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…
Small Bites/ Party Food
Peanut Butter, Date Chocolate Truffles
These are a bit like tiny Snickers bars and completely irresistible. They make a great gift or treat to take to a friend. If you love peanut butter you will love these Peanut Butter, date Chocolate Truffles. I took a little break. I was really pleased that Skater wanted to come with me to Brisbane…
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…
Prawn Skewers with Coriander, Lime and Palm Sugar Plus MORE!
Prawn Skewers with Coriander, Lime and Palm sugar Ok . here is my idea of heaven. Prawn Skewers with Coriander, Lime and Palm Sugar. Ahem. We have very little time left to start preparing some kind of delicious thing to eat…what will you be feasting on when all the shops are shut on Christmas Day and…
Stuffing Balls. A new way to make Stuffing
All of a sudden it was Christmas and the family just couldn’t get it together between them to decide what they were going to eat at the biggest feast of the year. Some wanted a modern easy to prepare feast like a barbecue with seafood and salads and great big comfy chairs looking towards the…
BBQ Dessert Fruit, Frozen Vanilla Cream, Caramel Coconut
I know you are going to love this. BBQ Dessert Fruit, Frozen Vanilla Cream, Caramel Coconut is the best BBQ fun. With just a little planning you could be sharing this vanilla frozen cream and amazing caramel along with warm caramelised fruit, right there at the BBQ. Here’s a fun totally delicious way to end…
Mushroom Pate amazingly useful (and tasty)
Mushroom Pate. People last week said I looked younger. I hadn’t had more sleep. No. I have been burning the midnight oil as usual, in fact I went out almost every night last week, so it wasn’t that. It wasn’t a lighter work load or a surprise gift or even a nice compliment that could…
Black Jewel Cupcakes
Black Jewel Cupcakes I got a call from a friend the other day. She wanted me to make some cakes for a party. That wasn’t it though and I didn’t expect it to be, this friend always has interesting ideas. She asked for cupcakes if I had time and preferably in black oh, with some…
Chicken Bites rolled in Sweet Ginger, Sesame.
Easy delicious Baked Chicken Bites are perfect for parties and even for dinner and they are gluten free too! Baked Chicken Bites with Sesame and Ginger I have been working on ways to make things easier this summer. Ways to make things simpler and quicker when all you want to do is relax, or party…
Owl Cupcakes. Easy moist apple cake
I thought I’d make Easy Owl cupcakes. Aren’t these the cutest? The moist delicious apple cake they are made with will become one of your favourite stir together cakes I thought I’d make Easy Owl cupcakes. Aren’t these the cutest ? I love owls, they are so quietly intense. They have a reputation for being…
Chocolate Fondue: Come and see the Chocolate Festival Sydney 2015
In just two weeks’ time it is my son Skater’s 21 st birthday. How time flies. He is a chocoholic and all he wants is to get immersed in chocolate. Lucky for him that is going to be easy because on the 12th and 13th of September there is a whole weekend devoted to chocolate…
Banh Mi Salad Bowl with Doodles Creek Sriracha Mayonnaise
Sponsored by Doodles Creek “Why are all those people lining up outside that shop Mum?” Skater asked me a few years ago. Each time we passed the tiny shop front on Illawarra Road in Marrickville there were no fewer than 18 people queued at any time of the day. At the time, I had no…
Goat Cheese, Potato Croquettes. Plus other Party Food
It’s my birthday on New Years Day. It’s not such a fun day to have a birthday. For a start, a lot of people feel unwell on my birthday, other people are just tired……. This is the sort of birthday people say “Happy Birthday” at 12 o’clock on the night before, just after New Year,…
Frozen Chocolate Mousse Cups- Party on!
If you want an easy and cheap dessert everyone will love then this is it! Frozen Chocolate mousse cups. Keep them frozen until you want to serve them, they are designed to defrosted a little bit on the way to the party. Ghosts of Christmas past When I was growing up, Christmas was a time…
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,…
Smoked Salmon Sushi Toasts
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…