooked in soy and honey. The whole chicken is baked in the delicious sauce, all thrown into one pot and finished in the oven. You will love this one! Choose a big fat chicken. Mix the sauce ingredients Bake till done. Ok so let’s get serious. This is another of my…
Bankstown, Food and Culture
A day trip to Bankstown in Sydney is an eyeful of fresh ingredients and a whole lot of culture. Even a quick trip for lunch opens up a new world. Bankstown, past and present Although Bankstown is only 16 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD it feels like it could be several continents away. The…
Tofu in Singapore chilli sauce
This is my extra special Tofu in Singapore chilli sauce. Singapore chilli sauce is usually served with crab. The sauce is deep red in colour and it’s bright, sweet, salty and umami all at once. It could be the most perfect sauce for Tofu ever. The Singapore Chilli Sauce legend I’ve called it Singapore chilli…
Merrylands Sydney. Food and Culture
Merrylands Sydney is a great place to visit. Sydney’s suburbs are the trips you can take while travel overseas is still out of the question. Merrylands culture Merrylands is about 40 minutes by rail west of central station. It’s an old suburb with a new face today. It was one of the earliest sites in…
Chocolate sauce in 5 minutes
This truly deep rich chocolate sauce literally takes 5 minutes to make. There is no excuse for not having this in the fridge at all times How to make chocolate sauce in 5 minutes This really is a recipe to keep making. You can make dark rich chocolate sauce in 5 minutes? Yes, you can…