Bacon wrapped Figs with herbed Goat Cheese are clearly a classic. This dish just seemed to happen even though it is not fig season here in this part of the world till Autumn. It just seemed to be some kind of synergy between my fridge contents and the produce department. I love figs with salty…
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Celebrate Australia Day with these 10 ideas
10 Ways to Celebrate Australia Day. Here are 10 great ideas for food to celebrate the big day. Are you searching for a little Australia Day inspiration?. You are? Good because I have come up with a collection. They are of course knowing me, mostly desserts but I am very sure you will be…
Pork Terrine with Dates. Easy as pie
I have really hit the wall and this Easy Pork Terrine just seems to fit the bill on the laziest ( most delicious) meal I can muster. Don’t be scared of the word Terrine. This one is easy and is filled with delicious dates This Pork Terrine really is easier than you think This is…
Lamb Cutlets Cheesy Panko Crust
Lamb Cutlets Cheesy Panko Crust & weeknight dinners Holland is a surprising country. I know it isn’t on the list of the most romantic places or a place you might sit on the beach all day, but even if you take Amsterdam out of the picture…..it’s a pretty interesting country to visit. Those Duchies have…
Miso Dashi Omelette Pulled Pork and Charred Broccoli
Miso Dashi Omelette, Pulled Pork and Charred Broccoli Last week I was reading about a new cafe called Maslow’s in Naremburn, a Sydney suburb. The reviewer spoke glowingly of a dish that consisted of an Omelette with Pulled Pork and Dashi Broth. It sounded amazing. I would love to go to the cafe, and eat…
5 Marinades to start your Barbeque Season
I can’t wait for summer. I love my barbeque. In fact Barbeques Galore know how much I love it and they have sponsored this post, it’s a good one. 5 marinades to start your Barbecue Season. The taste of smoky barbequed meat and vegetables is my favourite, but add a few herbs and spices…
Pork, and Sumo Mandarin Sweet and Sour
Pork and Sumo Mandarin Sweet and Sour : You know that I love to cook, but I bet you didn’t know that I am a competition junky I think it gives me the sense of adrenalin you get when you have to finish a task in a regulated time, something like cooking for 100…
Lamb Rump, French Style Lentils and Creamy Smoked Eggplant
There is a little revolution happening in the food business. Over the years many companies have tried and failed to supply people with ready made meals. Have you ever bought a ready made meal? Meals for two or meals for a family in cryvaced portions bought from a fridge and re-heated at home. A good time…
Sausage and Tomato Risotto, weeknight dinner
I know, you probably think that risotto is hard or that it takes a long time. Neither is true. Risotto is just rice that you need to stir while you are doing other things. As long as you have good rice …bingo… easy perfect weeknight dinner I’ve talked about rice for risotto before but, I’m…
Rare Roast Beef, Mushrooms Chipotle Feta
This Rare Roast Beef is truely amazing with smokey BBQ mushrooms and a chipotle dressing. It’s different and impressive . I am still banging on about that Barbecue. Well barbecues are such a great way to keep the heat outside aren’t they? I have thrown so many things on there lately, it feels almost wrong…
Crisp Pork belly, Grilled Peach salad
Oh my you’ll be happy with this Crisp Pork belly, Grilled peach Salad and Nuoc Cham. I think you are going to like this one This is the perfect summer Barbecue dish. That’s because all the heat is happening outside and all that is happening inside is the salad, well that is unless you have…
Lamb Sweet Potato Hummus Tarts
I love these Lamb Sweet Potato Hummus Tarts for parties and starters. They are easy and you can make them ahead. There are so many things I’d like to cook but anytime I have people coming over I never seem to have enough time to cook. I supposed it happens to other people too. I,…
Slow Roast Lamb with Risoni a one pot wonder
I have a love hate relationship with Master chef. On one hand it fascinates me and on the other it has become one big weeping slobbering quest for perfection. Few people own up to watching yet it’s back into production for its 7th season. That must mean that it has a lot of viewers. I…
Grilled Asparagus and Lamb salad with Beetroot Chia Dressing
There are a million combinations of ingredients you can put together. That’s a recipe, and it is something that I truly marvel at. How you can use a few ingredients to create something unique each time is astounding. You may have noticed that a few new ingredients seem to be sneaking into recipes and…
Beef Sausages Massaman Curry
I stayed at my sisters last Saturday and she wanted to cook a dish that my Mother used to make us when we were children. I know other people that can cook wax lyrical about their Mothers cooking, but our Mother was not a wonderful cook. She didn’t spend hours in the kitchen nor did…
Slow Roast Lamb with Feta Mash
Do you think people like us cook because we want to be loved? I was wondering about this as I packed up a whole dinner of Slow roast Lamb, Roast Cauliflower & Walnut with Pomegranate, a Pumpkin grilled Haloumi and Pepita salad and some feta mashed potato, all packed up with perfect bowls and condiments to…