Yes, I can come up with 5 reasons to make this Red Lentil Dahl. Dahl is always a favourite for dinner or a snack with some crusty bread. Read on to learn my 5 reasons. Reason 1… to make Red Lentil Dahl Dahl, what is it and how is it different to curry? A dahl…
Breakfast
Nutella and Hazelnut Scrolls with Golden Syrup Glaze
It’s nearly Easter! Although I love Hot Cross Buns many people do not. That usually includes kids, and this holds true of mine. One of the things I love about Easter is sharing a breakfast of hot buns (usually slathered with butter). That’s why these Nutella and Hazelnut Scrolls with Golden Syrup Glaze are one…
Shake the fridge Shakshuka use up leftovers!
Shake the fridge means leftover! This is the best ever way to feed a crowd and use up all the leftovers. A delicious dish, “shake the fridge Shashuka” means it is great for family gatherings like Christmas or birthdays when people stay over and all need breakfast or lunch. What is shakshuka? You may have…
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…
Banana Bread recipe. The toasting kind.
So you have been after a Banana Bread recipe? Well, this is the one you need. It’s not cake, it’s real banana bread, just like you get at your favourite cafe. It has great banana taste but just the perfect texture you want for a Banana Bread Many people have asked me for a recipe…
Breakfast Sandwiches. Morning control
MUM, I am trying to make sandwiches on Sunday that I can take to work for the whole week. Are you now, how’s that going then? Well not that well. Do you have any ideas? Actually yes I do. Breakfast Sandwiches……. That’s how the breakfast sandwich started and this is how it has finished. There…
Crunchy French Toast with Cornflakes and Caramel
A couple of weeks ago I asked my friend and Father of 3 1/2 what he would like someone to make him for Fathers Day. The answer was French Toast. So I set about making him a special batch of Crunchy French Toast with Cornflakes and Caramel. He can’t resist this caramel so I know…
Ham Zucchini Ricotta Fritters-Gluten free
These Gluten free Ham, Zucchini Ricotta Fritters are easy and make a great Breakfast or Brunch. Use any leftover ham you have to make these for breakfast or brunch Ham Zucchini Ricotta Fritters made with leftover ham I only have enough ham to make these fritters, but my bet is that you probably have a…
How to Make 2 Minute Strawberry Jam
This is how to make 2 Minute Strawberry Jam This is more simple than you would ever imagine. I promise. It’s the best of “clean food” and genius. I’ll show you how to make it and then we can talk about what you can use it for. This will be short and sweet but here we…
Irresistable Breakfast Lasagne
Brunch can be so much fun and I especially like breakfasts you can make the day before you need them. It beats making mountains of toast and poached eggs for an army of people. Breakfast requires quite a bit of careful juggling. But I have just the answer for you. It’s the most irresistible breakfast…
Bubble Tea Bowl: Made in Taiwan
Bubble Tea Bowl : Made in Taiwan I’m making a Bubble Tea Bowl. It’s my version of the classic bubble milk tea from Taiwan. Have you ever had a bubble milk tea? I had never tasted one before I went to Taiwan even though you can get one easily in Sydney or many other cities…
Rye Irish Soda Bread – It’s St Patrick’s day!
This Rye Irish Soda Bread makes a quick and delicious afternoon tea. Just in time f0r St Patrick’s Day!! What could be better than a little afternoon tea or even breakfast on St patrick’s day then Irish Soda bread. I thought I might just have a quick little celebration seeing that my ancestors were from…
Purple Wheat Bread, Goat cheese and Truffled honey
Purple Wheat Bread with Goat Cheese and Truffled Honey It was most necessary for my In My Kitchen March to contain purple for I have only just emerged from the purple haze that Prince left behind in Australia at the end of February. It was an experience I will never forget. I was shocked to…
Tiny Eggs Benedict with Prosecco Cocktails
Are you in love with breakfast? This is a great brunch snack or idea for party food. Tiny (as in miniature) Eggs Benedict! Tiny Eggs Benedict with Prosecco Cocktails. Well, last week I was getting into the swing of entertaining, and by that I mean that somebody rang me on Friday night and said that…
Tiny Eggs Benedict
Tiny Eggs Benedict with Prosecco Cocktails. Well, last week I was getting into the swing of entertaining, and by that I mean that somebody rang me on Friday night and said that they wouldn’t be able to see Skater and I at Christmas could they come in the morning- early! That’s Saturday morning around 9.30…
Cauliflower Popcorn with Poached Egg and Peanut Tamarind Chutney
I bought a car not so long back and it’s been playing up on me. I was in an accident on my way to work and my old car was wrapped around a telegraph pole. There’s two things to note here. 1. it wasn’t my fault, the person that hit me wasn’t paying attention 2….