The other night all the lights blew in our house. We didn’t know that because at the time there was only one light on, and when Skater flicked it off it blew. It wasn’t till later on the next day we realized that there were no working lights and so it wasn’t just that one…
Lamb/Beef/Pork
Ginger Pork Chops with Cucumber Chilli Salsa
These Ginger Pork Chops will jazz up your weeknight. I’ve used a packet of great Lentilicious Lentils from Byron Bay but hey sweet potato will be perfect too. Byron Bay is a town on the Northern Coast of NSW in Australia. It is the home of all things art, food, music and surfing and it…
Moroccan Lamb Meatloaf
It’s always a cool moment when you realise that you have raised a child to be a self sufficient human being. Job done. When I got home from my trip to Penang, the dog looked bright eyed and bushy tailed, some washing had been done, the house was in one piece and furthermore the cat…
Parmesan Lamb Fennel Red Pepper Salad & a crisis
I was sitting at the computer trying to write down a couple of recipes but the noise from the drums seemed so loud my brain could take no more, and suddenly it stopped. There was silence no double pedal madness of the bass drum, no more China crash cymbal. That is my least favourite of…
Easy Hot Water Crust for Pies
How to make Hot Water Crust for Pies It’s cold in the Southern Hemisphere, forgive us if this recipe is not suitable for your current balmy summer evenings, somewhere else. It maybe one to keep for colder times. Although there is no end of pasta at my house (Skaters choice/ teenager) a pie is always…
Slow cooked Lamb with Black Tahini and Quinoa Salad
Slow Cooked Lamb with Black Tahini and Quinoa Salad Aw, if you know me you will know that if you show me Black or Purple in anything I am likely to buy it. That’s what happened with this Tahini. I thought I had seen a lot of ingredients in my time but apparently there are still some…
Lamb with Pistachio Green Olive Tabouli plus Croatia
I know that it seems like a lot to say, ” Lamb with Pistachio Green Olive Tabouli, Creamed Cauliflower “, but believe me, it is surprisingly simple to make. One thing in this life that is not simple however, is locking a tent. Why on earth would this be necessary? Is probably a question you might…
Lamb Tahini Beetroot Dressing & Sumatra
Lamb Tahini Beetroot Dressing is a pretty simple but really is very delicious. Juicy steaks and a tabouli style salad make this something you need to try for dinner or your next BBQ it’s as good as it looks, the recipe is after a peak at Sumatra. I am not sure when I fell asleep…
Braised Pork Belly, Black Vinegar and Asian Slaw & Sumatra
Easy delicious all in one pot Braised Pork Belly
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…
Stefano Manfredi Chefs at Work, Gate to Plate Eating
Stefano Manfredi Chefs at Work- Stefano Manfredi, Gate to Plate eating Chef Stefano Manfredi is a constant in an industry where stars rise and fall. He is arguably one of our best known Chefs and although he moved to Australia in 1961 he is unashamedly Italian. I met him many years ago after he opened…
Lamb Korma Curry #malaysia
Malaysian Lamb Korma Curry is based on a recipe from Rick Stein’s “Far Eastern Odyssey”. Its a book filled with flavour and adventure. This recipe is a beauty but be warned you will need some time. There is nothing at all like a curry made from your own paste, and this paste is a miracle…